20 Best Adventure TV Shows on Apple TV Plus 2026
Discover Apple TV+ adventure series worth streaming, from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters to Time Bandits, plus family picks, sci-fi, comedy, and action.
If you’re searching for the best adventure TV shows on Apple TV Plus, this roundup pulls together the series that mix big journeys, bold stakes, and plenty of momentum. From monster-sized thrills in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and the swashbuckling chaos of The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin to the gritty survival edge of The Mosquito Coast, Apple TV+ has plenty for fans who want action with a sense of wonder. You’ll also find lighter picks like Camp Snoopy and Wonder Pets: In the City, plus time-twisting fun in Time Bandits and family-friendly mystery in The Sisters Grimm. With sci-fi, comedy, and action-adventure all in the mix, this guide makes it easy to find a show that fits your mood.
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
action · adventure · sci-fi
After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.
Directed by Hiromi Kamata, Lawrence Trilling, Mairzee Almas, Julian Holmes, Matt ShakmanCast Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Wyatt Russell, Kurt RussellApple TV Plus -
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The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
comedy · action & adventure
A reluctant leader of a gang of rogues sets out on a series of wild adventures, all while trying to outwit the corrupt lawman and "thief-taker" Jonathan Wilde.
Directed by Ben Palmer, George KaneCast Noel Fielding, Marc Wootton, Ellie White, Duayne Boachie, Mark HeapApple TV Plus -
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The Mosquito Coast
adventure · drama · thriller
Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety.
Directed by Metin Hüseyin, Natalia Beristain, Rupert Wyatt, Marisol Adler, Alonso AlvarezCast Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Logan Polish, Gabriel Bateman, Ian HartApple TV Plus -
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Camp Snoopy
animation · adventure · comedy
After discovering their troop is in danger of disbanding, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts set off to the great outdoors to earn their badges. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown and friends enjoy their summer at Camp Spring Lake.
Directed by Mélanie Daigle, Rob Boutilier, Steve Evangelatos, Ridd SorensenCast Lexi Perri, Etienne Kellici, Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler, Caleb BellavanceApple TV Plus -
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Time Bandits
adventure · comedy · fantasy · sci-fi
Eleven-year-old Kevin's passion for history is put to the test when he joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on a high-stakes and hilarious adventure.
Directed by Jeff Tomsic, Taika Waititi, Armagan Ballantyne, Jemaine Clement, Yana GorskayaCast Lisa Kudrow, Kal-El Tuck, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune TemteApple TV Plus -
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Jane
adventure · family
Budding environmentalist Jane is a 9-year-old on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help protect wild animals all around the world.
Directed by J.J. Johnson, Tiffany Hsiung, Warren P. Sonoda, Winnifred Jong, Alicia K. HarrisCast Ava Louise Murchison, Mason Blomberg, Tamara Almeida, Sam Marra, Dan AbramoviciApple TV Plus -
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Wonder Pets: In the City
animation · action · adventure · family · musical
Team up for heroic adventures with Izzy the Guinea Pig, Tate the Snake, and Zuri the Bunny—a trio of opera-singing New York City classroom pets—as they answer calls from animals in need all around the world.
Directed by Pete McEvoyCast Christopher Sean Cooper Jr., Vanessa Huszar, Victoria Scola-Giampapa, McKenzie Melia Calderon, Ada BlandApple TV Plus -
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The Sisters Grimm
science-fiction · animation · action & adventure · kids & family · fantasy
One year after their parents' mysterious disappearance, sisters Sabrina and Daphne move to a magical town where fairytales are real and secrets lurk behind every corner.
Directed by Sage Cotugno, Katie Aldworth, Hilary Florido, Nathanael H. Jones, Liza SingerCast Abubakar Salim, Ariel Winter, Leah Newman, Billy Harris, Dylan LlewellynApple TV Plus -
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Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
It follows the adventures of a group of cave-dwelling puppet creatures called Fraggles.
Directed by Jordan Canning, Paul Fox, J.J. Johnson, Jonathan A. Rosenbaum, Zach LipovskyCast John Tartaglia, Karen Prell, Dave Goelz, Dan Garza, Ben DurocherApple TV Plus -
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Fraggle Rock
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
Directed by George Bloomfield, Terry Maskell, Eric Till, Jim Henson, Patrick VillechaizeCast Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Karen PrellApple TV Plus -
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Long Way Round
documentary · adventure
In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all the odds, realize their dream.
Directed by David Alexanian, Russ MalkinCast Ewan McGregor, Charley BoormanApple TV Plus -
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Frog and Toad
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Frog and Toad are not at all alike. Frog likes new adventures. Toad likes the comforts of home. Yet despite their differences, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—as best friends should be.
Directed by Sarah JohnsonCast Nat Faxon, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tom Kenny, Cole Escola, Aparna NancherlaApple TV Plus -
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Shantaram
action · adventure · crime · drama · thriller
Escaped convict Lin Ford flees to the teeming streets of 1980s Bombay, looking to disappear. Working as a medic for the city's poor and neglected, Lin finds unexpected love, connection, and courage on the long road to redemption.
Directed by Iain B. MacDonald, Bronwen Hughes, Bharat NalluriCast Charlie Hunnam, Fayssal Bazzi, Sujaya Dasgupta, Antonia Desplat, Elham EhsasApple TV Plus -
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Curses!
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · horror
The Vanderhouvens are a typical family...except a curse recently turned Alex—their loving husband and father—to stone. In order to save him, his wife and kids set out on spine-tingling adventures to return ancient artifacts stolen by an ancestor.
Directed by Daniel Lafrance, George Gipson, Leo RileyCast Gabrielle Nevaeh, Andre Robinson, Lyric Lewis, Rhys Darby, James MarstersApple TV Plus -
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Me
adventure · drama · fantasy
New school. New family. New superpower. It's a season of change for 12-year-old Ben Vasani when he discovers that he can transform into anyone he meets. As a shapeshifter, Ben must figure out who he is and who he wants to be.
Directed by Michael DowseCast Lucian-River Chauhan, Abigail Pniowsky, Dilshad Vadsaria, Amanda Reid, Jessy YatesApple TV Plus -
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The Snoopy Show
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family
The world's most iconic dog is ready for his close-up. Dive into new adventures with the happy-dancing, high-flying, big-dreaming beagle, who's joined by best friend Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang.
Directed by Rob Boutilier, Steve Evangelatos, Ridd Sorensen, Behzad Mansoori-Dara, Mélanie DaigleCast Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler, Isabella Leo, Wyatt White, Hattie KragtenApple TV Plus -
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Goldie
animation · adventure · family
Follow Goldie as she shakes up her beloved town of Boysenberg with her best friends. Together, they learn that being different is something to celebrate—and it's a whole lot of fun.
Directed by Graham MacDonaldCast Jessica McKenna, Amari McCoy, Dee Bradley Baker, Vedanten Naidoo, Grey DeLisleApple TV Plus -
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Amazing Stories
action · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
This reimagining of the classic anthology series transports everyday characters into worlds of wonder, possibility, and imagination.
Directed by Michael Dinner, Susanna Fogel, Chris Long, Mark Mylod, Sylvain WhiteCast Dylan O'Brien, Robert Forster, Austin Stowell, Hailey Kilgore, Michelle WilsonApple TV Plus -
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Surfside Girls
adventure · family · mystery
Quick wits lead to daring discoveries for beachside besties Sam and Jade as they sleuth out supernatural mysteries in their sleepy hometown of Surfside.
Directed by Chi Yoon Chung, Anne Renton, Jonathan A. Rosenbaum, America Young, Aprill WinneyCast Miyako, YaYa Gosselin, Spencer Hermes-Rebello, Jacob Vargas, Adan Maverick CarcañoApple TV Plus -
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Shape Island
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
On a charming island, Square, Triangle, and Circle seek adventure and connection while learning how to navigate each other's differences.
Directed by Drew HodgesCast Gideon Adlon, Scott Adsit, Harvey Guillén, Yvette Nicole Brown, Dee Bradley BakerApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you want high-stakes sci-fi, globe-trotting escapism, or a playful adventure for the whole family, Apple TV+ has a strong lineup worth exploring. This guide brings the most exciting picks together in one place so you can skip the guesswork and jump straight into your next binge. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want a fresh recommendation, because it’s updated regularly as new series arrive and the library keeps growing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Apple TV Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Apple TV Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026