Movies releasing in 2026
Next year is shaping up to be such a stacked movie year that even Doctor Strange would need a multiverse flowchart to keep track of everything. From Pixar reviving our favourite toys to Christopher Nolan dropping an IMAX-sized Greek epic that could make even Zeus refresh his popcorn, the lineup of movies releasing in 2026 is wild.
Whether you’re here for superheroes saving the world, Minions causing international chaos, or a live-action Moana who’ll out-sing us all in the shower, there’s something for every kind of movie buff. Grab your popcorn, mark your calendars, and get ready for an epic year of entertainment.
Table of Contents
- Movies releasing in 2026
- 1. Return To Silent Hill
- 2. Wuthering Heights
- 3. Project Hail Mary
- 4. The Devil Wears Prada 2
- 5. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
- 6. Toy Story 5
- 7. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
- 8. Minions 3
- 9. Moana (live action)
- 10. The Odyssey
- 11. Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- 12. Street Fighter
- 13. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
- 14. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
- 15. Jumanji 3
- 16. Avengers: Doomsday
- 17. Dune: Part Three
1. Return To Silent Hill
Expected release date: 23rd Jan
The horror favourite is back with a psychological, surreal take inspired by the Silent Hill 2 video game. Return To Silent Hill follows a man returning to the eerie town after receiving a mysterious letter, and fans are thrilled because this adaptation is being made with direct involvement from Konami – meaning a faithful, terrifying experience.
Early screenings reportedly made several crew members uneasy due to the creature designs and soundscape, which stick closely to the original game’s disturbing aesthetic. In short: horror lovers, this might be your movie of the year.
Genre: horror
2. Wuthering Heights
Expected release date: 12th Feb
Emily Brontë’s gothic romance, Wuthering Heights, is returning with a fresh adaptation starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie. This version promises a raw, atmospheric take on Heathcliff and Catherine’s tragic love affair, with sweeping moor landscapes and modern emotional depth.
The director has hinted that this adaptation will incorporate elements of psychological horror to capture the intensity of the original text – something most past versions avoided. Expect mood, trauma, obsession, and wild English weather.
Genre: romance, drama
3. Project Hail Mary
Expected release date: 19th Mar
Based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as a lone astronaut trying to save Earth from an extinction-level event. Fans of The Martian already know to expect science-heavy storytelling, but the twist in this story is one of the most beloved in modern sci-fi.
Ryan Gosling is also a producer on the film, and early behind-the-scenes hints suggest the movie will lean heavily into practical effects for spacecraft interiors, keeping things grounded and immersive rather than overly CGI-heavy.
Genre: sci-fi
4. The Devil Wears Prada 2
Expected release date: 1st May
The fashion world’s most iconic villain is back. The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt for a story set in the age of fast fashion and digital influencers. According to early reports, the sequel explores how Miranda Priestly’s old-school authority clashes with the chaotic world of TikTok trends, algorithms, and micro-celebrities.
Here’s a fun fact: designers from major luxury houses are rumoured to be collaborating on the film’s costumes, meaning the fashion stakes might be even higher than in the first movie. We’re expecting iconic memes the moment the trailer drops.
Genre: comedy, drama
5. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Expected release date: 22nd May
The galaxy’s favourite dad-baby duo is heading to the big screen for the first time. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu takes place after The Mandalorian Season 3, with Din Djarin and Grogu embarking on a dangerous new mission that ties into the larger New Republic storyline.
Fun fact: This is the first Star Wars film to feature Grogu as a co-lead, and early production notes hint at bigger creatures, bigger battles, and even some cameos from the broader Mandoverse. Baby Yoda on a cinema screen? Say less.
Genre: sci-fi
6. Toy Story 5
Expected release date: 19th Jun
Woody and the gang are officially back. Toy Story 5 will explore yet another adventure for the beloved cowboy after the emotional ending of the fourth movie. While Disney is keeping the plot under tight wraps, the biggest fun fact confirmed so far is that Tim Allen and Tom Hanks are both returning, which already has fans buzzing.
Rumours also hint at a few new toys joining the crew, with a “toy meets tech” theme that reflects how our play lives are changing in the modern world.
Another fun tidbit: Pixar’s teaser has hidden Easter eggs referencing other Disney favourites – everything from Finding Nemo to Inside Out – leading fans to wonder if the studio is cooking up some kind of “Pixar universe” convergence. Whatever Woody’s journey is, get ready to cry, laugh, then cry again.
Genre: kids, animation, drama
7. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Expected release date: 26th Jun
Image credit: Amazon
Part of James Gunn’s revamped DC Universe, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow stars Milly Alcock as a tougher, more battle-scarred Kara Zor-El. This film is inspired by Tom King’s bestselling comic run, which shows Supergirl travelling across space on a revenge-fuelled quest – think Logan meets Guardians of the Galaxy.
Fun fact: the comic is known for stunning cosmic visuals and emotional storytelling, and Gunn has already teased that the movie will be one of DCU’s most visually ambitious projects. Expect a Supergirl very different from what you’ve seen on TV.
Genre: action
8. Minions 3
Expected release date: 1st Jul
Ready to sing Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-nana again? Banana-loving chaos is rumoured to return with Minions 3, promising even more ridiculous mayhem. Although not confirmed, the movie is set to follow the Minions on a new global mission, and fans can expect the return of familiar voices and possibly a crossover with younger Gru, although the studio hasn’t officially confirmed it.
Fun fact: Illumination reportedly produced some of its most advanced animation yet for this film, letting the Minions be more expressive and chaotic than ever.
Genre: kids, animation, comedy
9. Moana (live action)
Expected release date: 10th Jul
Disney’s next live-action remake is bringing Moana to life with stunning landscapes, Polynesian culture, and Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. While Auli‘i Cravalho will not be reprising her role as Moana, she is involved behind the scenes as an executive producer to ensure cultural authenticity. Instead, Catherine Lagaʻaia, a young Samoan-Australian actress, has been cast in the title role.
Early footage shows breathtaking real-world island settings mixed with CGI magic, and fans are already excited to see how iconic musical moments like the song, How Far I’ll Go, will look in live action.
Fun fact: this adaptation reportedly focuses even more on Polynesian navigation traditions and mythology, meaning we might get deeper lore than the original animation. Also, expect the ocean to be a character of its own, just like in the animation.
Genre: kids, drama
10. The Odyssey
Expected release date: 17th Jul
Image adapted from: @universalpictures via Instagram
A futuristic reimagining of Homer’s classic, The Odyssey, transforms the ancient myth into a large-scale sci-fi epic. Christopher Nolan is directing the film with Matt Damon cast as Odysseus. What makes this especially remarkable is that it’s being shot entirely with IMAX 70 mm film cameras, making it the first feature film ever to be shot that way.
The film was shot across multiple global locations – including Morocco, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Iceland, and Western Sahara – which suggests a truly epic scale. For fans of myth retellings, this one is definitely high on the radar.
Genre: sci-fi, action
11. Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Expected release date: 31st Jul
Tom Holland and Zendaya are swinging back in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a film that reportedly gives Peter Parker a fresh start after the dramatic ending of No Way Home. While plot details are vague, fans of the comics will recognise the title from a series where Peter rebuilds his life from scratch – meaning we can expect grounded storytelling, new villains, and no multiverse hijinks… allegedly.
Fun fact: this movie marks the start of a new trilogy, and Sony has hinted that Peter may take on a mentorship role or interact more heavily with street-level heroes. Basically, our friendly neighbourhood vibes are back.
Genre: action
12. Street Fighter
Expected release date: 16th Oct
Capcom fans, it’s finally happening – a Street Fighter movie backed by the team behind Bullet Train. This reboot promises stylish fight choreography, accurate character designs, and a more faithful take than the infamous 1994 film. Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, and M. Bison are all confirmed characters, and insiders say they’re leaning fully into the tournament storyline.
Here’s a neat detail: Capcom is heavily involved in production, reportedly approving costumes, combat styles, and even character personalities. So don’t expect lore-bending chaos like last time.
Genre: action
13. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Expected release date: 20th Nov
Set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping explores the tragic 50th Hunger Games. This is the Quarter Quell that made Haymitch the weary mentor fans know and love. Woody Harrelson is rumoured to return in some capacity, possibly as a narrator or framing character.
Fans are especially excited because this story features some of the series’s most intense arena moments, combined with the heavy political themes Suzanne Collins is known for. Lionsgate also confirmed that Collins worked closely on the screenplay, so book purists can breathe easy.
Genre: action, fantasy
14. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
Expected release date: 26th Nov
Image adapted from: @narniaweb via Instagram
The Narnia franchise is rebooting from the top with The Magician’s Nephew, the first story chronologically in C.S. Lewis’ series. This film will dive into Narnia’s creation story, and fans of the books are excited because this is one of the deepest, most magical entries. Expect new worlds, mysterious rings, and the origin of the White Witch – long before the Pevensies ever touched the wardrobe.
Netflix is producing this one, and early whispers suggest a more faithful adaptation with richer world-building and darker fantasy elements. If you loved the older Narnia films, this might feel like the glow-up you’ve been waiting for.
Genre: kids, fantasy
15. Jumanji 3
Expected release date: 11th Dec
The hit franchise continues, with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan expected to return for another game-breaking adventure in Jumanji 3. Early reports tease that the gang might explore a new game mode, introducing challenges that bend reality even more than before.
One juicy rumour: the movie might explore what happens when parts of the game world spill into the real world permanently – something teased briefly in Welcome to the Jungle. Either way, expect chaos, comedy, and, of course, a lot of screaming from Kevin Hart.
Genre: action, comedy
16. Avengers: Doomsday
Expected release date: 18th Dec
Image credit: Marvel
Probably the most exciting news that came out of the Avengers: Doomsday announcement was the return of Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom. Marvel’s mega event film is officially coming, and expectations are sky-high. This instalment is set to bring together heroes from across the multiverse, potentially closing major arcs introduced over the last few phases. Fans already know that this will be one of the largest ensemble casts in MCU history, and the villain is rumoured to be one of the most powerful the Avengers have ever faced.
Marvel has also teased that the movie will tie into the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, making this a huge setup for the franchise’s next cosmic chapter. If you’re a Marvel completionist, this is not the one to miss.
Genre: action
17. Dune: Part Three
Expected release date: 18th Dec
Image credit: Warner Bros
Denis Villeneuve is back to complete his Dune trilogy, adapting Dune: Messiah, the darker, more introspective instalment of the series. This chapter explores the consequences of Paul Atreides’ rise to power, with returning cast members Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Villeneuve has mentioned publicly that this is the film he’s always wanted to make, calling Messiah a “warning story” rather than a power fantasy. Expect jaw-dropping visuals, political intrigue, and maybe the franchise’s most emotional moments yet.
Genre: sci-fi
Get ready to head to the cinemas in 2026 for these anticipated movies
If 2026’s movie slate proves anything, it’s that Hollywood has zero intention of letting your wallet rest – and honestly, we’re not complaining. With giant franchises returning, nostalgic favourites making comebacks, and directors going full epic quest mode, it’s basically the cinematic version of a crossover episode nobody asked for but everyone secretly wanted. So prepare to spend more time in theatres than Frodo spent walking to Mordor.
More things to do next year:
- Upcoming live performances in SG in 2026
- Singapore public holidays 2026
- Cruises sailing from SG in 2026
Cover image adapted from: Marvel, Pixar, 20th Century Studios, Warner Bros