The 2026 movies you shouldn't have missed (so far)
From The Odyssey to Project Hail Mary, by way of Michael and Toy Story 5: the movies that defined 2026, between box-office hits and critics' favorites.
2026 isn't over, but it has already delivered some of the most memorable movies of recent years. Here are the ones you shouldn't have missed, between big theatrical hits and awards-season favorites. We'll keep updating this list until the end of the year.
The great movies of the year
The Odyssey, by Christopher Nolan
His adaptation of Homer's epic is Nolan's most ambitious bet yet. A huge worldwide hit, the film also leads the predictions for the Best Picture Oscar.
Project Hail Mary, by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
The adaptation of Andy Weir's novel (the author of The Martian) won over both audiences and critics. Science fiction full of humor and emotion, also mentioned among the Oscar contenders.
Michael
The Michael Jackson biopic passed a billion dollars at the worldwide box office. A phenomenon.
The big crowd-pleasers
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day: the biggest hit of the year.
- Toy Story 5: Pixar keeps making several generations laugh and cry at once.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: the follow-up to the 2023 smash.
- The Devil Wears Prada 2: Miranda Priestly's long-awaited return.
What's coming before the end of the year
The end of the year is packed (French release dates): The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (November 18), Asterix and the Kingdom of Nubia (November 25), then Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday (December 18). The 2026 honor roll isn't written yet.