With 2025 now behind us, it’s time to look ahead at what’s coming in the year to come. There’s a lot of movies, big and small, on the horizon. As always, this list is subject to change, and this list only contains titles for which we have confirmation. More titles get revealed as the year goes on, or as films get distribution rights. Stay tuned for any updates or changes! And this is in no particular order; it’s largely based on the results of my searches.
The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan is returning to the big screen in 2026, and his latest film is a mighty adaptation of Homer’s timeless epic, The Odyssey. I think a lot of people are curious as to how Nolan will be able to adapt the more magical and supernatural elements of the story, as the directed has a knack and preference for practical effects, which seemingly clash with creatures like cyclops or the Sirens. The film does have an insane cast, perhaps the most stacked cast of the year, with Matt Damon leading the film as Odysseus, with Tom Holland, Anna Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie, Himesh Patel, Mia Goth, and Ryan Hurst, among many others, as part of the cast.
Dune: Part Three
Denis Villeneuve returns to the world of Dune with Dune: Part Three, which will adapt Frank Herbert’s second novel in the iconic sci-fi saga, Messiah. So, of course, I’m excited for it, and based on the reception for the second one, both critically and commercially, I’d say a lot of you are too. Without diving too far into spoilers, Part III is expected to take place some twelve years after the ending of the last film, so expect some new faces to join the cast.
Avengers: Doomsday
This is perhaps the Marvel movie that has the most riding on it to date. Avengers: Doomsday will be a really big test, as audiences have become a bit lukewarm on the MCU post-Endgame, and the inclusion of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom has been criticized as a desperate bid by the studio to try and win fans back. Still, it’s an Avengers team-up movie with the original X-Men cast, and Doom is an all-time classic character, so let’s hope that the Russo Brothers can conjure the same magic that they did with Infinity War and Endgame.
Supergirl
The next entry in James Gunn’s reboot of the DCU is Supergirl. The character was introduced briefly towards the end of 2025’s Superman, and the character is drastically different from her traditional comicbook interpretation, based on that limited footage. Whereas Kara Zor-El is usually seen as more of a mentor character to Superman, being his older cousin, this version is far more jaded and carries survivor’s guilt with her, which she drowns away with excessive partying, ideally on planets with red suns to take advantage of the Kryptonian healing ability. This one will be directed by Craig Gillespie, best known for I, Tonya and Dumb Money.
Masters of the Universe
Travis Knight’s movie this summer is a reboot of Masters of the Universe, and sees Prince Adam reclaiming his sword and the mantle of He-Man and bringing the fight back to Skeletor on the planet Eternia. I’m hoping it leans big into the 80s vibe of the source material.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Written by series creator Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is the cinematic continuation of the popular British crime epic TV series, which chronicled the rise of the titular gang from the streets of Birmingham to the higher seats of influence and power. Newcomers to the universe are Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Barry Keoghan, who join leading man Cillian Murphy. Despite being a Netflix film, it will have a limited theatrical release.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth
While he’s still writing the screenplay, Quentin Tarantino steps out of the director’s chair for this Netflix-distributed sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, making room for David Fincher. It takes place in 1977 and is rumoured to be about Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth operating as a studio fixer, akin to Eddie Mannix in the 50s. Scott Caan, Elizabeth Debicki, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II join the cast, with Timothy Olyphant returning as Jim Stacy.
The Social Reckoning
The sequel to The Social Network comes out this year, but without the original director or cast. Jeremy Strong steps into the role of Mark Zuckerberg, with the original film’s writer, Aaron Sorkin, returning to pen the script as well as take over directing duties from Fincher. It’s inspired heavily by the 2021 Facebook leak, which revealed the company was aware of the harm the company was doing online, but ignored fixing it in favour of profits.
Scream 7
We’re at seven of these things now? I’d normally roll my eyes, but the Scream sequels are all pretty good, and this one features the writer of the original Scream, Scream 2 and Scream 4, Kevin Williamson, serving as director and co-writer. It also brings Neve Campbell back to the franchise after sitting out the last one.
Godzilla: Minus Zero
Godzilla: Minus One was a fantastic film, one of the best films of 2023, so I’m naturally very excited for the direct follow-up to it. I hope that the film can continue to prioritize excellent characterization that made the original film so good.
How to Rob a Bank
The latest film by David Leitch (Bullet Train), How to Rob a Bank stars Nicholas Hoult and Shogun’s Anna Sawai, and involves a group of Bank robbers, social media, and the police on their trail. The premise is a little vague at the moment, but a new action movie from Leitch is enough to garner attention.
Crime 101
Sure, it looks like a Heat knockoff, but I’m kind of there for good movies that channel that energy. And while I don’t know if Crime 101 will be good yet, it does feature a good cast and a cinematic style and tone that’s right up my alley.
The Dog Stars
Ridley Scott has a new movie coming out in 2026, marking his return to science fiction since the release of Alien: Covenant. Set after a devastating flu nearly wipes humanity out, survivors, including Jacob Elordi as a civilian pilot and Josh Brolin as an ex-marine, with Margaret Qualley, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce in supporting roles. Oh, and there’s maybe alien invaders.
The Death of Robin Hood
The Death of Robin Hood is a new Michael Sarnoski (Pig) based on, you guessed it, Robin Hood’s death. Hugh Jackman plays the titular outlaw grappling with past crimes and deeds while being nursed back to health after being critically injured while under the watch of a mysterious woman (Jodie Comer). The film looks dark and gritty, making it a nice departure from recent adaptations of the timeless character. The movie doesn’t seem to shy away from the fact that this Robin was a killer, and maybe his rise to fame and glory wasn’t as noble as the stories said. I’m sure there’ll be something where Robin is looking at the bad instead of the good, and this won’t be so much of a deconstruction. But it sure looks like Logan Hood to me.
How to Make a Killing
What do you do when you’re cut off from your family’s massive financial wealth? Well, you kill off your family so you’re the only heir left. This A24 film has Glen Powell in the role, which looks like a fun, albeit twisted, revenge thriller.
Mortal Kombat II
Is it bad that I’m really excited for Mortal Kombat II? Because I am. The trailers so far have been so fun, and the filmmakers and writers have been open about taking feedback and criticism of the first film and applying it to this one to get a better result. Fingers are crossed that this sequel delivers what fans want.
Street Fighter
We have two video game movies coming this year, too, with the second being Street Fighter. Stylistically, it feels very faithful to the game, down to the costume and the beloved car (if you know, you know). The action looks good based on the sneak peek, we’ll have to wait and see if the film can deliver.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Star Wars returns to the big screen for the first time since 2019 with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Directed and co-written by Jon Favreau, the film became a priority for Lucasfilm over a fourth season of the popular show. A Mando movie does seem like a bit of a weird choice, never mind overly safe, as the first theatrical film since 2019, but as long as it’s fun and entertaining, it should still provide for a welcome return to a galaxy far, far away.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
The first of the Narnia novels, Magician’s Nephew, is the next movie from Greta Gerwig. There’s been a lot of weird chatter around the movie already that may be going against it, such as Netflix refusing it a theatrical release. Time will tell if Netflix will be eating those words, as Barbie was a massive hit, and the marketing will for sure want to take advantage of that.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Before Doomsday comes out, the MCU will launch Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which I can only imagine is going to piggyback off the ending of Daredevil: Born Again (Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle is also in this one!). We’re being promised a more “street-level” Spider-Man flick, and after the multiversal shenanigans of the last film, I think this refocus is a much-needed reset for the character. Here’s hoping it’s good!
Digger
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s latest film stars an all-star cast, including Tom Cruise, John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, and Emma D’Arcy. What else do I need to say? The plot involves the most powerful man in the world trying to convince the population that he is humanity’s saviour, despite having unleashed a disaster that could destroy everything on the planet. Sounds like a pallet cleanser for Cruise, and I’m interested in that.
Flowevale Street
Not much is known about Flowevale Street, apart from it might involve dinosaurs and other strange events happening in the neighbourhood. It stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor and is directed by David Robert Mitchell of It Follows fame and produced by J.J. Abrams.
Coyote vs. Acme
Initially destined to collect dust in the name of a tax write-off, the Looney Tunes film Coyote vs. Acme will finally get released in 2026. It seems Wile. E. Coyote is coming into the real world to sue the Acme dynamite company for failing to help him catch the roadrunner after all these years. So it’ll be a live-action/animated legal drama in the vein of Roger Rabbit, by the sounds of it. Sign me up!
Resident Evil
Zach Cregger’s follow-up to his excellent Weapons is a surprising one, but it’s an adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, Resident Evil. Cregger’s story, much like Fallout on Prime, is an original story and will not feature any of the characters from the games, but rather tell a new story with new characters. I’d be nervous about that, but Weapons was so good, so I’m interested to see where this goes.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
I really enjoy the original Devil Wears Prada, so I’m pretty interested to see where this belated sequel goes. The film is said to be about how print media is struggling for advertising revenue in the modern era, something that greatly interests me as a digital content writer.
Toy Story 5
Another Toy Story movie is coming this year. Time will tell how it lands; Toy Story 4 was seen by some as being a contradiction to the core themes of the original three films. Now, Toy Story 5 seems to be retconning things a bit, by bringing Woody and Buzz back together again despite parting ways at the end of the fourth. What could bring the toys together again? Well, it’s a topical idea, but the rise of digital entertainment is causing children to turn more to screens than to their toys. So colour me cautiously optimistic.
Disclosure Day
We have so many new films coming out in 2026 from big-name directors; why not throw Steven Spielberg into the mix as well? Starring Emily Blunt and Jack O’Conner, this sees Spielberg return to a topic he very much enjoys: aliens and UFOs. Are we alone out there? Spielberg will let us know on Disclosure Day.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
I wasn’t super impressed with the original Mario movie, but I know it was crazy popular and it’ll be a hit with kids, so in case you didn’t know this was coming out this year, now you know!
Michael
From the director of Training Day comes a biopic on the life of Michael Jackson. Music biopics largely follow predictable formulas, so we’ll see if this one can break the mould, but if the teaser is any indication, we may have a great lead performance at least from Jaafar Jackson, MJ’s biological nephew in the lead role.
Shrek 5
I’m a bit bummed that Shrek 5 isn’t adopting the same animation style as the supremely excellent Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, but since that movie exceeded everyone’s expectations, I’m hoping that the Shrek side of things can deliver something better than the last few entries at least.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
While I didn’t love 28 Years Later as much as I thought I would, I am at least curious to see where the rest of this story goes and hope that this chapter can at least give context and framing for the bizarre tone of the ending of the first film in this planned trilogy. Danny Boyle steps out of the director’s chair for this entry, but continues to write the film with Alex Garland.
Werwulf
Robert Eggers is giving us another horror film this year, this time bringing us to medieval England for a tale about, you guessed it, a werewolf. It stars a lot of Eggers’ regulars as of late, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, Lily Rose Depp, and Ralph Inneson. Eggers’ films are not for everyone, but you can’t deny that the man knows his craft and will at least produce something different from the mainstream.
Clayface
Supergirl isn’t the only DC film coming out this year, as we have Clayface also hitting the big screen. Based on Batman’s iconic villain, this will be a body horror film written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins (Speak No Evil remake). Tom Rhys Harries stars as the titular character, whose face is disfigured by a gangster and finds himself on a path that leads him to become the fearsome Clayface.
The Rip
Usually, when Matt Damon and Ben Affleck team up, good things happen, so I’m curious about this entry that they star in, but didn’t write. It’s about a group of cops who discover millions in cash during a raid, leading to a path of violence, distrust, and probably a lot more bad things. It comes to us from Joe Carnahan, who directed the film Narc, which seems to pair nicely with this film tonally.
Wuthering Heights
Emerald Fennell is adapting Wuthering Heights this year, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the lead roles. There’s a lot of intrigue around the movie, thanks to the marketing strongly implying this will not be your grandmother’s Wuthering, which may alienate fans of the book. Time will tell, but it certainly has really impressive cinematography based on the trailers.
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender
This was slated to be a theatrical release, but it’s now been shifted as a Paramount+ exclusive, which has angered a lot of fans of the Avatar animated show, as this is very much a continuation of that beloved and iconic show from Nickelodeon (and a prequel to Legend of Korra).
The Bride!
The Bride! is a reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein, written, co-produced, and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Set in 1930s Chicago, it stars Jessie Buckley as the Bride and Christian Bale as the Monster and will apparently be some kind of musical as well, with a lot of dance numbers featured in the film.
Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary is based on the book by Andy Weir, who wrote The Martian, so that alone has me very excited. Toss in the fact that Lord and Miller are directing, with Ryan Gosling starring, and I think this may end up being one of the biggest hits of the year if I’m being honest. Colour me very excited for this one.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
While I’m not the biggest fan of the original Hunger Games quadrilogy, I did quite like the last entry, which was a prequel to the main story, and this entry continues that tradition. This one features a younger version of Haymitch as he participates in the Games during the Second Quarter Quell.
Violent Night 2
I really hope they subtitle this movie something to the effect of Violent Night, Holy Night, but we’re getting more action featuring Santa. The first Violent Night was a fun tribute to Die Hard, let’s see what the second entry can do!
And that’s our most anticipated films of 2026! What’s your most anticipated? Let us know!