Overview
- Public calendars from multiple outlets align on a crowded 2026 that leans on sequels and brand extensions alongside auteur showcases.
- Dune Part 3 and Avengers: Doomsday are both dated for Dec. 18, 2026, creating a high‑profile same‑day pairing that could still change.
- Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is listed for July 17, Spider‑Man: Brand New Day for July 31, Toy Story 5 for June 19, and Project Hail Mary for March 20.
- Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day currently appears on June 12 in calendars, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set for Nov. 20.
- Roundups repeatedly caution that early schedules are fluid, while the strong 2025 and this robust slate are cited as reasons for optimism about theatrical attendance.