Get ready, because this 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year for film. These movies are being defined by the return of massive franchises, long-awaited sequels, and “it-girl” originals that are already all over everyone’s FYP. If you’re anything like me, your Letterboxd “To-Watch” list is already spiraling out of control, so here are the ones that are actually worth your time.
The Drama (April 3)
I never thought I’d see the day where KC Cooper and Edward Cullen shared a call sheet, but the universe said it was time. This is basically the “Main Event” for anyone who grew up on Disney Channel and Twilight.
The film follows Emma Harwood (Zendaya) and Charlie Thompson (Robert Pattinson), a seemingly “perfect” couple until their wedding week starts falling apart. A secret comes out at a dinner with friends and suddenly it’s a full-on relationship crisis.Â
You can definitely find me there opening night.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1)
The sequel we didn’t know we were getting, but we definitely needed. It’s been 20 years since the first one and even though we’ve all aged, Anne Hathaway somehow looks exactly the same.
This time Miranda Priestly is struggling with print media dying while going head-to-head with her former assistant Emily Charlton. Emily is now the one in charge of the advertising world that Miranda needs to stay relevant. Watching that power dynamic flip is going to be so iconic. It hits that nostalgia perfectly while showing how much the fashion and media world has changed since the 2000s.Â
Scary Movie 6 (June 12)
Sometimes you just need a movie that makes you laugh until you can’t breathe. I remember watching the original Scary Movie and literally almost dying from laughter.
Now 26 years later the whole cast is back as Ghostface resurfaces and no horror trope is safe. Since we’ve had so much “elevated horror” lately you can expect some hilarious parodies of Get Out, Nope, A Quiet Place, and Talk to Me. If you’ve been traumatized by A24 movies lately this is the perfect palate cleanser.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31)
Peter Parker being sad and totally alone? Exactly what we all signed up for. This picks up after the world, including MJ, completely forgot who he is.
My heart is still broken from that. If Peter and MJ don’t find a way back to each other I’m going to need a therapy session immediately. It’s the ultimate “if it’s meant to be” story and I’m obsessed.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (November 20)
Panem is calling us back again. But this time it’s all about Haymitch Abernathy. The prequel takes place during the Second Quarter Quell where they forced twice the amount of tributes into the arena.
We know Haymitch as the cynical mentor, but this shows all the trauma that made him that way. But I just can’t help but wonder if this can top The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, though I’m still not over Tom Blyth as young Snow.
Final Thoughts
From heartbreak to horror to haute couture, 2026 has a line up of movies you won’t want to miss!