We don’t need astrology or psychic powers to tell you that 2026 is going to be a massive year for pop culture and cinema. How can we be so sure? Well, 2026 has an impressive line up of new releases, especially upcoming movie sequels.
The lineup of 2026 releases is packed with book adaptations, movie sequels and superhero films, promising non-stop entertainment for every cinephile. Sequels have been a major theme of the 2020s, either due to a lack of original scripts or a desire to revisit the past for nostalgia, but we’re not complaining; 2026 is bringing even more of them.
In the first quarter of the year, movie sequels such as 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Scream 7 and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man will grace our screens.
May will bring what is perhaps one of the most anticipated legacy sequels of 2026 — The Devil Wears Prada 2, followed by a summer packed with titles such as Scary Movie 6, Toy Story 5 and Minions 3.
The transition to fall will see the release of Practical Magic 2 in September and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in November, followed by Dune: Part Three in December.
So, without any delays, let’s look at the most anticipated movie sequels releasing in 2026.
22 upcoming movie sequels releasing in 2026 that we’re setting reminders for
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Greenland 2: Migration — 9 JanuaryReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Ric Roman Waugh
Cast: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah, Gordon Alexander
Synopsis: It has been five years since the Clarke comet destroyed nearly all life on Earth, and the remaining survivors found refuge in the Greenland bunker. Now, the Garrity family must leave the bunker and find a new home.
About the movie: This post-apocalyptic thriller is the sequel to the 2020 film Greenland.
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple — 16 JanuaryReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Nia DaCosta
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman
Synopsis: Dr Ian Kelson (Fiennes) makes a discovery that could change the world forever. Meanwhile, Spike (Williams) joins Sir Jimmy Crystal’s (O’Connell) gang on the mainland.
About the movie: The post-apocalyptic horror film is a sequel to 2025’s 28 Years Later. Both films were shot back-to-back.
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The Strangers – Chapter 3 — 6 FebruaryReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Cast: Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, Richard Brake
Synopsis: Maya (Petsch) and the remaining survivors must do everything they can to escape the new onslaught of threats from the masked men.
About the movie: The horror film is the fifth instalment in The Strangers film series, which started in 2008, and the final film of the new trilogy.
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Scream 7 — 27 FebruaryReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Kevin Williamson
Cast: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace
Synopsis: Seeking a fresh start, Sidney Prescott (Campbell) moves to a new town. However, danger follows her there as a new Ghostface killer emerges, and his apparent target is Sidney’s daughter.
About the movie: The film is a sequel to Scream VI (2023) and the seventh instalment of the franchise.
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man — 6 MarchView this post on Instagram
Releasing in: Theatres
Platform: Netflix (20 March)
Directed by: Tom Harper
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan
Synopsis: When Tommy Shelby (Murphy) returns to Birmingham during World War II, he becomes involved in wartime missions while also grappling with his troubled past.
About the movie: The film is a direct continuation of the British crime drama TV series Peaky Blinders (2013-2022).
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — 3 AprilReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Voice cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Brie Larson, Benny Safdie
Synopsis: Mario (Pratt) and Luigi (Day), together with Princess Peach (Taylor-Joy), embark on an adventure across the galaxy to defeat Bowser Jr. (Safdie).
About the movie: The film is a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and is inspired by Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy video game.
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come — 10 AprilReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Cast: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Elijah Wood
Synopsis: After surviving the deadly game, Grace (Weaving) discovers that her sister Faith (Newton) has been marked for death, and to protect her, she must face the wealthiest rival families in a new game.
About the movie: This action-comedy horror film is a sequel to Ready or Not (2019).
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 — 1 MayReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: David Frankel
Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu
Synopsis: After a long career in fashion, Miranda Priestly (Streep) is about to retire. However, before that can happen, she must face a new rival: Emily (Blunt), her former assistant, who has now climbed up the corporate ladder. As Miranda struggles with ad revenue amid the decline of print media, she must do everything she can to save Runway.
About the movie: The film is a legacy sequel to the 2006 movie The Devil Wears Prada.
Also read: Why The Devil Wears Prada is a fashion film classic in the making
9 /22
Mortal Kombat II — 8 MayReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Simon McQuoid
Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Martyn Ford
Synopsis: The Earthrealm champions, along with Johnny Cage (Urban), are forced to fight one another as they attempt to revolt against the rule of Shao Kahn (Ford).
About the movie: The martial arts film is a sequel to Mortal Kombat (2021), with both films inspired by the video game series of the same name. It was previously scheduled to be released in October 2025, but was later pushed to 2026.
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Scary Movie 6 — 12 JuneView this post on Instagram
Releasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Michael Tiddes
Cast: Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall
Synopsis: TBA
About the movie: This horror-comedy is the sixth instalment in the Scary Movie franchise, which is known for parodying numerous horror films, including the Scream series
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Toy Story 5 — 19 JuneReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
Voice cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee
Synopsis: The toys’ importance in children’s lives is threatened by a tablet called Lilypad (Lee). They must band together to defeat this new rival for the children’s attention.
About the movie: It is the fifth instalment of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise.
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Minions 3 — 1 JulyReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Pierre Coffin
Voice cast: Amy Sedaris, Romesh Ranganathan, Pierre Coffin
Synopsis: TBA
About the movie: The film is a sequel to Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), and the third overall instalment of the Minions franchise. The Minions films serve as prequels to the Despicable Me series.
Image credit: IMDb © Minions 3
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day — 31 JulyReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Mark Ruffalo
Synopsis: After forsaking his identity as Spider-Man, Peter Parker (Holland) tries to navigate life alone, now that everyone has forgotten him. But when a new threat emerges, he must protect the people he cares about, even though they no longer remember him.
About the movie: The superhero film is the fourth instalment of the MCU’s Spider-Man film series, serving as the sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
Image credit: IMDb © 2025 Columbia Pictures
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Untitled Insidious sequel/Insidious 6 — 21 AugustView this post on Instagram
Releasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Jacob Chase
Cast: Lin Shaye, Brandon Perea, Amelia Eve, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Sam Spruell, Laura Gordon
Synopsis: TBA
About the movie: The supernatural horror film serves as a sequel to Insidious: The Red Door (2023). Overall, it is the sixth instalment in the Insidious film series.
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Practical Magic 2 — 18 SeptemberView this post on Instagram
Releasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Susanne Bier
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Xolo Maridueña, Maisie Williams
Synopsis: Cursed to be loveless, a family of witches try to break the spell cast on them and seek love.
About the movie: The film is a legacy sequel to Practical Magic (1998), which was based on Alice Hoffman’s 1995 novel of the same name. The sequel adapts Hoffman’s 2021 follow-up title, The Book of Magic.
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — 20 NovemberReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Cast: Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace
Synopsis: As young Haymitch Abernathy (Zada) prepares to participate in the 50th Hunger Games, he realises that this time, his district must send double the usual number of recruits to the Capitol.
About the movie: Adapted from Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel Sunrise on the Reaping, this film serves as a sequel to The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) and a prequel to The Hunger Games (2012).
Notably, Jennifer Lawrence is confirmed to reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen, while Josh Hutcherson is set to return as Peeta Mellark in the movie.
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Focker In-Law — 25 NovemberView this post on Instagram
Releasing in: Theatres
Directed by: John Hamburg
Cast: Robert De Niro, Skyler Gisondo, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo
Synopsis: Henry (Gisondo) has decided to get married, but his parents, Greg (Stiller) and Pam (Polo), along with the rest of the family, have concerns about his choice of partner.
About the movie: Focker In-Law is the fourth instalment in the Meet the Parents film series.
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Violent Night 2 — 4 DecemberReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Tommy Wirkola
Cast: David Harbour, Kristen Bell, Daniela Melchior, Jared Harris, Joe Pantoliano, Maxwell Friedman
Synopsis: Stuck in a New Jersey shopping centre, Santa Claus (Harbour) has lost contact with the North Pole. Now, he must fight a crime lord and his henchmen who control the mall.
About the movie: The film serves as a sequel to the Christmas action-comedy Violent Night (2022).
Image: Courtesy IMDb © Universal Pictures
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Untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel/Jumanji 3— 11 December
Releasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, Danny DeVito
Synopsis: TBA
About the movie: The film is a sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) and is the fifth instalment in the Jumanji film series overall.
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Avengers: Doomsday — 18 DecemberReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Pedro Pascal, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan
Synopsis: TBA
About the movie: The film is the latest instalment in the MCU’s Avengers franchise. A sequel, titled Avengers: Secret Wars, is scheduled to be released in 2027.
Image credit: IMDb
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Dune: Part Three — 18 DecemberView this post on Instagram
Releasing in: Theatres
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson
Synopsis: Muad’Dib possesses power beyond any mortal’s comprehension, as he is destined to be the ruler of all humanity.
About the movie: Adapted from Frank Herbert’s 1969 novel Dune Messiah, this film is the third instalment of the Dune franchise.
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The Angry Birds Movie 3 — 23 DecemberReleasing in: Theatres
Directed by: John Rice
Voice cast: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Emma Myers, Rachel Bloom
Synopsis: Red (Sudeikis) and Chuck (Gad) go on an all‑new adventure.
About the movie: The third instalment of The Angry Birds movie franchise, this film serves as a sequel to The Angry Birds Movie (2016) and The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019).
Image credit: IMDb
Hero and featured image credit: IMDb/Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man; Toy Story 5; Scream 7; The Devil Wears Prada 2 Photo by 20th Century Studios/20th Century Studios - © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.