The Ghost in the Shell (2026) episode schedule runs ten episodes total, released weekly every Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. Japan time (10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT) on Prime Video worldwide, starting from the July 7 premiere through the confirmed September 8 finale.
Last verified: August 26, 2026. Streaming schedules and episode counts can change — check back if you are reading this after the finale date below.
Full Episode Release Schedule
| Episode | US/ET Release Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 7, 2026 | Aired |
| 2 | July 14, 2026 | Aired |
| 3 | July 21, 2026 | Aired |
| 4 | July 28, 2026 | Aired |
| 5 | August 4, 2026 | Aired |
| 6 | August 11, 2026 | Aired |
| 7 | August 18, 2026 | Aired |
| 8 | August 25, 2026 | Aired |
| 9 | September 1, 2026 | Upcoming |
| 10 (finale) | September 8, 2026 | Upcoming |
How Many Episodes Does The Ghost in the Shell (2026) Have?
Ten. Early coverage during the season left the total ambiguous, with some outlets guessing at a 10–12 episode run, but The Fandom Post confirmed a ten-episode season on August 24, 2026, putting the finale on September 8.
Where to Watch The Ghost in the Shell (2026)
The series streams exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories, excluding mainland China, Russia, and Vietnam. It is not simulcast on any other platform. In Japan, it also has a same-day broadcast on the Ka-Anival!! block on Kansai TV, Fuji TV, and affiliated stations, per the anime’s official production site.
Is There a Season 2?
Nothing has been announced. Science SARU, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, and Production I.G have not confirmed a renewal, and there is no reason to expect an announcement before the season 1 finale airs on September 8. Shirow’s manga has far more material left to adapt if the studio wants it — this series is the first to follow it chapter-by-chapter rather than remixing it — but that is potential source material, not a confirmed plan.
Confused Which Ghost in the Shell This Is?
The franchise has four separate, non-connected continuities, and the 2026 series is the newest of them. See our full Ghost in the Shell watch order if you want to know how this series relates to the 1995 film, Stand Alone Complex, and Arise.
Read Our Episode 8 Review
For a full breakdown of the most recent aired episode, including how it changes the season heading into its final two weeks, read our Ghost in the Shell Episode 8 review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ghost in the Shell (2026) finished airing?
Not yet as of this schedule’s last verification (August 26, 2026). Eight of ten episodes have aired; episode 9 releases September 1 and the finale, episode 10, releases September 8.
What time do new episodes drop in the US?
New episodes go up at 11:30 p.m. Japan time, which lands at 10:30 a.m. Eastern / 7:30 a.m. Pacific on the same Tuesday for viewers in the US.
Where can I watch The Ghost in the Shell (2026) outside Japan?
Prime Video is the exclusive global streamer, covering more than 240 countries and territories. It is not available on any other platform, and mainland China, Russia, and Vietnam are excluded from the release.
Is this connected to the 1995 Ghost in the Shell movie?
No. It is a separate continuity that adapts Masamune Shirow’s original manga chapter-by-chapter, rather than continuing or remaking the 1995 film’s story.
