The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2026
From pop icons to book adaptations to highly anticipated sequels, we’re talking about the most anticipated movies of 2026. As a new year begins, Pop Culture Planet is sharing recommendations of the movies you need to add to your watch list.
“Wuthering Heights”
Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights will star Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie as the couple caught in a forbidden romance. Plot details remain a minimum, but it will be loosely inspired by the gothic novel and feature a musical score by Charli XCX.
“Wuthering Heights” comes to theaters on February 13.
- Paola Cardenas
How To Make A Killing
Glen Powell plays the blue-collar Becket Redfellow who was disowned from his wealthy family. Now he’ll do anything to reclaim that inheritance, even if it means taking out a few relatives.
How To Make A Killing hits theaters on February 20.
- Kristen Maldonado
Scream 7
Our favorite final girl Sydney Prescott must face her fears when a new Ghostface returns to the town she resides in and targets her daughter.
Scream 7 premieres February 27 in theaters.
- Paola Cardenas
The Magic Faraway Tree
Based on the book series by Enid Blyton, The Magic Faraway Tree finds a family reconnecting when they discover a magical tree that transports them to fantastical lands. Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield, and Nicola Coughlan lead the cast.
The Magic Faraway Tree hits theaters on March 27.
- Kristen Maldonado
Mother Mary
On the eve of her comeback, iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with her estranged former costume designer (Michaela Coel).
Mother Mary hits theaters in April 2026.
- Kristen Maldonado
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Mario, Luigi, and the gang go on an outerspace adventure to face off against Bowser’s son Bowser Jr.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie debuts April 3 in theaters.
- Kristen Maldonado
Forbidden Fruits
Based on Lily Houghton’s play, Forbidden Fruits follows Free Eden employees Apple, Cherry, and Fig who are members of a secret witchy cult in a mall basement. Their sisterhood is tested when new hire Pumpkin questions them. Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp lead the campy horror comedy.
Forbidden Fruits premieres April 9.
- Kristen Maldonado
Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come
After surviving a brutal attack, Grace (Samara Weaving) is put back into another game where she must dodge death by the High Council families with her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton).
Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come hits theaters on April 10.
- Paola Cardenas
Michael
Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle in Michael, telling the story of superstar Michael Jackson. The film follows his early days in the Jackson 5 to his journey to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
Michael debuts April 24 in theaters.
- Kristen Maldonado
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Andy and editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly are back at it again, but this time, they’re teaming up against former assistant-turned-executive rival Emily Charlton to dominate the magazine world amidst the print media decline.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 comes to theaters on May 1.
- Paola Cardenas
Camp Rock 3
Welcome back, campers! Camp Rock 3 finds Connect 3 returning to the camp in search of a new talent to open for them. Tensions rise as the next generation of campers compete for the opportunity.
Camp Rock 3 is expected to release Summer 2026.
- Paola Cardenas
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
A direct sequel to Descendants: The Rise of Red, Red and Chloe deal with the consequences of altering time.
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland hits Disney Channel in Summer 2026.
- Kristen Maldonado
Masters Of The Universe
Nicholas Galitzine is He-Man in the upcoming Masters Of The Universe film. The film will follow his return go his home planet of Eternia to defeat Skeletor.
Masters Of The Universe hits theaters on June 5.
- Paola Cardenas
Scary Movie 6
The Wayans brothers are back for a new installment of their horror parody franchise with Scary Movie 6. The film adds Heidi Gardner, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliot, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and more to the cast. Plot details are currently under wraps.
Scary Movie 6 releases June 12 in theaters.
- Paola Cardenas
Toy Story 5
It’s a new generation and a toy’s worst nightmare: technology! Toy Story 5 will explore Woody and the gang as they are perplexed by kids ditching their traditional toys for iPads.
Toy Story 5 drops June 19 in theaters.
- Paola Cardenas
Moana Live-Action
The Polynesian magic that is Moana is getting the live-action treatment! Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as Maui, while newcomer Catherine Laga’aia stars as the titular character.
Moana premieres July 10 in theaters.
- Paola Cardenas
The Odyssey
From acclaimed director Christopher Nolan comes an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic The Odyssey. The cast is stacked with Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, and Mia Goth.
The Odyssey hits theaters on July 17.
- Kristen Maldonado
Practical Magic 2
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return for Practical Magic 2, based on the sequel film The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman. New cast members include Joey King, Xolo Maridueña, Maisie Williams, and Lee Pace.
Practical Magic 2 debuts September 18.
- Kristen Maldonado
The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping
The Hunger Games franchise is welcoming a new film with a stacked cast that follows Haymitch Abernathy’s story during the 50th Hunger Games.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping hits theaters on November 20.
- Paola Cardenas
Focker-In-Law
Just like Greg Focker in the original Meet The Parents films, his son Henry gets engaged to a strong-willed woman who is seemingly all wrong for him. Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro return to reprise their roles, while Ariana Grande joins in on the fun.
Focker-In-Law premieres November 25.
- Kristen Maldonado
Hexed
In Disney's Hexed, an awkward teenage boy and his Type-A mom discover that what makes him unusual might be magical powers.
Hexed debuts November 25.
- Kristen Maldonado
Violent Night 2
David Harbour reprises his role as the unconventional ass-kicking Santa Claus in Violent Night 2. The film also welcomes Daniela Melchior, Kristen Bell, King Bach, and more.
Violent Night 2 premieres December 4 in theaters.
- Paola Cardenas
Heartstopper Forever
Nick and Charlie’s story comes to an end in the feature-length series finale of Heartstopper.
Heartstopper Forever debuts in 2026 on Netflix.
- Kristen Maldonado
