Titles Released in 2026
Showing movies and television productions that premiered during 2026.
Movies (12)
Digger
Digger is a 2026 satirical black comedy film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., and Nicolás Giacobone, from a story by Iñárritu, Berman, and Jez Butterworth.
Heart of the Beast
Heart of the Beast is a 2026 American survival thriller film directed by David Ayer and written by Cameron Alexander. The film stars Brad Pitt as a retired Special Forces veteran navigating a grueling 58-mile trek to safety with his traumatized combat German Shepherd after their seaplane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness.
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is a 2026 American animated fantasy action-adventure film directed by Lauren Montgomery from a screenplay by Tim Hedrick and Christopher Yost, based on a story by Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Hedrick, and Kenneth Lin. A continuation of the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008) created by Konietzko and DiMartino, and the first production of Avatar Studios, the film stars the voices of Eric Nam, Dave Bautista, Jessica Matten, Román Zaragoza, Dionne Quan, Taika Waititi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Ronny Chieng, Ken Jeong, Dee Bradley Baker, Steven Yeun, Freida Pinto, and Ke Huy Quan. The story follows Aang and his friends as they discover Tagah, a surviving airbender, and join him in searching for an airbending staff to bring back the Air Nomads.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a 2026 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the fourth film in the MCU Spider-Man film series following Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). The film was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, and stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo. In the film, Parker is on his own and dedicated to protecting New York City as the hero Spider-Man. His personal struggles and overworking cause his superpowers to evolve while he faces a new telepathic threat.
Supergirl
Supergirl is a 2026 American superhero film based on the DC Comics superheroine Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, it is the second film in the DC Universe (DCU). Milly Alcock stars in the title role, alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa. In the film, Kara embarks on a journey across the galaxy to hunt down an adversary who has harmed her pet dog Krypto. The film is produced by Peter Safran and James Gunn of DC Studios.
List of American films of 2026
This is a list of American films that are scheduled for release in 2026.
2026 in film
2026 in film is an overview of events in the film industry scheduled to occur in 2026. Best Picture Academy Award-winners All Quiet on the Western Front and Cimarron entered the public domain this year.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil is a 2026 American horror film directed by Zach Cregger and written by Cregger and Shay Hatten, based on the Resident Evil video game franchise by Capcom. It is the eighth live-action film of the Resident Evil film series, and serves as a reboot. The film stars Austin Abrams as Bryan Hodukavich, a medical courier who must fight through an outbreak of infected monsters in Raccoon City. Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser feature in supporting roles.
Scary Movie
Scary Movie is a 2026 American parody film directed by Michael Tiddes and written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez. It is the sixth installment in the Scary Movie film series and has been referred to as the spiritual sequel to the first two films. It stars Marlon, Shawn, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall. The plot follows Cindy Campbell and her friends Ray Wilkins and siblings Shorty and Brenda Meeks reunited when the same masked killer from the original film Scary Movie resurfaces.
The Odyssey
The Odyssey is a 2026 epic action fantasy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with his wife Emma Thomas. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey, it stars an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. In the film, Odysseus (Damon), the Greek king of Ithaca, undergoes a long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War and encounters mythical beings as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope (Hathaway).
Artificial
Artificial is an upcoming biographical comedy drama film directed and co-produced by Luca Guadagnino and written by Simon Rich. It stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and centers on his controversial firing and rehiring in 2023. The ensemble cast also features Yura Borisov, Monica Barbaro, Cooper Hoffman, Jason Schwartzman, Chris O'Dowd, Ike Barinholtz, and Mark Rylance.
TV Shows (7)
The Quantum Paradox
The Quantum Paradox is an acclaimed television drama starring Artificial 2026. Broadcast by Amazon Prime.
Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown
Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown is a gripping documentary-style drama that chronicles the catastrophic events of April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukrainian SSR. The series meticulously reconstructs the sequence of errors, design flaws, and human failures that led to the reactor explosion, while highlighting the immediate aftermath and the desperate efforts of the liquidators to contain the radioactive fallout. Through a blend of archival footage, expert interviews, and dramatic reenactments, the series explores the political cover-ups and the immense personal sacrifices made by the plant workers, firefighters, and scientists. It serves as a haunting examination of the intersection between technological hubris and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of an invisible, lethal threat.
Beyond Wukong
Beyond Wukong is a modern fantasy-drama that reimagines the legacy of the Monkey King in a contemporary setting. The story follows a young, disillusioned man named Sun Wu who discovers he is the reincarnation of a celestial warrior. As ancient mythological threats begin to manifest in the bustling urban landscape of modern-day China, Sun Wu must reconcile his mundane life with his divine heritage to protect humanity from a rising darkness that seeks to rewrite the cosmic order. As he navigates this transition, he is joined by a group of unlikely allies, each representing modern archetypes of the classic Journey to the West characters. Together, they must master forgotten mystical arts while dealing with the pressures of corporate espionage and societal collapse. The series explores themes of identity, the burden of destiny, and the struggle to maintain one's humanity when faced with god-like power.
Blind Sherlock
Blind Sherlock, also known as Legal Mavericks, follows the story of Man Sun-hap, a blind barrister who possesses extraordinary hearing and sensory abilities. Despite his physical disability, he uses his heightened senses and sharp intellect to fight for the rights of the marginalized and underprivileged in Hong Kong, often taking on cases that others deem impossible or unworthy. He is joined by a loyal team, including a quirky private investigator and a paralegal with a troubled past. Together, they navigate the complexities of the legal system, challenging societal prejudices and uncovering deep-seated corruption. As they tackle high-stakes cases, the team must balance their pursuit of justice with their own personal demons and evolving relationships.
The Wire: Forensics Murder
Following the work of detectives in their relentless pursuit of killers.
Young Sherlock
Young Sherlock is touted as an irreverent, action-packed origin story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved detective in an explosive re-imagining of this iconic character. At age 19, Sherlock Holmes is disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed, when he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University which threatens his freedom. Diving into his first-ever case with a wild lack of discipline, Sherlock manages to unravel a globe-trotting conspiracy that will change his life forever.
Among Us
Among Us is an upcoming animated television series based on the popular social deduction game developed by Innersloth. The series follows the crew of a spacecraft who must complete various tasks to keep their ship running while identifying and ejecting the dangerous, shape-shifting alien impostor hiding in their midst. Paranoia, betrayal, and humor ensue as the crew struggles to maintain order while being picked off one by one. The narrative focuses on the psychological tension and the breakdown of trust among the crew members. As the impostor sabotages the ship's systems and eliminates crewmates, the survivors must use logic, observation, and communication to deduce the killer's identity before the entire mission is compromised. The series captures the frantic energy and iconic aesthetic of the source material while expanding on the lore and character dynamics of the space-faring crew.