20 Most Anticipated Movies 2026

Many exciting films are scheduled for release throughout 2026. Instead of listing them all, here’s a look at 20 of the most anticipated movies coming out that year.

BitMine’s ETH Feast: A Crypto Goblin’s Secret Recipe 🦄💸

According to the ever-watchful eye of Lookonchain (who, let’s be honest, probably has a telescope glued to their screen), BitMine gobbled up 32,938 ETH last week. That’s $97.6 million’s worth of digital confetti. Imagine buying that many jellybeans and calling it “long-term exposure.”

This 10/10 Hard Sci-Fi Series Is the Perfect ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Replacement

If you’re a sci-fi fan and haven’t seen Planetes, you’re in for a treat! This show, which originally aired in 2003, is a hidden gem of the 21st century, based on the manga Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura. It’s set in the future, where space travel is common but divided by class. While the wealthy enjoy luxurious trips, working-class people are stuck with the difficult and unglamorous jobs, like cleaning up dangerous space debris. Planetes follows a team of these space cleaners – some are ambitious and climbing the corporate ladder, others are content with their roles, and a couple dream of escaping their current lives. Here’s what the show is about:

The Wire’s Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1954. After college, he trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He began his film and television career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, appearing in small roles in films like Gremlins 2: The New Batch and Goodfellas, and on the television show As the World Turns. Like many actors in New York, he played various characters across several shows in the Law & Order franchise.

Mad Max Streams on Peacock in 2026: Mel Gibson Sci-Fi Classic Gets New Home

Mad Max is set in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic future where a violent motorcycle gang controls the highways. They terrorize people and openly defy the police. But they make a mistake when they target Max Rockatansky, a law officer. After they cruelly attack Max’s friends and family, he’s consumed by a desire for revenge, becoming driven by one purpose alone.

Pokemon calls 2026 its “best year yet” for 30th anniversary as Gen 10 speculation grows

In 2025, the release of Pokémon Legends Z-A in October was the biggest news, though the game’s post-launch downloadable content proved divisive. While the game, which focused on the Kalos region, sold well, some players felt it was too limited in scope. Throughout the year, Pokémon GO continued to receive updates, live events remained popular, and competitive battling thrived, even as there were fewer major announcements about core Pokémon games.

Five Nights At Freddy’s 2: Director Confirms Shadow Animatronic Easter Eggs

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 really built on the foundation laid by the first film. The writers, Tammi and Cawthon, explored the game’s universe more thoroughly, expanding the storyline and introducing elements like multiple Freddy Fazbear locations and new animatronics, most notably the sinister Marionette. Fans who played the original games have been excitedly sharing discoveries and theories online, pointing out hidden clues and direct references to the source material.