JAKARTA - 2026 is said to be a shining year for world cinema. The reason is, many films are scheduled to be released in the Year of the Red Horse.
Various production houses announced films from popular franchises that will continue the story in 2026. Not a few are awaited by movie audiences, ranging from superheroes like the Avengers to the continuation of the Toy Story animated world.
Interestingly, the film's sequel will be present in various quarters so that there is always a reason to look forward to new stories from popular franchises of various genres.
Check out the list of 22 film sequels that will be released in 2026:
Greenland 2: MigrationFive years after the first film, Greenland 2: Migration tells the story of the Garrity family who must leave Greenland and travel across Europe to find a new home. The film is starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin and will be in theaters on January 9, 2026.
28 Years Later: The Bone TempleDirected by Nia DaCosta, the latest film from the world of 28 Years Later tells the story of Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) who tries to change the world with his new friends. Reportedly, Cillian Murphy who played the main role in his first film will be present in this film.
The Strangers - Chapter 3The horror film The Strangers comes with a third part which will be released in early February. The film is played by Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, Richard Brake. This film is the last part of the The Strangers trilogy.
Scream 7The world of Scream comes with its seventh film which is colored by a number of previous actors and new actors. They are Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace. This film is a sequel to the film Scream VI.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal ManCillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in the film version of Peaky Blinders. Set in World War 3, Tommy is involved in a mission that brings him face to face with the past. The film will be released on Netflix on March 20, 2026.
The Super Mario Galaxy MovieThe story of Super Mario and Luigi continues in the sequel, which is still accompanied by Princess Peach to fight Bowser Jr. The voice actors are Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Brie Larson, Benny Safdie.
Ready or Not 2: Here I ComeThe sequel to the first film tells the story of Grace, still played by Samara Weaving, who realizes that her younger brother is 'marked' to die and she has to fight against a wealthy family in a game.
The Devil Wears Prada 220 years since the first film, Devil Wears Prada 2 will tell the story of Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) who retires from the magazine world. He fights his former assistant, Emily (Emily Blunt) to save the media he created. The film will be released in theaters on May 1, 2026.
Mortal Kombat IIThe sequel to the video game adaptation will continue the story of its main cast fighting Shao Kahn, their new enemy. Originally, the film was scheduled to be released in October 2025 but was delayed until 2026.
Scary Movie 6Starring Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Scary Movie 6 still has its official synopsis but what is certain is that this film still raises a parody of the Scream film franchise.
Toy Story 5The world of Toy Story is back with the fifth film, which this time features a rivalry between toys and gadgets named Lilypad (Greta Lee). They are trying to grab the attention of children. Toy Story 5 will be released in theaters starting June 19, 2026.
Minions 3The continuation of the story from Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) with a plot that is still a secret. This film is the seventh title from the Despicable Me world.
Spider-Man: Brand New DayStarring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Mark Ruffalo, Brand New Day highlights the life of Peter Parker (Tom Holland) who feels forgotten by everyone but he has to make a rescue when a new threat comes. The fourth film of the Spider-Man world.
Insidious 6The horror story Insidious enters the sixth film starring Lin Shaye, Brandon Perea, Amelia Eve, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Sam Spruell, Laura Gordon.
Practical Magic 2His first film that became pop culture came with a sequel and a new story. Of course, this film is still played by Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman along with Joey King, Xolo Maridueña, Maisie Williams.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingFrom the world of The Hunger Games, Sunrise on the Reaping tells the story of a young Haymitch (Joseph Zada) who takes part in the 50th Hunger Games. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to play their previous characters.
Focker In-LawThe fourth film from Meet the Parents which tells the story of Henry Focker (Skyler Gisondo) who is getting married but his family has concerns with his partner. Ariana Grande also joins the film.
Violent Night 2His first film, which was surprisingly successful, now comes with his second film. Violent Night 2 tells the story of Santa Claus (David Harbour) who loses contact with the North Pole and must fight a criminal king and save a mall that is operating in the middle of Christmas.
Avengers: DoomsdayRobert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and others confirmed to join Avengers: Doomsday which will be released in 2026.
Dune: Part ThreeDenis Villeneuve presents Dune 3 which continues the story of Muad'Dib who gains power and becomes ruler for all people. The film is played by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson.
The Angry Birds Movie 3A new adventure from the world of Angry Birds, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Emma Myers, Rachel Bloom. This film is a sequel to the second film which aired in 2019.
The Social ReckoningThe Social Reckoning is a sequel to the film The Social Network which aired in 2010. In the sequel, the film tells the story of the shocking Facebook data leak in 2021 from director Aaron Sorkin. The Social Reckoning will be released on October 9, 2026.
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