Apple’s For All Mankind spinoff Star City gets a exhilarating trailer
Apple TV+ has announced “Star City,” a prequel spinoff to the acclaimed alternate-history series “For All Mankind.” The original series, created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, reimagines the space race beginning in 1969, with the Soviet Union achieving the first crewed lunar landing before the United States. Over five seasons, the show has followed this divergent timeline through the decades, exploring a more ambitious and equitable approach to space exploration.
The new spinoff shifts focus to the origins of this rivalry, set in Star City—the historical headquarters of the Soviet space program, which was previously featured in the main series’ second season. “Star City” blends science fiction drama with Cold War espionage thriller elements, examining the tension and paranoia that define the geopolitical competition between superpowers. The series will explore how Soviet leadership navigates their early lunar victories while facing relentless American competition and the existential threat of technological obsolescence.
The prequel is set to launch on Apple TV+ during summer 2026, following the announcement with a new trailer that showcases the show’s dramatic scope and Cold War atmosphere. The spinoff promises to deepen the lore of the “For All Mankind” universe while exploring themes of scientific ambition, ideological conflict, and the human drive to dominate space exploration during humanity’s most tense era.