Here’s a big-picture overview of the most anticipated movies coming out in 2026, along with their proposed release dates. Studios have stacked the year with animated films, franchise sequels, sci-fi epics, and original blockbusters — so there’s something for almost every type of movie fan. (Dates are subject to change as studios finalize schedules.)
🎬 EARLY 2026 (January – March)
🎥 Send Help
📅 January 30, 2026 – A survival horror film from Disney’s 20th Century Studios directed by Sam Raimi, focusing on the aftermath of a plane crash.
🎥 GOAT
📅 February 13, 2026 – Animated sports comedy starring Stephen Curry — perfect for families and sports fans.
🎥 Wuthering Heights
📅 February 13, 2026 – Emerald Fennell’s dramatic adaptation of the classic novel.
🎥 Scream 7
📅 February 27, 2026 – The next chapter in the iconic horror franchise.
🎥 The Bride!
📅 March 6, 2026 – A bold reimagining of Bride of Frankenstein.
🎥 Project Hail Mary
📅 March 20, 2026 – Sci-fi adaptation of the best-selling Andy Weir novel (Ryan Gosling attached).
🎥 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
📅 April 3, 2026 – The next animated Super Mario adventure hits theaters with returning voice stars.
🎥 Hoppers
📅 April 10, 2026 – Pixar’s original animated feature centered on a unique animal communication concept.
🌟 SPRING – EARLY SUMMER 2026 (May – June)
🎥 The Devil Wears Prada 2
📅 May 1, 2026 – A long-anticipated sequel to the fashion comedy classic.
🎥 The Mandalorian & Grogu
📅 May 22, 2026 – The Star Wars universe returns to theaters with this live-action adventure.
🎥 Scary Movie 6
📅 June 12, 2026 – More parody mayhem from the long-running comedy franchise.
🎥 Toy Story 5
📅 June 19, 2026 – Pixar brings Buzz and Woody back for another heartwarming chapter.
🎥 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
📅 June 26, 2026 – DC Studios’ new take on the Kryptonian heroine.
☀️ SUMMER 2026 (July – August)
🎥 Moana
📅 July 10, 2026 – Disney’s live-action remake of the beloved musical adventure.
🎥 Minions 3
📅 July 1, 2026 – Yellow mischief returns to theaters.
🎥 The Odyssey
📅 July 17, 2026 – Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of Homer’s classic tale starring Matt Damon and Zendaya.
🍂 FALL – WINTER 2026
🎥 Sense and Sensibility
📅 September 11, 2026 – Jane Austen adaptation with a star-studded cast.
🎥 Street Fighter
📅 October 16, 2026 – Live-action take on the classic video game franchise.
🎥 Archangel
📅 November 6, 2026 – Action thriller starring Jim Caviezel.
🎥 Hexed
📅 November 2026 – Disney’s original animated fantasy.
🎥 The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
📅 November 20, 2026 – Next Hunger Games installment hits theaters.
📅 LATE 2026
🎥 Avengers: Doomsday
📅 December 18, 2026 – Marvel Studios’ big year-ender event film (shifted from earlier in the year).
Note: Some titles like Dune: Part Three or others may still shift between late 2026 and early 2027, as studios juggle blockbuster dates.
🎥 Genre Spotlights & Other Notables
- Sci-fi & Horror: Titles like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, SOULM8TE (an M3GAN spin-off), and Return to Silent Hill are also on horror fans’ radars early in the year.
- Animation: Between family fare (GOAT, Hoppers, The Cat in the Hat, Toy Story 5) and original Disney animation (Hexed), 2026 is packed for kids and adults alike.
🎯 Wrap-Up
2026 isn’t just another movie year; it’s a jam-packed cinematic calendar. Blockbuster franchises, beloved animated sequels, auteur-driven dramas, and festival favorites all have spots on the schedule. Whether you’re into family films, sci-fi epics, horror, or comic book universes, there’s a release worth putting on your calendar.
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