China Central Television (CCTV) officially announced the list of key TV series expected to air in 2026. The list quickly attracted the attention of audiences when it gathered a series of large-scale projects, diverse genres, along with the participation of many leading Chinese actors such as Zhao Liying, Huang Xiaoming, Xiao Zhan, Yang Zi, Hu Ge, Zhang Ruojun...
Opening the list is "Tieu thanh dai su", starring Zhao Liying and Huynh Hieu Minh, scheduled to air from January 10 on CCTV8. The work is expected to create a good effect thanks to the urban reality theme and the rare combination of two big stars. Next, "Nam thai binh" with the participation of Bach Vu and Chau Vu Dong is scheduled to air on January 19 on CCTV1 channel.
In the list of other upcoming films, CCTV continues to place high expectations on "The Great March" and "The Three Kingdoms: A Brief History", both featuring Vu Hoa Vy. In particular, "The Three Kingdoms: A Brief History" with Truong Lo Nhat is considered a project to continue the ambition to build the "Three Kingdoms" universe on the small screen, attracting a group of science-fiction-loving audiences.
Ancient costume - historical, action film genres also occupy prominent positions in this year's list. "Thien ly giang son do" gathers Truong Nhuoc Quan and Luu Thi Thi, promising to bring a poetic story with a large-invested setting and art. Meanwhile, Tieu Chien appears continuously with two projects: "Diep bao khong gioi" (starring with Chau Vu Dong) and "Tieu thanh luong phuong" showing the persistent attraction of the male actor on national television.
Notably, Duong Tu is a name that strongly covers the 2026 list with three projects including "The Tree of Life" (starring with Ho Ca), "Jade Flower Blooms, People Come Again" (with Au Hao) and "Business" (starring with Han Dong Quan). Duong Tu's participation in many major projects continues to affirm her position in the group of leading Chinese screen actresses.
With a combination of historical, political, science-fiction and social reality themes, along with a cast that guarantees quality, the 2026 CCTV TV series list is considered ambitious and highly competitive, promising to create a vibrant picture for the Chinese film market in the coming year.
