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New year, new movies to watch. The year 2026 is already shaping up to be full of amazing cinematic experiences. Stories from marvel And the capital, another star wars The film, a new chapter in the long run toy story The franchise has two noteworthy modifications arriving this year. And it feels like I’m just scratching the surface of what’s to come.
The below summary of buzzy movies coming in 2026 isn’t exhaustive — in fact, we’re starting small. Fifteen highly anticipated titles are included in this curated list. You can count on this movie guide to grow, so please check back regularly for new additions. Until then, take notes and mark your calendar.
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Hail Mary Project (March 20)
Ryan Gosling leads this sci-fi thriller directed by Academy Award-winning duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Based on Andy Weir’s book of the same name, The Hail Mary Project follows a high school teacher who is recruited to travel to outer space on a mission to save humanity. Oh, and if that’s not enough, there’s an alien he must befriend.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie (April 3)
Chris Pratt returns as Mario in the big-budget sequel to Super Mario Bros. For 2023 with a new story inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy video game. Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), and Keegan-Michael Key (Toad) reprise their roles. Benny Safdie joins the series as Bowser Jr., alongside Brie Larson, who plays Rosalina.
The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22)
The blockbuster summer season kicks off with The Mandalorian & Grogu. Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) and Pedro Pascal’s Baby Yoda (aka Grogu) traverse the Star Wars galaxy in a buddy thriller that’s part adventure, part mission to protect the New Republic. The film is directed by Jon Favreau, and the cast includes Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.
Disclosure Day (June 12)
Based on an original idea by Steven Spielberg (who also directed the sci-fi thriller), Revelation Day is the story of the arrival of aliens that leans heavily into the world of government conspiracy. Emily Blunt plays a meteorologist who broadcasts an extraterrestrial language live on television while people around the world watch. Josh O’Connor, Eve Hewson, Colin Firth, Wyatt Russell and Colman Domingo also star.
Toy Story 5 (June 19)
The Toy Story franchise has entered its third decade, and a lot has changed for Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang. Now a new threat has emerged: Tablet. How will these gaming champions deal with the introduction of e-play and screen time? Something tells me things are going to get complicated.
Supergirl (June 26)
Supergirl, inspired by the limited comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, is the follow-up to James Gunn’s Superman film. If all goes according to plan, this film will establish the new DC Studios as a formidable player in the world of comic book movies. Millie Alcock takes on the lead role, and Jason Momoa (formerly DC’s Aquaman) jumps into the role of intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo – a character he’s longed to play for years.
The Odyssey (July 17)
Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s sprawling tale of the end of the Trojan War and the long journey home that follows. The cast is stacked: Matt Damon plays Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Tom Holland is Telemachus, the king’s son. Anne Hathaway is Penelope, Odysseus’ wife. Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel and Mia Goth round out the film’s expanded cast. Nolan shot this movie on IMAX cameras, so seeing it on an IMAX screen is probably the best course of action.
Spider-Man: A Brand New Day (July 31)
Tom Holland is back as everyone’s favorite web-slinger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel’s second installment through 2021 Spider-Man No Way Home. What makes this release even more impactful is that the events in the story here will lead up to Avengers: Doomsday. Zendaya returns as MJ; Mark Ruffalo reprises his Avengers role as Bruce Banner, while Jon Bernthal brings the Punisher to the big screen. Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Lisa Colon-Zayas, Michael Mando, and Trammell Tillman also star.
Social Account (October 9)
Aaron Sorkin pulls double duty as writer and director of his upcoming 2010 companion piece The Social Network. The film draws its inspiration from the 2021 whistleblower leak of internal documents, which revealed the effects Facebook had on society and the ways in which it benefited the social network. Mickey Madison plays Francis Haugen, the whistleblower in question. Succession’s Jeremy Strong takes on the role of Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr, Wunmi Mosaku, Billy Magnussen and Betty Gilpin also star.
Street Fighter (October 16)
The popular video game is getting the big-screen treatment, and by the looks of things, the movie revolves around the fun ’90s aesthetic of the franchise. Considering the fact that this is a fight-filled action movie, the cast makes me hope this version doesn’t fall into the same trappings as 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie. Jason Momoa, David Dastmalchian, Noah Centineo, 50 Cent, Andrew Koji, Kalina Liang, Eric Andre and WWE stars Cody Rhodes and Joe Anoa’i (aka Roman Reigns).
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Harvest (November 20)
Yes, there’s another Hunger Games movie on the way. This film is a prequel to the first film (set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as a tribute) and a sequel to the 2023 film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The film follows the young years of Haymitch Abernathy (originally played by Woody Harrelson) and his time competing in the 50th Hunger Games. The cast includes Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, and Glenn Close.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (November 26)
Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia project is one of the most interesting titles (to me, anyway) on this list. The film is based on the 1955 novel The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis, a prequel to The Chronicles of Narnia that documents the creation of the fantasy world. Considering Gerwig’s take on Barbie, this movie is sure to spark some conversation. The film stars Daniel Craig, Emma Mackie, Carey Mulligan and Denis Gough, which will receive a theatrical release before its premiere on Netflix.
Avengers: Judgment Day (December 16)
It’s been a long time since a Marvel movie was filled with as much hype and anticipation as this one. I don’t really know what’s more exciting — The X-Men are officially joining the MCU, The Fantastic Four meets the Wakandans, Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doomreturn Chris Evans as Steve Rogersand finally seeing Channing Tatum’s gambit in the mix or simply the epic cast that will come together in this one. The Russo Brothers are back to helm Avengers: Doomsday, which I think will dominate the conversation this December.
Dune: Part Three (December 18)
The third Dune film will be the final installment in Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy, with the upcoming space opera based on Frank Herbert’s novel, Dune Messiah. We will see Paul Atreides as Emperor, burdened by the effects of years of war. Complex relationships, malicious schemes, and the survival of humanity are at the center. The returning cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, and Jason Momoa (who reprises his role from Dune: Part One). Nako, Wolf Momoa, Ida Brooke, and Robert Pattinson join the cast.
Cliff Booth Adventures (TBA)
Brad Pitt returns to play stuntman Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” sequel. The film takes place nearly a decade after the events of the first film, with Booth assuming the role of Hollywood fixer. Pitt is joined by Scott Caan, Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino, Holt McCallany, Timothy Olyphant, and Peter Weller.