Biggest Movie Franchises Hitting Theaters in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be dominated by established animated franchises, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and high-profile biopics, with Toy Story 5, Avengers: Doomsday, and the Michael Jackson biopic leading the conversation. Animated sequels like Super Mario Bros 2 and Minions 3 are expected to perform strongly despite franchise fatigue, with the Mario sequel projected to match or exceed the first film's $1.33B haul. Video game adaptations and ongoing franchises like Dune are also positioned to grow, suggesting established IPs will continue to drive box office success.
Most Anticipated Movies Coming in 2027
2027 is set to be a major year for sequels and franchise films, with superhero blockbusters, animated follow-ups, and video game adaptations leading the charge. Marvel and DC are dominating the slate with Avengers: Secret Wars, The Batman: Part II, and Man of Tomorrow. Animated favorites like Frozen III, Shrek 5, and The Bluey Movie are also generating massive buzz. Video game adaptations such as The Legend of Zelda and Minecraft 2 are highly anticipated, while other notable entries include Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, and a Damien Chazelle prison film starring Daniel Craig, Cillian Murphy, and Michelle Williams.