Hollywood has a big year ahead and the good news is that the wait is almost over. 2026 is set to bring some major releases with it from fan-favourite franchises, marking a comeback to your latest binge-watching obsession starring your favourite A-listers. Here’s a list of the 10 most-anticipated movies arriving in the new year for you to pick which movie is worth watching in 2026.

1. The Devil Wears Prada 2

Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt (expected)

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Release date: May 1, 2026

The fashion world is bracing for impact. Nearly two decades after the original became a cultural obsession, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is shaping up to be 2026’s most talked-about sequel. With expectations of Meryl Streep returning as the good old icy Miranda Priestly and rumours swirling about Emily Blunt joining the cast this film has nostalgia, power, drama and potential written all over it.

2. Michael

Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller

Genre: Biographical, Musical Drama

Release date: April 24, 2026

The King of Pop’s story finally hits the big screen which is something every MJ fanbase has been looking forward to for years now. The biopic has not-so-surprisingly attracted extensive scrutiny even before its release. The film promises an inside yet explosive look at the legendary pop star's life behind the curtains.

3. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace

Genre: Dystopian, Action, Sci-Fi

Release date: November 20, 2026

Panem’s brutal origins finally come to light. The Hunger Games universe is not done yet. This prequel takes the audience back into the origins of the Games themselves expanding the mythology fans are obsessed with.

4. Disclosure Day

Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo

Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller

Release date: June 12, 2026

Steven Spielberg returns to alien mystery and fans are locked in to witness his full potential. Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, taps into humanity’s oldest fear: what if we’re not alone?

5. Digger

Starring: Tom Cruise, Emma D'Arcy,  Riz Ahmed, Sandra Huller

Genre: Comedy, Adventure

Release date: Oct 2, 2026

Tom Cruise enters the 2026 movie race making this movie a wildcard. With a mysterious trailer dropping in earlier, it’s one to keep an eye on. With Cruise attached, this project instantly jumps into must-watch territory, especially for global box-office audiences.

6. Scream 7

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox,  Mckenna Grace

Genre: Horror, Slasher

Release date: Feb 27, 2026

Ghostface refuses to die. The Scream franchise keeps proving it still has teeth. Scream 7 is expected to meet its horror expectations built over the years with some modern twists to lure in Gen-Z audience hungry for meta chaos, twists, and brutal kills.

7. Toy Story 5

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen

Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy

Release date: June 19, 2026

Yes, they are really doing it again. Pixar’s most emotional franchise returns once again to make your inner child happy. While some fans remain sceptical, nostalgia and Pixar’s track record keep Toy Story 5 firmly in the conversation.

8. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle 

Genre: Crime, Drama

Release date: March 6, 2026

Tommy Shelby returns to the big screen this time. After six hit seasons and a vast worldwide fanbase Peaky Blinders is finally set to make its cinematic debut. Cillian Murphy’s return alone is enough to set the movie up for success while the promise of a darker cinematic version left fans twisting and turning.

9. Wuthering Heights

Starring: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi

Genre: Romantic Drama

Release date: Feb 13, 2026

A classic romance with modern star power. Classic literature, modern intensity. The movie is an adaptation of Emily Brontë’s iconic novel promising a darker, more emotionally raw take this time on screen. Period drama fans and prestige cinema lovers are watching closely.

10. The Drama

Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson

Genre: Romantic Drama

Release date: April 3, 2026

This relationship-driven film has flown slightly under the radar but not for long. With Zendaya and Robert Pattinson taking the stage with their strong on-screen chemistry, The Drama is already generating awards-season whispers and intense curiosity.