If 2025 was about big-ticket releases, 2026 is gearing up to be the year Hollywood goes all in. From long-awaited franchise finales and ambitious superhero crossovers to sweeping literary adaptations, prestige biopics and nostalgic favourites returning to the big screen, the upcoming slate reflects both scale and variety. With filmmakers like Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Steven Spielberg and Greta Gerwig at the helm, and stars ranging from Tom Cruise and Zendaya to Charlize Theron and Nicolas Cage, 2026 promises a cinematic calendar packed with spectacle, emotion and legacy-defining moments.
Apex
Apex is a survival action thriller film. It is written by Jeremy Robbins and directed by Baltasar Kormákur. It stars It stars Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric Bana in leading roles.
The Odyssey
Directed by Christopher Nolan, the 2026 film will be an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem about King Odysseus’ perilous 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus. The other cast members include Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland.
Avengers: Doomsday
The movie will follow the Multiverse Saga. Doctor Doom will be the primary villain in the plot. The superheroes will deal with chaos across realities. Many heroes, including the Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts, will unite against the villain. The movie will also feature the return of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) as Captain America.
Digger
The 2026 film Digger will star Tom Cruise. It is about the most powerful man in the world, who attempts to save humanity with a chaotic mission. Moreover, he unleashes a disaster that threatens to destroy everything.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is set against the backdrop of World War II in the 1940s. It centres around Tommy Shelby after he is driven out of exile. As the world around him begins to unravel, he confronts his inner turmoil while reckoning with the consequences of his past. With the nation at war, the story hints at covert wartime operations and formidable new adversaries, building towards a powerful and uncompromising finale that brings the legendary saga to a dramatic close for fans.
Disclosure Day
Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day is a highly-anticipated sci-fi thriller. It will explore humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial life. The focus will be on society’s panic, upheaval and the management of personal crises. The film also explores questions about faith, reality and humanity’s place in the cosmos.
Spider Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) serves as the next chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Tom Holland’s web-slinger, as it continues the story after No Way Home. The film follows Peter Parker as he rebuilds his life in New York City while living in anonymity and tackling street-level crime. As he struggles to find a way back into the lives of MJ and Ned, he is drawn into fresh dangers that may once again brush against the multiverse. New antagonists chime in, possibly including Scorpion and a key role rumoured for Sadie Sink. The story signals a clean slate for Peter after the heavy cost of his past choices, as he fully commits to his role as Spider-Man.
Madden
Madden is a biographical sports drama with Nicolas Cage in the pivotal role. He will portray the role of coach and broadcaster John Madden. The movie is slated to explore his impact on football. It is directed by David O. Russell. The film also features Christian Bale as Al Davis, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden and Will Ferrell in a leading role.
Mercy
Chris Pratt plays a detective in this near-future sci-fi thriller. He is accused of murdering his wife and has been asked to prove his innocence within 90 minutes to an advanced AI judge, played by Rebecca Ferguson.
Dune: Part Three
The epic space opera film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, who directed the first two Dune films. It jumps 12 years after the second part. It shows Paul Atreides as Emperor, leading a gory galactic jihad.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
The prequel film is set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s story. It will explore the story of young Haymitch Abernathy, who is forced into brutal 50th Hunger Games.
Supergirl
It will be based on the Woman of Tomorrow comic. It will explore Kara Zor-El teaming up with an unlikely ally, Lobo. They will face the meanest of enemies threating the universe. They will eventually make her come to terms with her cryptonian past.
Wuthering Heights
The movie is directed by Emerald Fennell and stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in leading roles. The story is taken from Emily Brontë’s passionate novel of the same name. As per the novel, an intense and destructive love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw on the bleak Yorkshire moors. After Catherine’s death, Heathcliff is consumed by obsession and revenge, ruining the lives of those around him. The novel traces how this cycle of passion and cruelty is eventually broken by the next generation.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
The upcoming fantasy film, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is directed by Greta Gerwig. It will explore the creation of Narnia by Aslan. It will also explore the origins of White Witch, through London children Digory and Polly using magical rings.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) brings the beloved Disney+ saga to cinemas, continuing the story in the post Return of the Jedi era. Din Djarin and Grogu find themselves working alongside the fragile New Republic as it struggles to contain lingering Imperial forces, while encountering fresh dangers, including a formidable version of Rotta the Hutt. Their journey takes them through perilous locations such as Nar Shaddaa, with hints of Jedi relics, brutal arenas and new allies and adversaries. It will culminate in a large-scale, emotionally driven chapter that celebrates themes of chosen family, sacrifice and redemption.
The Drama
The movie stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. It explores the romance of a happily engaged couple. Their relationship is put to the test just days before the wedding as they learn unsettling truths about each other.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 follows Miranda Priestly as she confronts the fading influence of traditional fashion publishing, only to be challenged by a formidable rival in her once-assistant Emily Charlton. She now holds significant sway over crucial advertising money. As the industry shifts toward digital dominance, a thriving Andy Sachs is drawn back into the world she thought she had left behind, forcing all three to reckon with questions of relevance, legacy and change. The good news is that the original cast reuniting with many new faces. The sequel stages a stylish showdown between old-guard prestige and a new media-driven future.
Moana
The 2026 movie is a live-action remake of the original classic. Moana, played by Catherine Laga’aia goes beyond her island’s reef to safeguard her people. She struggles to save them from a drought and a returning curse.
Scream 7
In Scream 7, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) tries to find peace in a new town. However, a new Ghostface killer targets her daughter (Isabel May).
Michael
Michael (2026) is a biographical drama. It chronicles the extraordinary life of Michael Jackson, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson stepping into the lead role. The film charts his rise from his early days with the Jackson 5 to becoming one of the most influential global superstars of all time, spotlighting his creative brilliance. Designed as a sweeping and detailed portrait of the King of Pop, the film explores both his remarkable achievements and inner conflicts and is slated for release in April 2026.
Toy Story 5
The story unfolds several years after Toy Story 4, as Bonnie grows older and develops a fixation on a frog-shaped smart tablet known as the Lily Pad. As this high-tech gadget takes over her attention, the traditional toys find themselves steadily sidelined, forcing them to work harder than ever to remain relevant in her life.
Jumanji 3
Jumanji 3 will star Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black in leading roles. It will be directed by Jake Kasdan. The plot of the movie hasn’t been revealed but the leading characters will come together to close the chapter once and for all.
Jimmy
Jimmy is a biographical drama with KJ Apa portraying legendary actor James Stewart. The film traces Stewart’s life following his Academy Award win for The Philadelphia Story, delving into his time as a highly decorated World War II combat pilot and his transition back to the film industry. It builds toward his defining performance as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life, presenting a reflective portrait of a man shaped by courage, belief, and a search for meaning.
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender follows Aang, the last surviving Air Nomad and the prophesied Avatar. He awakens after a century frozen in ice to find the world devastated by the Fire Nation’s war. He is tasked with restoring balance. So, Aang sets out to master all four elements, air, water, earth and fire, while being pursued by determined enemies and wrestling with the responsibility of his role. Alongside his friends, he learns that true strength lies not just in power, but in compassion, choice and harmony.Also Read: From Hollywood to Bollywood: We Bring You 10 Hollywood Actors Who Have Starred In Bollywood Movies
