When looking back at the calibre of films in 2025, I don’t think there’s any hyperbole in saying that we have been absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to must-watch cinema.
From One Battle After Another to Weapons, and even a healthy dollop of Eddington, it’s been a standout year, and that’s before mentioning the absolute box-office monsters like A Minecraft Movie, Superman and Lilo & Stitch which served as a great reminder of how much better films are as a shared experience (no shade to your fancy new soundbar).
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Still, for as great as 2025 has been, there’s now a sizeable chance that 2026 could be even better, and I should know. As a lifelong film fan and someone who has been writing about films professionally for over 10 years, it’s been my job to stay in tune with the pulse of the industry, and as far as I’m concerned, there is a ton of great upcoming cinema to get excited about.
To help you get on my wavelength, I’ve narrowed down my excitement to nine of the best trailers I’ve seen yet for films dropping in 2026. Get your calendar apps ready because these are the films you won’t want to miss.
Toy Story 5
It’s been six years since the team at Pixar decided to go beyond its most-beloved trilogy with another film that had us crying in our seats, and now Buzz, Woody and the rest of Andy/Bonnie’s toys are back for an adventure that more closely represents what childhood looks like in the modern age. The teaser trailer for Toy Story 5 admittedly doesn’t tell us much, but we can gather that the series will finally be addressing the devices in the room as Bonnie receives a child-friendly tablet that threatens to overshadow her toy collection for good.
I’m already on the edge of my seat, eager to know more about what the film has in store, but with Pixar rarely (if ever?) able to put a foot wrong, Toy Story 5 is sure to be one of 2026’s greatest hits.
Street Fighter
The dust hasn’t really had a chance to settle on our first proper look at the upcoming Street Fighter film, but it’s such a great teaser that it deserves to be watched multiple times, on a loop, until the film comes out (okay, maybe that last one is a bit much).
What’s outrageous about this flick is that, unlike a lot of video game adaptations that try to tone things down to make them more palatable for a wider audience, Street Fighter has gone for authenticity above all. Every costume is game-accurate, even down to Guile’s ‘rest a drink on my head’ haircut, and the whole thing is backed up by an outlandish cast ranging from WWE legend Cody Rhodes to comedian Eric André, and even 50 Cent. Street Fighter is giving chaos on a whole other level, and I am here for it.
The Mandalorian & Grogu
Can you believe that it’s been six years (!) since Rise of Skywalker stormed into theatres? Well, before I spend too long pondering the passage of time, I think we can all agree that there are no two people better set to bring Star Wars back to the big screen than everyone’s favourite armoured bounty hunter and his faithful Jedi-in-training companion.
From the moment that the show’s main theme started playing in the trailer, I turned into one giant goosebump. It’s got everything: Grogu stealing food, AT-AT’s getting blown up, Sigourney Weaver!? The only way the film could get any better is if the Mandalorian decides to take off his helmet again and I can gaze into Pedro Pascal’s eyes… who turned the heating up?
The Odyssey
This particular teaser can only be seen in cinemas, but we anticipate a full-blown trailer in the near future.
How on earth do you follow up an Oscar-winner about arguably one of the most consequential events of the 20th century? Well, you can do a complete 180 and take a stab at adapting one of the most widely known epics from Ancient Greece. Far be it from me to question where Christopher Nolan gets his inspiration from, but if The Odyssey is even half as good as Oppenheimer then we’re in for a real treat.
Although this certainly isn’t the first time that Homer’s epic poem has been adapted for cinema, this version immediately sets itself apart for having one of the most jaw-dropping casts I’ve ever seen. Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya, all in the same film? Even if Nolan wasn’t directing this, the film would still have my money, but knowing that it’ll have his sense of style attached just makes it all the more juicy.
Wuthering Heights
If a trailer can leave you feeling this hot and bothered, what chance do I (or anyone else) have when Wuthering Heights actually reaches cinemas? Emerald Fennell’s follow-up to the equally saucy Saltburn promises passion on a level that I don’t think the general public can quite handle (based on the reaction to the trailer), but that’s what makes the idea of viewing this film with an audience all the more tantalising.
You can almost predict the reaction videos now, with people recounting exactly where they were when they first saw Jacob Elordi’s abs on the big screen. There’s no doubt that the film is taking a decent amount of liberty with the source material, but I think that Emerald Fennell has shown time and time again that she is a filmmaker to be reckoned with, and whatever Wuthering Heights has in store, it’s sure to be unforgettable.
Supergirl
Superman provided a powerful kick-off to James Gunn’s all-new DC Universe with a tale that was funny, heartfelt and always aware of what makes Superman so compelling as a character. Keeping that momentum going, Supergirl promises to show us a different side to the DCU with what life away from earth has become in a post-Krypton world.
There are more than a few touches here that remind me of Guardians of the Galaxy, but it’s Milly Alcock’s turn as the titular superhero that I’m most excited about. Superman was able to set up a network of close friends on earth but it seems as though Supergirl hasn’t been so lucky, and the grieving process is still very much as play as she mourns for a family she never knew. Mark my words, this film could end up being one of the big emotional gut punches of 2026.
Scream 7
For the last few Scream films, the series had something of a mini-reboot by shifting the focus to the ‘Core Four’ but for Scream 7, it’s back to basics with Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) stepping back into the limelight. I’ll admit, as someone who absolutely adores the original Scream trilogy which starred Sidney and her friends, I was worried that the series’ seventh entry might feel like more of a retread but after seeing the trailer, my worries are long gone.
Whoever it is that’s behind the mask this time around, it’s clear that they are a far more aggressive Ghostface than any we’ve seen thus far. The days of Woodsboro’s killer stalking their victims until they’re alone are over – it’s a full-on war between Sidney’s family and this new threat which could end up taking the series to new heights, and given the calibre of previous films, that’s saying something.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
I may be a film fanatic but I’m also a gamer, and I’m man enough to say that when the Super Mario Galaxy theme kicked in during this film’s first teaser trailer – I almost cried. Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 are some of the most beloved games in the pesky plumber’s esteemed history, so to see them adapted to the big screen in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a dream come true.
Seeing a miniature Bowser living in a tiny castle is enough to guarantee my attendance, but seeing the arrival of both Bowser Jr and Rosalina is just the icing on top. There also looks to be plenty of nods to other games in the series like Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Odyssey, and as a soon-to-be-dad, I’m pencilling this one in as my daughter’s first trip to the cinema (if I’m not too sleep deprived).
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Last but certainly not least is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. If you missed out on catching 28 Year Later at the cinema then please, please, please watch it before this sequel hits the scene so you can be caught up. Take it from someone who was fairly excited for 28 Years Later but wasn’t too sure what to expect – it is an unbelievable film that so brilliantly blends the horror of its bleak world with the tribulations of a traditional family drama that almost anyone could see themselves in.
28 Years Later is one of those rare horror films that understands the importance of having good characters that you can connect with in order to make the danger at hand feel all the more terrifying. The Bone Temple looks to be doubling down on the violence of its predecessor, and when blood starts to spill, it’ll be the exact type of watch-through-your-fingers mayhem that’s best enjoyed on the big screen.
There are plenty more great films making their way to cineworld, so stay tuned to our listings to make sure you don't miss out.
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