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what films are coming out in 2026

A wide range of big franchise sequels, remakes, and new original films are currently scheduled for 2026, spanning superhero movies, animation, horror, and prestige dramas. Release calendars will keep shifting through the year, but several titles are already strongly positioned as major theatrical events.

Big blockbuster highlights

Studios have stacked 2026 with tentpoles from some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood.

  • Avengers: Doomsday – A major Marvel crossover event dated for December 2026, positioned as one of the year’s biggest box office plays.
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day – A new Tom Holland Spider-Man film slated for July 2026, tying into the broader Marvel universe.
  • The Mandalorian and Grogu – A Star Wars theatrical outing continuing the story from the Disney+ series, targeted for May 2026.
  • Toy Story 5 – Pixar returns to its flagship franchise with a new installment planned for June 2026.
  • Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow – A DC film centered on Kara Zor‑El, currently dated for late June 2026.

Sequels, spin‑offs, and reboots

The year is also packed with follow‑ups to recent hits and revivals of older brands.

  • Mortal Kombat II – A sequel to the 2021 fighting‑game adaptation, scheduled for May 2026.
  • The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – Another entry in the Hunger Games universe targeting a November 2026 release.
  • The Devil Wears Prada 2 (often listed as Revenge Wears Prada or The Devil Wears Prada 2) – A continuation of the fashion‑world comedy‑drama on 2026 calendars.
  • Practical Magic 2 – Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite for a sequel planned for September 2026.
  • Scary Movie 6 – A new entry in the horror‑parody franchise expected in June 2026.
  • Ice Age 6 and Shrek 5 – New installments of both animated franchises are tentatively dated for December 2026.

Animation and family releases

Family films and animated projects are spaced throughout 2026 to anchor holiday and summer periods.

  • Minions 3: Mega Minions – Another Despicable Me spin‑off, currently planned for early July 2026.
  • Moana (Live‑Action) – A live‑action re‑imagining of the Disney animated hit, targeting July 2026.
  • PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie – A prehistoric‑themed PAW Patrol movie slotted into July or August 2026, depending on territory.
  • The Cat in the Hat – A new adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s book, appearing on November 2026 schedules.
  • Untitled Chronicles of Narnia film (Netflix) – A Narnia feature is listed for December 25, 2026 as a streaming‑focused release.

Horror, sci‑fi, and genre

2026 leans heavily into horror and high‑concept sci‑fi, including franchise extensions.

  • The Bride! – Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein‑inspired project is on the March 2026 slate.
  • Untitled The Exorcist sequel – Another entry in the Exorcist franchise dated for March 13, 2026.
  • Evil Dead Burn – A new chapter in the Evil Dead series planned for July 2026.
  • Untitled Insidious sequel / Insidious: The Bleeding World – An Insidious‑universe film due in August 2026.
  • Resident Evil – A new Resident Evil movie is listed for September 2026.

Prestige, directors, and “film‑twitter” buzz

Several projects are already generating buzz for their filmmakers, casts, or literary origins.

  • The Odyssey – Christopher Nolan’s large‑scale adaptation linked to Homer’s epic, aiming for July 2026.
  • Project Hail Mary – Ryan Gosling stars in an adaptation of Andy Weir’s sci‑fi novel, scheduled for March 20, 2026.
  • Wuthering Heights – Emerald Fennell directs a new take on the classic novel with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, dated February 13, 2026.
  • Digger – A Tom Cruise–led film from Alejandro G. Iñárritu, set for October 2, 2026 and described as a “comedy of catastrophic proportions.”
  • Flowervale Street – A mysterious sci‑fi thriller from David Robert Mitchell, now set for August 14, 2026 after a delay from 2025.

Late‑year tentpoles and holiday fare

The final months of 2026 currently mix superheroes, fantasy, and family titles.

  • Jumanji 3 – Another entry in the Dwayne Johnson/Kevin Hart reboot series, scheduled for December 11, 2026.
  • The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender – An Avatar: The Last Airbender‑inspired film dated for November 2026.
  • Narnia (or Untitled The Chronicles of Narnia film) – Targeted for December 2026 as a major fantasy release.
  • Werwulf – A horror‑leaning title currently penciled in for December 25, 2026.

Schedules move constantly: delays, date swaps, or cancellations are common, so checking an updated release calendar closer to each month in 2026 is essential for the latest news.

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