Yaga Opens at 80% on Rotten Tomatoes Ahead of AMC+ Debut
The Kat Sandler-created horror series premieres with two episodes on October 23, with the finale set for November 27.
The eight-part horror series Yaga debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with an 80% score ahead of its premiere on AMC+ on October 23, 2026, according to screenrant.com. Four of the five reviews counted are positive and one is negative, with an average rating of 7.50 out of 10.
Kat Sandler created the series and also serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer. The cast includes Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Hudson Williams, Clark Backo, Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows and Katharine Isabelle. Hiro Kanagawa also appears, and David Frazee and Rachel Talalay are among the directors.
The series premieres with two episodes, then releases a new episode every Friday until the finale on November 27.
Yaga is produced for Crave and streams on AMC+ in the U.S. Earlier in 2026, Apple TV's Widow's Bay drew Emmy wins and a quick season 2 renewal, while Mike Flanagan's Carrie and Crystal Lake, a Pamela Voorhees-focused take on Friday the 13th, rank among the year's high-profile horror adaptations.
Quick answers
When does Yaga premiere on AMC+?
Yaga premieres on AMC+ on October 23, 2026, with two episodes. A new episode follows every Friday until the finale on November 27.
Who created Yaga?
Kat Sandler created the series and serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer.
What is Yaga's Rotten Tomatoes score?
It debuted at 80% based on five reviews, with an average rating of 7.50 out of 10.