Whether you’re looking for laughs, scares or a serious sense of nostalgia this summer, this season’s most anticipated films have got you covered.
For millennials especially, summer 2026’s movie slate may feel a little bit like a reunion tour as beloved franchises that helped define childhoods are making their way back to the big screen. Disney fans can return to the world of Camp Rock, while Pixar is bringing back Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang for another adventure in Toy Story 5. Comedy lovers anticipate the latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise — Whassup?! — which promises to once again poke fun at Hollywood’s biggest hits, while cult favorites are also making a comeback, as seen with Super Troopers 3.
Other movies on the lineup are also giving a blast from the past. Steven Spielberg returns to aliens with Disclosure Day, while Christopher Nolan pulls from a classic with The Odyssey. There’s also Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Mattel’s latest IP to get the live-action treatment.
But it’s not all about looking back; Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner’s dystopian rom-com One Night Only and Kristen Stewart’s stoner comedy Wrong Girls — directed by her wife, Dylan Meyer — are just a few of the original stories coming to a theater near you.
Keep scrolling for the most anticipated summer movies of 2026:
‘Scary Movie 6’
Whassup?! Twenty-six years after outrunning Ghostface, the Wayans brothers are back in the killer’s crosshairs for another meta horror adventure. Expect genre spoofs, outrageous one-liners and franchise faves Anna Faris and Regina Hall to be back for more hilarious chaos. (Theaters, June 5)
‘Masters of the Universe’
Critics are already raving about the newest take on He-Man coming to life. Nicholas Galitzine plays the six-pack-bearing prince who embarks on a quest to save the galaxy from the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto) and super-villainess Evil-Lyn (Allison Brie). Good thing he has Camila Mendes, Idris Elba and Kirsten Wiig by his side. (Theaters, June 5)
‘Moana’
Disney’s latest live-action adaptation has Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui, and 19-year-old newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as our heroine. (Theaters, June 10)
‘Disclosure Day’
Steven Spielberg finally returns to extraterrestrials! His mysterious latest, starring Emily Blunt and Colin Firth, takes place on a futuristic date when the world could learn that aliens are real. (Theaters, June 12)
‘Toy Story 5’
Tim Allen and Tom Hanks’ Buzz and Woody are fighting their biggest rival yet: technology. With a new smart tablet threatening to replace traditional toys, the gang must battle to stay relevant or risk getting left behind for good. (Theaters, June 19)
‘Supergirl’
Summertime means superheroes! Milly Alcock’s hardened young supe sets out across the galaxy with her canine sidekick, Krypto the Superdog, on a murderous quest for vengeance. (Theaters, June 26)
‘Minions and Monsters’
Calling all kids and kids at heart! The Minions return in this third prequel installment, which follows three of the zany creatures in 1920s Hollywood as they try to make their own monster movie. Jesse Eisenberg and Zoey Deutch are part of the new voice cast. (Theaters, July 1)
‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) tackles the Greek epic with a truly all-star cast: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o and other famous faces will surely be front-runners come Oscar time. (Theaters, July 17)
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Tom Holland’s friendly neighborhood hero is back and battling street crime solo until a new enemy changes everything. Meanwhile, Peter Parker has to deal with his friends and girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya), moving on without him. (Theaters, July 31)
‘The Ice Cream Man’
A delicious Summerween treat, Eli Roth’s latest horror flick follows an idyllic town as it descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with terrifying results. (Theaters, August 6)
‘One Night Only’
Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner are two strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York on the one night when single people are allowed to have sex in this hilarious dystopian rom-com. (Theaters, August 7)
‘Super Troopers 3’
Everyone’s favorite wacky cops are back for more tomfoolery in the third installment of this beloved comedy franchise. This time, Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar) has to stop nemesis Farva (Kevin Heffernan) from marrying his sister (Hannah Simone), leading to more outlandish schemes — and boner jokes, of course. (Theaters, August 7)
‘The End of Oak Street’
Anne Hathaway’s massive movie year continues with this sci-fi survival film costarring Ewan McGregor. The duo must fight for their lives following a cosmic event that uproots their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown. (Theater, August 14)
‘Coyote vs. Acme’
Much like Wile E. Coyote, this movie is unkillable. Despite being shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023, the goofy film gets new life and a theatrical run! It follows the legal battles of Mr. Coyote, and features live-action costars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and more. (Theaters, August 28)
‘The Wrong Girls’
Kristen Stewart stars in this stoner comedy directed by wife Dylan Meyer, in which two aimless young women gain telepathetic powers after ingesting an experimental drug, pitting them against dangerous rivals who are pursuing the same powerful substance. (Theaters, August 14)
‘Camp Rock 3’
After 15 years, Disney fans are going back to where they want to be: Camp Rock! Shane Gray (Joe Jonas) and his brothers (Nick and Kevin Jonas) head back to their old stomping grounds to discover the next big thing after their band Connect 3’s big tour falls through. Expect new faces, plenty of jams and maybe a surprise cameo or two along the way. (Disney+, TBD August)
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