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These Movie & Series Highlights Await You in 2026!

We’re bringing you release dates for the first binge-worthy content in early 2026, plus plenty of theater releases that might soon land on your watchlist. Check out the trailers here!

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Here’s to a new year filled with relaxed, thrilling, and seemingly endless series nights, plus, of course, plenty trips to the cinema. A number of major movie highlights for the big screen have already been announced for 2026, and the first new series and seasons are kicking off as early as January. So let’s get started before you miss anything!

Movie releases in 2026

From Marvel to Pixar, from Star Wars to Dune - fans can look forward to plenty of sequels this year. The Mandalorian is heading to the big screen, Thor returns in a new Avengers installment, and visually, things will reach their peak with Dune 3 toward the end of the year. Below is a list of highlights, including trailers and currently confirmed release dates.

The Bride!

Theatrical release: March 6, 2026

Super Mario Galaxy

Theatrical release: April 3, 2026

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Theatrical release: May 22, 2026

Toy Story 5

Theatrical release: June 19, 2026

The Odyssey

Theatrical release: July 17, 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Theatrical release: July 31, 2026

No official trailer out just yet.

Jumanji 3

Theatrical release: December 11, 2026

No official trailer out just yet.

Avengers: Doomsday

Theatrical release: December 18, 2026

Dune: Part Three

Theatrical release: December 18, 2026

No official trailer out just yet.

Series Premieres & New Seasons in 2026

The first series of the year already deliver new content to lots of fandoms. "Game of Thrones" expands its universe with the new spin-off "A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms", set between the events of "House of the Dragon" and "Game of Thrones". Trekkies can binge "Starfleet Academy", while Sherlock Holmes fans are treated to "Young Sherlock". Anime highlights are also on the way, or already airing, with new seasons of "Jujutsu Kaisen", "Frieren", and "My Hero Academia: Vigilantes". Find release dates and trailers below!

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms – Game of Thrones spin-off

Release: from January 19, 2026

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Release: from January 15, 2026

Young Sherlock

Release: from March 4, 2026

Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game – Season 3

Release: from January 8, 2026

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – Season 2

Release: from January 5, 2026

Frieren – Season 2

Release: from January 16, 2026

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Anna Sophie

Hi, I’m Anna! As a Content Creator at Impericon, I’m in charge of the editorial management of our online magazine. A born music enthusiast, I combine my passion for writing (usually with a playlist in my ears) with the latest topics from the worlds of rock, metal, core, and entertainment. Personal highlights? All over the place — from Sleep Token and Lorna Shore to Sabaton, with a huge love for anime and fantasy à la Tolkien! When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me at concerts and conventions.