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"Star City" is the new chapter in space-race drama from Apple TV, and stars Rhys Ifans and Anna Maxwell Martin in an alt-history retelling of the story of the Soviet Union's space program. Fans of "For All Mankind" will be delighted to know that the universe is growing...
Below, we’ll show you how to watch "Star City" online, plus how to stream it from anywhere in the world with a VPN.
"Star City" premieres globally on Apple TV on Friday, May 29, 2026, with the first two episodes. New episodes then arrive weekly every Friday until the finale on July 10, 2026.
• Global stream — Apple TV (7-day free trial)
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN for 30 days risk-free
"For All Mankind" season 5 is approaching its end right now, but the show creators Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, and Ronald D. Moore are wasting no time in delivering more space-age content to keep us all engrossed over the next few weeks.
"Star City" will turn the focus away from the U.S. and onto their rivals in the space race, the Soviets and the lives of the cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers. With a cast led by the stellar Ifans, more high-concept alternate-history storylines, and the usual slick, eye-catching visuals, this is definitely a sci-fi series to get straight on your watchlist.
If you've been hooked on "For All Mankind", this is a natural next step. So, keep reading to find the full rollout and the simplest way to watch "Star City" from wherever you are — and potentially even catch a couple of episodes for FREE.
How to watch 'Star City' for FREE on Apple TV+
Watch 'Star City' from anywhere
Traveling and locked out of your Apple TV account or your usual apps? A VPN can make your device appear to be back in your home country, so you can securely access the streaming services you already pay for while abroad.
We have tested plenty of options, and NordVPN is still the best VPN out there..
'Star City' trailer
'Star City' cast
- Rhys Ifans as the Chief Designer
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Lyudmilla Raskova
- Agnes O'Casey as Irina Morozova
- Alice Englert as Anastasia Belikova
- Solly McLeod as Sasha Polivanov
- Adam Nagaitis as Valya Markelova
- Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Tanya Markelova
- Josef Davies as Sergei Nikilov
- Priya Kansara as Lakshmi
'Star City' episodes
- Episode 1 - Pilot: May 29, 2026
- Episode 2 - A Bear On A Chain: May 29, 2026
- Episode 3 - Bad Dancer: June 5, 2026
- Episode 4 - Dark Forest: June 12, 2026
- Episode 5 - Bite Your Elbow: June 19, 2026
- Episode 6 - TBA: June 26, 2026
- Episode 7 - TBA: July 3, 2026
- Episode 8 - TBA: July 10, 2026
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