New year, new movies to see. 2026 is already shaping up to be full of amazing cinematic experiences. Stories from Marvel and DC, another Star Wars movie, a new chapter in the long-running Toy Story franchise and a couple of noteworthy adaptations are hitting this year. And it feels like I’m just scratching the surface of what’s to come.
The roundup below of buzzy movies coming in 2026 is not exhaustive — in fact, we’re starting small. Fifteen highly anticipated titles have made the cut in this curated list. You can count on this movie guide growing, so please check back regularly for new additions. Until then, though, take notes and mark your calendar.
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Project Hail Mary (March 20)
Ryan Gosling leads this sci-fi movie from Oscar-winning directing duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Based on the Andy Weir book of the same name, Project Hail Mary follows a high school teacher who is enlisted to travel to outer space on a mission to save humanity. Oh, and if that isn’t enough, there’s an alien out there that he must befriend.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (April 3)
Chris Pratt is back as Mario in the big-budget sequel to 2023’s Super Mario Bros. movie with a new story based on 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 franchise as Bowser Jr., along with Brie Larson, who plays Rosalina.
The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22)
The summer blockbuster season kicks off with The Mandalorian & Grogu. Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin (Mandalorian) and Baby Yoda (aka Grogu) traverse the Star Wars galaxy in a buddy flick that’s part adventure, part mission to protect the New Republic. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film features Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White among the cast.
Disclosure Day (June 12)
Based on an original idea by Steven Spielberg (who also directs the sci-fi thriller), Disclosure Day is an alien arrival story that leans heavily into the realm of government conspiracy. Emily Blunt stars as a meteorologist who channels an extraterrestrial language live on TV while people around the world are watching. 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: the tablet. How will these toy heroes deal with the introduction of electronic play and screen time? Something tells me things are going to get complicated.
Supergirl (June 26)
Supergirl, which takes its inspiration from the limited comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, is the follow-up to James Gunn’s Superman movie. If all goes according to plan, this movie will firmly establish the new DC Studios as a formidable player in the world of comic book movies. Milly Alcock steps into the title role, and Jason Momoa (DC’s former 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 Trojan War’s end and the long journey home that followed. The cast is stacked: Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca. Tom Holland is Telemachus, the king’s son; Anne Hathaway is Penelope, the wife of Odysseus. Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel and Mia Goth round out the movie’s expansive cast. Nolan shot this movie on IMAX cameras, so seeing it on an IMAX screen is probably the best course of action.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31)
Tom Holland is back as everyone’s favorite web slinger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel’s sequel to 2021’s 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 is back as MJ; Mark Ruffalo is reprising his Avengers role as Bruce Banner, and Jon Bernthal is bringing the Punisher to the big screen. Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, Michael Mando and Tramell Tillman also star.
The Social Reckoning (Oct. 9)
Aaron Sorkin does double duty as writer and director for his upcoming companion piece to 2010’s The Social Network. The movie draws its inspiration from the 2021 whistleblower leak of internal documents, which revealed the effects on society that Facebook has caused and the ways in which the social network profited. Mikey Madison stars as Frances Haugen, the whistleblower in question. Succession’s Jeremy Strong steps into the role of Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr, Wunmi Mosaku, Billy Magnussen and Betty Gilpin also star.
Street Fighter (Oct. 16)
The iconic video game gets the big screen treatment, and by the looks of things, the movie goes all in on the franchise’s fun ’90s aesthetic. And, considering the fact that this is a fight-filled actioner, the ensemble cast makes me hopeful this release doesn’t fall into the same trappings as 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie. Jason Momoa, David Dastmalchian, Noah Centineo, 50 Cent, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Eric Andre and WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes and Joe Anoa’i (aka Roman Reigns) star.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (Nov. 20)
Yes, there’s another Hunger Games movie on the way. This one is a prequel to the first movie (it takes place 24 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute) and a sequel to 2023’s The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The movie follows the younger years of Haymitch Abernathy (originally played by Woody Harrelson) and his time competing in the 50th Hunger Games. The ensemble cast includes Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke and Glenn Close.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (Nov. 26)
Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia project is one of the more intriguing titles (to me, anyway) on this list. The movie is inspired by The Magician’s Nephew — C.S. Lewis’s 1955 novel, 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 chatter. Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan and Denise Gough star in the film, which will get a theatrical release before premiering on Netflix.
Avengers: Doomsday (Dec. 16)
It’s been a while since a Marvel movie packed as much hype and anticipation as this one. I don’t really know what’s more exciting — The X-Men officially join the MCU, the Fantastic Four meet the Wakandans, Robert Downey Jr. in the role of Doctor Doom, the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, finally seeing Channing Tatum’s Gambit in the mix or simply the epic ensemble cast that will assemble in this one. The Russo Brothers have returned to helm Avengers: Doomsday, which, I believe, will dominate the conversation come December.
Dune: Part Three (Dec. 18)
The third Dune movie will be the final installment in Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy, with the upcoming space opera taking inspiration from Frank Herbert’s novel, Dune Messiah. We’ll see Paul Atreides as emperor, burdened with the toll of years of war. Complex relationships, insidious scheming and humanity’s survival are at the center. 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). Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, Ida Brooke and Robert Pattinson join the cast.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth (TBA)
Brad Pitt is back as stuntman Cliff Booth in the sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The movie picks up nearly a decade after the events of the first film, with Booth taking on the role of a fixer in Hollywood. Joining Pitt are Scott Caan, Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino, Holt McCallany, Timothy Olyphant and Peter Weller.
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