At CCXP25 Brazil, Disney+ unveiled the first official images of The Testaments, its upcoming new sci-fi drama series set to premiere in April 2026 on the platform. Based on the novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, published in 2019 and awarded the Booker Prize, the series is a direct continuation of The Handmaid’s Tale, serving as its narrative sequel.
Created by Bruce Miller, showrunner and executive producer of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments takes place years after the events of the original series. The story shifts away from the perspective of the Handmaids to focus on a new generation of young women born and raised within Gilead’s dystopian theocracy.
These teens and young adults have only known the rigid authority and indoctrination of the regime. With no concrete memories of a past world, they face a future already dictated: forced marriage, submission, and servitude. Growing up becomes a battleground, where the fight for freedom hinges on finding allies—both old and new.
Disney+ has unveiled the first images at CCXP25, offering a glimpse into the early days of Gilead within a world that remains as rigid and oppressive as ever. The visuals confirm a consistent aesthetic with The Handmaid’s Tale, while also introducing new characters and a tone focused on legacy, passing down traditions, and sustained resistance.
The Testaments
The cast features Ann Dowd, returning to her iconic role, alongside Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday, Rowan Blanchard, Mattea Conforti, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, and Birva Pandya. This lineup spotlights a rising generation of actresses, shaping a story designed as a reimagining of the perspective on Gilead.
Thmatically, The Testaments extends the original work’s exploration of oppression, memory, and transmission. While The Handmaid’s Tale delved into the violent loss of freedoms, this new series questions what’s left to fight for when oppression has become the standard, and the very idea of a different world feels increasingly out of reach.
The Testaments
Series | 2026
Available on Disney+ in April 2026
Drama, science fiction
Created by Bruce Miller | Based on Margaret Atwood's novel
Starring Chase Infiniti, Ann Dowd, Lucy Halliday
Country: United States
The Testaments
This direct sequel sees Disney+ and Bruce Miller aiming to expand the Gilead universe by delving into its long-term repercussions. The Testaments promises to be a dark, politically charged extension of The Handmaid’s Tale, focusing on the legacy left for future generations and the distant hope of liberation.
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