As 2026 approaches, the film industry is gearing up for a year packed with highly anticipated releases across various genres. From superhero extravaganzas to biopics and adaptations of beloved stories, here are some of the top Hollywood films to watch out for.
One of the most anticipated movies of 2026 is Avengers: Doomsday, set to launch Marvel's next phase on December 18. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, with a script by Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, this film will see Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom, the main villain. The movie boasts a large ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and many other familiar faces from across the Marvel multiverse. Reportedly, Michael B. Jordan is also set to return, though it remains unconfirmed whether he will reprise his role as Killmonger or take on a new character. Chris Evans will also be returning as Steve Rogers. Industry experts predict that Avengers: Doomsday will be the highest-grossing movie of 2026.
Another major release is the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, scheduled for release on April 24, 2026. Jaafar Jackson will portray the King of Pop, bringing to life his rise and struggles.
Christopher Nolan's epic, The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, is slated for release on July 17, 2026. This adaptation promises a grand cinematic journey.
Fans of fashion and comedy can look forward to The Devil Wears Prada 2, hitting theaters on May 1, 2026. Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs return to a fashion world reshaped by the digital age.
Denis Villeneuve concludes his adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune saga with Dune: Part Three, set to release on December 18, 2026. The film continues Paul Atreides' reign and stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and others.
For fans of fighting games, Street Fighter, starring Noah Centineo and Jason Momoa, is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026. This rebooted martial arts showdown is sure to deliver action-packed entertainment.
In the realm of horror, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is an upcoming sequel to the 28 Days Later series. Evil Dead Burn is also scheduled to release on July 24, 2026.
Other notable mentions include Greenland 2: Migration, a post-apocalyptic survival saga, slated for January 9, 2026. Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride!, a reimagining of Bride of Frankenstein, is set in 1930s Chicago and stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. Additionally, there's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, an upcoming American superhero film.
With such a diverse array of films on the horizon, 2026 promises to be a thrilling year for moviegoers.
