Readers Pick Backrooms, Hamnet and Obsession Among Favorite Films of 2026

2 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 9

Backrooms, Hamnet and Obsession emerged among readers’ standout films of 2026 in a roundup spanning horror, drama, sci-fi and family releases.
30,000 sq ft of practical sets helped make Backrooms a favorite, with readers also praising Hamnet’s grief-stricken performances and Obsession’s intense crowd reactions.
Other repeatedly highlighted titles included Disclosure Day, Song Sung Blue, The Bride!, Project Hail Mary and The Mandalorian and Grogu for emotional impact or sheer entertainment.
The responses pointed to broad audience appetite in 2026, with horror, literary adaptation, auteur projects and feelgood family films all drawing strong support.