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Overview of Anticipated Film Releases for 2026

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The 2026 film slate includes a range of productions from various genres, comprising sequels, adaptations, and original films. The release schedule is distributed throughout the year, with a concentration of releases during traditional holiday and summer periods.

January 2026

  • ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ (January 16): The fourth installment in the “28 Days Later” series, featuring Ralph Fiennes in a post-apocalyptic setting with zombie elements.
  • ‘The Moment’ (January 30): An A24 Films production presented as a concert mockumentary, focusing on Charli XCX’s “brat” tour.

February 2026

  • ‘Wuthering Heights’ (February 13): An adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
  • ‘GOAT’ (February 13): An animated film co-produced by Stephen Curry, featuring Caleb McLaughlin as the voice of Will Harris, a goat character aspiring in a sport called roarball.
  • ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ (February 13): A future-set narrative starring Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, and Zazie Beetz, commencing in a Los Angeles diner and involving a global mission.

March 2026

  • ‘The Bride’ (March 6): Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, this film stars Jessie Buckley as the Bride of Frankenstein and Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s monster, with Jake Gyllenhaal in an unspecified role.
  • ‘Reminders of Him’ (March 13): An adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel, starring Maika Monroe, Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford, and Tyriq Withers. The plot centers on a woman seeking redemption after a prison sentence.
  • ‘Project Hail Mary’ (March 20): Based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, this science fiction film stars Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who awakens on a spaceship in an unexpected situation.

April 2026

  • ‘The Drama’ (April 3): An A24 Films romantic comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple preparing for marriage.
  • ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (April 3): An animated feature from Nintendo/Illumination/Universal Pictures, with Chris Pratt voicing Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, and Brie Larson as Rosalina.
  • ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ (April 10): A romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and RegĂ©-Jean Page, set in Tuscany.
  • ‘Michael’ (April 24): A biopic of Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson in the title role. The production experienced reported script-related delays.

May 2026

  • ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ (May 1): A sequel to the 2006 film, featuring returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, alongside new additions Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, and Lady Gaga.
  • ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (May 22): A new entry in the Star Wars franchise, starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin and featuring Sigourney Weaver. The narrative involves Din Djarin and Grogu undertaking a mission to the Outer Rim.

June 2026

  • ‘Disclosure Day’ (June 12): Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Emily Blunt, this science fiction film is Spielberg’s first feature since 2022 and his first sci-fi-oriented film since 2018.
  • ‘Toy Story 5’ (June 19): The latest installment from Pixar Animation Studios/Walt Disney Pictures, exploring contemporary themes related to technology within a playroom context.
  • ‘Supergirl’ (June 26): Stars Milly Alcock as Supergirl, the cousin of Superman, who is depicted as an intergalactic figure and owner of Krypto the Superdog.

July 2026

  • ‘The Odyssey’ (July 17): Directed by Christopher Nolan, this epic adaptation of Homer’s poem features a cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Elliot Page, and Lupita Nyong’o.
  • ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (July 31): The fourth film in Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya. This film precedes “Doomsday,” which is scheduled for release later in the year.

September 2026

  • ‘Practical Magic 2’ (September 18): A sequel to the 1998 film, with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their roles as sisters. Dianne West and Stockard Channing also return, joined by Lee Pace and Maisie Williams.

October 2026

  • ‘Digger’ (October 2): Directed by Alejandro G. Iñårritu and starring Tom Cruise, this dark comedy centers on a powerful individual.
  • ‘The Social Reckoning’ (October 9): Directed by Aaron Sorkin, this film revisits the social media platform theme, following the 2010 film “The Social Network.” It stars Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and Mikey Madison.

November 2026

  • ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ (November 20): A prequel in “The Hunger Games” film series, based on Suzanne Collins’ books. Joseph Zada portrays a younger Haymitch Abernathy, with Jennifer Lawrence expected to make a brief appearance as Katniss Everdeen.
  • ‘Focker In-Law’ (November 25): The latest installment in the “Meet The Parents” franchise, starring Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro, Skyler Gisondo, and Ariana Grande. The plot involves the Focker family meeting their son’s fiancĂ©e.

December 2026

  • ‘Violent Night 2’ (December 4): A sequel to the 2022 film, starring David Harbour as Santa.
  • ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ (December 18): A Marvel Cinematic Universe film featuring characters from the X-Men and Avengers. Chris Evans is confirmed to return as Captain America.
  • ‘Dune: Part Three’ (December 18): Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring TimothĂ©e Chalamet and Zendaya, this is the next installment in the science fiction franchise based on Frank Herbert’s book series.
  • ‘Werwulf’ (December 25): Directed by Robert Eggers, this film is a new adaptation of the werewolf narrative, costarring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, and Lily-Rose Depp.