Hijack Season 3 has not been officially confirmed by Apple TV+ as of March 2026, but the conversation is already happening. The eight-episode second season concluded on March 4, 2026, and showrunner Jim Field Smith has since spoken openly about what a third season could look like — leaving the door firmly open for Idris Elba to return as Sam Nelson. For Indian viewers, both seasons of the high-octane thriller are currently streaming on Apple TV+ India.
Has Hijack Been Renewed for Season 3 on Apple TV+?
No — Hijack Season 3 has not been greenlit by Apple TV+ as of this writing. The Season 2 finale aired on March 4, 2026, and renewal decisions typically follow weeks or months after a season concludes. Notably, Season 1 itself took over five months to receive a renewal after it ended — so the absence of a Season 3 announcement right now is not unusual. Screen Rant described Apple TV+’s current stance as a “cautious Season 3 update” — neither a confirmation nor a cancellation.
The show’s performance will be the deciding factor. Season 2 holds a 73% score on Rotten Tomatoes — lower than Season 1’s reception — with critics noting that the format, while thrilling, risks feeling repetitive if extended beyond its natural premise. Apple TV+ will weigh viewership data against that critical reception before making a call.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | Hijack |
| Season 3 Status | Not confirmed — renewal pending |
| Season 2 Finale Date | March 4, 2026 |
| India OTT Platform | Apple TV+ India |
| Season 2 Rotten Tomatoes | 73% |
| Languages on Apple TV+ India | English (dubbed availability TBC) |
| Lead Cast | Idris Elba as Sam Nelson |
What Did the Hijack Season 2 Finale Leave Open for Season 3?
Season 2’s finale, titled Terminal, wrapped up most of its immediate storylines — but left one significant thread dangling. Sam Nelson discovers that his son Kai was killed by Stuart Atterton (Neil Maskell), not by the Season 1 hijacker John Bailey-Brown as previously believed. That revelation gives the character a deeply personal and unresolved motive heading into a potential third season — one that showrunner Jim Field Smith told Variety represents “more story” worth telling.
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Field Smith has been careful in his framing — emphasising that any Season 3 would need to be an organic continuation, connected to the previous seasons the way Season 2 was connected to Season 1, rather than a standalone crisis with Sam inserted into a new setting. The showrunner said he is only now getting “some space to breathe” after delivering Season 2, suggesting creative discussions about a third chapter are still early.
What Is Hijack About?
Hijack is a real-time thriller created by George Kay and directed by Jim Field Smith. Season 1 followed Sam Nelson, a skilled negotiator who uses his business instincts to try to save passengers aboard a hijacked flight from Dubai to London. Each episode covered one hour of real time across a seven-hour flight — a format that gave the series its distinctive tension. Season 2 shifted the setting to a high-speed train, maintaining the real-time structure while placing Sam in an entirely new crisis scenario involving his estranged wife Marsha (Christine Adams).
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Who Stars in Hijack?
Idris Elba leads the series as Sam Nelson and also serves as executive producer — his involvement is central to the show’s identity and any Season 3 conversation begins with whether he commits to another run. The Season 2 ensemble included Christine Adams as Marsha, Neil Maskell as the antagonist Stuart Atterton, and Ian Burfield reprising his Season 1 role as John Bailey-Brown. Should Season 3 be confirmed, Elba’s return alongside the fallout from Kai’s murder revelation would form the narrative spine.
Where Can You Watch Hijack on Apple TV+ India?
Both seasons of Hijack are currently available on Apple TV+ India. Season 1 (seven episodes, 2023) and Season 2 (eight episodes, January–March 2026) are fully streamable right now. The show streams in English with subtitles on the platform. For fans of tightly constructed real-time thrillers — think 24 in format — both seasons are worth watching ahead of any Season 3 announcement. Apple TV+ India subscribers can access the full series immediately.