Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 (Ranked)
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in cinema history. Here are the heavy hitters we can't wait to see.
After a few years of rebuilding, Hollywood is bringing out the big guns in 2026. We're talking about the return of the Avengers, a new Batman saga, and the resurrection of beloved animated franchises.
We've analyzed the hype, the trailers, and the fan theories to bring you our definitive ranking of the top 10 most anticipated movies of 2026.
10. Project Hail Mary
Release Date: March 20, 2026
Director: Phil Lord & Chris Miller
Based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir (The Martian), Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as an astronaut trying to save Earth from an extinction-level event. With Lord and Miller at the helm, expect a perfect blend of hard sci-fi and heart.
9. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Director: Craig Gillespie
James Gunn's DC Universe kicks into high gear with this sci-fi epic. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow promises a darker, grittier take on Kara Zor-El, distinct from her cousin Superman.
8. The Mandalorian & Grogu
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Director: Jon Favreau
Star Wars returns to the big screen! The Mandalorian & Grogu brings our favorite bounty hunter and his little green apprentice to theaters. This is the way.
7. Toy Story 5
Release Date: June 19, 2026
Director: Andrew Stanton
Pixar is going back to the well, but with Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, WALL-E) directing, our hopes are high. Toy Story 5 will tackle the issue of technology vs. toys.
6. The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Director: Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic
Let's-a go! After the billion-dollar success of the first film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 is expected to introduce Yoshi and expand the Nintendo cinematic universe.
5. Dune: Messiah
Release Date: Dec 18, 2026
Director: Denis Villeneuve
The holy war begins. Dune: Messiah will conclude Paul Atreides' tragic journey. Expect visuals that melt your brain and a story that breaks your heart.
4. Shrek 5
Release Date: July 1, 2026
Director: Walt Dohrn
Somebody once told me... the world is gonna roll me. Shrek 5 brings back the original cast (Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz) for another swamp-tastic adventure.
3. Spider-Man 4
Release Date: July 24, 2026
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Tom Holland is back. After the multiverse madness of No Way Home, Spider-Man 4 is rumored to be a more grounded, street-level story featuring Daredevil and the Kingpin.
2. The Batman Part II
Release Date: Oct 2, 2026
Director: Matt Reeves
Robert Pattinson returns as the Dark Knight. The Batman Part II will dig deeper into Gotham's corruption, potentially featuring Clayface or Hush as the new villain.
1. Avengers: Doomsday
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Director: The Russo Brothers
It all comes down to this. The Russo Brothers return to direct. Robert Downey Jr. returns... as Doctor Doom? Avengers: Doomsday is undoubtedly the most anticipated movie event of the decade.