2026 isn’t just another year at the movies—it’s a blockbuster battleground where legends return, universes collide, and fresh IPs fight for the spotlight. From the MCU’s multiverse madness to Christopher Nolan’s next enigma, here are the 20 films we can’t wait to see.
Topping the list is Avengers: Secret Wars (May 1), Marvel’s apocalyptic crossover rumored to unite Tobey Maguire, Hugh Jackman, and every surviving hero. Right behind: The Odyssey (July 17), Nolan’s IMAX-shot Homer adaptation with Tom Holland and Matt Damon. DC counters with The Brave and the Bold (June 12), introducing Damian Wayne as Robin.
Animation giants clash: Toy Story 5 (June 19) tackles the iPad generation, while Shrek 5 (July 3) reunites the original cast. Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Messiah (December 18) completes Paul Atreides’ tragic arc. Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (May 22) finally brings Thrawn to the big screen.
Other must-sees: Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (March 27), The Batman: Part II (October 2) with Bane and Clayface, Fast & Furious 11 (April 10), Jurassic World: Rebirth (July 24), and The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 (April 17). A24’s The Smashing Machine sees The Rock as a tortured MMA fighter. Masters of the Universe (June 5) stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man.
Rounding out the 20: King Spawn (August 14), Project Hail Mary (March 20) with Ryan Gosling, Doctor Strange 3 (November 6), John Wick Presents: The Ballerina (June 26), Borderlands 2 (August 7), Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Part II (November 27), Twilight of the Gods (September 18, Zack Snyder’s Norse epic), and Scream 7 (February 13).
From Godzilla vs. Kong to Jordan Peele’s untitled fourth film (September 25), 2026 promises spectacle, scares, and nostalgia. The only question: will your local multiplex survive?
