As the year draws to a close, the 2026 movie calendar is quickly filling up with major studio tentpoles, beloved sequels, and highly anticipated adaptations. Whether you are excited for epic superhero clashes like Avengers: Doomsday and Supergirl, returning to a galaxy far, far away with The Mandalorian & Grogu, or continuing blockbuster sagas such as Dune: Part Three and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, 2026 has something for every movie fan.
From the chilling horror of Scream 7 to the high-concept sci-fi of Project Hail Mary and the grand live-action adventure of Masters of the Universe, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of the most anticipated movies set to dominate the box office next year. Get your watchlists ready.
Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
- Greenland 2: Migration — January 9, 2026
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple — January 16, 2026
- Mercy — January 26, 2026
- Return to Silent Hill — January 26, 2026
- Crime 101 — February 13, 2026
- Scream 7 — February 27, 2026
- Project Hail Mary — March 20, 2026
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — April 3, 2026
- Ready or Not 2 — April 10, 2026
- Mortal Kombat II — May 8, 2026
- The Mandalorian & Grogu — May 22, 2026
- Masters of the Universe — June 5, 2026
- Toy Story 5 — June 19, 2026
- Supergirl — June 26, 2026
- The Odyssey — July 17, 2026
- Spider-Man: Brave New Day — July 31, 2026
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — November 26, 2026
- Avengers: Doomsday — December 18, 2026
- Dune: Part Three — December 18, 2026
- Young Sherlock — TBA 2026
With everything from the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to major literary adaptations and family-friendly favourites, 2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for cinema.
These 20 most anticipated movies promise a thrilling mix of sci-fi epics, intense horror sequels, superhero spectacles, and nostalgic adventures. The countdown has officially begun.
This piece is inspired by the work of Ajayi Olayinka. We appreciate their insights and expertise behind the topic, “The 20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026‘.
