10 Movies Releasing in 2026
With 2025 coming to an end, it’s time to look toward the future of the silver screen. In anticipation of the new year in film, the following is a list of 10 movies releasing in 2026:
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) “is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo.” Moviegoers should expect to see Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad embark on a new adventure across the galaxy in a loose adaptation of the 2007 video game Super Mario Galaxy. [Synopsis. (n.d.). The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Retrieved December 15th, 2025, from https://www.thesupermariogalaxymovie.com/synopsis/]
2. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22nd, 2026)
“The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.” Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is a feature film follow-up to the incredibly popular television series The Mandalorian (2019-2023). [Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. (n.d.). Star Wars. Retrieved December 15th, 2025, from https://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu]
“The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today.... electronics! Directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris and produced by Lindsey Collins, “Toy Story 5” opens only in theaters on June 19, 2026.” [Toy Story 5. (n.d.). Pixar. Retrieved December 15th, 2025, from https://www.pixar.com/toy-story-5]
4. Supergirl (June 26th, 2026)
“Milly Alcock is Supergirl only in theaters June 2026.” After making a small but entertaining cameo in her DC Universe (DCU) debut via Superman (2025), Supergirl (2026) follows the titular hero in her first solo outing since Helen Slater’s portrayal in Supergirl (1984). Not much is known about the story yet, but Jason Momoa will also star in the feature as alien mercenary and bounty hunter, Lobo. [Synopsis. (n.d.). Supergirl. Retrieved December 15th, 2025, from https://www.supergirlmovie.com/synopsis]
A new adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic by visionary director Christopher Nolan starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Zendaya as Athena, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Charlize Theron as Circe, Jon Bernthal as Menelaus, John Leguizamo as Eumaeus, Himesh Patel as Eurylochus and Mia Goth as Melantho. [The Odyssey. [n.d.]. Universal Pictures. Retrieved December 15th, 2025, from https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/the-odyssey/]
6. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31st, 2026)
“After the world has forgotten his name, Peter Parker begins a new chapter in his life - balancing college classes, part-time work, and his responsibility as New York's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. But when a mysterious force begins to unravel the city from the inside out, Peter finds himself caught between powerful enemies, old legacies, and unexpected allies. As shadows from the past creep into his present, he must redefine what it truly means to be a hero - on his own.” Actor Tom Holland’s fourth Spider-Man movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will also feature superhero alum Jon Bernthal as the Punisher as well as Mark Ruffalo as Hulk. [Spider-Man: Brand New Day Plot. [n.d.]. IMDb. Retrieved December 15th, 2025 from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22084616/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_ov_pl]
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) is an “upcoming animated film following Aang and his friends now as young adults several years after the events of the ending” of the world-renowned television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. [The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. [n.d.]. IMDb. Retrieved December 15th, 2025 from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18259538/]
8. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (November 20th, 2026)
Based on the 2025 novel of the same name, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) “will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.” As the sixth installment in The Hunger Games franchise, moviegoers will have the opportunity to see fan-favorite character Haymitch Abernathy in action at a critical event in the history of Panem. [The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. [n.d.]. Hunger Games. Retrieved December 15th, 2025 from https://hungergames.movie/]
“Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will be released on December 18, 2026.” Plot details for the fifth entry in Marvel Studios’ long-running Avengers film series are still under wraps, but key players from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as well as returning characters from 20th Century Fox’s X-Men film series are expected to join forces against Fantastic Four villain, Doctor Doom, played by former Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. [Avengers: Doomsday. [n.d.]. Marvel. Retrieved December 15th, 2025 from https://www.marvel.com/movies/avengers-doomsday]
10. Dune: Part Three (December 18th, 2026)
Director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024) adapted two halves of Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 novel Dune; Dune: Part Three (2026) will adapt Herbert’s 1969 follow-up Dune Messiah. Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides who looks to bring “to fruition the ancient scheme to create a superbeing ruler among men...” While no official details have been released yet, it’s safe to assume (based on the source material) that Part Three will focus on Atreides’ decision to embrace his role as Emperor to prevent a future only he can see as well as the grim consequences of his choices. [Dune: Part Three. [n.d.]. IMDb. Retrieved December 15th, 2025 from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31378509/]
In addition to these 10 films, the following are 30 honorable mentions of other movies releasing in 2026:
1. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (January 16th, 2026)
2. The Rip (January 16th, 2026)
3. Return to Silent Hill (January 23rd, 2026)
4. Send Help (January 30th, 2026)
5. GOAT (February 13th, 2026)
6. Wuthering Heights (February 13th, 2026)
7. Scream 7 (February 27th, 2026)
8. The Bride! (March 6th, 2026)
9. Hoppers (March 6th, 2026)
10. Reminders of Him (March 13th, 2026)
11. Project Hail Mary (March 20th, 2026)
12. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (April 10th, 2026)
13. Michael (April 24th, 2026)
14. Animal Friends (May 1st, 2026)
15. The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1st, 2026)
16. Mortal Kombat II (May 15th, 2026)
17. Masters of the Universe (June 5th, 2026)
18. Scary Movie 6 (June 12th, 2026)
19. Disclosure Day (June 12th, 2026)
20. Minions 3: Mega Minions (July 1st, 2026)
21. Moana (July 10th, 2026)
22. Flowervale Street (August 14th, 2026)
23. PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (August 14th, 2026)
24. Thread: An Insidious Tale (August 21st, 2026)
25. Coyote vs. Acme (August 28th, 2026)
26. Clayface (September 11th, 2026)
27. Street Fighter (October 16th, 2026)
28. The Cat in the Hat (November 6th, 2026)
29. Violent Night 2 (December 4th, 2026)
30. Jumanji 3 (December 11th, 2026)
* Please note release dates for all films are subject to change.
Based on this incredibly stacked release schedule, 2026 is looks to be another a massively exciting year at the box office.
The Mercer County Library System (MCLS) catalog as well as the MCLS Virtual Branch database Kanopy feature an enormous number of films, including new titles.
What 2026 films are you looking forward to the most? Comment with your thoughts below!
- Jamie Anderson, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
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