20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

Beyond the biggest blockbusters, there’s plenty to be excited about in the world of film. Tom Cruise is returning to more serious acting roles, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are teaming up on screen once more, and after being put on hold, we’ll finally get to see Coyote vs. Acme. Aaron Sorkin is also working on a new film that’s expected to be as compelling as The Social Network, and the popular series Peaky Blinders is concluding with a special Netflix movie. Overall, it looks like I’ll be spending a lot of time at the movies this year.

The X-Men Could Have Been Killed By Doctor Doom in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Theory

The latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday features a somber conversation between Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, hinting at death and a last stand against Doctor Doom. We also see James Marsden’s Cyclops amidst destruction, removing his visor and letting out a scream. It looks like the X-Men are facing certain doom, but could the trailer actually be showing us what happens as a result of Doomsday?

Major Avengers: Doomsday Star Almost Played Avatar Lead According To Director James Cameron

The movie centers on Jake Sully (played by Sam Worthington), a marine paralyzed from the waist down. He joins the Avatar Program, which sends people to explore the alien world of Pandora in search of valuable resources. However, Jake ultimately discovers a sense of belonging and love with the Na’vi, the native people of Pandora. Director James Cameron originally wanted an actor no one knew for the lead role, but the studio insisted on someone who would later become famous in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Brigitte Bardot, actor, muse and prototype of liberated female sexuality, dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, who had stepped away from acting years ago, passed away at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for animal welfare. He did not disclose the cause of death. Bardot had experienced health problems in recent years, including a breathing issue that required hospitalization in July 2023, and further hospital stays in 2025.

Turns Out Percy Jackson’s Walker Scobell Struggles With The TV Show Changing Things From The Book Too: ‘It’s Really Hard For Me’

Walker Scobell, who plays Percy Jackson on screen, deals with everything from battling monsters and immortal enemies to surviving dangerous falls. Surprisingly, his toughest challenge isn’t any of that action. In a TikTok interview with @theoriesbyt, Scobell revealed his biggest struggle is making sure the show stays true to the original book.