Upcoming Movie Sequels, Reboots & Spinoffs

The rest of the 2026 movie calendar is packed with must-see films, many of which expand upon their film universe with new stories and characters.

Avengers: Doomsday brings together heroes from across the Marvel multiverse, Dune: Part Three continues Paul Atreides’ reign nearly two decades after Dune: Part Two and another Focker is getting hazed into the family. Horror fans also have plenty to look forward to, from a terrifying new take on Resident Evil to DC’s horror-tinged Clayface.

Here’s the full lineup of what’s coming to theaters over the rest of the year.

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Upcoming Movie Sequels, Reboots & Spinoffs in 2026

‘Practical Magic 2’ – September 10

Director: Susanne Bier

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams

Nearly 30 years later, the Owens sisters return for a long-awaited sequel to the cult classic, Practical Magic. Sally and Gillian must once again confront the infamous curse that has followed the Owens women for generations when it threatens to affect the next generation of their family.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as Sally and Gillian, bringing the original sisters back together for a long-awaited continuation of the 1998 original film.

See the full cast of Practical Magic 2.

‘Resident Evil’ – September 18

Director: Zach Cregger

Starring: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser

The Resident Evil franchise gets another fresh start with a new horror movie from filmmaker Zach Cregger, the director of Barbarian and Weapons. Rather than continuing the previous movie series, this new film reimagines the world of the video game franchise with a new story and characters.

Austin Abrams leads the cast as a medical courier whose routine job sends him into a nightmare, setting off a fight for survival. Cregger also reunites with Abrams after the two worked together on the hit horror film Weapons.

‘The Social Reckoning’ – October 9

Director: Aaron Sorkin

Starring: Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Wunmi Mosaku

The story of Facebook returns to the big screen with The Social Reckoning, a companion to 2010’s The Social Network. This time, the story shifts away from Facebook’s founding and focuses on whistleblower Frances Haugen and the reporting that exposed the company’s internal practices.

Aaron Sorkin, who wrote The Social Network, returns as writer and director. The film explores the events behind The Wall Street Journal’s “Facebook Files” investigation and the subsequent fallout.

‘Street Fighter’ – October 16

Director: Kitao Sakurai

Starring: Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Jason Momoa, David Dastmalchian

The iconic video game franchise gets another big-screen adaptation with Street Fighter, an action-packed throwback set in 1993.

Estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are pulled back into combat when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. What begins as a massive martial arts showdown soon reveals a dangerous conspiracy that forces the pair to confront each other and their troubled pasts.

‘Clayface’ – October 23

Director: James Watkins

Starring: Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan

DC Comics ventures into the horror genre with Clayface, an origin story for one of Gotham’s most recognizable villains. The film follows Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood star whose life changes dramatically after he becomes disfigured and as a result, turns to an experimental treatment in hopes of getting his old face back. What follows is a descent into revenge, obsession and something much more monstrous.

The movie is part of DC Studios’ new interconnected DC Universe, officially known as Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. The film slate kicked off with Superman in 2025, followed by Supergirl in 2026, and continues to expand with both familiar and lesser-known DC characters.

‘Cat in the Hat’ – November 6

Director: Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja

Starring: Bill Hader, Xochitl Gómez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, Giancarlo Esposito

Dr. Seuss’ mischievous feline returns for a new animated film. This time, the Cat in the Hat is given one of his toughest assignments yet: cheer up siblings Gabby and Sebastian after their family moves to a new town. But, as usual, the Cat has a tendency to turn even the simplest of tasks into pure chaos.

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ – November 6

Director: Takashi Yamazaki

Starring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Miou Tanaka, Masami Nagasawa

Two years after the events of Godzilla Minus One, Japan is finally beginning to recover from the devastation of war and the monster attack that followed. That fragile peace is shattered when another threat emerges, forcing the country to face Godzilla once again.

Takashi Yamazaki returns to direct the follow-up after winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for Godzilla Minus One.

‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ – November 20

Director: Francis Lawrence

Starring: Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, McKenna Grace, Elle Fanning, Ralph Fiennes, Jesse Plemons

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping takes place 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s story in The Hunger Games. The film begins on the morning of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, when the rules of the Games force twice as many tributes into the arena.

The story follows 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy as he is selected as one of District 12’s tributes, giving fans a closer look at the events that shaped him long before he became Katniss and Peeta’s mentor.

‘Focker-In-Law’ – November 25

Director: John Hamburg

Starring: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Ariana Grande, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo

The Focker family is back for another round of family chaos in Focker-In-Law, the fourth installment in the Meet the Parents franchise. Greg Focker and Jack Byrnes find themselves navigating another major family milestone, but this time, it’s the next generation getting pulled into the Focker-Byrnes family dynamic.

Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro return as Greg and Jack, while Ariana Grande joins the franchise as the latest addition to the family.

‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’ – November 25

Director: David Fincher

Starring: Brad Pitt, Timothy Olyphant, Carla Gugino, Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan

Cliff Booth gets a story of his own in The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, a spinoff of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Set in 1977, the film follows Booth years after the events of the original as he takes on a new life as a Hollywood fixer.

Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth, while David Fincher directs from a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino. The film gets a two-week global IMAX run beginning November 25 before it starts streaming on Netflix December 23.

‘Violent Night 2’ – December 4

Director: Tommy Wirkola

Starring: David Harbour, Kristen Bell, Jared Harris, Daniela Melchior, Joe Pantoliano

Scary Santa is back for another bloody holiday adventure in Violent Night 2. This time, the not-so-jolly Saint Nick faces a ruthless gangster terrorizing the merchants of the Silver Bell Mall.

But Santa has a bigger problem than a mall full of criminals. After losing his magic, he must rediscover his faith in the spirit of Christmas and find another way to stop the attackers before time runs out.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ – December 18

Director: Joe Russo and Anthony Russo

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby

The Marvel Cinematic Universe comes back to theaters with another massive crossover with Avengers: Doomsday. Heroes from different corners of the Marvel universe must come together to face Doctor Doom, a powerful new threat with his sights set on reshaping the multiverse. With countless worlds at stake, the Avengers and other Marvel heroes will have to work together to stop him.

Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU in the very different role of Doctor Doom after playing Tony Stark for more than a decade. The film also brings together characters from the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men worlds.

‘Dune: Part Three’ – December 18

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson

Paul Atreides’ story continues in Dune: Part Three, which is set years after he seized control of the Imperium in Dune: Part Two. As Emperor, Paul must deal with the consequences of his rule as rebellion grows, enemies close in and visions of the future threaten to become reality.

The film brings back Timothée Chalamet as Paul and Zendaya as Chani, with Denis Villeneuve returning to direct the final chapter of his Dune trilogy.

‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ – December 23

Director: John Rice

Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom, Danny McBride, Emma Myers, Keke Palmer

Red faces his biggest challenge yet in The Angry Birds Movie 3: fatherhood. From changing diapers to navigating school drama and sassy teenagers, Red has his work cut out for him as he learns what it takes to raise three children.

Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis returns as Red, joined by an eclectic voice cast that includes MrBeast, SNL star Marcello Hernández and comedian Nikki Glaser, all in currently undisclosed roles.

‘Jumanji: Open World’ – December 25

Director: Jake Kasdan

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina

Jumanji: Open World takes the danger of the game beyond the jungle and into the real world. After Jumanji breaks free of its console, the chaos of the game begins spilling into reality, forcing the players to figure out how to stop it before the danger spreads even further.

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan return for the latest installment, with Jake Kasdan back in the director’s chair. The film is currently set to be the final installment in the Jumanji franchise.

More Movies to Look Forward to in 2027

Looking beyond 2026, the sequel slate is already shaping up to be just as exciting. Here is a quick glimpse at some of the biggest movies to keep on your radar for 2027:

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