The 21 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2026

HOLLYWOOD, CA — The 2026 movie slate is already buzzing, packed with sequels, reboots and fresh originals that fans have been anticipating long before the trailers dropped.

Many of these titles are shaping up to be some of the year’s most anticipated releases. Some are headed for the theaters, while others will premiere on streaming platforms.

Movie buffs can look forward to galaxy‑hopping adventures, supernatural chills, and nostalgia‑heavy comebacks. 2026 is already looking like a year with plenty worth watching.

With so much on the way, it’s the perfect moment to start lining up your must‑watch picks for the year ahead. Check them out below — and Happy New Year!

21 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2026

“Greenland 2: Migration” (Jan. 9, 2026)

“Greenland 2: Migration,” directed by Ric Roman Waugh, follows John Garrity (Gerard Butler) and Allison Garrity (Morena Baccarin) as they leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and cross the frozen wasteland of post‑impact Europe — a world shattered by the comet strike. Their search for a permanent refuge forces them into uneasy alliances with other displaced survivors, each shaped by loss, desperation, and competing agendas. As fractured societies struggle to rebuild, the sequel widens the scope of the disaster‑ravaged world — revealing new threats, unstable territories and the cost of survival on a planet forever changed.

“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” (Jan. 16, 2026)

Set nearly three decades after the Rage Virus first tore through Britain, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” follows a hardened survivor played by Jack O’Connell as he navigates a world where the infection has evolved in terrifying new ways. Erin Kellyman and Emma Laird portray members of a scattered resistance struggling to rebuild, while Ralph Fiennes — as the enigmatic Dr. Kelson — emerges as a powerful figure tied to a remote site known as the Bone Temple, a place rumored to hold the virus’s origins. As their paths converge, a desperate mission unfolds to uncover the truth behind the next stage of the outbreak, pushing the franchise into a darker, more global chapter.

“The Rip” (Jan. 16, 2026)

Matt Damon stars as Lt. Dane Dumars, part of a Miami tactical narcotics unit still reeling from the unsolved murder of their captain. When the team — joined by Ben Affleck’s Det. Sgt. JD Byrne —uncovers a hidden stash of cartel cash during a raid, suspicion and greed begin to fracture their ranks. As outside forces close in and loyalties crumble, the discovery sets off a volatile chain of events that threatens to tear the unit apart from within. A tense, character‑driven crime thriller built on pressure, paranoia and the cost of compromised trust.

“Wuthering Heights” (Feb. 13, 2026)

Margot Robbie stars as Catherine Earnshaw opposite Jacob Elordi’s Heathcliff in a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s gothic classic. Hong Chau appears as Nelly Dean, with Shazad Latif and Alison Oliver as Edgar and Isabella Linton. The film leans into the story’s stormy romance, obsession and generational fallout, tracing how Heathcliff’s arrival as an abandoned outsider ignites a bond with Catherine that becomes both intoxicating and ruinous. Set against the stark Yorkshire moors, the adaptation follows the way their love twists into betrayal, vengeance and a legacy that haunts both the Earnshaw and Linton families for years to come.

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” (April 3, 2026)

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, sends Mario (Chris Pratt) and Peach (Anya Taylor‑Joy) hurtling into the cosmos to confront a universe‑spanning threat, drawing heavily from the “Super Mario Galaxy” games. Their star‑hopping journey introduces new worlds, characters and power‑ups, with cosmic guardian Rosalina and her children, the Lumas, expanding the series’ cosmic mythology. Expect humor, spectacle and Illumination’s signature energy as the franchise pushes into its most ambitious setting yet.

“Michael” (April 24, 2026)

The film traces Michael Jackson’s life, from his childhood breakthrough with the Jackson 5 to his rise as the “King of Pop." Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle in his film debut. Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo) and Katherine Jackson (Nia Long) are central to the story, reflecting the family dynamics that shaped his path. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the biopic spans key eras, including his early fame, artistic evolution, and landmark performances, and aims to blend large‑scale musical set pieces with a closer look at the complexities behind his public persona.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” (May 1, 2026)

Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) collide again as the fashion world shifts under the weight of fading print and fast‑moving digital empires. Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) is back, too, carving out her own high‑pressure niche with her signature withering charm. Directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, the sequel draws from Lauren Weisberger’s “Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns” and reunites the original cast — including Stanley Tucci — for a story about ambition, reinvention and staying powerful in an industry that never stops judging.

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” (May 22, 2026)

Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu are drawn into a widening galactic conflict after the fall of the Empire, enlisted by the fledgling New Republic to help protect what the Rebellion fought for. Directed by Jon Favreau and set after the third season of the series, the film brings their frontier‑style adventures to the big screen as new enemies, scattered Imperial warlords and shifting alliances test their bond. With a cast that includes Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” expands the duo’s story into a larger, more cinematic chapter while keeping the heart of their partnership at the center.

“Toy Story 5” (June 19, 2026)

In the new film, “Toy meets Tech,” and the story leans into that idea with the arrival of Lilypad, a frog‑faced tablet toy voiced by Greta Lee who quickly becomes Bonnie’s new favorite. As Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang scramble to understand this high‑tech rival — and what it means for toys in a screen‑first world — Anna Faris and Conan O’Brien join returning cast members Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Blake Clark, John Ratzenberger and Tony Hale. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton, with McKenna Jean Harris serving as codirector, “Toy Story 5” updates the series’ signature heart and humor for a new era of play.

“Supergirl” (June 26, 2026)

Inspired by the “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” comic, director Craig Gillespie steers the story into a harsher, more intimate corner of the DC Universe. Kara Danvers (Milly Alcock) has lived through Krypton’s destruction and spent years surviving the emptiness of deep space, experiences that have left her far tougher and more guarded than her famous cousin, Superman. When a young alien girl, Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), seeks her help to hunt down Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts), Kara reluctantly takes on the mission. The pursuit drags her across hostile worlds and into the orbit of Lobo (Jason Momoa), the galaxy’s most notorious bounty hunter, whose presence adds volatility to every step of the journey.

“Moana” (Live-Action) (July 10, 2026)

Directed by Thomas Kail and starring newcomer Catherine Laga‘aia, Disney’s live‑action “Moana” reimagines the animated classic with sweeping new visual scope. Moana sets out on a daring voyage to restore balance to her world, guided by the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson). Her journey pushes her beyond the reef for the first time, uncovering ancestral secrets, testing her courage and reconnecting her with the wayfinding traditions of her people.

“Cut Off” (July 17, 2026)

Directed by Jonah Hill from a script he co-wrote with Ezra Woods, this comedy follows two pampered siblings whose parents abruptly cut them off, forcing them to figure out how to survive without their fortune. Hill stars alongside Kristen Wiig, with Bette Midler and Nathan Lane rounding out the cast in a story about privilege, panic and the hilarious chaos of starting from zero.

“The Odyssey” (July 17, 2026)

Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s epic arrives as a guaranteed blockbuster — tickets went on sale a year early, and it’s the most expensive film of his career, shot entirely on IMAX 70 mm. Matt Damon leads as Odysseus on his long journey home after the Trojan War, with Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Zendaya as the goddess Athena. The film unfolds on a massive scale — global locations, new IMAX technology, and a sprawling ensemble — all in service of a myth reimagined through Nolan’s signature sense of fate and spectacle.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (July 31, 2026)

The first chapter of a new Tom Holland–led trilogy, “Spider‑Man: Brand New Day” — directed by Destin Daniel Cretton — pulls Peter Parker back to street‑level stakes after the chaos of the multiverse. Filming wrapped in December 2025, with Cretton calling it the biggest and most rewarding project of his career. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon return alongside newcomers Sadie Sink and Liza Colón‑Zayas, while Peter navigates a world that no longer remembers him. As the prelude to “Avengers: Doomsday”, the film delivers a grounded, grittier reset for Spider‑Man.

“Flowervale Street” (Aug. 14, 2026)

Set in the 1980s, “Flowervale Street” follows a family who moves into a seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood — only to find strange, impossible events creeping into their daily lives. As unsettling phenomena spread through the cul‑de‑sac, their sense of safety begins to unravel. Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, the film blends domestic drama with a slow‑burn, sci‑fi‑infused dread that hints at something far larger lurking beneath the cheerful surface.

“Practical Magic 2” (Sept. 18, 2026)

Sally Owens (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) return in “Practical Magic 2” — a new chapter that brings the Owens family back into the light as the next generation begins to awaken powers of their own. With Joey King and Maisie Williams joining the cast as younger witches discovering their place in the lineage, the sequel deepens the magical world first introduced in the 1998 classic. Directed by Susanne Bier and based on Alice Hoffman’s “The Book of Magic,” the film promises an expansion of the Owens family lore — blending romance, drama and witchcraft as old secrets rise to the surface.

“Resident Evil” (Sept. 18, 2026)

“Resident Evil” (2026) reboots the franchise with a return to pure survival horror — a contained outbreak, a remote hospital and a courier trapped in the wrong place at the worst possible time. As mutated creatures overrun the quarantined facility, a small group of survivors must fight their way out before the infection evolves beyond control. Directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry and Kali Reis, the film leans into claustrophobic tension, practical creature work and a grittier, more grounded tone inspired by the earliest games.

“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” (Nov. 20, 2026)

Set during the deadly Second Quarter Quell, “Sunrise on the Reaping” follows a new slate of tributes forced into an arena engineered to break them — a spectacle that will define Panem for decades. Joseph Zada stars as young Haymitch Abernathy, whose brutal path to victory unfolds as the Capitol tightens its grip and the Games grow more sadistic. Francis Lawrence returns to direct, bringing back the franchise’s sharp political edge. Jennifer Lawrence appears in a framing role as an older Katniss, reflecting on the legacy of the Games that shaped her rebellion. The result is a sharper, darker look at Panem long before the events of “Mockingjay.”

“Avengers: Doomsday” (Dec. 18, 2026)

The first Avengers film since 2019’s “Endgame”, “Avengers: Doomsday” brings Earth’s Mightiest Heroes back together as Doctor Doom — played by Robert Downey Jr. — emerges as the new multiversal threat. Thor, Steve Rogers, and a rapidly expanding roster of heroes converge as the conflict pulls in the Wakandans, the Fantastic Four, the original X‑Men, and the rising New Avengers shaped by the Thunderbolts program. With the Russos returning to direct and the story positioned as Marvel’s next major crossover, the film becomes a massive collision of teams and timelines — one that leads directly into 2027’s “Secret Wars.”

“Dune: Part Three” (Dec. 18, 2026)

The final chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy, “Dune: Part Three” jumps twelve years after “Part Two”, following Paul Atreides — played again by Timothée Chalamet — as he confronts the consequences of his Holy War and the empire built in his name. Adapted from Frank Herbert’s “Dune Messiah”, the story turns inward as Paul grapples with prophecy, power and the crushing weight of his own legend. With Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya returning and Villeneuve steering the saga toward its darkest, most intimate territory, the film promises a stark, meditative conclusion to Paul’s arc as messiah, ruler and target.

“Werwulf” (Dec. 25, 2026)

Set in 13th‑century England, “Werwulf” follows a remote village stalked by a monstrous presence — a creature whispered about in local folklore, now terrifyingly real. As brutal attacks spread through the fog‑shrouded countryside, fear fractures the community, turning neighbor against neighbor in a desperate hunt for the beast. Directed by Robert Eggers and starring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Lily‑Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson, the film blends medieval authenticity with atmospheric, folklore‑driven horror — a slow, chilling descent into superstition, paranoia and blood‑soaked myth.