Here’s a living roundup of the biggest titles currently scheduled for 2026. Dates can shift, but these are the ones with official announcements or studio listings.
Spring & Early Summer
- April 3 — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Universal/Illumination/Nintendo)
Mario heads to space in the sequel to the 2023 smash hit. Nintendo’s release pegs the U.S. date as April 3, 2026. - May 22 — Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu (Lucasfilm)
Jon Favreau directs the big‑screen continuation of Din Djarin and Grogu’s story. Disney has it on the calendar for May 22, 2026. More details. - June 12 — Untitled Event Film Directed by Steven Spielberg (Universal)
A new Spielberg “event film,” listed on Universal’s upcoming slate for June 12, 2026. Studio listing. - June 19 — Toy Story 5 (Disney/Pixar)
The toys are back on June 19, 2026 per Disney/Pixar. Official page.
Mid–Late Summer
- July 1 — Minions 3 (Illumination/Universal)
The third Minions film takes the holiday slot. Universal page. - July 10 — Moana (Live‑Action) (Disney)
Disney’s live‑action remake is dated July 10, 2026 after a one‑year delay. Entertainment Weekly. - July 17 — The Odyssey (Universal)
A large‑format theatrical release, listed for July 17, 2026. Universal page.
Delayed out of 2026 (still highly anticipated)
- The Batman — Part II (Warner Bros.) — Moved to Oct. 1, 2027 after earlier 2026 plans. Report.
- Shrek 5 (DreamWorks/Universal) — Now June 30, 2027. Variety.
What to expect
2026 is shaping up to be a huge family‑four‑quadrant year with Nintendo, Pixar and Illumination headliners — plus a new Star Wars entry and a Spielberg event picture. As always, this calendar can change; we’ll update this post as studios shuffle dates.