Top 6 most anticipated movies of 2026

THE new year is shaping up to be a historic year for cinema, marked by the return of massive franchises, legendary directors like Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan and a resurgence of original science fiction.

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IN A monumental return to the MCU, Robert Downey Jr. is set to star in Avengers: Doomsday, but in a shocking twist, he will play the villainous Doctor Doom. | Instagram

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Here are the most anticipated blockbusters of 2026:

1. Avengers: Doomsday

Release date: May 1.

Following the multiversal chaos of previous phases, the Avengers face their most formidable threat yet: Victor von Doom.

As the multiverse begins to collapse, heroes from across different realities, including the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, must unite to stop Doom from reshaping existence in his own image.

The film serves as the penultimate chapter of the Multiverse Saga, leading directly into Avengers: Secret Wars.

This film marks the monumental return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU, but in a shocking twist as the villainous Doctor Doom. It also sees the Russo Brothers return to direct, aiming to recapture the magic of Infinity War and Endgame.

2. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Release date: April 3.

After the events in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario and Luigi are thrust into a cosmic adventure when a new celestial threat emerges.