From Wuthering Heights to The Odyssey: 16 Films to Watch in 2026
The 2026 film calendar is packed with a mix of literary adaptations, sequels, and original blockbusters. From period dramas to superhero spectacles, here are 16 highly anticipated releases:
1. Wuthering Heights – 13 February
Emerald Fennell offers a bold, stylised take on Emily Brontë’s classic novel, starring Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. Fennell’s vision is primal and dramatic, with striking visuals and intense performances.
2. Practical Magic 2 – 18 September
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as witch sisters in this long-awaited sequel to the 1998 cult film, exploring magic, sisterhood, and romance in a contemporary setting.
3. The Mandalorian and Grogu – 22 May
The beloved Disney+ series comes to the big screen, following bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film blends action, adventure, and the challenges of parenthood.
4. The Dog Stars – 28 August
Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi with this post-apocalyptic tale. Jacob Elordi stars as a pilot navigating a devastated world with his dog, alongside Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley.
5. The Bride! – 6 March
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s audacious reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein relocates the story to 1930s Chicago, with Jessie Buckley as the bride and Christian Bale as the monster.
6. Digger – 2 October
Tom Cruise stars in this offbeat comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, promising unexpected humor alongside a stellar supporting cast including John Goodman and Jesse Plemons.
7. Toy Story 5 – 19 June
Woody, Buzz, and the gang return for another animated adventure from Pixar, exploring how toys adjust to new technology and modern childhood.
8. The Drama – 3 April
A darkly comic take on the romcom, starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya as a couple facing secrets and chaos during their wedding week.
9. Mother Mary – April
Anne Hathaway stars as a pop singer in a spooky musical thriller, with Michaela Coel as her estranged costume designer. The film blends horror, music, and high fashion.
10. The Social Reckoning – 9 October
Aaron Sorkin directs and writes this drama inspired by Frances Haugen’s Facebook whistleblowing, starring Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong.
11. The Devil Wears Prada 2 – 1 May
Meryl Streep returns as fashion icon Miranda Priestly in this sequel, with Anne Hathaway reprising her role as Andy and new cast additions including Emily Blunt and Kenneth Branagh.
12. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – 20 November
A prequel set 24 years before the original Hunger Games, exploring the early years of Panem and the origins of its deadly competitions.
13. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew – 26 November
Greta Gerwig directs this adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s prequel novel, with Emma Mackey as Jadis, Carey Mulligan and Daniel Craig also starring.
14. Disclosure Day – 12 June
Josh O’Connor leads this sci-fi thriller exploring extraterrestrial encounters, secrecy, and humanity’s quest for truth, alongside Emily Blunt and Colin Firth.
15. The Odyssey – 17 July
Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope. Expect grand-scale battles, surreal encounters, and a star-studded cast including Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
16. Avengers: Doomsday – Date TBC
The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns in this superhero spectacle, featuring multiple franchises, returning fan-favourite characters, and Robert Downey Jr. as the villainous Doctor Doom.
