2026 promises to be a blockbuster year for film enthusiasts. Beloved stories continue, while thrilling new adaptations and visually stunning movies arrive. Expect dark tales, romance, humor, fantasy, and epic sci-fi adventures starring some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Here’s our roundup of the 14 films that will definitely grab attention in 2026—perfect picks to add to your must-watch list now.
28 Years Later – The Bone Church
The latest installment in Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later series. In 28 Years Later, Alfie joins Jimmy Crystal’s (Jack O’Connell) gang, while Ralph Fiennes’ Dr. Kelsone uncovers something that could change the dystopian world these films explore.
Wuthering Heights
Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel has stirred excitement among her fans, while traditional Brontë lovers found it more provocative. Expect a dark, intense atmosphere: Margot Robbie plays Catherine Earnshaw, and Jacob Elordi, known from Frankenstein, takes on the role of her tormented love, Heathcliff.
The Bride
The modern retellings of Frankenstein continue. This time, Maggie Gyllenhaal directs a fresh take on the story of Frankenstein’s Bride. Two scientists bring a murdered woman back to life to be a companion for Frankenstein’s monster. This experiment “sparks a romantic thread, draws police attention, and triggers radical social change.”
Mother Mary
This one’s not to miss. Anne Hathaway plays a pop star reminiscent of Lady Gaga, at the peak of her career, who turns to a former friend and confidante, played by Michaela Coel, for help. All signs point to an epic masterpiece.
Who’s Hiding 2
Samara Weaving returns to her role in the Who’s Hiding 2 universe. The 2019 original showed her fiancé’s wealthy family dragging her into a twisted pre-wedding ritual. The sequel’s plot is still under wraps, but it’s confirmed that Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar joins the cast.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The sequel centers on Meryl Streep’s Amanda Priestley facing off against Emily, played by Emily Blunt, who has become a rival leader in the magazine industry. Anne Hathaway’s Andy’s role in this clash is still a mystery, but we can’t wait to find out.
Verity
Another adaptation from the globally popular Colleen Hoover novel. Dakota Johnson stars as Lowen, a ghostwriter hired to finish the bestseller author Verity’s (Anne Hathaway) book after a tragic accident leaves her unable to continue. As Lowen digs deeper, she uncovers dark, unsettling secrets Verity has kept hidden.
Supergirl
We’re eagerly awaiting to see the star of Sirens and House of the Dragon finally headline her own Supergirl movie. The story will explore Kara Zor-El’s dark past and her life before arriving on Earth.
Moana
Details are still under wraps for the beloved animated Disney classic’s live-action remake, but it’s expected to follow a similar storyline. Moana, played by Catherine Laga’aia, sets sail again across the ocean to restore her community’s prosperity.
Spider-Man: A New Day
It’s hard to believe, but reports say A New Day will close the chapter on the Tom Holland-led Spider-Man films. The story continues from No Way Home, which surprisingly came out in 2021. Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is said to play a key role.
Flowervale Street
Almost everything about the plot is still a secret, and production has been ongoing for quite some time. Rumor has it that Flowervale Street tells the story of a 1980s family who begin to notice strange, unexplained events around their neighborhood.
The Witches 2
Filming wrapped on The Witches 2, with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock returning as the witch sisters Sally and Gillian. Joey King and Maisie Williams are joining the cast, and we’re curious if they’ll play another unstoppable witch sibling duo. We’ll have to wait and see.
I’m Hitting My Daughter-in-Law
The sequel we didn’t know we needed. A new character, Henry Focker (Skyler Gisondo), decides to marry a woman his family doesn’t approve of. And that’s where the laughs begin.
