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The Year in Film · 2026

Best of 2026

The films that defined 2026 — ranked by IMDb score.


These films defined 2026 — the year's highest-rated releases, ranked by IMDb score. Some are awards bait, some are popcorn fare, some quietly snuck in under the radar. All earned their place on the list.

  1. 01.
    Project Hail Mary

    Project Hail Mary

    2026·Dir. Phil Lord·157 min·8.3

    Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

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  2. 02.
    Dhurandhar: The Revenge

    Dhurandhar: The Revenge

    2026·Dir. Aditya Dhar·229 min·8.3

    As rival gangs, corrupt officials and a ruthless Major Iqbal close in, Hamza's mission for his country spirals into a bloody personal war where the line between patriot and monster disappears in the streets of Lyari.

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  3. 03.
    EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

    EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

    2026·Dir. Baz Luhrmann·98 min·8.2

    Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side of the story" rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann's research for his 2022 film, Elvis.

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  4. 04.
    Obsession

    Obsession

    2026·Dir. Curry Barker·108 min·8.2

    After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

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  5. 05.
    The Muppet Show

    The Muppet Show

    2026·Dir. Alex Timbers·32 min·8.0

    Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

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  6. 06.
    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    2026·Dir. Matt Johnson·100 min·7.9

    When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.

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  7. 07.
    Dacoit

    Dacoit

    2026·Dir. Shaneil Deo·150 min·7.8

    Betrayed by his better half, a man is convicted for a crime he didn't commit. Once free, he hunts her down in pursuit of vengeance, as their stories intertwine with a series of robberies.

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  8. 08.
    Remarkably Bright Creatures

    Remarkably Bright Creatures

    2026·Dir. Olivia Newman·7.7

    A lonely elderly widow named Tova forms an unlikely friendship with a curmudgeonly octopus named Marcellus at the aqauriam she works at. Meanwhile, a young man named Cameron’s search for his birth father leads him to Tova. Unbeknownst to them both, Marcellus is on a mission to solve a mystery that will heal Tova’s heart and ultimately connect their lives in a profound, life-changing discovery.

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  9. 09.
    Michael

    Michael

    2026·Dir. Antoine Fuqua·128 min·7.7

    The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

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  10. 10.
    The Sheep Detectives

    The Sheep Detectives

    2026·Dir. Kyle Balda·109 min·7.6

    George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

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  11. 11.
    With Love

    With Love

    2026·Dir. Madhan·141 min·7.6

    Sathya reluctantly agrees to a blind date arranged by his sister and meets Monisha. They discover they attended the same school years ago. Bonding over shared memories and old crushes, they reconnect with their past and grow closer.

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  12. 12.
    Swapped

    Swapped

    2026·Dir. Nathan Greno·102 min·7.3

    A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.

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  13. 13.
    Hoppers

    Hoppers

    2026·Dir. Daniel Chong·105 min·7.3

    Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.

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  14. 14.
    The Singers

    The Singers

    2026·Dir. Sam A. Davis·18 min·7.2

    An impromptu singing contest at a dive bar turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony.

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  15. 15.
    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    2026·Dir. Nia DaCosta·109 min·7.2

    Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.

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  16. 16.
    The Drama

    The Drama

    2026·Dir. Kristoffer Borgli·105 min·7.2

    A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

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  17. 17.
    Wasteman

    Wasteman

    2026·Dir. Cal McMau·91 min·7.2

    Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own chances at freedom.

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  18. 18.
    The Punisher: One Last Kill

    The Punisher: One Last Kill

    2026·Dir. Reinaldo Marcus Green·44 min·7.1

    As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

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  19. 19.
    Backrooms

    Backrooms

    2026·Dir. Kane Parsons·111 min·7.1

    A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

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  20. 20.
    Hokum

    Hokum

    2026·Dir. Damian McCarthy·107 min·7.0

    When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past.

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  21. 21.
    Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

    Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

    2026·Dir. Jon Favreau·132 min·7.0

    The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

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  22. 22.
    Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

    Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

    2026·Dir. Gore Verbinski·134 min·7.0

    A 'Man from the Future' arrives at an LA diner where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence.

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  23. 23.
    Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere

    Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere

    2026·Dir. Adrian Choa·89 min·6.9

    With rare access and no holds barred, the acclaimed documentarian investigates a growing ultra-masculine network and its controversial influencers.

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  24. 24.
    Vadh 2

    Vadh 2

    2026·Dir. Jaspal Singh Sandhu·129 min·6.9

    A police officer's pursuit of truth in a shocking prison crime intertwines with the lives of a widowed prison guard and a soon to be released inmate, unravelling a web of morality and redemption.

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  25. 25.
    Good Boy

    Good Boy

    2026·Dir. Jan Komasa·110 min·6.8

    Tommy, a volatile 19-year-old, revels in drugs, parties and violence. After getting separated from his friends on a drunken bender, he is abducted by a shadowy figure. He wakes to find himself imprisoned in the basement of a remote Yorkshire house, inhabited by a very strange family. But what unfolds is not what he could possibly expect.

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  26. 26.
    Crime 101

    Crime 101

    2026·Dir. Bart Layton·141 min·6.8

    When an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfold along the iconic 101 freeway in Los Angeles eyes the score of a lifetime, with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.

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  27. 27.
    The Rip

    The Rip

    2026·Dir. Joe Carnahan·113 min·6.8

    Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question.

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  28. 28.
    Send Help

    Send Help

    2026·Dir. Sam Raimi·113 min·6.7

    Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.

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  29. 29.
    GOAT

    GOAT

    2026·Dir. Tyree Dillihay·100 min·6.7

    A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

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  30. 30.
    The Devil Wears Prada 2

    The Devil Wears Prada 2

    2026·Dir. David Frankel·119 min·6.6

    As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton.

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  31. 31.
    People We Meet on Vacation

    People We Meet on Vacation

    2026·Dir. Brett Haley·116 min·6.6

    Poppy's a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite pals wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match.

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  32. 32.
    Mortal Kombat II

    Mortal Kombat II

    2026·Dir. Simon McQuoid·116 min·6.6

    The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

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  33. 33.
    Dead Man's Wire

    Dead Man's Wire

    2026·Dir. Gus Van Sant·105 min·6.5

    In 1977, former real estate developer Tony Kiritsis puts a dead man's switch on himself and the mortgage banker who did him wrong, demanding $5 million and a personal apology.

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  34. 34.
    Ready or Not: Here I Come

    Ready or Not: Here I Come

    2026·Dir. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin·108 min·6.5

    Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game — and this time with her estranged sister Faith at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins rules it all.

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  35. 35.
    How to Make a Killing

    How to Make a Killing

    2026·Dir. John Patton Ford·105 min·6.5

    Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

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  36. 36.
    Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

    Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

    2026·Dir. Tom Harper·112 min·6.5

    After his estranged son gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby must return to Birmingham to save his family — and his nation.

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  37. 37.
    The Crash

    The Crash

    2026·Dir. Gareth Johnson·92 min·6.5

    A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.

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  38. 38.
    In the Grey

    In the Grey

    2026·Dir. Guy Ritchie·97 min·6.4

    A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back—an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.

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  39. 39.
    Over Your Dead Body

    Over Your Dead Body

    2026·Dir. Jorma Taccone·105 min·6.4

    A dysfunctional couple head to a remote cabin to "reconnect", but each has secret intentions to kill the other.

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    The Wrecking Crew

    The Wrecking Crew

    2026·Dir. Ángel Manuel Soto·125 min·6.4

    Estranged half-brothers Jonny and James reunite after their father's mysterious death. As they search for the truth, buried secrets reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart.

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