Movies in 2026

The 2026 film calendar is shaping up to be one of the most significant years for cinema in a decade. With a heavy leaning into major franchise revivals, high-concept sci-fi, and star-studded literary adaptations, moviegoers have a lot to look forward to.

Here are the biggest upcoming movies to keep on your radar for 2026.

The Massive Blockbusters

• Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026): Perhaps the most talked-about film of the year. Marvel shifts focus to a new threat as Robert Downey Jr. makes a shocking return to the MCU—not as Iron Man, but as the villainous Victor von Doom.
• The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22, 2026): Star Wars finally returns to the big screen. Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Pedro Pascal, this film transitions the hit Disney+ series into a cinematic event.
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 30, 2026): Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in a fourth solo outing that is expected to bridge the gap between the street-level heroics of New York and the multiversal stakes of the next Avengers film.
• Dune: Messiah (December 18, 2026): Denis Villeneuve concludes his epic trilogy. Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya return to Arrakis as Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his rise to power.

Nostalgia & Reboots

• Super Mario Galaxy (April 2, 2026): Following the billion-dollar success of the first film, Nintendo and Illumination are taking Mario to space. Expect new power-ups and the introduction of Rosalina.
• Toy Story 5 (June 18, 2026): Pixar’s most beloved toys are back. Early reports suggest the plot involves the toys competing for attention against a new generation of electronic gadgets.
• Mortal Kombat II (May 14, 2026): Fans of the 1990s fighting game are hyped to see Karl Urban step into the role of Johnny Cage in this R-rated sequel.
• The Devil Wears Prada 2 (April 30, 2026): Nearly 20 years later, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep return to the high-stakes world of fashion journalism.

Sci-Fi & Psychological Thrillers

• The Odyssey (July 16, 2026): Directed by Christopher Nolan, this is rumored to be a star-studded, high-concept take on the classic epic, featuring a cast that includes Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson.
• Project Hail Mary (March 19, 2026): Based on the novel by Andy Weir (The Martian), Ryan Gosling stars as an astronaut who wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of his mission to save Earth.
• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (January 15, 2026): Danny Boyle returns to the director’s chair for a new entry in the iconic zombie franchise, set decades after the original outbreak.

2026 Release Schedule at a Glance