Six Flags parks in California, New Jersey, Texas and Mexico will be getting new roller coasters in 2026, the company revealed Thursday.

The earlier-than-usual announcement of major projects came in a corporate press release that was likely meant to soften the blow from the news that Six Flags Great Adventure is losing two longtime coasters, the 456-foot-tall Kingda Ka and the Green Lantern stand-up coaster. In its place, Great Adventure will get a “record-breaking launch coaster” in 2026.

The rest of the new-for-2026 coasters are similarly short on details. The press release said that Six Flags Over Texas will open a “record-breaking dive coaster,” Six Flags Mexico will get a “family thrill boomerang coaster,” and Six Flags Magic Mountain will “debut a first-of-its-kind coaster in North America.” That last addition would be Magic Mountain’s 21st coaster (barring any closures), protecting its distinction as the park with the most operating roller coasters in the world.

“Our capital investment plans for the next two years reinforce our commitment to providing unmatched thrills, immersive entertainment and lifelong memories to guests of all ages,” Six Flags President and CEO Richard Zimmerman said in a statement. “The new Six Flags has a unique opportunity to refresh and renew the guest experience, one so compelling that a visit to one of our parks will be viewed as an indispensable choice in family entertainment.”

Along with the coaster additions, the press release announced other investments planned for the 2026 season, including:

  • “Record-breaking water ride” at Carowinds
  • “Record-breaking water attraction” at Canada’s Wonderland
  • New “family thrill attraction” at Kings Island
  • “Water park refresh and aesthetic enhancements” at Knott’s Soak City
  • A “new kids’ area, commemorative events and park enhancements” for Six Flags Great America’s 50th anniversary

Six Flags said that in all, its 2026 investments will total $525 million, and not just for rides. The company said its 2025 and 2026 capital improvement plans include $80 million that “will go toward food and beverage upgrades, including new restaurant concepts and improved menu offerings.”