37 biggest summer movies of 2026 — 'Spider-Man,' 'Star Wars,' 'The Odyssey,' 'Toy Story' and more
The summer of 2026 is set to feature a major lineup of highly anticipated films, including 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,' 'Backrooms,' and 'Spider-Man.' Studios are releasing blockbuster franchises and new adaptations across May, June, July, and August. The season promises a mix of sci-fi, superhero, and animated films aimed at drawing audiences back to theaters.
- ▪'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' will be the first Star Wars movie in theaters since 2019 and is scheduled for release on May 22.
- ▪A24's 'Backrooms,' directed by Kane Parsons, is based on the viral internet phenomenon and follows a therapist entering a mysterious dimension.
- ▪'Masters of the Universe,' a live-action He-Man film directed by Travis Knight, is set for release on June 5 with Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam.
- ▪The animated 'The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act' will receive a theatrical release for its final episodes on June 4.
- ▪Steven Spielberg returns to sci-fi with a new film, and Pixar's 'Toy Story' franchise is also expected to debut a new installment in summer 2026.
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Entertainment Movies 37 biggest summer movies of 2026 — 'Spider-Man,' 'Star Wars,' 'The Odyssey,' 'Toy Story' and more News By Rory Mellon Contributions from Kelly Woo, Malcolm McMillan, Alix Blackburn, Martin Shore published 16 May 2026 All the summer movies coming to a big screen near you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Disney / Marvel / A24 / Universal Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures) Jump to: May 22 May 29 June 4 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 1 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The summer…
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