Movies You Should Watch in 2026
- Zlatosveta Ryzhikova
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Let’s look ahead to this year’s new thrilling releases that are worth your attention. After the release of long-awaited “Marty Supreme” in 2025, which was full of new experimentational film techniques we are waiting for even more new films that can inspire and change entertainment industry trends.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2”- This movie has been in the spotlight ever since it came out, but after almost 20 years, 20th Century Studios has announced that on May 1st we will be able to see the reunification of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt in a story where a senior Miranda Priestly navigates the decline of print media, battling her former assistant, now a high-powered rival executive, Emily Charlton. The story is focused on Miranda’s struggle to keep Runway relevant, needing advertisements from a luxury group that is now run by her former assistant, Emily. It is set nearly two decades after the original, with themes of aging, industry shifts, and power dynamics.
You can watch the official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c-DrMe8o5Q
“The Hunger Games - Sunrise on the Reaping” - This sequel will also continue, but this time the release will focus on the 50th Hunger Games, which took place 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's, and will follow a young Haymitch Abernathy. Stars appearing in the show are Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, and Jennifer Lawrence.
You can watch the official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPjxijuBuSo
“Fantastic Beasts 4” - The Wizarding World saga continues after just 3 years, likely focusing on the legendary duel between Dumbledore and Grindelwald. No official date yet, but production is reportedly underway. It is expected to be announced by late 2026.
“Toy Story 5”- In June 2026, Pixar returns with Woody, Buzz, and new characters in a story exploring identity and purpose in a changing world. Aimed at both nostalgic fans and new audiences.
You can watch the official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGBgf8dcgyY
“The Cat in the Hat” Upcoming in 2026 November 2026, an American computer-animated musical film produced by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss book “The Cat in the Hat”, it is the third screen adaptation of the story, after the television special from 1971 and live-action film from 2003.
You can watch the official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz8pLlPhSeY
“Harold and the Purple Crayon” is yet another fun film made by Sony Pictures Entertainment, which will be released in 2026. It follows Harold, who, inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, he can bring anything to life with his magical purple crayon—leading to charming, creative adventures. Harold learns that he has a lot to learn about real life.
You can watch the official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WojIv-PVYm8
From magical duels to dystopian arenas and animated mischief, 2026 is packed with stories ready to captivate global audiences. 2026 is expected to be a surprising year in the entertainment industry, following multiple continuations of sequels and some new original exciting releases.
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