The current generation
Apple announced Apple TV 4K (4th generation) on 2026-10-13.
Apple: Apple TV 4K (4th generation) announcementChecked Nov 5, 2026
Apple TV 4K (4th generation)
BUY
A good time to buy.
The sources we checked give little reason to expect a replacement soon.
The uneven announcement gaps do not establish a fifth-generation date.
Reviewed Nov 5, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
Models covered
This timeline covers the 4K hardware, not the Apple TV streaming service. Storage and network options count as one generation.
When is the next model expected?
The October 2026 announcement replaces older prelaunch expectations. We found no confirmed fifth-generation date in the reviewed sources.
What we checked
Apple’s 2021, 2022, and October 2026 hardware announcements, its Apple TV news index, and targeted fifth-generation searches.
- Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) announcement Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) announcement Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Apple TV 4K (4th generation) announcement Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Apple TV News Checked Nov 5, 2026
What would change this advice?
We reassess when the maker announces a replacement, credible reporting clarifies its timing, or this source review expires.
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- Oct 13, 2026
- Time since announcement
- Less than a monthAs of Nov 5, 2026
- Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
- Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)
- Apple TV 4K (4th generation)Current model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.