2025 is still just starting to unfold, but movie lovers have plenty to be excited about next year thanks to these amazing flicks.
From superhero battles to long-awaited sequels and fresh takes on classic stories, the upcoming roster is shaping up to be a blockbuster spectacle.
So, here are 10 of the most-anticipated 2026 movies coming next year.
1. Avengers: Doomsday — In Theaters May 1, 2026
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On May 1, 2026, the Avengers will make their long-awaited return to the big screen with Avengers: Doomsday, bringing a brand new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) team together for the first time since Avengers: Endgame.
Specific plot details remain under wraps, but there are rumors of an overwhelming list of powerful villains (led by Robert Downey Jr.'s Victor Von Doom) and the largest assembly of heroes in MCU history.
2. Toy Story 5 — In Theaters June 19, 2026
Disney/Pixar
If you thought Toy Story was gone for good, think again. Toy Story 5 is slated to be released on June 19, 2026.
It could take the story in multiple directions, possibly splitting its focus between Buzz leading Bonnie's toys as she navigates elementary school and Woody adjusting to life as a lost toy with Bo and their carnival friends. But we know our favorite toys are up against some new competition: screens.
There's also speculation that Andy might return, crossing paths with Woody while celebrating his college graduation at the traveling carnival.
Still, details are unknown, so fans can only guess what adventure lies next.
3. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — In Theaters November 20, 2026
Lionsgate
The next Hunger Games movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 20, 2026. Francis Lawrence will return as director, and Sunrise on the Reaping will take viewers back 24 years before the OG movie to follow a young Haymitch Abernathy as he fights to survive the deadly 50th annual games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
This brutal edition saw double the usual number of tributes, making it the bloodiest in Panem's history.
4. Scary Movie 6 — In Theaters June 12, 2026
Dimension Films
Set to debut on June 12, 2026, Scary Movie 6 will be the latest installment in the popular horror movie spoof series. Shooting is supposed to start in 2025.
It's unclear who will star in the cast, but it is known that Marlon and Shawn Wayans, the original creators of Scary Movie, have returned to help with the latest project.
5. Minions 3 — In Theaters July 1, 2026
Illumination Entertainment & Universal Pictures
The mischievous yellow henchmen are back for another chaotic adventure in Minions 3, slated to hit theaters on July 1, 2026.
Following the massive success of Despicable Me 4, which raked in $969 million globally, the Minions franchise will likely continue to be a box-office powerhouse.
6. Scream 7 — In Theaters February 27, 2026
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Scream 7, which is in the middle of filming, will come out on February 27, 2026.
While the exact plot is a mystery thus far, Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega will not be returning. However, fans can expect to see Matthew Lillard, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown gracing the big screen again.
7. The Mandalorian and Grogu — In Theaters May 22, 2026
Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM
If you've been waiting for season four of The Mandalorian, you might have to wait a little longer because Din Djarin and Grogu will be visiting theaters next.
This highly anticipated movie will be released on May 22, 2026. Following the events of the TV series' third season, Din Sjarin and Grogu are now working with the New Republic to track down Imperial Remnant leaders, setting the stage for a showdown with Grand Admiral Thrawn and his rising threat.
With Mandalore reclaimed and Moff Gideon seemingly defeated, this film is expected to bridge the gap between the series and the larger conflict unfolding in the Star Wars universe.
8. The Odyssey — In Theaters July 17, 2026
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Christopher Nolan is taking on one of history's greatest epics with The Odyssey, a cinematic retelling of Homer's legendary tale that will debut on July 17, 2026.
The film follows Odysseus on his treacherous journey home after the Trojan War, where he encounters mythical dangers like the Sirens, Polyphemus, and Circe. Read up on the incredible cast!
9. Spider-Man 4 — In Theaters July 25, 2026
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Tom Holland will return to the big screen in Spider-Man 4 on July 25, 2026, just a few months after Avengers: Doomsday.
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Holland confirmed that production for the film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, will begin in mid-2025.
10. GOAT — In Theaters February 13, 2026
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Finally, Sony Pictures Animation will be giving us an animated sports comedy with the creation of GOAT, hitting theaters on February 13, 2026. Produced by NBA superstar Stephen Curry, it's supposed to be a heartwarming underdog story with diverse characters.
Which 2026 movie are you most excited for? Check out all the 2025 TV shows coming this year too!