2026 movie preview: All the films you need to know about right now

It's dizzying to look back on 2025, as it was a phenomenal year in cinema, offering a panoply of supreme horror, superb streaming offerings, and star-stuffed stunners. And yet, 2026 is already looking to rival all that awesome with a sensational slate all its own.

Mashable has scoured the upcoming release calendar looking for the movies that are sure to intrigue in 2026. Superhero movies are coming back in a big way with new films featuring characters from Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, Fantastic Four, and much much more.