# Treasure Island television series premiere

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/treasure-island-television-series-premiere
> Updated: 2026-09-24T14:18:36.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The adventure drama series ‘Treasure Island’, a six-part production created by Robert Murphy, is scheduled to premiere in October. Starring Hayley Atwell as Bess Hawkins and David Oyelowo as Long John Silver, the plot follows Jim Hawkins and his mother as they pursue Captain Flint’s legendary treasure map.

Following the initial announcement of the premiere dates, a trailer has been released for the adaptation. The series depicts a violent competition for riches involving pirate factions and the British Navy, focusing on Jim’s transition from a sheltered boy to a pirate and highlighting Bess as a central figure. 

In the United States, the series will premiere on MGM+ on October 11, with weekly episodes through mid-November. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the show will debut on Paramount+ on October 12.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Treasure Island series trailer released starring David Oyelowo

A new six-part ‘Treasure Island’ series starring David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell will premiere this October on MGM+ in the US and Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/treasure-island-series-trailer-released-starring-david-oyelowo

### 2026-09-09: Treasure Island series to premiere on Paramount+ and MGM+ this October

The six-part adventure series ‘Treasure Island’, starring Hayley Atwell and David Oyelowo, premieres this October on MGM+ in the US and Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/treasure-island-series-to-premiere-on-paramount-and-mgm-this-october

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