Today, TIME reveals the 2026 TIME100 Next list recognizing the 100 most influential rising stars. The 2026 TIME100 Next issue has three worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the list: singer-songwriter Raye, actor Ashley Padilla, and comedian Druski.
"The TIME100 Next brings together individuals whose work is defining the next generation of leadership," said TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley. "This year's listmakers are pushing boundaries, creating new possibilities, and advancing their fields and communities around the world. We look forward to celebrating them at the TIME100 Next event with our partners Rolex, Toyota, Project Management Institute and Target."

TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs writes in his letter to readers: "We launched TIME100 Next in 2019 with the belief that the nature of influence was changing.