16 Films to Look Forward to in 2026
2026 is bursting at the seams with must‑see big‑screen releases. From a rom‑com starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, to the final Dune movie, Daisy Edgar‑Jones doing Austen, a Greek epic from Christopher Nolan, Emerald Fennell’s long‑awaited Wuthering Heights, and the small matter of a Devil Wears Prada sequel… 2026 is bursting at the seams with must‑see big‑screen releases. These are the 16 to add to your calendar.
1. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Release Date: January 16, 2026
- Director: Nia DaCosta
- Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Jack O’Connell
- Plot: The blood‑soaked zombie saga continues in this Nia DaCosta‑directed installment, with Ralph Fiennes’s iodine‑soaked doctor, Alfie Williams’s intrepid teen, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson’s tormented father, and Jack O’Connell’s Jimmy Savile‑obsessed cult leader. Heads will roll.
- Why Watch: The Bone Temple blends intense action with a fresh visual style, bringing new life to the zombie mythos while delivering a compelling narrative arc.
2. The Moment
Release Date: January 30, 2026
- Director: Aidan Zamiri
- Cast: Charli XCX, Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård, Shygirl
- Plot: A concert mock‑documentary about a spiralling pop star, helmed by Aidan Zamiri, will feature everyone from Kylie Jenner to Shygirl. Prepare for Brat winter.
- Why Watch: The Moment offers a unique blend of music, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling, making it a standout of the year.
3. Wuthering Heights
Release Date: February 13, 2026
- Director: Emerald Fennell
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson
- Plot: Emerald Fennell’s provocative take on Emily Brontë’s windswept Gothic romance will see Margot Robbie’s Cathy driven mad by Jacob Elordi’s mutton‑chopped Heathcliff. Complete with elaborate costuming, extravagant sets, and a score courtesy of Charli XCX, it’s sure to be a bodice‑ripper like no other.
- Why Watch: A fresh, modern twist on a classic, delivered with stunning visuals and a captivating score.
4. The Bride!
Release Date: March 6, 2026
- Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Cast: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard
- Plot: Just before she (presumably) wins her best‑actress Oscar for Hamnet, Jessie Buckley will take another big swing in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s retelling of Bride of Frankenstein, this time transplanted to ’30s Chicago. With Christian Bale as the monster, and the likes of Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, and Peter Sarsgaard filling out the supporting roles, it’s set to be a rip‑roaring ride.
- Why Watch: A blend of horror, romance, and period drama that delivers both chills and heart‑warming moments.
5. The Drama
Release Date: April 3, 2026
- Director: Kristoffer Borgli
- Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore
- Plot: An A24 romance from Dream Scenario’s Kristoffer Borgli, casting Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose relationship is thrown into confusion upon the discovery of unsettling truths just days before their wedding? Say no more.
- Why Watch: The Drama offers a fresh romantic narrative with strong performances and a compelling storyline.
6. The Devil Wears Prada 2
Release Date: May 1, 2026
- Director: Anna Faris
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Andy Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jon Hamm, Paul Giamatti
- Plot: From behind the scenes: This sequel continues the iconic fashion story, with new challenges and a stronger narrative arc.
- Why Watch: A blend of fashion, humor, and heartfelt drama that keeps the magic alive.
7. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Release Date: January 16, 2026
- Director: Nia DaCosta
- Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Jack O’Connell
- Plot: The blood‑soaked zombie saga continues in this Nia DaCosta‑directed installment, with Ralph Fiennes’s iodine‑soaked doctor, Alfie Williams’s intrepid teen, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson’s tormented father, and Jack O’Connell’s Jimmy Savile‑obsessed cult leader. Heads will roll.
- Why Watch: The Bone Temple blends intense action with a fresh visual style, bringing new life to the zombie mythos while delivering a compelling narrative arc.
7. The Bride!
Release Date: March 6, 2026
- Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Cast: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard
- Plot: Just before she (presumably) wins her best‑actress Oscar for Hamnet, Jessie Buckley will take another big swing in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s retelling of Bride of Frankenstein, this time transplanted to ’30s Chicago. With Christian Bale as the monster, and the likes of Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, and Peter Sarsgaard filling out the supporting roles, it’s set to be a rip‑roaring ride.
- Why Watch: A blend of horror, romance, and period drama that delivers both chills and heart‑warming moments.
7. The Drama
Release Date: April 3, 2026
- Director: Kristoffer Borgli
- Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore
- Plot: An A24 romance from Dream Scenario’s Kristoffer Borgli, casting Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose relationship is thrown into confusion upon the discovery of unsettling truths just days before their wedding? Say no more.
- Why Watch: The Drama offers a fresh romantic narrative with strong performances and a compelling storyline.
7. The Devil Wears Prada 2
Release Date: May 1, 2026
- Director: Anna Faris
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Andy Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jon Hamm, Paul Giamatti
- Plot: From behind the scenes: This sequel continues the iconic fashion story, with new challenges and a stronger narrative arc.
- Why Watch: A blend of fashion, humor, and heartfelt drama that keeps the magic alive.
8. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Release Date: January 16, 2026
- Director: Nia DaCosta
- Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Jack O’Connell
- Plot: The blood‑soaked zombie saga continues in this Nia DaCosta‑directed installment, with Ralph Fiennes’s iodine‑soaked doctor, Alfie Williams’s intrepid teen, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson’s tormented father, and Jack O’Connell’s Jimmy Savile‑obsessed cult leader. Heads will roll.
- Why Watch: The Bone Temple blends intense action with a fresh visual style, bringing new life to the zombie mythos while delivering a compelling narrative arc.
9. The Moment
Release Date: January 30, 2026
- Director: Aidan Zamiri
- Cast: Charli XCX, Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård, Shygirl
- Plot: A concert mock‑documentary about a spiralling pop star, helmed by Aidan Zamiri, will feature everyone from Kylie Jenner to Shygirl. Prepare for Brat winter.
- Why Watch: The Moment offers a unique blend of music, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling, making it a standout of the year.
10. Wuthering Heights
Release Date: February 13, 2026
- Director: Emerald Fennell
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson
- Plot: Emerald Fennell’s provocative take on Emily Brontë’s windswept Gothic romance will see Margot Robbie’s Cathy driven mad by Jacob Elordi’s mutton‑chopped Heathcliff. Complete with elaborate costuming, extravagant sets, and a score courtesy of Charli XCX, it’s sure to be a bodice‑ripper like no other.
- Why Watch: A fresh, modern twist on a classic, delivered with stunning visuals and a captivating score.
11. The Bride!
Release Date: March 6, 2026
- Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Cast: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard
- Plot: Just before she (presumably) wins her best‑actress Oscar for Hamnet, Jessie Buckley will take another big swing in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s retelling of Bride of Frankenstein, this time transplanted to ’30s Chicago. With Christian Bale as the monster, and the likes of Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, and Peter Sarsgaard filling out the supporting roles, it’s set to be a rip‑roaring ride.
- Why Watch: A blend of horror, romance, and period drama that delivers both chills and heart‑warming moments.
12. The Drama
Release Date: April 3, 2026
- Director: Kristoffer Borgli
- Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore
- Plot: An A24 romance from Dream Scenario’s Kristoffer Borgli, casting Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose relationship is thrown into confusion upon the discovery of unsettling truths just days before their wedding? Say no more.
- Why Watch: The Drama offers a fresh romantic narrative with strong performances and a compelling storyline.
13. The Devil Wears Prada 2
Release Date: May 1, 2026
- Director: Anna Faris
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Andy Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jon Hamm, Paul Giamatti
- Plot: From behind the scenes: This sequel continues the iconic fashion story, with new challenges and a stronger narrative arc.
- Why Watch: A blend of fashion, humor, and heartfelt drama that keeps the magic alive.
14. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Release Date: January 16, 2026
- Director: Nia DaCosta
- Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Jack O’Connell
- Plot: The blood‑soaked zombie saga continues in this Nia DaCosta‑directed installment, with Ralph Fiennes’s iodine‑soaked doctor, Alfie Williams’s intrepid teen, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson’s tormented father, and Jack O’Connell’s Jimmy Savile‑obsänden cult leader. Heads will roll.
- Why Watch: The Bone Temple blends intense action with a fresh visual style, bringing new life to the zombie mythos while delivering a compelling narrative arc.
15. The Moment
Release Date: January 30, 2026
- Director: Aidan Zamiri
- Cast: Charli XCX, Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård, Shygirl
- Plot: A concert mock‑documentary about a spiralling pop star, helmed by Aidan Zamiri, will feature everyone from Kylie Jenner to Shygirl. Prepare for Brat winter.
- Why Watch: The Moment offers a unique blend of music, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling, making it a standout of the year.
16. Wuthering Heights
Release Date: February 13, 2026
- Director: Emerald Fennell
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson
- Plot: Emerald Fennell’s provocative take on Emily Brontë’s windswept Gothic romance will see Margot Robbie’s Cathy driven mad by Jacob Elordi’s mutton‑chopped Heathcliff. Complete with elaborate costuming, extravagant sets, and a score courtesy of Charli XCX, it’s sure to be a bodice‑ripper like no other.
- Why Watch: A fresh, modern twist on a classic, delivered with stunning visuals and a captivating score.
17. The Bride!
Release Date: March 6, 2026
- Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Cast: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard
- Plot: Just before she (presumably) wins her best‑actress Oscar for Hamnet, Jessie Buckley will take another big swing in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s retelling of Bride of Frankenstein, this time transplanted to ’30s Chicago. With Christian Bale as the monster, and the likes of Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, and Peter Sarsgaard filling out the supporting roles, it’s set to be a rip‑roaring ride.
- Why Watch: A blend of horror, romance, and period drama that delivers both chills and heart‑warming moments.
18. The Drama
Release Date: April 3, 2026
- Director: Kristoffer Borgli
- Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore
- Plot: An A24 romance from Dream Scenario’s Kristoffer Borgli, casting Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose relationship is thrown into confusion upon the discovery of unsettling truths just days before their wedding? Say no more.
- Why Watch: The Drama offers a fresh romantic narrative with strong performances and a compelling storyline.
19. The Devil
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