From the long-awaited return of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest icons (like Robert Downey Jr.'s Dr. Doom and Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America) to ambitious sci-fi adaptations like Project Hail Mary and Steven Spielberg's eerie new UFO thriller Disclosure Day, the 2026 movie calendar is totally stacked. There's also new installments from beloved franchises—including Toy Story 5, Jumanji 3, Scream 7, The Mandalorian & Grogu (Star Wars) and Denis Villeneuve’sDune: Messiah.
Read on for Parade’s comprehensive guide to the 21 most highly-anticipated films of 2026—with official trailers, stills, full cast lists, release dates and more.
MCU fans already have their calendars marked for next December! The Avengers, Wakandans, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, and X-Men all fight against Doctor Doom in the fifth installment of the Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The star-studded cast includes Chris Hemsworth(Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Tom Hiddleston(Loki), Florence Pugh(Yelena), Simu Liu(Shang-Chi), Paul Rudd(Ant-Man) and Sebastian Stan(Bucky).
But that's not all: According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Disney is sending theaters four different trailers for the Marvel mega-movie—each will play for one week, before switching to the next. So, if you see Fire and Ash opening weekend, you’ll get trailer one. If you go a week later, you’ll get trailer two, and so on."
'The Odyssey' out July 17
Rotten Tomatoes simply summed up director Christopher Nolan’s movie adaptation based on the classic poem by Homer: “Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War.” Matt Damon plays Odysseus, alongside Tom Holland (Telemachus), Anne Hathaway (Penelope), Zendaya (Athena) and many more. Fans expect Oscar winner Nolan to deliver the ultimate “swords and sandals” epic this summer.
Based on the novel by Andy Weir, the film follows science teacher Dr. Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling. He wakes up on a spaceship far from home with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He's told "the sun is dying" and realizes his mission is to solve that problem and save the Earth. The official trailer shows some dark comic elements as well, with Gosling's character joking, "Am I expendable?"
'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'—June 26, 2026
DC Studios enters a new era with what James Gunn describes as a "big science-fiction epic." Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is based on the award-winning comic by Tom King and stars House of the Dragon'sMilly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Based on the trailer below, it's most definitely darker than what fans might expect. You'll also get to meet Supergirl's adorable pup, Krypto, and see Jason Momoa's debut as Lobo.
'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' out November 20
Actors Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak are pictured in a still from 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'Woody, Buzz, and the gang are back! Disney/Pixar has teased that the fifth addition of the beloved animated classic centers on the battle of toys versus technology. The characters face competition as their owner, Bonnie, becomes obsessed with her smart tablet screen. Will old-school toys survive? Of course, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return as the voices of Woody and Buzz.
'Jumanji' official title TBA, out Dec. 11
On Dec. 20, Director Destin Daniel Cretton announced that filming had officially wrapped on the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In the newest film, Peter Parker (Holland) is trying to live a normal life, only to be interrupted when the villain Mr. Negative (Martin Lee) emerges. Parker must fight Mr. Negative’s control over New York's underworld—as well as his demon-like followers. Holland said the film "really feels like we aren't making the fourth movie. We're making the first movie in the chapter... This is a rebirth. This is something completely new."
'Scream 7' out Feb. 27
“Do you like scarymovies?” Well, you're going to love the trailer for Scream 7, which marks Neve Campbell's long-awaited return as Sidney Prescott in the beloved franchise. This time, the stakes are deeply personal as new Ghostface emerges to terrorize Sid's daughter Tatum (played by 1883'sIsabel May). Kevin Williamson—the writer of the original Scream (1996) and subsequent films—also returns to direct the upcoming installment. Watch the trailer below!
'Michael' out April 24
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson“I’m humbled and honored to bring my uncle Michael’s story to life,” Jaafar said on Instagram. This trailer set a new record for the most-viewed music biopic teaser when it first debuted in November:
Pedro Pascal plays The Mandalorian and other stars include Sigourney Weaver and Jonny Coyne. But look out forJeremy Allen Whiteas a ripped Rotta the Hutt (Jabba's son)—this character reveal connects to 2008's Star Wars: The Clone Wars. And if you plan on seeing Avatar: Fire and Ash in theaters, you'll also get an exclusive extended look at the film!
'Dune: Part Three'—out Dec. 18, 2026
He-Man—the most powerful man in the universe—goes against the evil Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull. Mastersof the Universe stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor. The all-star cast includes Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Idris Elba and Kristen Wiig. Expect campy fun: Chatter after a YouTube test screening reveals the movie is full of humor and doesn’t take itself too seriously. There's no official trailer yet, but here's the title reveal:
'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' out April 3
Ray Fiennes plays Dr. Ian Kelson, a brilliant but eccentric survivor in the post-apocalyptic horror movie, the fourth film in the 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later franchise. The Bone Temple shows how Spike (Alfie Williams) joins terrifying cult leader Jimmy Crystal’s (Jack O’Connell) killer gang as Britain is destroyed by the Rage Virus. Also, actor Cillian Murphy returns.
'The Death of Robin Hood'—date TBA but expected in 2026
Because the movie is still in production, no teasers or trailers have been released yet. While you might see "trailers" using clips from previous Hugh Jackman-led movies, these are not real.
Steven Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' out Summer 2026
The iconic director is back in his sci-fi wheelhouse this summer with a project about aliens now called DisclosureDay. Fans of Spielberg’s classics Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., and War of the Worlds can’t wait!
The movie stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell, but the plot is so far unclear. A teaser for the film shows Blunt apparently playing a meteorologist, an intense car chase, a character saying "we aren't alone," and other sci-fi elements.
Steven Spielberg is seen on his Disclosure Day movie set. (Photo by METROPOLIS/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)'Digger' out October 2
Tom Cruise in a comedy? The Mission: Impossible star will offer fans a change of pace with the story of how the most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything. John Goodman and others co-star in the movie originally called Judy. The Revenant director Alejandro G. Inarritu, who helmed Digger, told The Hollywood Reporter “it is a brutal, wild comedy of catastrophic proportions. It’s insane." Cruise himself teased the project with a photo on Instagram.
View this post on InstagramThe 2026 film slate features more than just big budget blockbusters and huge star vehicles. Fans seeking gritty horror should embrace this film starring Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long and CM Punk. Night Patrol concerns an LAPD officer who uncovers a secret vampire cop task force preying on a Los Angeles housing project.
'The Dog Stars' out March 27
The Dog Stars is still filming, but buzz has already begun for this post-apocalyptic survival story based on Peter Heller's novel. At the helm is legendary Alien and Bladerunner director Ridley Scott. The thriller centers on a pilot who survives a deadly flu pandemic and then flies away on a perilous journey. It stars Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong. Scott told Dazed Digital it’s potentially his “best movie” ever!
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