Many movies are coming out next year, and a lot of people are even claiming that the year 2026 is going to be the biggest film year we have seen in a decade. Though only 5 of them will be discussed in this article.
- The Odyssey
The Odyssey is undeniably one of the most anticipated movies to come out next year. Though there have been many adaptations of Homer’s Odyssey, a substantial number of people have had renewed interest in it. It has to do with many things, but it has 2 major reasons. The first is that Christopher Nolan, one of the most famous directors of our time, is directing the film. Some of his most well-known films are Interstellar, The Dark Knight Rises, Tenet, Dunkirk, and his most recent one, Oppenheimer. The second reason is the cast. Some of the actors include celebrities like Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting), Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Robert Pattinson (Twilight, Batman 2022), Zendaya (Euphoria), Elliot Page (Juno), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada), and many more.
Book-to-movie adaptations – Project Hail Mary & The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Two of the most anticipated movies of next year are book-to-movie adaptations.
- Project Hail Mary was first released as a science fiction novel in 2021 by American writer Andy Weir. It is now being turned into a movie directed by Phil Lord and Ryan Gosling, with Milana Vayntrub (Werewolves Within) as the lead. Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that’s causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity — but he may not have to do it alone.
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping was one of the most anticipated books of this year. It is the backstory of Haymitch Abernathy, where a young Haymitch Abernathy participates in the 50th Hunger Games. It is now one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, starring Joseph Zada as Haymitch and Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket.
The next two films that people are looking forward to seeing next year are Marvel movies.
- Avengers: Doomsday – Most of the original cast will be back to play their iconic roles, with Robert Downey Jr. as “Doctor Doom,” the main antagonist of the film.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, is also coming out next year, and other than Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon will also be back to play their iconic roles of MJ and Ned. Some new additions are Sadie Sink, whose role has not yet been revealed, and Mark Ruffalo, who is going to play Hulk.
The year 2026 is going to be an exhilarating year for movies, and we are all hoping they live up to their expectations. But, even if they do not, it is going to be a lot of fun to experience all these movies in a single year.
