As we bade farewell to 2025, a remarkable year for cinematic storytelling, we’re excited to look ahead to the blockbuster releases of 2026. Last year’s successes, including James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, obliterated the box office, raking in billions and reaffirming that sci-fi films remain a dominant force in theatres.
Meanwhile, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners injected a new phase of haunting energy into vampire lore. Additionally, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein delivered a masterclass in adaptation, offering a gothic perspective for both literary purists and movie lovers alike.
In 2026, we’re not just getting sequels; we’re getting blockbusters from studios and directors. With these exciting developments in mind, Now Accra has curated 5 exciting movies to look out for in 2026.
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Avengers: Doomsday
To address lingering questions from Avengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios is set to release Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026. The film will explore how the Avengers confront a gargantuan threat from an alternate timeline, effects of incursions, and colliding realities.
The Russo brothers have returned to direct, bringing their signature epic scope back to the MCU after Infinity War and Endgame. Robert Downey Jr. returns as the main antagonist (Doctor Doom). Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Thor, and Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers, as confirmed in the teasers . Avengers: Doomsday unites the Avengers, Wakanda, the Fantastic Four, the New Avengers (from Thunderbolts), and members of the classic X-Men team to battle Doom’s apocalyptic ambitions.
The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek poem (Odyssey) will arrive in July 17, 2026 as a mythic film, shot entirely with IMAX film technology for unparalleled scale and immersion. Nolan’s Odyssey focuses on Odysseus’ perilous 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Expect Nolan’s complex storytelling, visual mastery, and stunning practical effects to this epic . The star-studded ensemble features Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as his son Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and more.
The Death of Robin Hood
Ever wondered if Robin Hood got to live happily after robbing the rich to give to the poor? Michael Sarnoski’s (Pig, A Quiet Place: Book 1) upcoming film, Death of Robin Hood, offers a fresh perspective on the legendary outlaw. In this dark and gritty film, Hugh Jackman stars as a battle-injured old Robin Hood, grappling with the weight of his past crimes.
The film scraps away the heroic- saviour facade as told in the books and replaces it with a troubled medieval mercenary and his murderous brutes. The Death of Robinhood stars Hugh Jackman, Jolie Cormer, Bill Skarsgard, Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe. A specific release date for the 2026 film is yet to be announced by the production studio (A24).
They Will Kill You
This bloody hack and slash horror thriller, follows a desperate woman (Zazie Beets) who applies for a houskeeper position in a high-rise New York City apartment building, she uncovers a mystery of missing residents and occultic secrets. What starts as a normal job spirals into a fight for survival against ritualistic horrors that will stop at nothing.
With its tense atmosphere and shocking plot twists, ‘They Will Kill You’ promises to deliver a thrilling ride. The film, written by Kirill Sokolov and produced by Andy Muschietti (IT), stars Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette, and is set to hit theaters on March 27, 2026.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day picks up after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter’s Aunt is deceased and his friends’ memories of him have been wiped. With a newfound sense of responsibility, Peter balances his superhero life and college, all while facing a new wave of existential villains who threaten the city.
Tom Holland reprises his role as the web-slinging hero, joined by Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle/Punisher), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Michael Mando as (Scorpion) Marvin Jones III (Tombstone) and Charlie Cox (Daredevil). New additions to the cast include Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Tramell Tillman, who bring new energy to the franchise.