Updated List of New for 2026 Roller Coasters

We’re keeping a running list of all the new-for-2026 roller coasters as they’re announced. Even though the 2025 season has only just begun for many parks, we are already learning details about the roller coasters that are slated to open in 2026. We’ll keep this list updated as parks announce their 2026 roller coasters.

Updated: April 23, 2025

New for 2026 Roller Coasters in the US

These new-for-2026 roller coasters have been officially announced:

Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift

The West Coast is finally getting their own VelociCoaster. Well, not exactly, but they are getting a highly innovative Intamin multi-launch with a sprawling layout themed to one of Universal’s billion-dollar franchises, so close enough, right? Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2026 and will be one of the most anticipated roller coasters of the year.

Six Flags Magic Mountain 2026

Six Flags Magic Mountain is planning to open a new, first-of-its-kind roller coaster in North America in 2026. This is part of Six Flags’ broader plans to invest $1 billion in new rides and attractions over the next two years. While specific details about the new coaster are still being kept under wraps, it will be a unique experience for the park.

Giga Dive Coaster – Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas announced in November 2024 that they would open a record-breaking dive roller coaster for the 2026 season. Codenamed Project Rubi, the dive coaster project appears set to live up to its lofty promises. Learn more here.

Record-breaking launch coaster – Six Flags Great Adventure

A year after opening The Flash, Six Flags Great Adventure will unveil a record-breaking launch coaster to try to fill the void left by the implosion of the world’s tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka.

Groundbreaking Indoor Roller Coasters at Legoland Florida and California

Legoland Florida and Legoland California will debut first-of-their-kind indoor roller coasters in 2026, owner Merlin Entertainments announced. The two indoor roller coasters total approximately $90 million combined, making the biggest in-park investment in the two theme park resorts’ histories. The “out of this world” coaster will combine “the creative world of Lego building with an exhilarating ride and storyline that only Legoland parks can deliver for families with children ages 2 to 12.” ART Engineering is said to be behind the project.

Universal Kids Resort

Opening in 2026 in Frisco, Texas, Universal Kids Resort will feature lands themed around beloved characters including DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls and Gabby’s Dollhouse; Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants; Illumination’s Minions, as well as Jurassic World. There will be at least two family roller coasters.

Oasis at Lakeport

The new Oasis theme park in Missouri will open with a Vekoma family boomerang coaster called Shootout and a suspended Vekoma coaster.

Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City

Just like the new park in Arizona, Mattel Adventure Park in Kansas City is planning on opening with two roller coasters. But the Arizona location still hasn’t opened yet after years of construction, so it wouldn’t be surprising if this opening is pushed.

New for 2026 Roller Coasters Around the World

Zamperla is building the first ever coaster themed to the Naruto anime franchise. Parc Spirou in Southern France is building a whole new Naruto land — announced in October — and the Zamperla coaster will be the centerpiece of it. The family launch coaster will feature a double launch, as well as a switch track. The land is scheduled to open in 2026.

Model of the layout for the Naruto coaster announced by Zamperla, coming to Parc Spirou in 2026.

Family Boomerang Coaster – Six Flags Mexico

After losing out on a tilt coaster due to permitting issues (which will open at Cedar Point as Siren’s Curse), Six Flags Mexico’s consolation prize will be to introduce a family thrill boomerang coaster.

Freizeitpark Plohn Opening World’s First Launched Water Coaster in 2026

The first-ever launched water coaster from MACK Rides will open at Freizeitpark Plohn in Germany in 2026.

Unannounced 2026 Roller Coasters and Other Attractions

These roller coasters have been teased by their respective parks but full details have not yet been announced:

Dollywood has confirmed they will unveil their largest investment in park history. Some think it will be a flying theater but could it be a Mack Rides inverted power coaster? What if it was an inverted power coaster with a motion-base track segment to make a portion of it like a flying theater? As Dolly once said “I got dreams so big they’d scare some people.”
Carowinds will introduce a record-breaking water ride.
Canada’s Wonderland will add a new record-breaking water attraction.
King’s Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction. Could it also be a new roller coaster?
In 2026, Waldameer Park & Water World plans to add a new water park attraction. They also have plans to introduce a new amusement ride in 2027.
Silver Dollar City already announced a massive new resort for 2026. But there is also a ton of land clearing going on inside the park. Could they be working on a new attraction too?