Midsomer Murders Lands Season 26 Renewal

ITV and All3Media International have commissioned a 26th season of Midsomer Murders.

Season 26 will consist of four feature-length episodes, bringing the total available to 148. The hit drama is produced by Bentley Productions, with Michele Buck as executive producer.

Huw Kennair Jones, ITV’s drama commissioner, said: “We’re thrilled to be returning to Midsomer with Barnaby and Winter. Series 26 promises to deliver four brilliant brand new cases for the legion of Midsomer Murders fans to enjoy.”

Buck added: “We are so pleased to be able to bring viewers more tales from the fascinating world of Midsomer Murders with this series 26 commission.”

The series has a FAST channel with all episodes on ITVX. It also has a FAST channel available in North America, a range of merchandise—including an upcoming interactive novel and a casual gaming app—and an upcoming stage play.

Louise Pedersen, CEO of All3Media International, noted: “Midsomer Murders is a brand that continues to resonate with fans both globally and here in the U.K. It’s a show whose repeatable loyalty factor enables us to position the series on various platforms—from PSBs to AVOD and FAST—and increase the series’ reach to new audiences. We’re thrilled that we have now passed the 25th series landmark and look forward to Bentley delivering season 26 in 2026.”

Cast members Neil Dudgeon, Nick Hendrix, Annette Badland and Fiona Dolman are at MIPCOM this week.