As the year ends and the new year right around the corner here are some things you can look forward to in 2026. Such as events, movies coming out, and new things for the year coming up so you can plan ahead.
Movies:
2026 is looking extremely movie forward with sequels and new movies coming to theatres near us very soon. Hereās a list to look forward to.
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
- The odyssey
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Moana Live Action
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
- Toy Story 5
- The Devil Wears Prada 2
- Scream 7
- People We Meet on Vacation
- Minions 3
- Return to Silent Hill
- Jumanji 3
- Reminders of Him
- The Cat in the Hat 2026
Makeup/Skincare:
New trends predicted for 2026 makeup and skincare are here and they are bold, vibrant, and a step away from the trending āminimalist clean girl makeup.ā
- Vibrant Eye Shadow– A new arrangement of colorful rainbow eye shadow shades are hitting the market in spring of 2026, this is predicted to be trending and we will see new makeup looks with colorful eye shadow. This is a huge shift from the nudes and pale colors that have been trending the past couple of years, new bright colors will be refreshing to see.
- Bright Blushes– We have already seen recently new releases of bright blushes hitting the market with extreme pigmentation. Now in the year upcoming, there will be more normalized added bright colors on the shelves such as purple, blue, orange, and many other bright colors. The predicted trend will be wearing these bright blush colors and not making it light, but a huge shift in makeup we have seen.
- New Lashes– Coming up we have new colorful lashes that will be trending and feature exaggerated looks with lash clusters. At home lashes are going to become a moving trend for the year coming, as they are easier, cheaper, and create a stunning look.
- Allover Bronze– A new trend that will be following the year is āAllover Bronzeā which is when you put bronzer all over your face instead of the highpoints. These warm tones are making a comeback as we have been having cool tones trending in recent years.
- Statement Lip– 2026 is welcoming big, bold, and colorful lips to the makeup community. Now more than ever it will be normalized to have different shades of lip colors to complete your makeup look.
- Satin Skin– A new way to keep your skin looking prepped for 2026 is a look called satin skin, a mix between dewy and matte. Usually you pick one or the other, but in this new trend you can have both with a toned, lightweight base.
Fashion Trends:
New predicted trends for the upcoming year are featured here in this list!
- Polka dots– Polka dots are making itās way back into our clothes coming up in 2026. From dresses, skirts, blouses, sets, the dots are coming back in various colors and forms. This pattern makes outfits interesting and could add an interesting, bold look to your closet!
- Alternative Animal Prints– We have all seen the leopard print make itās highlight the past couple of years, and now itās time to make room for different animal prints. Zebra print should be making a comeback, as well as cow print, tiger print, and more to come.
- Preppy Aesthetic- A new aesthetic makes way, preppy aesthetic features clothing with sporty jackets, an ivy league look with twists. This new aesthetic has elements of bold patterns, sneakers, hoodies, and chunky jewelry.
- 2026ās Fashion Colors ā Some colors that will be trending in clothing and accessories is predicted to be teal, camel (light brown), pale pistachio, and powder pink. These new colors will be featured much more and will be a trending high point for fashion in 2026. Pink has always been a color that was in, but the suttle look of powder pink, almost like a baby pink, will be catching your eye more often with this new year coming up.
Upcoming Events:
2026 is filled with new exciting global events to make a year of big moments. Here are a list of new events, festivals, and announcements youāll want to tune for the new year.
- Winter Olympics 2026- The Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina, Italy next winter.
- Grand Theft Auto VI– The anticipated release of the popular video game, Grand Theft Auto VI will be released set for November 19th, 2026 for PlayStation 5 an Xbox series X/S.
- 100 year old open road event– Route 66 will hold its centenary in 2026. This US route connects Chicago to Santa Monica stretching almost 4,000km. On April 30th, there will be a festival held with family-friendly activities in Springfield, Missouri, where the road was found).
- Disney World Openings– New updated rides, and openings are expected to be coming to Disney World in 2026. Soarinā Across America, a soarinā experienced added to Epcot by Memorial Day 2026. Rock ānā Roller Coaster Retheme, A muppets themed version is being added to Hollywood Studios. Cars Land is coming to Magic Kingdom with new car themed attractions.
Book Releases in 2026– For my fellow readers, hereās a list of new books coming out by our favorite authors and new. Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden, the sequel to Say Youāll Remember Me #2, The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez. The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore, the sixth book in the Dream Harbor series. Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune. Fever Dream by Elsie Silver the first book in new series Emerald Lake.
As 2026 is right around the corner from us, stay tuned for these new breakthrough events and exciting new trends to shape the year ahead of us.