Apple released the official trailer for its upcoming television series, Star City. The new project expands the alternate history universe established by the popular drama For All Mankind. Rather than focusing on American astronauts, this tense paranoid thriller shifts the narrative perspective to explore the Soviet side of the space race.
The Apple TV streaming platform will debut the first two episodes on Friday, May 29.
The spinoff series explores the hidden Soviet space program
Star City takes place in the same timeline as For All Mankind, a universe where the global space race never ended. The new show promises a faster pace and a much darker tone. It aims to reveal the secretive lives of the cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers working behind the Iron Curtain.
Actor Rhys Ifans leads the cast in what Apple describes as a propulsive thriller. The trailer highlights intense political maneuvering and the extreme risks taken by the Soviet agency to maintain parity with American achievements.
Viewers do not need to watch the original five seasons of For All Mankind to follow the plot of Star City. The new series operates as a completely standalone entry point.
Quick details:
- Platform: Apple TV+
- Release Date: May 29, 2026
- Lead Actor: Rhys Ifans
- Genre: Thriller
- Setting: Alternate history Soviet Union
The premiere coincides with the finale of its predecessor show
Fans of the existing franchise will experience a direct handoff between the two programs. Star City will release its first two episodes on the exact same day that For All Mankind airs the final episode of its fifth season.
This scheduling strategy keeps the momentum going for viewers invested in the alternate timeline. Following the initial double premiere, Apple will release one new episode of Star City every Friday to keep its audience engaged throughout the summer.
