00:00Let's the 50th Hunger Games begin! Welcome to WatchMojo and today,
00:07we're counting down our picks for the most hotly anticipated movies of 2026.
00:12Promise me you will come back. What if I can't?
00:17Number 10, Project Hail Mary. Please state your name.
00:20Rylan Grace, I spoke up from a coma. I'm several light years from my apartment and I'm not an
00:28astronaut. It's the sci-fi survival thriller that bookworms have been screaming about for years.
00:34Adapting the beloved novel by Andy Weir, this film stars Ryan Gosling as Rylan Grace,
00:39a teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with total amnesia. His assignment is terrifyingly simple,
00:45stop an extinction-level threat before humanity freezes to death.
00:49I'm not an astronaut. If you don't go, you die.
00:53We're the rest of us. What makes this a certified must-watch
00:57isn't just the massive stakes in blockbuster filmmaking, it's the creative team.
01:01With Spider-Verse masterminds Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directing,
01:05we are guaranteed a unique cocktail of hard science, sharp wit, and genuine heart.
01:10Plus, you can never go wrong with Ryan Gosling.
01:12If The Martian was about surviving a planet, this adventure is about saving the entire solar system,
01:18and viewers are more than ready for Gosling's signature charm to go galactic.
01:22So, I met an alien. He's kinda growing on me. At least he's not growing in me,
01:27you know? Which was a concern for a little while.
01:289. The Hunger Games – Sunrise on the Reaping
01:32Welcome Panem to the glorious reaping of District 12!
01:38Ready to volunteer as tribute one more time?
01:41After the prequel's recent success, Lionsgate is delivering the story Panem fanatics have craved for
01:47over a decade – the rise of Haymitch Abernathy. Transporting us back to the 50th Hunger Games,
01:53also known as the Second Quarter Quell, this film exposes the brutal arena that transformed
01:57a hopeful district boy into Katniss' cynical mentor.
02:01It's time for the Second Quarter Quell!
02:07With franchise veteran Francis Lawrence once again behind the camera,
02:10expectations are soaring for a much grittier and darker narrative.
02:14Yes, it's another battle royale, but it's also a more dramatic character study
02:18about one of the franchise's best. Fans are desperate to see exactly how a young Haymitch
02:23outsmarted the capital's deadliest traps and how he paid the heartbreaking price for his victory.
02:28I think these games are gonna be different.
02:328. Supergirl – Supergirl – Supergirl
02:36The rebooted DC Universe is finally taking flight, and this entry looked like his most visually spectacular
02:46chapter yet. Drawing from Tom King's acclaimed comic run, do not expect the bubbly Supergirl you
02:52have seen on TV. Starring House of the Dragon's Millie Alcock, this space opera follows a hardened
02:57Kara Zor-El on a revenge mission often described as true grit in the stars.
03:01I didn't know any of you were still alive. What was it like to lose everything in a day?
03:08Her time didn't die in a day. The gods are not that kind.
03:11It's a major departure from standard Earthbound punch-ups,
03:14prioritizing cosmic grandeur and deep character introspection over saving another city.
03:19With producer James Gunn steering the creative ship and Craig Gillespie directing,
03:23the project promises to embrace the weirdness of deep space while also delivering a darker and more
03:28emotional punch than you might expect. It shall be rather... super, girl?
03:33Supergirl – Superwoman – He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth.
03:407. Digger –
03:54When Tom Cruise collaborates with a visionary like Alejandro G in Yaritu, you pay attention,
03:59but when that project is billed as a comedy of catastrophic proportions, you buy your ticket
04:05immediately. This is Cruise's first original movie since 2017's American Made, and fans are
04:10more than ready to see him flex his acting chops once again. Not much is known about the movie,
04:18but with the combined star power of Cruise and Yaritu, we are in regardless. The viral teaser
04:24only featured the action star dancing with the shovel. Naturally, it broke the internet instantly.
04:29Digger is arguably the year's biggest wild card, not only because of Cruise's performance,
04:34but also because in Yaritu is known for his daring and unconventional films.
04:38We can't wait to see whatever Digger turns out to be.
04:41I mean, I have a place to wonder if the Lord's got us on the road whether we choose it or not.
04:46Number 6, Toy Story 5
04:49Bonnie, there's a package for you.
04:52Just when you thought the toy box was sealed for good, Pixar pulls us back in. How can we say no?
04:59While undoing the fourth film's emotional goodbye raise some eyebrows, the new premise hits
05:04frighteningly close to home for modern families. Toys vs. Technology. Woody, Buzz, and the game must
05:10fight for a child's attention against an army of glowing tablets, a conflict ripe for meta humor and smart
05:15social commentary. With Andrew Stanton returning to direct, fans are trusting Pixar to deliver the emotional
05:21goods once again. But beyond the commentary, let's be honest, we all just want to see the Roundup Gang
05:27reunited. It's a nostalgic comfort watch that will likely dominate the summer box office, proving once
05:33again that you can never truly outgrow your favorite toys.
05:36Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!
05:39Hi there, I'm Lily Pat, let's play!
05:42Number 5, The Mandalorian and Grogu
05:44This is the way, to the multiplex. Marking Star Wars' first theatrical release since 2019,
05:58Lucasfilm is deploying its heaviest hitters to win back the fans. Then, Jaren and his force-building
06:03apprentice are making the leap from streaming to cinema, promising a visual scale beyond the reach
06:09of television budgets. Jon Favreau is returning to helm this chapter, aiming to deliver the explosive
06:14bounty hunting action and emotional storytelling that made the series a cultural phenomenon.
06:18There isn't a duo in the galaxy more universally loved than Mando and Baby Yoda right now. By banking
06:29on these proven crowd pleasers, the franchise is looking to unite a divided fan base with a blockbuster
06:34event that feels essential, effectively turning a streaming success story into a global cinematic spectacle.
06:40Dini Villeneuve is returning to Arrakis to finish what he started. While Part 2 was a triumph of
07:00action and visual effects, this third chapter is set to be a tragic deconstruction of the Chosen One myth.
07:06Picking up years after the holy war, we find Paul Atreides reigning as emperor,
07:10struggling to contain the bloody religious fervor unleashed in his name.
07:20Book readers know this is where the saga gets truly philosophical,
07:23and anticipation is building to see how Villeneuve handles the darker political intrigue.
07:27Part 3 is the epic conclusion to the definitive sci-fi trilogy of our time, turning the hero's journey
07:32completely on its head. Expect the usual, stunning visuals, heavy themes, and another stellar performance
07:39from Timothee Chalamet. We'll go for that reason alone.
07:42I want you to know
07:46I will love you as long as I breathe.
07:48Number 3. Spider-Man Brand New Day
07:51Following the multiverse-shattering chaos of No Way Home, Peter Parker is back, and this time,
08:03he's on his own. This soft reboot stands as one of the most intriguing comic book movies on the slate.
08:08With the world having no memory of Peter, we're finally getting a grounded street-level story where
08:13Spidey struggles to pay rent and fights local crime in New York.
08:21We ready?
08:25While Tom Holland's return is a box office certainty,
08:28it's the shift towards a grittier tone that has the internet buzzing.
08:32Theories are running wild about villains like Kingpin or Scorpion filling the void,
08:36as fans are eager to see the web-slinger operate without any Stark Tech safety nets.
08:41As the title suggests, Brand New Day is a fresh start that promises to deliver the goods.
08:46Classic Spidey angst in high-octane action.
09:03Number 2. The Odyssey
09:05After years of war
09:16No one could stand between my men.
09:18Christopher Nolan, IMAX 70mm, Need We Say More?
09:22Nolan's anticipated follow-up to Oppenheimer is a colossal adaptation of Homer's Odyssey
09:28featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus, but he's not all.
09:31This thing has a stacked cast, including heavyweights like Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and oh,
09:37who's this? Tom Holland? It's the Summer of Holland, and we are here for it.
09:42This won't be your standard sword and sandal flick. It's a Nolan production, meaning practical effects,
09:48inventive storytelling, and a thunderous score are guaranteed. The prospect of seeing this director
09:54apply his massive visual scale to Cyclops, Sirens, and The Wrath of Poseidon is a once-in-a-lifetime
10:00opportunity. Occupying the prime mid-July release slot, The Odyssey is looking to save movie theaters,
10:06so let's support a visionary and check it out. We just might save the industry.
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10:361. Avengers Doomsday
10:49Was there ever any doubt what would take the top spot? The MCU is struggling,
10:53there's no denying that. So they're betting the house on this massive reunion. The Russo brothers
10:58are back in the director's chair, which is awesome. But the headline that shook the world
11:03was Robert Downey Jr. returning to the franchise, this time as the villainous Dr. Doom.
11:08The question is, who will you be when you close your eyes?
11:16It's an inspired casting choice that instantly reignited interest in the waning multiverse saga.
11:22We're expecting a film that rivals Infinity War in scale, stakes, characters, and emotional
11:27devastation. The momentum is unstoppable, and with the likes of the X-Men and the Fantastic Four also
11:32joining the fray, this December release is set to be the crossover event of the decade. So,
11:37you know, no pressure, Marvel.
11:59Which movies are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments down below.
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