German film and TV releases 2026

In mid‑July 2026 German cinema listings highlighted several new titles, including the adventure‑fantasy *Die Odyssee*, documentaries such as *Insekten – Helden im Verborgenen* and *Töchter Europas*, and the drama *Ninja Motherf*cking Destruction*. Home‑entertainment releases for 17 July featured the drama *Noch einmal auf Anfang*, a romantic comedy, a football‑tournament documentary, and the horror film *Lee Cronin’s The Mummy*. By early August the television rollout continued. Pro7 aired a new episode of the ranking show “Darüber Staunt Die Welt!” on 1 August, while RTL2 rebroadcast a reality documentary about a Hartz IV‑dependent family. ZDF premiered the drama film “Arthur der Große” on 1 August, a true‑story adaptation starring Mark Wahlberg as adventurer Michael Light who befriends a stray dog during an extreme jungle race in the Dominican Republic. ARD’s nature documentary “Elefant, Tiger & Co. – Ein Name, der bleibt” aired on 31 July, following Zoo Leipzig staff as they chip a young moustached tamarin, introduce a scent‑carpet for meerkats and raise Vietnam pheasants for re‑introduction projects. On 2 August 3sat broadcast “Wilde Schweiz II: Naturpark Beverin”, showcasing the alpine park in Graubünden and its conservation efforts. Additionally, NITRO scheduled a new episode of the crime series *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* for 1 August, set against a Las Vegas circus backdrop. Further early‑August programming was announced. ZDF will air the crime series “Tatort: Was ihr nicht seht” on 2 August and the quiz show “Der Quiz‑Champion” on 8 August, hosted by Johannes B. Kerner with guests such as Franziska van Almsick and Axel Milberg. Eurosport 1 will broadcast the cycling magazine “Radsport” on 28 July, and RTL2 will present the mystery series “X‑Factor: Das Unfassbare” on 2 August. The antiques programme “Bares für Rares” aired on 31 July, featuring the sale of an 8 000‑euro XXL‑collier.