For All Mankind, a sci-fi series created by Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, and Matt Wolpert, will return for a highly anticipated fifth season set to premiere on March 27, 2026 on Apple TV+. Debuting in 2019, this alternate history saga envisions a world where the space race never truly ended. Led by stars like Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, and Krys Marshall, the American production has become a cornerstone of the platform’s science fiction lineup.
The starting point remains unchanged: the USSR was the first to step on the Moon, shifting the global geopolitical balance and prompting NASA to accelerate its own ambitions. As the series progresses through the seasons, it expands its scope from the Moon to Mars, examining the human, political, and industrial repercussions of an extended space race. Here, alternative history acts as a laboratory to explore the rivalry between superpowers and the evolution of societies, decade after decade.
The fifth season picks up after the capture of the Goldilocks asteroid. Happy Valley, a thriving Martian colony now home to thousands, has become a key strategic outpost for solar system exploration. Meanwhile, back on Earth, nations grapple for legal dominance over the red planet, fueling growing tensions between the colonists and their home countries. The issue of Martian sovereignty takes center stage amid a backdrop of renewed rivalries.
Since its debut set in the 1970s, the series has evolved across the decades: intensifying Cold War tensions in the 1980s, a race to colonize Mars in the 1990s, and rapid industrial expansion at the dawn of the 2000s. The fourth season, wrapped up with the episode “Perestroika” aired in January 2024, already hinted at growing conflicts between economic interests and political stability on Mars.
The cast for this new season features Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Edi Gathegi, and Cynthy Wu, with the confirmed or upcoming appearances of Costa Ronin, Mireille Enos, Coral Peña, Ruby Cruz, Sean Kaufman, and Toby Kebbell. Executive producers include Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi, and Maril Davis, all well-known for their work on several recent science fiction series.
Blending personal storytelling with a sweeping geopolitical narrative, For All Mankind continues the tradition of epic, realistic science fiction sagas. The series explores technological challenges—such as asteroid mining and permanent colonization—while also delving into themes of governance, loyalty, and identity. With each episode lasting around 60 minutes, the show skillfully balances intimate family drama with international strategic maneuvering, all presented through a cinematic style that emphasizes gradual tension build-up and a strong sense of historical grounding.
For All Mankind
Series | 2019
Season 5 premieres on Apple TV+ on March 27, 2026
Drama, Science Fiction | 5 seasons
Created by Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert | Starring Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Krys Marshall, Edi Gathegi
Original title: For All Mankind
Country: USA
With this new season, the series deepens its exploration of the human implications of ongoing space exploration. Amidst scientific ambitions and political claims, the Red Planet increasingly appears as a key strategic territory where the balance of power is being reshaped.
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