Most Anticipated Movies Of 2026: ‘Wuthering Heights’ & More

The films of 2026 are filled with romance, action, lots of laughs and Michael Jackson hits — and we can’t wait to see them.

The most anticipated release of the year is, perhaps, the King of Pop’s long-awaited biopic, along with several returning franchises — including “Scary Movie,” “Scream,” “Spider-Man,” “The Hunger Games” and “Dune.” After well over a decade, another “The Devil Wears Prada” film arrives, as well as a follow-up to “The Social Network.” And if that’s not enough, Christopher Nolan has another star-studded cinematic event hitting theaters with “The Odyssey.”

Clearly, there’s a lot of good cinema to get excited about.

HuffPost’s Culture team assembled all the movies worth keeping on your radar in 2026. Take a look below.

The “Wuthering Heights” trailer sparked a ton of conversation when it was released earlier this year — and for good reason. Director Emerald Fennell, known for “Saltburn” and “Promising Young Woman,” has helmed a very horny and sexy adaptation of Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel. The film stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Watch the trailer here. — Erin

In “How To Make a Killing,” Glen Powell stars as Becket Redfellow who “will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way,” A24’s logline reads. The film also stars Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace and Ed Harris. Watch the trailer here. — Erin

Neve Campbell is returning as final girl Sidney Prescott in the seventh installment of the “Scream” franchise. Kevin Williamson, who wrote the screenplay for the original “Scream,” is also returning to write and direct the new film. The trailer also includes a familiar voice — that might lure audiences back to see Ghostface just one more time. Watch the trailer here. — Erin

Before their turn in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” next summer, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson will star as a happy couple whose engagement goes awry in A24’s “The Drama.” Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the romantic dramedy puts the pair to the test when pre-wedding jitters and an unexpected turn send the week of their nuptials off the rails. Watch the trailer here. — Njera

Regé-Jean Page is returning to romance in “You, Me & Tuscany” opposite Halle Bailey. Bailey stars as Anna, a cook who squats in an abandoned villa in Tuscany. When she meets the homeowner’s cousin Michael (Page), she can’t help but fall in love. Watch the trailer here. — Erin

After numerous delays, “Michael” is finally set to hit theaters this spring. The Antoine Fuqua-directed film stars Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of pop icon Michael Jackson, and follows his rise from the Jackson 5 to becoming a global sensation. The movie also stars Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller and Laura Harrier. Watch the trailer here. — Erin

After much teasing, “Mother Mary” is another long-awaited film that’s finally arriving this spring. The David Lowery-directed music drama stars Anne Hathaway as the titular iconic pop star, who, after ending her tour early following an emotional crisis, seeks help from her estranged friend and former costume designer (Michaela Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance. The A24 film also stars Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Alba Baptista, Sian Clifford and FKA twigs. Watch the trailer here. — Njera

Miranda Priestly is back, y’all. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman are all set to return for the sequel to the 2006 film, “The Devil Wears Prada.” The sequel is chock full of high-profile stars including Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Caleb Hearon and Donatella Versace, among many others. Watch the teaser trailer here. — Erin

“I Love Boosters,” the upcoming sci-fi comedy from Boots Riley, stars Demi Moore, Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige and Will Poulter. The film “centers on a ring of enterprising boosters (aka shoplifters, equal opportunists) who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven,” Deadline reported in October 2024. — Erin

The Wayans brothers are back for the sixth installment of the “Scary Movie” franchise. Anna Faris and Regina Hall are starring in the film, along with several members of the Wayans family including Marlon, Shawn, Kim, Damon Jr. and Gregg. — Erin

According to the logline of “Toy Story 5,” “Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to what kids are obsessed with today … electronics!” The Pixar film features some new voices including Anna Faris, Ernie Hudson, Greta Lee and Conan O’Brien. Watch the teaser trailer here. — Erin

Christopher Nolan is back with another star-studded cinematic event, “The Odyssey.” The action-fantasy epic, adapted from Homer’s Greek poem, follows Odysseus (Matt Damon), king of Ithaca, on his long, treacherous journey back home as he returns after the Trojan War. The film also stars Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal. — Njera

Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is finally back in the next “Spider-Man” movie, “Brand New Day.” While details about the fourquel have been kept air-tight, Holland confirmed in a video shown at CinemaCon 2025 that the upcoming film will be a “fresh start” after 2021’s “No Way Home” left fans with a “massive cliffhanger,” Variety reported. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are also expected to return, with Sadie Sink joining the cast. — Njera

More than 15 years after “The Social Network” chronicled the legal feud surrounding then-Harvard undergrad Mark Zuckerberg’s creation of Facebook comes its “companion piece,” “The Social Reckoning.” Per its synopsis, the biographical sequel, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin (who wrote the original film’s screenplay), recalls how Facebook engineer Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison) and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White) blew the whistle on the social media platform’s most guarded secrets. The movie also stars Bill Burr and Jeremy Strong, the latter of whom will play Zuckerberg. — Njera

One of the most legendary fighting video games is being turned into a live-action film (again). Set in 1993, the third action-packed adaptation of “Street Fighter” throws estranged fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) back into combat “when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate and fury,” the movie’s synopsis reportedly states.

“But behind this battle royale,” it adds, “lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it will be game over.” The sweeping ensemble cast includes Jason Momoa, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Eric André, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Vidyut Jammwal, Orville Peck, Olivier Richters, Hirooki Goto, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanovski, Kyle Mooney and Mel Jarnson. Watch the first sneak peek here. — Njera

The “Hunger Games” universe is going back in time again to tell another critical origin story, set 24 years before the first film. Based on the latest novel from Suzanne Collins’ famous series, “Sunrise on the Reaping” follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) as he enters the 50th Hunger Games, aka the Second Quarter Quell, where twice the number of tributes are sent into the deadly games. The ensemble cast includes Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak and Kelvin Harrison Jr. — Njera

The fourth installment of the “Meet the Parents” franchise, starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, sees the Focker family expanding again. Plot details for “Focker In-Law” are still being kept under wraps, but Ariana Grande is confirmed as part of the film’s cast, along with returning stars Blythe Danner, Teri Polo and Owen Wilson. — Njera

The world of “Dune” will return to Arrakis in the upcoming franchise trilogy, “Dune: Part Three.” The Denis Villeneuve-directed film is expected to follow the events of Frank Herbert’s second book in the series, “Dune Messiah,” which takes place 12 years later. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Mamoa are all set to reprise their respective roles, with Robert Pattinson reportedly joining in a villain part. Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke also star. — Njera

The super-powered Marvel Multiverse is set to collide in the upcoming MCU team-up “Avengers: Doomsday.” Not much is known about the Joe and Anthony Russo-directed flick, which arrives six years after “Avengers: Endgame,” in terms of plot details. However, thanks to a grand reveal at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, we know Robert Downey Jr. is set to play the iconic villain Victor Von Doom. Other Marvel characters set to appear in the upcoming movie include Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Sebastian Stan’s White Wolf, Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man, Tom Hiddleston’s Loki and Letitia Wright’s Shuri, who, after the events of “Wakanda Forever,” is the new Black Panther. See the full confirmed cast here. — Njera

Oscar-winning director Questlove has been on a roll with his music documentaries ever since “Summer of Soul,” so expectations are understandably high for his next project: a definitive film centered on the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire. The untitled documentary, set to be released on HBO, will explore the iconic collective’s enduring legacy, cultural impact and outstanding discography full of defining hits. — Njera