13 most anticipated movies in 2026

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi lead a sultry new take on Wuthering Heights, a modern reimagining of Emily Brontë’s 1847 gothic masterpiece. Set against England’s haunting moors, the story of Heathcliff and Catherine’s obsessive love unfolds with heightened sensuality and intensity. Expect a provocative update that reframes Brontë’s 18th-century tragedy through a contemporary lens—an ideal Valentine’s release for those drawn to passion and heartbreak.

Ryan Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a science teacher who awakens aboard a spacecraft with no memory—except that he must save Earth from a dying sun. Adapted from Andy Weir’s novel, Project Hail Mary captures the intersection of science, survival and humanity. As Grace forms an unlikely alliance with an extraterrestrial friend, director Phil Lord delivers a thrilling balance between cerebral sci-fi and heartfelt storytelling.

A24’s The Drama pairs Robert Pattinson and Zendaya as a happily engaged couple who are put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Don’t expect a cosy rom-com, as director Kristoffer Borgli delivers a true “drama” in this unconventional love story.

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Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, and child actor Julian Valdi star in Michael, a sweeping musical biopic that traces the king of pop’s evolution from prodigy to global phenomenon. The film follows his rise through the Jackson 5 to his reign as a pop icon, exploring the artist’s relentless ambition and creative genius. With electrifying performances and meticulous choreography, Michael reintroduces a legend for a new generation.

Two decades after the original, The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway for a dazzling industry showdown. Miranda Priestly faces a new era of media disruption and a fierce rival in former assistant Emily Charlton. As fashion, power and legacy collide, this sequel captures the wit, glamour and ruthlessness that defined the original. The devil, it seems, still knows how to accessorise.

Pedro Pascal joins the Star Wars universe as the stoic bounty hunter Din Djarin in the franchise’s spinoff, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, in which Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White will join him. This cinematic expansion of the beloved series finds the duo aiding the New Republic in a turbulent galaxy. Lavish visuals and emotional storytelling mark this first Star Wars film since 2019—a must for both loyal fans and new audiences.

Pixar’s Toy Story 5 confronts a new era of playtime: a tech-savvy smart device named Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, threatens to redefine what it means to be a toy. With Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack returning as Woody, Buzz and Jessie, director Andrew Stanton explores obsolescence, identity and friendship in one of the year’s most heartfelt reunions.

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You guessed it: there’s no better actor to play the demigod Maui in Disney’s live-action Moana than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The actor will be joined by Catherine Lagaʻaia, a rising Australian actor of Samoan heritage, who plays Moana, the brave Polynesian heroine. The adventure follows Moana’s oceanic quest to restore the heart of Te Fiti, blending myth, music and stunning visual design. With its celebration of Indigenous culture and oceanic beauty, Moana radiates summer escapism.

An A-list cast—Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Mia Goth—comes together for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, The Odyssey. The action fantasy film chronicles Odysseus (Matt Damon)’s perilous journey home after the Trojan War as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway).

With an estimated budget of HK$1,947 million (approximately US$250 million), the film is the most expensive of Nolan’s career and his first to be shot entirely on Imax’s 70mm film cameras.

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Following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), which ended with Aunt May's death and Doctor Strange wiping Peter Parker’s memory to keep his loved ones safe, Parker, played by Tom Holland, tries to focus on college and leave Spider-Man behind. But a new threat endangers his friends, and he must suit up again to save the day.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands in Avengers: Doomsday, uniting the Avengers, X-Men, Wakandans, Fantastic Four and New Avengers against Doctor Doom. (Disney acquired Fox in 2019.) Featuring Ian McKellen as Magneto and James Marsden as Cyclops, the film marks a monumental crossover within the franchise. Expect staggering action sequences and powerful alliances in this high-stakes finale to Marvel’s multiverse saga.

Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried join forces in Paul Feig’s R-rated thriller The Housemaid, which follows the story of Millie, a homeless, jobless woman who thinks she has hit the jackpot with a housemaid position at a wealthy family in upstate New York, until she discovers its dangerous, dark secrets. Does she have what it takes to do the job?

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