NEWS: LEGEND Unveils a Blockbuster Line-up for February 2026

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By Jon Donnis

LEGEND is going big in February 2026, rolling out a packed month of Channel premieres that celebrate iconic directors, unforgettable performances and cult favourites. From crime epics and political thrillers to dystopian sci-fi and high-octane action, the schedule is a confident showcase of films that have left a lasting mark.

The month is led by heavyweight names both behind and in front of the camera. Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Clint Eastwood take centre stage across a selection of films from directors whose work continues to define modern cinema. Brian De Palma’s SCARFACE, Martin Scorsese’s CAPE FEAR, Donald Siegel’s THE BEGUILED and John Frankenheimer’s BLACK SUNDAY form the backbone of a season rooted in bold storytelling and intense character work.

SCARFACE

February opens on Sunday 1 February at 21:00 with the Channel premiere of SCARFACE from 1983. Al Pacino stars as Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who rises to the top of Miami’s drug trade through ruthless violence. His empire grows quickly, but pressure from law enforcement, rival cartels and his own paranoia drive him towards an inevitable collapse.

Friday 6 February at 22:55 brings THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE DEAD from 1995. Andy Garcia plays Jimmy the Saint, an ex-gangster pulled back into the criminal world for one final job. When the plan goes wrong, Jimmy has just 48 hours to survive as the city turns against him. The film also stars Christopher Walken and Steve Buscemi.

On Saturday 7 February at 21:00, EQUILIBRIUM arrives. Set in a future where emotions are outlawed to prevent war, Christian Bale stars as an elite enforcer who begins to feel again and realises he may be the key to dismantling the system he once served.

Sunday 8 February at 21:00 sees the Channel premiere of STATE OF PLAY from 2009. When a rising US politician’s assistant is murdered, journalist Cal McAffrey, played by Russell Crowe, uncovers a web of secrets and corruption. Ben Affleck and Helen Mirren also star in this tense political thriller.

BLACK SUNDAY follows on Thursday 12 February at 21:00. The 1977 film tells the story of a Black September terrorist plot to attack the Super Bowl using a Goodyear blimp, with tens of thousands of lives at risk. Robert Shaw and Bruce Dern lead the cast.

MAN OF TAI CHI

Saturday 14 February at 21:00 introduces MAN OF TAI CHI from 2013, directed by Keanu Reeves. Tiger Hu Chen stars as a devoted martial artist drawn into underground fighting to protect his master’s temple, forced to confront the clash between his pacifist beliefs and brutal reality.

On Sunday 15 February at 21:00, Martin Scorsese’s CAPE FEAR arrives. Nick Nolte plays a lawyer whose past actions come back to haunt him when violent ex-con Max Cady, portrayed by Robert De Niro, is released from prison and begins a relentless campaign of revenge against his family.

Thursday 19 February at 21:00 brings THE BEGUILED from 1971. During the American Civil War, a wounded Union soldier played by Clint Eastwood is taken in by women at a secluded Southern boarding school. Desire, jealousy and manipulation spiral into a dark and violent reckoning.

NO ESCAPE

Saturday 21 February at 21:00, NO ESCAPE premieres. Owen Wilson stars as an American businessman whose family becomes trapped during a violent uprising in Southeast Asia. Pierce Brosnan also features in this tense survival thriller.

Sunday 22 February at 21:00 sees AMERICAN MADE from 2017. Tom Cruise plays Barry Seal, a pilot recruited by the CIA who becomes entangled in drug smuggling for the Medellín Cartel during the 1980s, with events linked to the Iran Contra Affair.

UPGRADE follows on Thursday 26 February at 21:00. Directed by Leigh Whannell, the 2018 sci-fi thriller centres on a paralysed man given a computer implant that restores his mobility and grants extraordinary abilities, which he uses in a quest for revenge.

DEATH RACE

The month closes on Saturday 28 February at 21:00 with DEATH RACE from 2008. Jason Statham stars as a wrongfully imprisoned driver forced to compete in a deadly televised race for a chance at freedom, or face life behind bars.

With its February 2026 schedule, LEGEND delivers a confident mix of iconic cinema and modern cult hits, offering viewers a full month of intense stories, standout performances and unforgettable film-making.

TV: Sky 148 / Virgin 149 / Freeview 41 / Freesat 137

NEWS: LEGEND Launches the New Year with Ten High-Impact Channel Premieres

By Jon Donnis

LEGEND ushers in the new year with ten adrenaline fuelled channel premieres, spanning war drama, action, thriller and science fiction. The line-up includes Peter Weir's acclaimed war film Gallipoli, which helped establish Mel Gibson as a leading man, alongside titles from directors Rob Cohen, Mike Figgis and John Badham.

Among the featured films is Stealth, directed by Rob Cohen, a military science fiction action thriller set in the near future. Mike Figgis is represented with Internal Affairs, pairing Andy Garcia and Richard Gere in a psychological crime story centred on police corruption. John Badham's Nick of Time also screens this month, starring Johnny Depp and Christopher Walken in a real time political thriller.

MECHANIC RESURRECTION

Other channel premieres include Mechanic: Resurrection, the sequel to The Mechanic, starring Jason Statham as professional assassin Arthur Bishop. Also airing is the submarine thriller Hunter Killer, starring Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman. Oldman appears again in the gangster drama Lawless, which also stars Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain and Guy Pearce.

Additional premieres across the month include the alien invasion film Battle Los Angeles, the Western thriller The Last Son starring Sam Worthington, Thomas Jane and Heather Graham, and the spy thriller Survivor, starring Milla Jovovich and Pierce Brosnan, with Roger Rees in his final film role.

The schedule begins on Saturday 3 January at 9pm with Mechanic: Resurrection. Jason Statham returns as Arthur Bishop, who is forced back into his former life after the manipulative actions of a woman played by Jessica Alba place him in danger once again.

On Sunday 4 January at 9pm, Gallipoli airs. The film follows two young men, played by Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, who join the Australian army in 1915. Their journey takes them across continents to Egypt before they reach the battlefield at Gallipoli.

Saturday 10 January at 9pm sees the broadcast of Stealth. In the film, three Navy pilots are chosen to fly advanced stealth fighter bombers and train an unmanned drone aircraft controlled by artificial intelligence. When the computer system begins to act independently, the pilots must prevent a potential nuclear disaster. The film stars Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel and Jamie Foxx.

Internal Affairs follows on Sunday 11 January at 9pm. Andy Garcia plays internal affairs officer Raymond Avila, who investigates respected police officer Dennis Peck, portrayed by Richard Gere. As the investigation deepens, Avila uncovers corruption, murder and a dangerous psychological battle.

HUNTER KILLER

On Saturday 17 January at 9pm, Hunter Killer centres on an American submarine commander and a Navy SEAL team attempting to rescue the President of Russia during a military coup. Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman star.

Sunday 18 January at 9pm brings Nick of Time. Johnny Depp plays an accountant forced into an assassination plot when his daughter is kidnapped. The story unfolds in real time, with Christopher Walken appearing as the antagonist known as Mr Smith.

Battle Los Angeles airs on Saturday 24 January at 9pm. The film depicts a global alien invasion as Los Angeles becomes a final battleground. A Marine staff sergeant, played by Aaron Eckhart, leads his platoon against an unknown enemy.

On Sunday 25 January at 9pm, Lawless tells the true story of the Bondurant brothers, who run a moonshining operation in Depression era Virginia. Their business is threatened by the arrival of corrupt lawman Charlie Rakes, played by Guy Pearce.

Thursday 29 January at 9pm features The Last Son. Sam Worthington stars as Isaac LeMay, an outlaw driven by a prophecy that leads him to hunt his own children, including his son Cal. Thomas Jane appears as U.S. officer Solomon.

The month concludes on Saturday 31 January at 9pm with Survivor. Milla Jovovich plays a Foreign Service Officer at the American embassy in London who becomes the target of an international assassin known as The Watchmaker, portrayed by Pierce Brosnan.

Alongside the film premieres, Charlie's Angels continues with the channel premiere of Season Five, airing weeknights at 6pm from Friday 9 January. The Twilight Zone also returns with the channel premiere of Season Four, airing Saturdays and Sundays at 8pm from Saturday 3 January.

NEWS: LEGEND Brings Fifteen Action-Packed Premieres This September

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By Jon Donnis

September on LEGEND is looking like a gift for anyone who loves a bit of high-octane escapism. Fifteen channel premieres are lined up, covering everything from big, brash blockbusters to gritty thrillers. The schedule pulls together a mix of old favourites, cult hits and a few underappreciated gems, with a cast list that reads like a who's who of Hollywood action royalty.

Things kick off with Jean-Claude Van Damme in Kickboxer, a revenge tale with the kind of training montages that could only have come from the late 80s. Then it's straight into fire and fury with Reign of Fire, where Christian Bale and Matthew McConaughey take on dragons in a scorched future Britain. If you fancy something with a touch of swashbuckling flair, The Mask of Zorro makes its debut, pairing Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones under the watchful eye of Anthony Hopkins.

The month doesn't slow down. Man on a Ledge delivers a slick, high-concept thriller, while Nicolas Cage ramps up the chaos in Drive Angry, all guns, cars and supernatural revenge. Stallone returns as John Rambo in the 2008 entry of the series, directing himself in a blood-soaked rescue mission through Burma. Then there's The Bone Collector, with Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie working together to track down a meticulous serial killer.

Steven Seagal brings his brand of justice to Marked for Death, facing off against Jamaican drug lords. Jason Statham and Jet Li collide in War, a stylised mix of martial arts and crime drama. For something a little more historical, The Alamo recreates one of America's most famous last stands, while Chain Reaction sees Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz on the run in a conspiracy-laced tech thriller. Push offers a more fantastical edge, with psychic powers and shadowy agencies.

Weeknights get a touch of 70s glamour with the second season of Charlie's Angels. Cheryl Ladd joins the cast alongside Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith, and the cases are as over-the-top as ever. Later in the month, The Bounty Hunter pairs Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston in a screwball chase, while Jason Momoa swings the sword in Conan the Barbarian. Closing things out is the powerful We Were Soldiers, with Mel Gibson leading a true-life war story.

What makes this line-up work is the sheer variety. You've got pure popcorn entertainment rubbing shoulders with more grounded dramas. There's nostalgia in seeing some of these films back on the small screen, but also a thrill in spotting the ones you might have missed the first time around. And the names attached to these projects are enough to make any action fan grin. Denzel, Stallone, Bale, McConaughey, Reeves, Cage, Hopkins, Banderas, Momoa… it's a roll call of charisma and grit.

LEGEND has always leaned into the bigger, bolder side of cinema, but September feels like it's really doubling down. Whether you're in the mood for dragons, duels, explosions, or just a solid Friday night fight scene, the channel has something lined up. The mix of decades and styles also keeps it fresh, moving from 80s martial arts to 2000s fantasy, to sharp 90s thrillers without losing pace.

It's the kind of month that makes you want to check the listings, mark a few dates, and maybe even plan a couple of late nights. Because when a channel hands you fifteen premieres in one go, you might as well make the most of it.

TV: Sky 148 / Virgin 149 / Freeview 41 / Freesat 137