Summer 2026 movie list highlights 36 anticipated releases

9 articles · Updated · Rolling Stone · May 1

The roundup spans early May to Labor Day, featuring The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, Supergirl and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
It also spotlights originals and genre films, including James Cameron-directed Billie Eilish concert movie, Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and several horror titles from A24 and Neon.
Published as the summer season approaches, the list underscores Hollywood’s mix of sequels, franchise bets, auteur projects, comedies, satires and arthouse fare aimed at drawing audiences into cinemas.

Is this packed summer slate a true revival for cinemas, or just a final hurrah for big-screen franchises?

With titans like 'Spider-Man' and 'Toy Story 5' competing, which film will truly own the summer box office?

Amid a sea of sequels, can original epics from Nolan and Spielberg prove new ideas can still dominate Hollywood?