As you'll see in our 2026 movie release date calendar below, this year is absolutely packed with movies you won't want to miss in cinemas. From highly anticipated Marvel and DC blockbusters to the return of fan-favorite filmmakers like Christopher Nolan and franchises such as Star Wars and Scream, these upcoming movies might turn 2026 into one of the biggest years yet for Hollywood.
January has already left some must-see gems like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, but there is so much more ahead. Coming our way are a ton of exciting upcoming video game movies that'll bring beloved characters to life, new outings for both DC and Marvel, lots of upcoming horror movies, and big-name titles that could score big at the next Academy Awards ceremony (following this year's Oscars 2026 nominations).
There is something here for everyone, from the goriest horror films to Disney's family-friendly titles, so what are you waiting for? Get your calendar ready and read our guide about all the major new movie release dates for 2026 and beyond. We've organized the calendar by months, and keep this page updated regularly, so that you can get up to speed at a glance and start planning your theater trips. So, for everything you need to know, keep on reading, folks!
NEW MOVIES IN JANUARY
- We Bury the Dead [Cinemas] – January 2
- Greenland 2: Migration [Cinemas] – January 9
- Primate [Cinemas] – January 9
- People We Meet on Vacation [Netflix] – January 9
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple [Cinemas] – January 16
- The Rip [Netflix] – January 16
- Dead Man's Wire [Cinemas] – January 16
- Killer Whale [Cinemas] – January 16
- Night Patrol [Cinemas] – January 16
- Return to Silent Hill [Cinemas] – January 23
- Mercy [Cinemas] – January 23
- Clika [Cinemas] – January 23
- Send Help [Cinemas] – January 30
- Iron Lung [Cinemas] – January 30
- The Moment [Cinemas] – January 30
- Shelter [Cinemas] – January 30
NEW MOVIES IN FEBRUARY
- Relationship Goals [Amazon Prime] – February 4
- The Strangers – Chapter 3 [Cinemas] – February 6
- Dracula: A Love Tale [Cinemas] – February 6
- Whistle [Cinemas] – February 6
- The President's Cake [Cinemas] – February 6
- Pillion [Cinemas] – February 6
- GOAT [Cinemas] – February 13
- Wuthering Heights [Cinemas] – February 13
- Crime 101 [Cinemas] – February 13
- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die [Cinemas] – February 13
- Cold Storage [Cinemas] – February 13
- Psycho Killer [Cinemas] – February 20
- I Can Only Imagine 2 [Cinemas] – February 20
- In the Blink of an Eye [Hulu] – February 27
- Scream 7 [Cinemas] – February 27
- Dreams [Cinemas] – February 27
NEW MOVIES IN MARCH
- Hoppers [Cinemas] – March 6
- The Bride! [Cinemas] – March 6
- Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man [Cinemas] – March 6
- The Breadwinner [Cinemas] – March 13
- Undertone [Cinemas] – March 13
- Reminders of Him [Cinemas] – March 13
- Project Hail Mary [Cinemas] – March 20
- They Will Kill You [Cinemas] – March 27
- Ready or Not 2: Here I Come [Cinemas] – March 27
NEW MOVIES IN APRIL
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie [Cinemas] – April 3
- The Drama [Cinemas] – April 3
- Hamlet [Cinemas] – April 10
- You, Me & Tuscany [Cinemas] – April 10
- Lee Cronin's The Mommy [Cinemas] – April 17
- Normal [Cinemas] – April 17
- Mother Mary [Cinemas] – April 17
- Michael [Cinemas] – April 24
- Apex [Netflix] – April 24
NEW MOVIES IN MAY
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 [Cinemas] – May 1
- Animal Friends [Cinemas] – May 1
- Animal Farm [Cinemas] – May 1
- The Sheep Detectives [Cinemas] – May 8
- Mortal Kombat 2 [Cinemas] – May 8
- Is God Is [Cinemas] – May 15
- Obsession [Cinemas] – May 15
- I Love Boosters [Cinemas] – May 22
- The Mandalorian & Grogu [Cinemas] – May 22
- Passenger [Cinemas] – May 29
- Stop! That! Train! [Cinemas] – May 29
NEW MOVIES IN JUNE
- Masters of the Universe [Cinemas] – June 5
- Power Ballad [Cinemas] – June 5
- Scary Movie 6 [Cinemas] – June 12
- Disclosure Day [Cinemas] – June 12
- Toy Story 5 [Cinemas] – June 19
- Supergirl [Cinemas] – June 26
- Jackass 5 [Cinemas] – June 26
NEW MOVIES IN JULY
- Minions 3 [Cinemas] – July 1
- Young Washington [Cinemas] – July 3
- Moana [Cinemas] – July 10
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey [Cinemas] – July 17
- Cut Off [Cinemas] – July 17
- Evil Dead Burn [Cinemas] – July 24
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day [Cinemas] – July 31
NEW MOVIES IN AUGUST
- One Night Only [Cinemas] – August 7
- Super Troopers 3 [Cinemas] – August 7
- Flowervale Street [Cinemas] – August 14
- Insidious: The Bleeding World [Cinemas] – August 21
- Mutiny [Cinemas] – August 21
- The Dog Stars [Cinemas] – August 28
- Coyote vs. Acme [Cinemas] – August 28
- Cliffhanger [Cinemas] – August 28
NEW MOVIES IN SEPTEMBER
- How to Rob a Bank [Cinemas] – September 4
- Jessica Frost [Cinemas] – September 4
- Clayface [Cinemas] – September 11
- Sense and Sensibility [Cinemas] – September 11
- Resident Evil [Cinemas] – September 18
- Practical Magic 2 [Cinemas] – September 18
- Forgotten Island [Cinemas] – September 25
NEW MOVIES IN OCTOBER
- Verity [Cinemas] – October 2
- Digger [Cinemas] – October 2
- The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender [Cinemas] – October 9
- The Social Reckoning [Cinemas] – October 9
- Other Mommy [Cinemas] – October 9
- Street Fighter Movie [Cinemas] – October 16
- Whalefall [Cinemas] – October 16
- Wildwood [Cinemas] – October 23
- Remain [Cinemas] – October 23
NEW MOVIES IN NOVEMBER
- Godzilla Minus Zero [Cinemas] – November 6
- The Cat in the Hat [Cinemas] – November 6
- Archangel [Cinemas] – November 6
- Return of the Living Dead [Cinemas] – November 13
- The Great Beyond [Cinemas] – November 13
- Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol [Cinemas] – November 13
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping [Cinemas] – November 20
- Focker In-Law [Cinemas] – November 25
- Hexed [Cinemas] – November 25
- Madden [Amazon Prime Video] – November 28
NEW MOVIES IN DECEMBER
- Violent Night 2 [Cinemas] – December 4
- Jumanji 3 [Cinemas] – December 11
- Avengers: Doomsday [Cinemas] – December 18
- Dune: Part Three [Cinemas] – December 18
- The Angry Birds Movie 3 [Cinemas] – December 23
- Werwulf [Cinemas] – December 25
NEW MOVIES IN 2027
- Children of Blood and Bone [Cinemas] – January 15, 2027
- Ice Age: Boiling Point [Cinemas] – February 5, 2027
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 [Cinemas] – March 19, 2027
- Godzilla x Kong: Supernova [Cinemas] – March 26, 2027
- F.A.S.T. [Cinemas] – April 23, 2027
- The Legend of Zelda [Cinemas] – May 7, 2027
- Star Wars: Starfighter [Cinemas] – May 28, 2027
- Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse [Cinemas] – June 18, 2027
- Shrek 5 [Cinemas] – June 30, 2027
- A Minecraft Movie 2 [Cinemas] – July 23, 2027
- The Simpsons Movie 2 [Cinemas] – July 23, 2027
- A Quiet Place Part 3 [Cinemas] – July 30, 2027
- The Batman: Part 2 [Cinemas] – October 1, 2027
- Gremlins 3 [Cinemas] – November 19, 2027
- Frozen 3 [Cinemas] – November 24, 2027
- Avengers: Secret Wars [Cinemas] – December 17, 2027
- The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum [Cinemas] – December 17, 2027
Need more to get excited about? Well then, be sure to keep up to date with all of the most exciting new TV shows coming our way, and read about all the new anime scheduled.
