Popcorn at the ready…the films of 2026 are about to whisk us away on an emotional rollercoaster. From the giddy highs of seeing our favourite characters return in long-awaited sequels, to the euphoric swoop of falling in love with new stories and fantastical worlds, and, of course, the cathartic lows as passionate romances end in heartbreak and blood is spilt amid the brutal clash of swords on a battleground.
Whether you’re counting down the days to see the new Avengers film or feeling nostalgic for a Pixar classic, there’s pretty much something for everyone. One thing that will quickly become clear as you scroll through this list of upcoming movies? This is set to be Anne Hathaway’s year.
Rental Family (January 16)
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An original, heartwarming film with Brendan Fraser? Sign me up. This Tokyo-based dramedy follows Fraser as a struggling actor who discovers the beauty of human connection when he takes on a job working for a Japanese ‘rental family’ agency.
Send Help (January 30)
Buckle up. Rachel McAdams unleashes her wild side in this new horror film from director Sam Raimi. Hard worker Linda (McAdams) gets stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash with her sexist boss (Dylan O’Brien), and a volatile battle of wills and wits ensues.
Scream 7 (February 6)
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Ghostface is back for more blood. The seventh instalment of the hit slasher franchise sees Sidney Prescott’s new life with her daughter sent spiralling out of control when the masked killer emerges in her town – but she’s not backing down without a fight.
Wuthering Heights (February 13)
The tragic tale of Catherine and Heathcliff is brought to life on the big screen once again, this time with Emerald Fennell in the director’s chair. Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie step into the roles of the passionate pair as they grapple with intense love and obsession in the wild Yorkshire moors.
The Bride! (March 6)
Nope, not a wedding rom-com but a new chapter in the story of Frankenstein’s monster, inspired by the 1935 film ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Set in 1930s Chicago, Christian Bale stars as the iconic creature who, lamenting his lonely life, asks a pioneering physician to create a companion for him. Thus, ‘the Bride’ (Jessie Buckley) is brought to life. Romance follows, as does a thrilling turn into Bonnie and Clyde territory.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (March 6)
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Missed stepping into the gritty world of flat caps and felonious deeds? Fret no longer, as Peaky Blinders is returning with The Innocent Man. The film takes you back into the world of Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), who, in the midst of World War II, emerges from a self-imposed exile to face his demons.
The Drama (April 3)
Save the date. Zendaya and Robert Pattinson will play newly-engaged sweethearts in this new A24 romantic dramedy. However, after a few unexpected revelations, things start to go off the rails, and their wedding week is thrown into chaos.
Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1)
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Alright, everyone, gird your loins! Miranda Priestly will soon be strutting back into our lives in this hotly anticipated sequel to the popular 2006 film. Picking up in the present day, Priestly is facing the decline of print media with retirement on the horizon. Soon, she finds herself competing with her former assistant turned rival, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), for advertising revenue.
The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22)
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Our favourite unlikely duo is stepping onto the big screen. Unfolding after the fall of the Galactic Empire, bounty hunter Din Djarin and apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic to help hunt down the remaining Imperial Warlords, who have scattered to all corners of the galaxy. On their mission, they discover an ancient artefact that puts them in even greater danger.
Master of the Universe (June 5)
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Get ready for sword fights, sorcery and skeleton supervillains. Based on Mattel’s media franchise of the same name, this film follows Nicholas Galitzine as Adam Glenn, who crashed landed on his mother’s planet (aka Earth) at ten years old. Decades later, he picks up the sword to take on the mantle of He-Man and battle to save his home planet of Eternia, which is under threat from the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto).
Scary Movie 6 (June 12)
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The popular parody film franchise is back for more scary spoofs this summer. With Anna Faris returning as ditsy Cindy Campbell and Regina Hall as her unkillable bestie Brenda Meeks – not to mention the Wayan Brothers back at the helm – you can expect another hilarious spin on some of the biggest cinematic scares of the last few years.
Toy Story 5 (June 19)
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Playtime is not over, yet. Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang are back, but their jobs are at risk from the introduction of a powerful threat…electronics. It’s toys vs. tech as children start to turn to screens and leave their toyboxes untouched.
Supergirl (June 26)
James Gunn’s Superman helped kick off the launch of the new DCU in 2025, and now it’s time for his cousin to step (or, judging from her first appearance, stumble) onto the big screen. The film will delve into Kara Zor-El’s story before she made her way to Planet Earth, from her dark origins to her chaotic coping mechanisms, and follow her and her dog Krypto as they travel across the galaxy to celebrate her 23rd birthday.
The Odyssey (July 17)
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Epic is the name of the game with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of Homer’s Greek classic. Take a stacked cast (Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong’o…I could go on), plunge them into an ancient world with mythical beings, and you’ve got a recipe for some cinematic magic. The film follows a legendary king (Damon) on his perilous journey to reunite with his wife (Hathaway) after the Trojan War.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31)
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Looks like we get a double dose of Marvel blockbusters this year. First up is Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who, after the whole world forgot his name in the previous film, has gone it alone. We find him navigating college while the suit gathers dust, but when a mysterious force rises and the past rears its head once again, he must team up with an unlikely ally to save his friends.
Flowervale Street (August 14)
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The plot of this one is still pretty cloaked in mystery, but there are some intriguing elements to get excited about. For one thing, JJ Abrams is the producer, and for another (two) things, it stars Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway. The official plot line is that it ‘follows a family in the 80s who notice unusual happenings in their neighbourhood’ (and there’s a rumour that it involves dinosaurs).
Sense and Sensibility (September 11)
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The Austen classic is returning to the big screen, bringing the story of the Dashwood sisters and their romantic escapades to life once again. In this new iteration, Daisy Edgar-Jones steps into the role of Elinor, while Esme Creed-Miles will play Marianne. Personally, I was sold as soon as I saw that Fiona Shaw was part of the cast.
Verity (October 2)
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Based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, this twisty-turny psychological thriller stars Dakota Johnson as ghostwriter Lowen Ashleigh, who is hired by Jeremy Crawford (Josh Hartnett) to help complete the book of his late wife, the bestselling author (Anne Hathaway), who suffered a mysterious accident. Unsurprisingly, not everything is as it seems.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (November 20)
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Fans can journey back 24 years before the first Hunger Games film in this brutal prequel, which shines a light on the story of Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss Everdeen’s mentor. Taking place during the 50th games, known to be the bloodiest in history, a young Haymitch is selected to compete, but there’s a twist – each district must send double the number of tributes.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (November 26)
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‘Tis clearly the season for prequels. Greta Gerwig will take us back to the very beginning of Narnia in this adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s prequel novel. The story will explore the creation of a mystical land, following two friends who journey to another world to save a life, but face the wrath of an evil sorceress.
Dune: Part 3 (December 18)
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In a climactic end to the year, the final instalment in Denis Villeneuve’s space opera will transport viewers to the perilous sands of Arrakis, where Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides has served as emperor for the past 12 years. The plot is still a bit of a question mark, but no doubt there’ll be plenty more epic battles and ominous stares.
Avengers: Doomsday (December 18)
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2026 is clearly planning to go out in style, with the much-anticipated new Avengers film hitting the cinema screens just in time for Christmas. It will come as no surprise that the plot is still tightly under wraps – but what we do know is that, true to form, there is an epic ensemble cast. One which includes the return of the original X-Men (Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan, James Marsden et al), Robert Downey Jr. as villain Doctor Doom and in a mysterious curveball, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers.