Apple TV+ has set June 5, 2026, as the release date for Cape Fear, debuting with two episodes before continuing weekly through July 31. The limited series stars Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson in a new adaptation of the psychological thriller.
Cape Fear marks the platform’s latest move into high-profile limited series, pairing established material with a prominent creative team. Developed by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, the project revisits a story that has been adapted multiple times across film history.
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A New Adaptation Rooted in Established Material
The series draws from The Executioners, the novel that originally inspired the 1962 film Cape Fear, as well as the 1991 remake directed by Scorsese. This version expands the story into a 10-episode format, allowing for a more extended narrative structure.
At the center of the plot are Anna and Tom Bowden, a married couple portrayed by Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson. Their lives are disrupted when Max Cady, played by Javier Bardem, is released from prison. Cady, a man they were responsible for incarcerating, returns with a clear objective: revenge.
Cast and Characters
The ensemble cast is led by Javier Bardem as Max Cady, alongside Amy Adams as Anna Bowden and Patrick Wilson as Tom Bowden.
Additional cast members include Joe Anders, Lily Collias, Malia Pyles, and CCH Pounder.
Creative Team and Production Background
The series is created and showrun by Nick Antosca, whose previous work includes The Act and Brand New Cherry Flavor. He serves as executive producer alongside Alex Hedlund for Eat the Cat.
Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, both connected to the 1991 adaptation, return as executive producers on the series. Their involvement links the project directly to its most recent film version.
Morten Tyldum directs the pilot and also serves as an executive producer. The series is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Amblin Television.
Release Schedule and Format
Cape Fear is structured as a 10-episode limited series. The first two episodes will be released on June 5, 2026, followed by weekly episodes every Friday through July 31.
This rollout follows Apple TV+’s established release pattern for serialized dramas, balancing an initial multi-episode launch with a weekly schedule.
FAQ
When does Cape Fear premiere on Apple TV+?
The series premieres on June 5, 2026, with the first two episodes.
How many episodes are in Cape Fear?
The limited series consists of 10 episodes.
What is Cape Fear about?
It follows a couple whose lives are disrupted when a man they helped imprison is released and seeks revenge.
Key Details
- Release date: June 5, 2026 on Apple TV+
- Format: 10-episode limited series
- Episode rollout: First two episodes at launch, then weekly through July 31, 2026
- Cast: Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, Joe Anders, Lily Collias, Malia Pyles, CCH Pounder
- Creator/showrunner: Nick Antosca
- Director (pilot): Morten Tyldum
- Executive producers: Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey
- Production companies: UCP (Universal Studio Group), Amblin Television
- Source material: The Executioners novel and previous Cape Fear film adaptations
- Filming/production: Developed under Antosca’s overall deal with UCP
