33 upcoming movies you need to be watching in 2026
35 big-screen thrills are coming your way this year – get ready to mark those calendars. Some of these tickets will be red-hot, so plan your cinema moments now. We’ve lined up the releases in month order, making it easy to plot your must-see movie nights well in advance.
From epic superhero showdowns and jaw-dropping sci-fi adventures to laugh-out-loud comedies and heartwarming family tales, there’s something for every kind of movie fan. Whether you’re chasing thrills, big emotions or pure escapism, 2026 is stacked with stories worth seeing on the biggest screen.
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January
Hamnet (now showing)
Obsessed with Paul Mescal? Adore Jessie Buckley? Critics are already raving about their fizzing chemistry in Hamnet – their first time sharing the screen. Scoring big ahead of its release, this sweeping drama brings Shakespeare’s love story to life as he and Agnes cope with heartbreak after the loss of their son. Two powerhouse performances. One unforgettable tale.
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (now showing)
Smart horror with bite – buzz is building for the third chapter in the 28 Days Later saga, and early reactions hint this could be the genre-defining movie of 2026. Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes lead the charge, pulling us deep into a world three decades post-outbreak. How’s humanity holding up? And what fresh nightmares are waiting in the dark?
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (now showing)
Love the idea of a film that’s part Terminator 2, part Groundhog Day? So do we. Packed with sharp humour, high-octane action, and a dash of genius, this tech-obsessed sci-fi romp also delivers a magnetic turn from Sam Rockwell – just one of many reasons you won’t want to miss it.
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February
Wuthering Heights (now showing)
Get your swoon on and let yourself be completely enamoured by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi gazing longingly at each other across the moors. Lavish sets, stunning costumes, sweeping mist‑soaked landscapes… moody, brooding looks, corsets, and true loves torn asunder — it’s all here for the taking. And the greatest love story of all time gets a modern soundtrack by Charli XCX. Go on, lap it up.
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Cold Storage (20th February)
There’s an outbreak. Liam Neeson’s suited up in biohazard gear. A parasitic fungus escapes containment – hungry for flesh and looking grotesquely macabre. The stakes? The end of the world, and it’s pretty sick. Stranger Things’ Joe Keery and Barbarian’s Georgina Campbell join the fight in this claustrophobic, gore-soaked thriller packed with tension, dark humour, and shocking twists. If you love high-stakes survival stories with a smart edge, this is one you can’t miss.
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Crime 101 (now showing)
If the powerhouse cast of Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, and Barry Keoghan isn’t enough to grab your attention, add a high-stakes jewel heist brimming with stylish tension and slick production values, and this crime thriller truly has it all. Hemsworth plays a jewel thief with a moral code who teams up with Berry’s disillusioned insurance broker, while Ruffalo delivers as the relentless detective hot on their trail. Smart, sharp, and packed with suspense—this one’s a must-watch.
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Dracula: A Love Tale
Dracula fans and beyond, get ready for a film that trades terror and gore for the tragedy of a 15th-century prince who loses his wife and spends eternity searching for her reincarnation. Think gothic romance rather than gothic horror – Luc Besson’s Dracula: A Love Tale is a sweeping epic about a doomed lover, not a monster.
GOAT (now showing)
From the team behind K Pop Demon Hunters and Spider Man comes this feel good baseball (or roarball) comedy set in the animal world. The team is wild — but definitely not winning — made up of giraffes, ostriches and panthers. Then a goat is put in charge: small, but big on ambition and heart. This family animation promises action, comedy and a roaring good time.
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Wasteman (20th February)
From the one-take Boiling Point director comes Wasteman, a prison film that’s set to grab our attention from the off. It's raw, gritty and crackling with energy. Yes, it’s brutal, but the two leads promise to be so captivating you won’t want to look away. What really shines through is the authenticity: filmmakers and actors worked with former prisoners to show life inside exactly as it is. Addiction, guilt, fragile connections, it’s all here, and it’s already earned a BAFTA nod. Brace yourself. It’s gonna be intense.
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Psycho Killer (20th February)
From the writer behind Se7en, this is no ordinary slasher. Psycho Killer delivers slick suspense and unnerving emotional depth, pulling you into a revenge mission that’s as gripping as it is brutal. Georgina Campbell stars as a determined cop on the hunt for the Satanic Slasher – the sadistic murderer who tore her world apart. Expect layers, not clichés: horror laced with crime drama, psychological tension, and a whisper of the supernatural. It’s smart, stylish, and seriously unsettling. Go and see it if you dare.
Scream 7 (27th February)
Sidney’s back—and she’s not alone. Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox return as Sidney and Gale, joined by some faces we never thought we’d see again. With the original Scream writer now in the director’s chair, expect a twisty ride that mines our favourite elements of this franchise. Here’s a flavour: a mother and daughter hiding inside the walls of their own home as Ghostface slices through them. It’s relentless horror, amplified for the ultimate big-screen scare.
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The Testament of Ann Lee (27th February)
The Shaker Movement is a religion known for its otherworldliness and fervency so a film about its founding leader, Ann Lee, was always going to be unconventional. Ann Lee’s followers believed she was a female Christ. Wait, there's more. In this historical drama – also musical – Amanda Seyfried plays the religious figure who worships through out-there song and dance. And so, the religious-historical drama as musical is born. Prepare to be hypnotised.
March
Hoppers (6th March)
Eco-conscious and full of heart, Pixar’s latest adventure brings comedy and quirk in spades. Hoppers imagines what happens when an animal-loving teen stumbles upon a lab experiment that lets her transfer her mind into a wild creature – just in time to join a mission to save a threatened habitat. It’s cute, clever, and packed with sci-fi twists, as our hero faces off against a greedy mayor (voiced by Jon Hamm) who’s determined to destroy the wilderness. This animated sci-fi adventure marks Pixar’s 30th feature film, and it promises big laughs, bold visuals, and a story that celebrates nature in true Pixar style.
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The Bride! (6th March)
Christian Bale returns to the dark side, while Jessie Buckley dives into her first horror role. The Bride! is part Bride of Frankenstein, part punk-rock Bonnie & Clyde, with Maggie Gyllenhaal in the director’s chair. Expect bold visuals, twisted romance, and a genre mash-up that’s as stylish as it is shocking.
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Reminders of Him (13th March)
Based on a book by wildly successful author Colleen Hoover — 32 million books sold and counting — Reminders of Him is a redemptive drama that will break your heart but ultimately offers hope. Sure to follow the success of It Ends With Us, another Hoover favourite, try to control those goosebumps while you watch the trailer, won’t you?
How to Make a Killing (20th March)
As Glen Powell’s anti-hero puts it, there are seven rich cousins ‘between myself and 28 billion dollars’, and those are the very high stakes of this thwarted inheritance tale. With Margaret Qualley also starring, this greed and romance caper quickly turns into a darkly comic murder spree. Little known fact: it’s inspired by the old classic Kind Hearts and Coronets, a nod that gives this remake its edge
Project Hail Mary (20th March)
Project Hail Mary is landing March 20 with Ryan Gosling: ‘Ryland Grace. I just woke up from a coma. I’m several light years from my apartment—and I’m not an astronaut.’ That’s the hook for this epic sci-fi survival story. The first trailer smashed records with 400 million views in a week, and it’s easy to see why. Ryan Gosling brings humour and vulnerability to a role that feels instantly relatable, even in the depths of space. From the writer behind The Martian and already being compared to Arrival and Interstellar, this is currently one of 2026’s most talked-about releases. We can’t wait.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (20th March)
We all want the sequels to our favourite films to go bigger and bolder, right? The filmmakers clearly agreed and they took inspiration from iconic follow ups like Aliens and Terminator 2. In fact, It would be great fun to watch Ready or Not and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come back-to-back, especially as the sequel picks up just seconds after the first film ends. Buffy fans will love seeing Sarah Michelle Gellar absolutely slaying in her role. And horror director and legend David Cronenberg turns up in a bit part, which genre fans will no doubt take as a reassuring seal of approval.
April
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (1st April)
The sequel to the hugely successful The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) is set to be one of the year’s biggest family hits. Expect nostalgia, humour and vibrant animation in a galaxy-spanning adventure. With Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach and Jack Black as Bowser, this star-studded voice cast makes the prediction that it will be one of 2026’s biggest films feel spot-on.
May
Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie (8th May)
Warm-hearted cosy crime is having a moment, and Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is as comforting as a woolly jumper knitted by your Nan – complete with plenty of intrigue and dark humour. Hugh Jackman stars as a shepherd who sends his flock to sleep by reading murder mysteries aloud, until tragedy strikes and the sheep find themselves with a real-life whodunnit to solve.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (22nd May)
Grogu fans will be glad to know that Baby Yoda gets plenty of screen time in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – the first Star Wars movie since 2019. Pedro Pascal makes the leap from the small screen to the big Star Wars universe, joined by Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward and Jeremy Allen White as the voice of Rotta the Hutt (Jabba’s son) in their first Star Wars roles. Will Grogu’s role shift? There’s plenty of fan speculation – and whispers of a new sidekick entering the scene. Expect a light-hearted, family-friendly adventure with emotional beats and a healthy dose of nostalgia.
June
Masters of the Universe (5th June)
Barbie had her moment in the cinema sun – now it’s He-Man’s turn. This iconic toy has been waiting decades for a big-screen revival, and it’s finally here. Meet the most powerful man in the universe: a hero with superhuman strength and speed in a world where science and magic collide. Expect unparalleled sword skills, fierce hand-to-hand combat, and jaw-dropping visuals in the exquisitely crafted realm of Eternia – complete with soaring mountains, shimmering seas, and twin moons.
Toy Story 5 (19th June)
Jessie the cowgirl now runs Bonnie’s room, with Buzz Lightyear as her trusty deputy. But how can they pull Bonnie’s attention away from her new obsession – Lilypad, a frog-like tablet? It’s tech versus toys as the gang battles for screen time in a world where gadgets rule. Sounds impossible, right? A reunion with Woody might just give Jessie and Buzz the backup they need.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (26th June)
If you’re expecting the shiny, upbeat TV Supergirl, think again. This Kara is tough, scarred, and far from simple when it comes to moral choices. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is a superhero origin story with an edge – perfect for DC fans and sci-fi lovers alike. Expect alien worlds, epic space battles, and psychological dilemmas as Kara embarks on a cosmic revenge quest.
July
Moana (10th July)
This live-action Disney remake of the 2016 hit Moana was filmed on the lush shores of Hawaii. Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, the shape-shifting demigod, in the same much-loved story where brave Moana sets sail to save her island. A perfect family film for summer.
The Odyssey (17th July)
Christopher Nolan’s latest epic (from the director of Oppenheimer and Dunkirk) comes with the bold tagline: ‘Defy the gods.’ Matt Damon leads as Odysseus, joined by Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in a stellar cast. Filmed on IMAX and driven by Nolan’s trademark preference for practical effects over CGI, this promises a truly cinematic experience – breathtaking, ambitious, and packed with themes of time, endurance and resilience. Lots to be excited about.
August
The Dog Stars (28th August)
Ridley Scott returns with a rare book adaptation — a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama that’s about survival. Expect a story of isolation, friendship and flickers of hope. Jacob Elordi stars as a civilian pilot holed up in an abandoned airport hangar with his loyal dog, and ex-Marine (Josh Brolin) – until the radio crackles to life, hinting at the possibility of a brighter tomorrow.
One Night Only (28th August)
In One Night Only, intimacy before marriage is legal for just one night each year. During this wild, high-stakes evening, two strangers tumble through robberies, arrests and unexpected sparks. Will they seize their one shot before time runs out? A bold, madcap twist on the rom-com, it’s a high concept film with plenty of humour and heart.
September
Practical Magic 2 (18th September)
If you loved the warm and witchy Practical Magic with its sense of sisterhood (and if you prefer your Halloween cosy not blood-curdling) you’ll like the sequel. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman lead the cast again, as the Owens sisters. And we get to meet their now grown-up daughters, who dabble in their own magic…
October
Digger (2nd October)
If you thought you saw the last of Tom Cruise after his epic stunts in the final Mission: Impossible movie, you were wrong. Although he's putting action movies on the back bench for the time being, instead starring in Alejandro G. Iñarritu's black comedy, Digger. And it's stacked with talent, including Jesse Plemons, Riz Ahmed, Emma D'Arcy, and many more. Digger follows one man's plight to try and save humanity from the very disaster he unleashed on the world.
Clayface (23rd October)
A villain origin story for DC fans, this marks the first time the DC Universe ventures into body horror. Early buzz even whispers comparisons to The Fly. If you’re drawn to dark, psychological tales of identity and transformation, this gripping story of a driven actor horribly disfigured by a criminal will be right up your street.
November
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (20th November)
Prepare for a real rug-pull moment (don’t worry, no spoilers!) when you discover just how much the world of The Hunger Games has been shaping its characters in ways we never fully realised. We’ll let you uncover that twist for yourself, especially if you haven’t read the book. This film takes us back to the 50th Hunger Games, introducing a young Haymitch and revealing a whole new side to him. With the novel released in 2025, fans haven’t had to wait long and seeing it brought to life on the big screen is set to be one of the year’s standout cinematic moments.
December
Avengers: Doomsday (18th December)
Add this to your Christmas wish list: Avengers: Doomsday. It’s the first Avengers film in eight years and the 39th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This time, the Avengers team up with the Wakandans, Fantastic Four, New Avengers and X-Men to take on Doctor Doom – played by Robert Downey Jr. It’s set to be the ultimate festive blockbuster.
Dune: Part Three (18th December)
Loved the first two Dune films? Then Part Three is a must-see. The story reaches its biggest moment yet, packed with stunning visuals, high-stakes drama and answers to the questions fans have been waiting for. It’s the chapter that ties everything together – don’t miss the chance to see Dune become truly unforgettable.
