2025 is officially over, which means it’s finally time to look at what’s in store for the new year. Many new movies are coming out this year, from huge blockbusters to epics and romances. Here are the most anticipated movies releasing in 2026.
Number 5: Toy Story 5
When Toy Story 4 released in 2019, many fans felt it was nothing more than a cash grab. In spite of this, the film was a success. This summer, Toy Story 5 offers something radical that will make this unlike any of the previous films: technology. Bonnie, the toys’ owner, receives a tablet and the toys must fight back against the screens. This movie offers something new, making a Toy Story film more relevant to children today.
Number 4: Wuthering Heights
Margot Robbie is one of the biggest stars in today’s Hollywood. Coming off her huge successes in Barbie, Robbie stars in yet another adaptation of Wuthering Heights. This classic story of destructive love on the English moors is getting a refresh with modern stars in February. Wuthering Heights has remained beloved for centuries, and each generation’s take on the story proves to be something new and different.
Number 3: Avengers: Doomsday
2026 sees the return of arguably the largest movie franchise in the world with Avengers: Doomsday. After years of decline for Marvel in the public’s eyes, the Russo brothers plan to deliver one of their most ambitious films yet. This time, the entire Marvel cast, from the Avengers to the X-Men to the Fantastic Four, must fight together to defeat the evil Dr. Doom. With returning star power like Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, it’s no wonder Disney anticipates a hit.
Number 2: Dune: Part 3
Few films have received as much praise from both critics and audiences in recent years as Denis Villeneuve’s two Dune films, with both being nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. It’s no wonder, then, why so many sci-fi lovers can’t wait for December and the trilogy’s conclusion. Fans praise the movies as great adaptations of Herbert’s classic novels, with powerful actors like Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya stealing the show.
Number 1: The Odyssey
Above all others, no film is more anticipated than Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Having directed many hit films like Interstellar, Memento, and most recently the Best Picture winning Oppenheimer, fans cannot wait to see what Nolan will do next. The Odyssey is already considered one of the greatest and largest stories ever written. Given Nolan’s knack for creating beautiful stories and epic sets, it’s no wonder why The Odyssey is so anticipated.
The year has barely started, so make sure to be on the lookout for these movies as they release. Through December, many different movies of all genres are releasing, so there will surely be something for everyone.
