Every Movie Releasing In Theaters In May 2026

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As summer begins, more movies are hitting theaters. May brings a sequel to a popular comedy-drama, another installment in a martial arts series, a new Star Wars film, and a couple of scary movies. 2026 has already been a fantastic year for film fans, with successful and well-received movies like 28 Years Later: Bone Temple and Project Hail Mary.

Some films have found larger audiences through streaming, while others, like Scream 7 and a new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, weren’t critically acclaimed despite doing well in theaters. April 2026 will see a diverse range of releases, including the animated sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the romantic comedy The Drama, a reimagining of Faces of Death, the horror film Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, and the biographical musical drama Michael.

Moviegoers can look forward to a diverse range of films in May 2026, with potential for some unexpected successes. Highlights include an animated movie based on a classic story, the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, a new Mortal Kombat installment, the first big-screen adventure featuring Grogu, and a fresh sci-fi horror film from A24, all releasing as the summer season begins.

Animal Farm

Animal Farm Will Be Released On May 1, 2026

Animal Farm is an animated comedy-adventure film directed by Andy Serkis. The movie is based on George Orwell’s classic 1945 story of the same name and tells the story of farm animals who rebel against their farmer, hoping to build a perfect society. But their plans go awry when the pigs, led by Napoleon (voiced by Seth Rogen), take control and become oppressive rulers.

The new animated film, Animal Farm, retells the classic story with a focus on a character’s journey to adulthood. It introduces Lucky, voiced by Gaten Matarazzo, who is caught between the two leaders: Napoleon and Snowball (voiced by Laverne Cox). The voice cast also includes well-known actors like Kieran Culkin, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, Steve Buscemi, and Andy Serkis.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Will Be Released On May 1, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a comedy-drama and a follow-up to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. The story picks up with Andy (Anne Hathaway) returning to Runway magazine as her demanding former boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), tries to adapt to the changing world of media. They team up with Emily (Emily Blunt), now a successful executive, hoping her resources can help save the magazine.

Stanley Tucci will return as Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada 2, alongside Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. The film will also feature appearances from many other well-known actors in smaller parts or cameos.

Hokum

Hokum Will Be Released On May 1, 2026

Hokum is a scary, supernatural movie written and directed by Damian McCarthy. The film centers on Ohm Bauman, played by Adam Scott, a writer who lives alone and goes to a faraway Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes. While there, he hears stories about a witch who haunts the inn, causing him to have frightening visions and face his own personal demons.

Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, and Austin Amelio also star in Hokum. The film premiered at the 2020 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival and has been well-received by critics so far.

Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat II Will Be Released On May 8, 2026

Mortal Kombat II is a fantasy martial arts film and a follow-up to the 2021 movie, Mortal Kombat. The film, directed by Simon McQoid, is based on the popular video game series and, like the first movie, features live actors. In Mortal Kombat II, Earthrealm’s heroes and Johnny Cage (played by Karl Urban) must fight each other while trying to prevent Shao Kahn (Marty Ford) from taking over.

The cast of Mortal Kombat II, featuring Joe Urban, also includes Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Demon Herriman, and Chi Han, among others. Even before its release, plans are already underway for a third Mortal Kombat movie.

In The Grey

In The Grey Will Be Released On May 15, 2026

Guy Ritchie’s action thriller, The Grey, centers around Sid (Henry Cavill) and Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal), two experts tasked with recovering a huge stolen fortune from a dangerous dictator. Their mission quickly becomes a complex and treacherous battle filled with deception, where it’s hard to tell who to trust. The film also features Eiza González, Rosamund Pike, Kristofer Hivju, Carlo Barden, and Jason Wong.

The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Mandalorian and Grogu Will Be Released On May 22, 2026

Directed by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian and Grogu continues the story from the The Mandalorian TV series. Set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, the film follows Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu as they work with the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt (voiced by Jeremy Allen White). In return, they hope to gain information about a New Republic target, all while facing threats from the last of the Imperial warlords.

Joining the cast of The Mandalorian and Grogu are Sigourney Weaver, playing Ward—the head of the New Republic’s Adelphi Rangers—and Jonny Coyne as Janu, who leads a group of surviving Imperial soldiers.

I Love Boosters

I Love Boosters Will Be Released On May 22, 2026

The movie I Love Boosters is a funny crime story written and directed by Boots Riley. It centers around a group of shoplifters called the Velvet Gang – Corvette (played by Keke Palmer), Sade (Naomi Ackie), and Mariah (Taylour Paige). After discovering that fashion icon Christie Smith (Demi Moore) stole Corvette’s original design, the gang decides to get revenge by stealing all of Smith’s clothing and reselling it.

I Love Boosters is a wildly colorful and chaotic film set in a surreal version of San Francisco. It’s packed with humor and embraces an absurd style. The movie stars LaKeith Stanfield, Eiza González, Will Poulter, Poppy Liu, Don Cheadle, and Jason Ritter.

Backrooms

Backrooms Will Be Released On May 29, 2026

The movie Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, is a sci-fi horror film adapted from his own web series and inspired by a popular online story called a creepypasta. The story follows Dr. Mary Kline (Renate Reinsve), a therapist who enters a strange, never-ending dimension with yellow walls to search for Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a patient who disappeared after going through a door in his basement.

I’m really fascinated by Backrooms – it takes this unsettling idea of liminal spaces, those weirdly familiar but empty places, and cranks up the horror and suspense to eleven. Plus, it’s got a great cast, including Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukit Maxwell, and Avan Jogia, which makes it even more compelling!

Pressure

Pressure Will Be Released On May 29, 2026

Pressure is a war film directed by Anthony Maras, adapted from David Haig’s 2014 play. The movie focuses on the 72 hours leading up to D-Day, following General Dwight D. Eisenhower (played by Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) as they grapple with a critical decision: proceed with the risky invasion or risk losing the war. The cast also includes Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, Damian Lewis, Max Croes, and Henry Ashton.

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