It’s the new year and 2026 looks like it’s shaping up to be a great year for Hollywood. The film industry is set to feature highly anticipated sequels, expansions to beloved franchises, and long-awaited projects that will decide the direction mainstream cinema will be heading in for years to come. I have compiled a list of my top 10 most anticipated movies for this year and some honourable mentions.
(This list is in no particular order)
- The Odyssey
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, etc
Release date: July 17, 2026
- Avengers: Doomsday
Directed by: The Russo Brothers
Cast: Vanessa Kirby, Robert Downey Jr., James Marsden, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, etc
Release date: December 18, 2026
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Cast: Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, Mark Ruffalo, Zendaya, etc
Release date: July 31, 2026
- Dune: Part 3
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Florence Pugh
Release date: December 18, 2026
- Scream 7
Directed by: Kevin Williamson
Cast: Matthew Lillard, Neve Campbell, Isabel Maye, David Arquette, Courtney Cox
Release date: February 27, 2026
- The Hunger Games: The Sunrise on the Reaping
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Cast: Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Jennifer Lawrence
Release date: November 20, 2026
- Clayface
Directed by: James Watkins
Cast: Naomi Ackie, Eddie Marsan, Max Minghella
Release date: September 11, 2026
- Michael
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Miles Teller, Kat Graham, Colman Domingo
Release date: April 24, 2026
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White,
Release date: May 22, 2026
- Supergirl
Director: Craig Gillespie
Cast: Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts
Release date: June 26, 2026
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Director: Nia Dacosta
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O Connel
Release date: January 16, 2026
Honourable mentions:
The Bride
Super Mario Galaxy
Mortal Kombat II
Toy Story 5