3 Sci-Fi Movies That Can Start New Franchises In 2026

This year boasts a promising lineup of new science fiction films. While each is highly anticipated, a few stand out as potential blockbusters that could launch entire movie universes. Considering their unique concepts, commercial appeal, and the talent behind them, these three upcoming sci-fi movies are the most likely to generate sequels and spin-off films.

Why is Kathleen Kennedy leaving Lucasfilm? Star Wars shakeup explained

When Disney bought Star Wars back in 2012, they put Kathleen Kennedy in charge of Lucasfilm. Basically, her job was to get new movies made, and then start expanding the universe into TV shows. It felt like a big shift at the time, and honestly, I was super curious to see where she’d take things.

Spider-Man Gets His Most Terrifying Transformation Ever, Meet Spider-Carnage

Marvel is launching a new crossover event featuring Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage called ‘Death Spiral.’ It kicks off with a special one-shot issue, ‘Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral,’ hitting shelves next month, and will continue in the regular ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ and ‘Venom’ comic books throughout the spring.

Sony’s Legend Of Zelda Movie Will Be Exclusive To Netflix After Theatrical Run

Netflix and Sony have reached a multi-year agreement where Netflix will be the first streaming service to show Sony films after they’re released in theaters. Netflix specifically highlighted the upcoming live-action Zelda movie as one of the first Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) films coming to the platform, along with titles like The Nightingale, Buds, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, and new movies about The Beatles directed by Sam Mendes.

Emilia Clarke Reunited With Game Of Thrones ‘Dragon Daddy’ Jason Momoa, And The Fan Responses Are Absolutely A+

Even though the ending of Game of Thrones divided fans, the show still has a huge following, particularly for its earlier seasons. Proof of this came when Clarke and Momoa recently met backstage at The Kelly Clarkson Show (available on Peacock) and shared a photo on Instagram – it quickly became very popular online! You can see the picture of the two actors below.

Robert De Niro’s Extremely Disliked Action Movie Tin Soldier Officially Sets Streaming Release Date

I’m really excited that Tin Soldier is becoming available on January 22nd! I first saw it in theaters last September, and it’s a gripping story about Nash Cavanaugh, a former soldier. He gets pulled back into a dangerous mission by Emmanuel Ashburn, a high-ranking military officer, to go undercover and investigate a really unsettling cult led by a persuasive figure known only as “The Bokushi.”