As we look forward to 2026, the film industry promises an exciting array of releases spanning various genres, from epic superhero sagas to heartwarming animations and thrilling adventures. Whether you’re a fan of action-packed blockbusters, nostalgic reboots, or innovative storytelling, there’s something for everyone in the lineup of upcoming films. Here’s a sneak peek at 50 of the most anticipated movies set to hit theaters in 2026, guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you eagerly awaiting their release.
1. The Batman Part II
Plot under wraps.
2. Fast X: Part 2
Plot kept under wraps.
3. Project Hail Mary
An astronaut tries to save Earth while alone in outer space.
4. Avengers 5
Plot under wraps.
5. Live-Action Moana
Live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film ‘Moana’.
6. Shrek 5
Plot unknown.
7. The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel
Plot is being kept under wraps.
8. Star Wars: New Jedi Order
The plot is unknown.
9. The Mandalorian & Grogu
Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.
10. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Follows Kara Zor-El’s story and her darker origin before she finally made her way to Earth.
11. Toy Story 5
The plot is unknown.
12. Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie
A shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery to his sheep every night. When he is found dead, the sheep realize it was a murder and think they know how to solve it.
13. Masters of the Universe
A young boy on Earth discovers a fabulous secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet and must recover a magic sword to protect his kingdom.
14. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Plot under wraps.
15. Weapons
An interrelated, multistory horror epic about the disappearance of high school students in a small town.
16. Aang: The Last Airbender
Plot under wraps.
17. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Explores Panem 24 years before Katniss’ saga, starting on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, where a young Haymitch Abernathy participates.
18. The Cat in the Hat
A clever cat brings chaos and mischief to the home of two young children.
19. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
Donnie, Raph, Leo, and Mikey are back for their next adventure with Master Splinter, the Mutants, April, and a new villain: The Shredder.
20. Untitled Fourth Film Directed by Jordan Peele
Plot kept under wraps.
21. Paw Patrol 3
The PAW Patrol Dinosaurs gone wrong in the jungle, The rescuers of the Dinos Saves the Day.
22. Untitled The Exorcist/Mike Flanagan Project
Plot under wraps.
23. Untitled Steven Spielberg/Universal Pictures UFO Film
Plot under wraps.
24. The Ark and the Aardvark
An aardvark named Gilbert lands the job of shepherding all the animals onto Noah’s Ark.
25. Street Fighter
Based on the iconic videogame Street Fighter.
26. SOULM8TE
A man acquires an Artificially Intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife, inadvertently turning a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate. In the Blumhouse/Atomic Monster’s ‘M3GAN’ Universe.
27. Untitled Taika Waititi Star Wars Film
The plot is unknown.
28. Untitled Star Wars
Plot under wraps.
29. GOAT
Plot under wraps.
30. Wicked Game
An electrifying thrill-ride with propulsive energy, unexpected twists, and breathtaking action.
31. Untitled New Line/Atomic Monster/Blumhouse Event Film
Plot under wraps.
32. Untitled Daniels/Universal Event Film
Plot under wraps.
33. G.O.D.Tech
Follows the lives of a family who choose not to take the microchip implant and live on the run from the one world government known as the F.A.T.H.E.R.
34. Untitled Lee Cronin & Blumhouse Project
Plot under wraps.
35. Border 2
Plot under wraps.
36. Untitled Pixar
Plot under wraps.
37. The Singing Priest – Fr Rob Galea
Chronicles Rob Galea’s transformative path from a struggling artist to a celebrated musician, culminating in his rise to fame on the X-Factor stage.
38. Silent Bark
A young woman down on her luck gets a job at an animal hospital where she discovers seedy goings-on.
39. The Guns of Muschu
Plot under wraps.
40. Redland
Plot under wraps.
41. Untitled Animated Aang Avatar Film
Plot under wraps.
42. The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Plot under wraps.
43. Hey Malcolm!
Plot under wraps.
44. Bengal Diaries
Focuses on three stories set in different regions of West Bengal, India, depicting the human condition.
45. Minecraft Hello Neighbor: Evil Rises
Plot under wraps.
46. The Creators
Plot under wraps.
47. Knights VS Aliens
Plot under wraps.
48. Little Lamb
After her parents’ passing, Lily retreats to the family vacation home she has inherited, only to find she is not alone.
49. My African Vacation
Jill and Evan journey to an African jungle to find their missing father.
50. Dougie Dolittle
Plot under wraps.
What are you most excited for in 2026? Let us know in the comments below! Be sure to follow @NoConCulture across all socials!
