Screen Rant’s Exclusive First Look at More Than 30 Movies Coming in 2026

Ebaster is giving everyone a first look at over 30 movies planned for release in 2026. You can see exclusive photos from these films, which come from big studios, streaming services, and independent companies, giving you a preview of what’s coming next year.

As a movie fan, I’m excited to see a really diverse lineup coming up! It’s got everything – sequels to my favorite franchises, totally new stories, animated adventures, and films spanning all sorts of genres. We’re talking scary horror, gripping thrillers, non-stop action, heartfelt dramas, and movies the whole family can enjoy.

Here’s a look at each movie featured in this preview, including details about the filmmakers, when it’s expected to be released, and who’s distributing it. This isn’t a complete list of everything coming out in 2026, but a selection of some of the most anticipated films.

GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION

Following the devastating comet strike from the first film, Greenland 2: Migration, directed by Ric Roman Waugh and from Lionsgate and STXfilms, picks up the story of the Garrity family. John, Allison, and their son Nathan must leave their shelter in Greenland and travel through a broken and dangerous world to find a new home. Starring Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis, the movie builds on the original’s story, still centering on family, resilience, and surviving against impossible challenges.

PRIMATE

Directed by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera, Primate is a tense survival horror movie about a group of friends whose relaxing tropical getaway turns into a terrifying struggle to stay alive. As their vacation falls apart, they face increasing danger and must rely on their most basic instincts. The film stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, and others, and delves into themes of fear, loneliness, and the will to survive in a harsh and relentless setting.

ROSEMEAD

Based on a real-life story, Rosemead features Lucy Liu as a mother facing a difficult situation with her troubled teenage son. As his dangerous behavior worsens and she fears for his future, she’s forced to make heartbreaking choices about how far she’ll go to protect him. The film, directed by Eric Lin and written by Marilyn Fu, explores the pressures faced by a Chinese American family on the verge of collapse. The cast includes Lawrence Shou, Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, and James Chen.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE

Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple builds on the world established in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s 28 Years Later, but with a surprising twist. The story continues with Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) in an unexpected and potentially world-altering connection, and Spike (Alfie Williams) facing a terrifying ordeal involving Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell). In this new chapter, the biggest danger isn’t the infected anymore – it’s the cruelty of other survivors, which proves to be even more frightening.

KILLER WHALE

Virginia Gardner as “Maddie” and Mel Jarnson as “Trish”. Photo Courtesy of Lionsgate.

Directed by Jo-Anne Brechin, Killer Whale is a suspenseful thriller about Trish, who takes her friend Maddie on a secluded trip to a private lagoon after a painful loss. Their attempt to heal quickly turns dangerous when a vengeful killer whale – one that suffered in captivity – begins to hunt them. The film stars Virginia Gardner, Mel Jarnson, and Mitchell Hope, and explores themes of isolation, grief, and fear as the women fight for their lives against a terrifying predator.

NIGHT PATROL

Night Patrol, a horror-thriller directed by Ryan Prows, takes place in Los Angeles and centers on an LAPD officer grappling with his past and the flaws within the police force. When he discovers a disturbing secret hidden by a special police unit, he must put aside old conflicts with local gangs to safeguard the people in the housing projects where he was raised. As the night descends into chaos and distrust, the film delves into themes of corruption, loyalty, and the struggle to survive within a complex relationship between the community and those in power. The film features Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long, RJ Cyler, Freddie Gibbs, Nicki Micheaux, Dermot Mulroney, CM Punk, YG, and Flying Lotus.

MERCY

Okay, let me tell you about Mercy. This new thriller from Timur Bekmambetov really throws you right into the action. It’s set in the near future and stars Chris Pratt as a detective accused of his wife’s murder. But here’s the twist: his trial isn’t with a jury of people, but with an incredibly advanced AI judge – one he actually helped create! The whole thing unfolds in real-time, giving you only 90 minutes to see if he can convince this AI he’s innocent. Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, and Annabelle Wallis round out a strong cast. It’s a fast-paced, suspenseful ride that makes you think about where technology and justice meet – and whether an AI can really deliver a fair verdict. Definitely one to watch if you like your thrillers with a bit of a moral question thrown in.

MOTHER OF FLIES

In the film Mother of Flies, Mickey, played by Zelda Adams, receives a life-threatening diagnosis and refuses to accept it. She ventures into the woods with her father (John Adams) to find Solveig (Toby Poser), a secluded woman with a strange connection to death and a deep history with the land. Over three days, Mickey undergoes Solveig’s intense and dangerous death magic rituals. However, every healing comes with a price, and what seems like a curse to one might be a blessing to another. As long-held secrets are revealed, the line between life and death blurs, and Mickey is confronted with unsettling truths known only to those who are dying or already dead.

UNTITLED HOME INVASION ROMANCE

Jason Biggs directs the darkly comedic thriller, Untitled Home Invasion Romance, about a man named Kevin who tries to reignite the spark in his marriage with a risky plan. He attempts to stage a fake burglary during a romantic weekend with his wife, but things quickly go wrong, leading to a real crime and a police investigation. As Kevin gets caught in a web of lies and his story falls apart, he finds himself in a desperate situation. The film features Jason Biggs, Meaghan Rath, Anna Konkle, Justin H. Min, and Arturo Castro.

THE WRECKING CREW

Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, The Wrecking Crew is a funny action movie about two long-separated half-brothers, Jonny and James (played by Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista). They’re brought back together when their father dies under strange circumstances. As they try to figure out what happened, old family secrets are revealed, testing their relationship and uncovering a dangerous conspiracy. Set in Hawaii and featuring a cast including Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, and Jacob Batalon, the film combines exciting action with a story about family and loyalty.

MOSES THE BLACK

Yelena Popovic’s film, Moses the Black, tells the story of Malik, a Chicago gangster whose life begins to fall apart and change, drawing inspiration from the life of the fourth-century saint with the same name. Omar Epps plays Malik, a gang leader struggling with internal challenges from 2wo-3ree (Wiz Khalifa), the hot-headed leader of his younger crew, and external threats from rival leader Straw (Quavo). As the violence worsens and Malik loses control, the film connects his experiences to the story of St. Moses the Black (Chukwudi Iwuji), examining themes of power, finding forgiveness, and faith.

SEND HELP

Directed by Sam Raimi, Send Help is a darkly funny and suspenseful thriller about two coworkers who are the only people to survive a plane crash. Stranded on a deserted island, they must depend on each other, but old conflicts and resentments quickly escalate into a power struggle as they fight to survive. The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, with supporting roles played by Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Emma Raimi, and Dennis Haysbert. Send Help combines thrills and dark humor to explore how survival tests both the body and the mind.

WORLDBREAKER

Directed by Brad Anderson, Worldbreaker is a sci-fi thriller taking place five years after a tear in reality unleashes dangerous creatures onto Earth. A father tries to keep his young daughter safe by isolating her on a remote island and teaching her survival skills, as the world around them faces constant danger. They soon realize that no place is truly safe. The film features Luke Evans, Billie Boullet, Mila Harris, and Milla Jovovich.

THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 3

Directed by Renny Harlin, The Strangers: Chapter 3 concludes the terrifying horror trilogy. The film stars Madelaine Petsch as Maya, who faces off against the masked killers in a final, violent confrontation focused on both survival and getting revenge. Based on characters created by Bryan Bertino and written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, the movie also features Gabriel Basso and Ema Horvath, bringing the story of this home-invasion saga to a close.

WHISTLE

Directed by Corin Hardy and written by Owen Egerton, Whistle is a horror movie about a group of high school students who stumble upon an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. When they blow it, they accidentally unleash a deadly curse that shows them visions of how they will die. As the terrifying predictions start coming true and the body count rises, the students must uncover the whistle’s history and find a way to break the curse before it’s too late. The film stars Dafne Keen, Sophie Nélisse, Sky Yang, Jhaleil Swaby, Ali Skovbye, Percy Hynes White, Michelle Fairley, and Nick Frost.

GOAT

Get ready for GOAT, a hilarious new action-comedy from Sony Pictures Animation – the creators of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters! This original movie is set in a world entirely populated by animals. It follows Will, a small goat with huge ambitions, who gets the chance of a lifetime to play roarball – a fast-paced, competitive sport for all animals. His teammates aren’t exactly excited about a little goat joining the team, but Will is determined to change the game and show everyone that size doesn’t matter when it comes to playing ball!

GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE

Gore Verbinski’s “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” is a funny and action-packed R-rated movie. It centers around a man (Sam Rockwell) who says he’s from the future and holds customers hostage in a famous Los Angeles diner. He believes they’re the key to stopping a worldwide disaster. The movie unfolds in real time, as the group tries to figure out if he’s telling the truth, mixing big sci-fi ideas with relatable characters and humor.

HONEY BUNCH

Directed by Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli, Honey Bunch is a suspenseful thriller about a woman named Diana who is taken to a secluded, experimental facility by her husband. As Diana tries to piece together why she’s there, she slowly remembers parts of her past, revealing unsettling secrets about her marriage. The film features Grace Glowicki, Ben Petrie, Kate Dickie, Jason Isaacs, and India Brown, and is the second feature from the directing team behind Violation.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 2

Following the success of their hit song, “I Can Only Imagine 2” revisits the life of Bart Millard, the lead singer of MercyMe. As the band tours sold-out arenas, Bart’s growing fame creates tension within his family, especially with his son, Sam. The arrival of Tim Timmons, a hopeful musician joining MercyMe on tour, sparks an unlikely friendship that forces Bart to deal with painful memories and acknowledge Tim’s own challenges. Starring John Michael Finley, Milo Ventimiglia, Sophie Skelton, Arielle Kebbel, Joshua Bassett, Sammy Dell, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Quaid, the film is a true story about faith, family, and finding forgiveness, inspired by the song “Even If.”

PSYCHO KILLER

From the studio behind Barbarian and Weapons comes Psycho Killer, a suspenseful thriller. The film centers on a Kansas highway patrol officer, played by Georgina Campbell, who is determined to find her husband’s killer. Her investigation leads her to a deeply disturbed serial killer with a terrifying plan. Directed by Gavin Polone and written by Andrew Kevin Walker, the movie also features James Preston Rogers, Grace Dove, Logan Miller, and Malcolm McDowell. It’s a chilling exploration of obsession, violence, and the horrors of the human mind.

REDUX REDUX

Directed by Kevin and Matthew McManus, Redux Redux is a sci-fi action thriller about Irene Kelly, a mother who finds a way to travel between parallel universes. Driven by grief, she seeks revenge for her daughter’s death by hunting down the killer across different realities. But as Irene continues her quest, she risks losing herself to vengeance. The film, starring Michaela McManus, Stella Marcus, Jeremy Holm, and Jim Cummings, examines themes of grief, obsession, and the price of revenge within an exciting, high-concept story.

THIS IS NOT A TEST

I just finished watching This Is Not a Test, and it was seriously gripping! It’s about a girl named Sloane and a few of her classmates who get stuck in their high school when everything starts falling apart in their town. It’s a real thriller as they try to survive, and it’s fascinating to see how Sloane starts to understand what everyone else is willing to do to make it through. She really steps up to protect them all. The movie stars Olivia Holt, Froy Gutierrez, Luke MacFarlane, and a bunch of other great actors – Corteon Moore, Chloe Avakian, and Carson MacCormac, to name a few.

TWISTED

Photo courtesy of Republic Pictures

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, Twisted is a scary thriller about a con artist whose fraudulent real estate scheme goes horribly wrong when she’s kidnapped by a surgeon with a terrifying agenda. As she loses control, the film becomes a frightening and suspenseful battle for survival, revealing the true nature of her captor. Written by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer, the movie stars Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, Mia Healey, Neal McDonough, and Alicia Witt, and represents a return to intense horror for director Bousman. A release date hasn’t been announced yet.

HOPPERS

Directed by Daniel Chong, Hoppers is a new animated comedy from Disney and Pixar. The story centers on Mabel, an animal enthusiast who uses innovative technology to transfer her mind into a realistic robotic beaver. This allows her to enter the animal world and directly communicate with creatures, revealing surprisingly complex relationships and conflicts. The film, featuring the voices of Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, and many others, is a funny, adventurous, and heartwarming exploration of empathy, connection, and learning to live together.

THE BREADWINNER

In his first movie, comedian Nate Bargatze stars in The Breadwinner, a funny family film about what happens when his character, Nate Wilcox, suddenly becomes a stay-at-home dad. His wife, Katie (Mandy Moore), gets a fantastic business opportunity on Shark Tank, which means she’s away for a long time. Nate, who’s always been the family’s main provider, is now in charge of their three young daughters, and quickly realizes that taking care of the house and kids is much harder than any comedy routine!

STORM RIDER: LEGEND OF HAMMERHEAD

Centuries after a devastating flood reshaped the world into a collection of scattered islands, the film Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead tells the story of a dangerous and perpetual storm that threatens all life. Survival hinges on reaching the fortified city of Argos by undertaking perilous journeys called Storm Riding. However, two daring islanders challenge tradition by attempting to brave the storm itself, seeking the truth that lies beyond. Their quest leads them to uncover secrets about the origins of their world and the immortal leaders of Argos, known as the Founders. Directed by Domagoj Mazuran and Zoran Lisinac, and starring Marco Ilsø, James Cosmo, Caroline Goodall, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Billy Barratt, and Ivana Dudić, the film introduces the Hydroverse – a brand new science fiction world.

TOUCH ME

Addison Heimann’s film, Touch Me, is a darkly comedic horror movie about two millennials, Joey and Craig, who are stuck in a rut and overly reliant on each other. They agree to visit Joey’s ex, Brian, at his secluded desert house, hoping for a change of scenery. However, what starts as an uncomfortable get-together quickly turns sinister as Brian’s offer of help hides a disturbing reality filled with violence, manipulation, and turmoil. The film stars Olivia Taylor Dudley, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jordan Gavaris, Marlene Forte, and Paget Brewster, and explores themes of friendship, trauma, and the lengths people will go to for happiness, all brought to life with practical effects.

THE YETI

Directed by Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta, The Yeti is a horror movie taking place in the Alaskan wilderness. When Merriell Sunday Sr. and Hollis Bannister vanish, a perilous search begins. Ellie and Merriell Jr. head into the harsh landscape to find out what happened, but they soon discover they are being hunted by an age-old creature. The film stars Brittany Allen, Eric Nelsen, Jim Cummings, Christina Bennett Lind, Linc Hand, William Sadler, and Corbin Bernsen, and combines the themes of isolation, survival, and mythical terror.

YOU, ME & TUSCANY

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Directed by Kat Coiro, You, Me & Tuscany is a charming romantic comedy about Anna, a young woman who’s put her culinary dreams on hold and finds herself lost and jobless. When she meets an Italian man named Matteo, she spontaneously travels to Tuscany and secretly stays at his family’s villa. However, her plan goes awry when Matteo’s mother arrives, believing Anna is his fiancée! As the lie grows more complicated, and Matteo’s cousin Michael appears, Anna is caught between the deception and a blossoming romance that makes her rethink her life. The film stars Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Isabella Ferrari, Lorenzo de Moor, Marco Calvani, Aziza Scott, and Nia Vardalos, and offers a delightful mix of romance, humor, and self-discovery set in beautiful Italy.

NORMAL

Directed by Ben Wheatley and co-written by the creator of John Wick, Derek Kolstad, Normal is a suspenseful Western thriller. Bob Odenkirk plays Ulysses, a temporary sheriff who takes a job in the peaceful Midwestern town of Normal hoping for a fresh start. However, he quickly becomes entangled in a crisis when a failed bank robbery reveals a hidden danger lurking beneath the town’s calm surface. As things get more intense, Ulysses must face his own personal struggles and uncover the truth about the community he’s sworn to protect. The film also features Henry Winkler and Lena Headey.

DISCLOSURE DAY

Imagine finding out we aren’t the only ones in the universe – if someone actually showed you proof, would it be scary? This summer, the world will learn the truth. Universal Pictures is releasing a new film directed by Steven Spielberg that explores this very idea. The movie stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo, all acclaimed actors known for their work in popular films and television shows.

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