New Action Movies Coming Out in 2026

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What New Action Movies Are Coming Out in 2026?

The second half of 2026 is packed with action movies. Here are some of the biggest movies arriving in theaters and on streaming before the year comes to a close:

New Action Movies Coming in 2026

Some of the year’s best action films are saved for the summer movie season. Here’s your guide to the 2026 action movie release schedule, complete with trailers, stars and the theatrical release dates:

‘Supergirl’ | PG-13

• Release date: June 26, 2026
• Stars: Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley and Matthias Schoenaerts
• Director: Craig Gillespie

Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, struggles to find her place on Earth while facing a powerful new threat that forces her to define what kind of hero she wants to be.

Related: Supergirl Cast Guide

‘Young Washington’ | PG-13

• Release date: July 3, 2026
• Stars: Andy Serkis, Ben Kingsley, Mary-Louise Parker and Kelsey Grammer
• Director: Jon Erwin

A coming-of-age historical drama following George Washington’s early years as he develops the leadership and convictions that shape his future.

‘The Odyssey’ | R

• Release date: July 17, 2026
• Stars: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Luipta Nyong’o
• Director: Christopher Nolan

An epic adventure based on Homer’s poem, following Odysseus as he endures monsters, gods and countless trials on his long journey home after the Trojan War, while his wife and son struggle to hold onto their kingdom in his absence.

Related: The Odyssey Cast Guide

‘Motor City’ | R

• Release date: July 24, 2026
• Stars: Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley, Ben McKenzie and Pablo Schreiber
• Director: Potsy Ponciroli

A gritty revenge thriller set in Detroit, where a man seeks justice after being wronged, uncovering corruption along the way.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ | PG-13

• Release date: July 31, 2026
• Stars: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink and Jacob Batalon
• Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Peter Parker faces a fresh start after past events upended his world, balancing his personal life with new threats that test his identity as Spider-Man.

Related: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Cast Guide, Every Spider-Man Movie In Order

‘The End of Oak Street’ | PG-13

• Release date: Aug. 14, 2026
• Stars: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery
• Director: David Robert Mitchell

A mystery-drama about a seemingly normal neighborhood hiding dark secrets that unravel after a disturbing event.

‘Mutiny’ | R

• Release date: Aug. 21, 2026
• Stars: Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Adrian Lester and Ramon Tikaram
• Director: Jean-François Richet

A former Special Forces operative is framed for his boss’s murder and fights to clear his name while hunting down the real killers.

‘The Dog Stars’ | R

• Release date: Aug. 28, 2026
• Stars: Margaret Qualley, Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Allison Janney
• Director: Ridley Scott

A post-apocalyptic survival story following a pilot navigating a devastated world while searching for hope and human connection.

‘The Runner’ | PG-13

• Release date: Sept. 2, 2026 (Prime Video)
• Stars: Gal Gadot, Damian Lewis, Rory Wilmot and Alfred Enoch
• Director: Kevin Macdonald

A London attorney races across the city to save her kidnapped son while following the demands of a mysterious caller.

‘By Any Means’ | Not yet rated

• Release date: Sept. 4, 2026
• Stars: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie and Josh Lucas
• Director: Elegance Bratton

An FBI agent and a Mafia hitman join forces to track down those responsible for a string of murders in 1960s Mississippi.

‘Onslaught’ | R

• Release date: Sept. 4, 2026
• Stars: Dan Stevens, Adria Arjona, Rebecca Hall and Michael Biehn
• Director: Adam Wingard

An Army sniper must protect her young daughter after a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers escapes into the desert.

‘How to Rob a Bank’ | R

• Release date: Sept. 4, 2026
• Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai and Christian Slater
• Director: David Leitch

A stylish heist film that blends humor and tension as a crew plans and executes a complex bank robbery.

‘Mayday’ | PG-13

• Release date: Sept. 4, 2026 (Apple TV+)
• Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Maria Bakalova and Marcin Dorociński
• Director: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley

A US Navy pilot and a retired KGB agent are forced to work together after a crash behind enemy lines during the Cold War. 

‘Runner’ | PG-13

• Release date: Sept. 11, 2026
• Stars: Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Leila George and Rodrigo Santoro
• Director: Scott Waugh

A former soldier races to deliver a life-saving medical package while being hunted by the cartel.

‘The Uprising’ | PG-13

• Release date: Sept. 11, 2026
• Stars: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane and Tom Hollander
• Director: Paul Greengrass

During the 1981 Polish uprising, a group of workers risk everything to fight for freedom under Soviet-backed rule.

‘Heart of the Beast’ | Not yet rated

• Release date: Sept. 25, 2026
• Stars: Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe
• Director: David Ayer

After surviving a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a former Army Special Forces soldier and his retired combat dog must fight to survive.

‘Matchbox: The Movie’ | PG-13

• Release date: Oct. 9, 2026 (Apple TV+)
• Stars: John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson and Teyonah Parris
• Director: Sam Hargrave

A group of childhood friends reunite when Sean, an undercover CIA agent, returns home and pulls them into a globe-trotting mission to stop an international threat.

‘Street Fighter’ | PG-13

• Release date: Oct. 16, 2026
• Stars: Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa and David Dastmalchian
• Director: Kitao Sakurai

Estranged fighters Ryu and Ken are recruited to compete in the World Warrior Tournament, uncovering a deadly conspiracy that forces them to confront both powerful enemies and their troubled pasts.

‘Ghost Soldier’ | Not yet rated

• Release date: Nov. 6, 2026
• Stars: Alexej Manvelov, Jim Caviezel, Olivia Thirlby and Shea Whigham
• Director: William Eubank

A weapon systems engineer and former Green Beret defends his Wyoming neighbors when a ruthless corporation threatens to take over their rural community.

‘Godzilla Minus Zero ‘ | Not yet rated

• Release date: Nov. 7, 2026
• Stars: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada and Munetaka Aoki
• Director: Takashi Yamazaki

Godzilla returns in a direct sequel to Godzilla Minus One. The Shikishima family confronts a fresh catastrophe two years after surviving their previous ordeal with the legendary monster.

‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping ‘ | PG-13

• Release date: Nov. 20, 2026
• Stars: Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace, Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning and Jesse Plemons
• Director: Francis Lawrence

Set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s story, a young Haymitch Abernathy is chosen for the 50th Hunger Games, where twice as many tributes must fight to survive.

‘Violent Night 2’ | Not yet rated

• Release date: Dec. 4, 2026
• Stars: David Harbour, Beverly D’Angelo, John Leguizamo and Cam Gigandet
• Director: Tommy Wirkola

Stranded in a crumbling New Jersey mall and cut off from the North Pole, Santa Claus must battle a ruthless crime lord and his henchmen to save the town and restore Christmas.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ | Not yet rated

• Release date: Dec. 18, 2026
• Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Chris Hemsworth and Florence Pugh
• Director: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes unite with the Fantastic Four and other allies to face Doctor Doom in a multiversal conflict that threatens the future of every universe.

‘Dune: Part Three ‘ | PG-13

• Release date: Dec. 18, 2026
• Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy
• Director: Denis Villeneuve

Based on Dune Messiah, Paul Atreides struggles with the consequences of his rise to power as political enemies close in and the future of the Imperium hangs in the balance.

‘Jumanji: Open World’ | Not yet rated

• Release date: Dec. 25, 2026
• Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black
• Director: Jake Kasdan

After escaping Jumanji, the players face an even greater challenge when the game’s ever-changing world breaks free into reality.

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