From tabletop releases and blockbuster video games to big screen ambitions and record-setting auction lots, 2025 was another massive year for Warhammer. As we move into 2026 and 2027, the grimdark universe shows no signs of slowing down — with new media, game systems, and iconic releases on the horizon that could reshape how fans engage with the hobby.
A banner year for 2025
Warhammer’s cultural reach expanded in 2025 with major media and licensing moves. The Secret Level animated anthology on Prime Video brought the 41st Millennium to a wider audience, featuring brutal stories set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe and showcasing iconic characters like Lieutenant Titus of the Ultramarines.
That wasn’t the only narrative expansion. Games Workshop and Amazon finalised a deal to adapt Warhammer 40,000 for TV and film, signalling a long-term commitment to bring the universe to the screen with potentially multiple projects down the line.
Blockbuster video games for the future
The tabletop hobby has already been bolstered by successful video game adaptations, and the momentum continues into 2026 and beyond. Space Marine 2 has sold millions of copies and expanded 40k’s audience dramatically, paving the way for future sequels like Space Marine 3.
On the strategy front, Total War: Warhammer 40,000 was officially announced at The Game Awards, marking the Total War franchise’s first leap into the far future. This promises deep turn-based strategy and massive real-time battles across the galaxy, bringing tabletop scale conflict to digital screens like never before.
Beyond that, Boltgun 2 - a follow-up to the smash hit retro FPS - is slated for 2026, while tactical and RPG titles like Mechanicus II and Dark Heresy aim to broaden the types of digital experiences available to fans.
Tabletop evolution continues
The tabletop game itself isn’t standing still. Rumours and reporting on Force Organisation changes and new faction support for 10th/11th Edition 40k suggest codices and boxed sets will continue to roll out through 2026, keeping armies fresh and competitive on the tabletop.
Part of what fuels ongoing interest are nostalgic touchpoints and rare artefacts from Warhammer’s history. In late 2025, the original 1983 cover art Harry the Hammer, the artwork that helped launch Warhammer as a brand, headed to auction with estimates around £300-400k, a reminder of the hobby’s cultural legacy.
What’s around the corner
Here are the biggest trends and expectations as we look ahead:
1. More cross-media storytelling
With Amazon Studios’ Warhammer projects in development and Secret Level already streaming, expect further narrative explorations on TV and film platforms that could rival other sci-fi franchises in scope.
2. Major video game releases
Between Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Boltgun 2, Dawn of War IV, Mechanicus II and Dark Heresy, 2026 looks set to be one of the most diverse years for Warhammer games ever - spanning genres from RTS to FPS to RPG.
3. Continued expansion of the tabletop ecosystem
New codices, faction support, campaign books and boxed sets will likely populate the release schedule, feeding both narrative depth and tactical variety to tabletop fans.
4. A celebration of community and history
Iconic moments from Warhammer’s past - whether through auctions like Harry the Hammer or community engagement - remind fans that the hobby has deep roots and a vibrant heritage.
Final thoughts
The future of Warhammer is bigger and broader than ever. Whether you’re a tabletop general, a digital gamer, or a lore fanatic, the coming years promise unprecedented opportunities to engage with the worlds of Warhammer. From strategic galactic conquest on screen to new editions on the tabletop and stories told across multiple media, 2026 and 2027 are shaping up to be defining years for the hobby.
