2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for both movies and TV shows. The year kicks off on January 16th with "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple", which is expected to generate significant buzz, even if it's not yet a household name. That same day, Joe Carnahan's crime thriller "The Rip" featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck adds to the excitement.
The third season of "House of the Dragon" and "A Night of the Seven Kingdoms", both set in the Game of Thrones universe, are expected to satisfy fans. Disney Plus will release "Wonderman" on January 27th and add "Vision Quest" to its MCU lineup later. Concurrently, MGM Plus will air "Spider Noir," a Spider-Verse spin-off starring Nick Cage.
In February, "Scream 7" with Nev Campbell reprising her role as Sydney Prescott hits theaters on the 27th, while in March, "The Bride," directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Christian Bale, reimagines the Frankenstein tale in 1930s Chicago.
April brings "Super Mario Galaxy," the sequel to the billion-dollar-hit, introducing Princess Roselina. "Ready or Not 2" releases on April 10th, with the esteemed "Michael" on April 24th telling the story of Michael Jackson.
Moving into summer, May sees "The Devil Wears Prada 2" and "Mortal Kombat 2" in theaters. July features Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Superhero fans can also look forward to the "Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow" film in June.
By the end of the year, audiences anticipate "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Dune Messiah" both set for a thrilling showdown on December 18th. The TV landscape is equally busy, with anticipated series such as "Lanterns," "Blade Runner 2099," and Netflix's "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" capturing attention.
Overall, 2026 is packed with highly-anticipated releases across genres, with several new films and series generating excitement among fans looking forward to an entertaining year ahead.