2026 is expected to be a year of blockbusters in Hollywood, with an array of movies poised to influence the box office all year. Whether you’re in the mood for a galaxy-hopping adventure or a beloved franchise making a major comeback, there’s something for everyone.
Mandalorian and Grogu
The film hit theaters on May 22 and was helmed by Jon Favreau, who will bring Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and the iconic Grogu to the big screen for the first time. There will be Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White in the cast, and Variety reports the movie will be the hit Disney+ series’ theatrical debut.
“Supergirl” Takes Flight
Milly Alcock has the role of Kara Zor-El in DC’s second Chapter One film, which premieres on June 26. This James Gunn and Peter Safran production, helmed by Craig Gillespie, is based on the highly acclaimed Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow graphic novel. Joining him is Jason Momoa as Lobo, who brings much firepower to this audacious tale set among the stars.
Avengers: Doomsday
This huge December 18 Marvel event is directed by the Russo brothers. The villainous Doctor Doom is back with Robert Downey Jr. Deadline has announced a bid to put together a massive cast for the film, which includes Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, and Florence Pugh. After years of storytelling, MCU stories all come together in what should be a truly historic occasion for superheroes on screen.
“The Odyssey” Arrives
On July 17, the Greek epic will premiere on IMAX, courtesy of Christopher Nolan. Alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya, Matt Damon stars as Odysseus. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a wide-scaled large-format experience, blending myth, memory, and the brutal aftermath of war in something that’s not quite like anything Nolan has ever been able to do.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Featured in the film under the direction of producer Destin Daniel Cretton is Tom Holland, once again portraying Peter Parker. Of course, IMDb states that Parker tries college life before being drawn back into the suit by a new threat. It’s co-starred by Zendaya and Jon Bernthal and is one of the hottest Marvel announcements all summer.
“Toy Story 5” Returns
This long-anticipated sequel stars Woody and Buzz again (Tom Hanks and Tim Allen) in roles they have played in other Pixar films. The plot veers toward Jessie as these toys face an electronics threat, according to Variety. The movie will be available June 19, just seven years after Toy Story 4 grossed $1 billion globally.
Hunger Games: Sunrise On the Reaping
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping releases in theaters on Nov. 20, 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s day in the Hunger Games. Joseph Zada is back to play young Haymitch, and Ralph Fiennes is as President Snow, and Francis Lawrence is behind the camera. Deadline says that Suzanne Collins’ source novel sold more than 1.5 million copies in the first week.
“Wuthering Heights” Reimagined
Emerald Fennell’s audacious adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic has Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the cast. The publication Entertainment Weekly notes that it is “one of 2026’s most awe-inspiring stories,” making the rocky romance into a movie talk-starter for the early awards season.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Anne Hathaway is back with Meryl Streep in this much-anticipated sequel to the beloved 2006 film. According to Variety, the film contributed to Disney’s two-billion-dollar haul this year at the box office, and a huge opening weekend said that audiences were definitely in the mood for Miranda Priestly’s big comeback.
Project Hail Mary
Ryan Gosling plays science professor Ryland Grace, who has awoken on a spaceship, many light-years from Earth, all by himself. IMDb has listed it as one of the most-anticipated movies of 2026, with fans having been thrilled about the show since the announcement of the novel that it is based on. Collider calls it “exciting and very human science fiction at its very best.”
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