Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a historic drama, psychological thriller, or complex romance, here are the upcoming movies that are set to rule 2026.&nbsp;

The turnover of the new year means new goals, new habits, new dreams, and of course, new movies. This year the big screens were graced with hits like One Battle After Another, Buginia, Weapons, and Frankenstein. Whether you love horror, drama, action, or a&nbsp; romance flick, this year&rsquo;s movies had something for you. But as we enter the new year, next year&rsquo;s releases are at the top of everyone&rsquo;s mind. Between the new Hunger Games prequel and the iconic adaptation of Wuthering Heights, movie lovers are in store for a new year of attention-grabbing cinema.&nbsp;
From talent-stacked casts to intense story lines, L&rsquo;OFFICIEL has compiled all the upcoming releases that are worth a visit to the movie theatre. Take a look at the 5 most-anticipated movies that are sure to keep your eyes peeled to the big screen this year.

<h2>The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping&nbsp;</h2>

'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Official Trailer. 

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) Official Teaser – Joseph Zada

This new installment of The Hunger Games series is set to hit big screens on Nov. 20, 2026. The prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, explores the 50th annual hunger games, also known as the second Quarter Quell. This story is set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen&rsquo;s games and is told from the perspective of her mentor Haymitch Abernathy. This movie is a film adaptation of the book by the same name and stars actors like Joseph Zada, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, Mckenna Grace, and Whitney Peak. Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping tells Haymitch&rsquo;s story and will showcase the younger versions of characters audiences already know and love from the previous books and movies. These games are set to be different from the others, making this one of the most anticipated movies of the year.&nbsp;

<h2>The Odyssey&nbsp;</h2>

'The Odyssey' Official Trailer.

The Odyssey | Official Trailer

Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey comes out on July 17 2026 and is set to be the adventure epic of the year. The movie stars actors like Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o, and Mia Goth. This movie has a culmination of both talent and storytelling that is bound to make it one of the buzziest movies this season. The Odyssey chronicles Odysseus&rsquo;s dangerous voyage back to Ithaca after the Trojan War as he encounters the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Circe. As Odysseus navigates his encounters with mythical beings and natural disasters, it becomes clear that all he really wants is to reunite with his wife, Penelope. This newest adaptation of The Odyssey will bring the story of Odysseus to life on every big screen.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Wuthering Heights&nbsp;</h2>

'Wurthering Heights' Official Trailer. 

"Wuthering Heights" | Official Trailer

Wuthering Heights starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie has been one of the most talked about movies since the trailer&rsquo;s released in September. Wuthering Heights is the movie adaptation of Emily Bront&euml;'s novel with the same title. This love story chronicles the passionate, tragic, yet vengeful love story between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff as they battle societal barriers and generational pressures. This new adaptation is set to showcase the sexual and raw gothic elements of a complicated romance. The movie&rsquo;s cast has become somewhat of a controversial aspect of the movie&rsquo;s production, but director Emerald Fennell is putting a visually complex and bold spin on the iconic story. The film&rsquo;s slight controversy and star studded cast are bound to build tension between the story and audiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>The Drama&nbsp;</h2>

'The Drama' Official Trailer.

The Drama | Official Teaser HD | A24

The Drama stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and follows their characters Charlie Thomson and Emma Harwood's complex relationship. This engaged couple&rsquo;s love is tested during the week of wedding as the two have unexpected revelations and premarital tensions. The Drama is set to give a relatable and realistic view inside the complexities of love and commitment. The film's trailer released on Dec. 10 and highlighted the awkwardness, tension, and chaos of relationships that will be further explored in the film. This modern take on romance is set to play into the messiness of idealized and commercialized relationships, taking a new look at the intense pressure that comes with marital preparation. As love interests, Zendaya and Pattinson are bound to be the major pull and excitement around this upcoming A24 romantic drama.&nbsp;

<h2>Disclosure Day</h2>

'Disclosure Day' Official Trailer. 

Disclosure Day | Official Teaser

This upcoming Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller explores the world&rsquo;s governments as they reveal their contact with alien life. The movie stars Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Josh O&rsquo; Connor, Coleman Domingo, and Eve Hewson as they deal with the emotional and moral dilemma of whether or not to show full disclosure. Disclosure Day grapples with the danger of mass hysteria and the struggle of knowing information that could change the world forever. The film is set to hit the big screens on June 12, 2026 with creepy music and tension-building cinematography making it one of the most enticing films of the season.&nbsp;

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