The 10 Most Anticipated Telenovelas of 2026

Adaptations of existing productions from Turkey and Portugal. New versions of original stories in Spanish and casts of renowned actors characterize the telenovelas that will premiere in 2026. Among the most talked-about actors are Sebastián Rulli, Silvia Navarro, Arturo Peniche, Emilio Osorio, Emmanuel Palomares, and Danna García.

TelevisaUnivision Productions (Mexico)

1. Heart of gold
Produced by Pedro Ortiz de Pinedo for Televisa-Univision, it is an adaptation of the Portuguese telenovela Coração d'Ouro . It is scheduled to premiere on Las Estrellas on March 2, 2026 , and will have approximately 82 episodes . The main cast includes Mayrín Villanueva, Gabriel Soto, and Gala Montes, with supporting roles by actors such as Cynthia Klitbo and Diego Olivera.

2. Sisters, a shared love
Produced by Silvia Cano, this Mexican telenovela, based on the Turkish series Foster Mother, began filming in August 2025. The story revolves around two sisters (played by Adriana Louvier and Danna García) whose lives and affections collide when they both fall in love with the same person. The cast also includes Osvaldo Benavides and Juan Martín Jáuregui, among others.

3. My rival
Produced by Carmen Armendáriz for Televisa-Univision, Mi rival is a telenovela based on the radio drama Cuando la rival es una hija by Inés Rodena. Starring Sebastián Rulli, Alejandra Barros, and Ela Velden , production began in September 2025. It is shaping up to be a classic love triangle melodrama.

4. Guardian of my heart
This Juan Osorio production for Televisa-Univision adapts the Argentine telenovela Amor en custodia (the Mexican version was Amores Verdaderos) for 2026. The confirmed cast includes Silvia Navarro and Daniel Arenas , with Paulina Goto, Kimberly Dos Ramos, and Víctor González among others. It's a romance and protection story with a family focus. The estimated premiere is mid-2026 .

5. Courageous Brothers
A remake produced by José Alberto Castro , based on the classic Brazilian telenovela Irmãos Coragem . The melodrama stars Emmanuel Palomares, Brandon Peniche, and Emilio Osorio . Production is expected to begin in 2026 for a later-year premiere on Univision, ViX, and Las Estrellas, featuring a large cast that blends generations of actors.

6. We are Family
The new TelevisaUnivision production, directed by Ignacio Sada, stars David Zepeda and Oka Giner. The story revolves around Verónica Arellano, played by Giner, a woman who decides to pursue journalism with a very personal goal: to trace the daughter she was forced to give up for adoption years earlier due to pressure from her own family. The cast also includes Irina Baeva, Alexis Ayala, Leticia Perdigón, Yolanda Ventura, and Mane de la Parra, among other actors.

Telemundo Productions

7. Wolf, die killing
A Telemundo Studios series/telenovela with a strong focus on action and suspense. Written by Indira Páez and directed by Enrique Begné, Carlos Carrera, and Rolando Ocampo, it stars Arap Bethke and Fátima Molina , and also features Angélica Celaya, Alejandro de la Madrid, Marjorie de Sousa, and Eduardo Yáñez. The plot follows a former detective ("Lobo" Rosales) who must protect the daughter of a past love while on the run from ruthless enemies.

International Productions

8. The Queen of Flow 3
The third installment of the love story between Jaimy and Charly Flow premieres the second week of January in Colombia, but its international release date is still unknown, although it is expected to be sometime this year. Carolina Ramírez and Carlos Torres lead a cast that includes actors from previous seasons as well as new stars.

9. Accelerated Heart
A Brazilian telenovela scheduled by TV Globo for 2026, with a central theme linked to the world of motorsports, interwoven with family melodrama and personal rivalries. The project features a cast that blends generations of Brazilian actors, with a focus on contemporary storytelling (according to listings from specialized telenovela databases).

10. Dona Beja
A Brazilian adaptation of a classic melodrama, produced for TV Globo and streaming platforms with a cast that blends veterans and young talent. This remake focuses on stories with a strong female presence at the heart of the conflict.