Apple TV+ Announces Sci-Fi Series ‘Murderbot’ Premiere Date and Releases First Images

Apple TV+ has released the first photos of his highly anticipated sci-fi series ‘Murderbot’, a leading role by Alexander Skarsgård (successor, Big Little Lies) and executive, as an executive. The 10-episode series will premiere on May 16th, 2025. The first two episodes dropping on the first day, followed by new episodes every Friday until July 11.

Created, written, and directed by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz (About a Boy, Mozart in the Jungle), Murderbot is based on Martha Wells’ bestselling book series, The Murderbot Diaries. The story follows a self-hacking security construct who despises human emotions yet finds itself inexplicably drawn to protecting its fragile human clients. Forced to hide its growing sense of independence, Murderbot (Skarsgård) must complete a perilous mission—all while longing for nothing more than binge-watching futuristic soap operas and figuring out its place in the universe.

A Star-Studded Cast Brings the Murderbot Universe to Life

Joining Skarsgård in this high-concept sci-fi thriller are:

Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent)
David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer)
Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride)
Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident)
Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Tamara Podemski (Outer Range)

Produced by Paramount Television Studios, Murderbot brings together an impressive creative team. The Weitz brothers not only wrote and directed the series but also serve as executive producers under their Depth of Field production banner, alongside Andrew Miano. Additionally, David S. Goyer and Keith Levine executive produce for Phantom Four, with Martha Wells herself on board as a consulting producer.

Apple TV+ Continues Expanding Its Original Sci-Fi Slate

With sci-fi series ‘Murderbot’, Apple TV+ is doubling down on its reputation for delivering high-quality and original content. The platform has already seen major success with critically acclaimed series like Severance, Foundation, and For All Mankind.

Apple TV+ is available worldwide across multiple devices, including iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. New subscribers can enjoy a seven-day free trial, with plans available for $9.99 per month. Additionally, customers purchasing a new Apple device can access three months of Apple TV+ for free for a limited time.