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.

- ALYSSIA BIRJALAL

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. I Instagram

Here are the most anticipated blockbusters of 2026:

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.

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.