‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ to ‘The Odyssey’ and more: Hollywood’s biggest releases of summer 2026

Summer 2026 doesn’t hold anything back. From long-awaited sequels to new blockbusters, the coming months are filled with the kind of releases that remind you why going to the movies still feels like an event. Here are all the major films hitting screens this summer and what to expect from each one.

Nearly two decades after the original film became a cultural touchstone, Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs are back, with Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all reprising their roles under the direction of David Frankel. Part 2 promises a stylish reunion and showdown between two of the most iconic characters in fashion movie history. If the original is anything to go by, the clothes alone are worth the ticket. Directed by David Frankel, The Devil Wears Prada 2 will be released on May 1.

Simon McQuaid returns to direct the sequel to the reboot in 2021, bringing back Hiroyuki Sanada, Louis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks and Tadanobu Asano alongside Karl Urban, who joins the series as fan favorite Johnny Cage. The film promises bigger battles, more characters, and the kind of visceral action that made the first part such a crowd-pleaser. Death. The action-packed sequel “Mortal Kombat II” is scheduled to hit theaters on May 18.

Jon Favreau directs the big screen premiere of Din Djarin and Grogu, with Pedro Pascal returning alongside new additions Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver in what marks the long-awaited return of the Star Wars franchise to theaters. The chemistry between the Mandalorian and his little green companion has built one of the most loyal fan bases in modern television, and a move to cinema feels like the natural next chapter for both. The highly anticipated space adventure will hit the big screens on May 22.

Directed by Travis Knight, this re-imagining of the classic He-Man story stars Nicholas Galitzine in the title role alongside Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Idris Elba, and Jared Leto in a cast that suggests the film is taking the material seriously rather than cynically. It’s one of the most interesting films of the summer, a beloved property getting a truly ambitious big-screen treatment with a director who has already shown he can handle both action and emotion. “Masters of the Universe” will be released on June 5.

The comedy series that defined a generation of horror parodies returns with Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Dave Sheridan, directed by Michael Tidis and armed with plenty of modern pop culture and horror. It’s a brand that knows exactly what it is and has never pretended otherwise, and for fans of the original games, having the Wayans brothers return to the franchise they built is reason enough to show up. The horror comedy “Scary Movie” will be released on June 5.

Steven Spielberg directs this mystery thriller with a cast that includes Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell, making it one of the most popular and anticipated original films of the summer. Spielberg and science fiction are a combination of an extraordinary track record, and an original story about a UFO-related mystery on his hands is the kind of premise that doesn’t need to sell much more. “Disclosure Day” is scheduled to hit theaters on June 12

Andrew Stanton directs Pixar’s return to the beloved series, with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen returning as Woody and Buzz in a story that explores how toys navigate a world increasingly dominated by screens and gadgets. Pixar has a habit of churning out sequels that truly find new emotional territory rather than just repeating what worked before, and the premise suggests they’ve found a real reason to return to Andy’s room again. The second part of the anime Toy Story 5 will be released on June 19.

Millie Alcock, who memorably announced herself in House of the Dragon, steps into the DC universe as Kara Zor-El in director Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl, supported by a cast that includes Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham. It’s one of the most eagerly-watched casting choices of the year, with Alcock bringing the kind of intensity and screen presence that the role demands and the DC universe desperately needs right now. The superhero film hits theaters June 26.

Pierre Coffin returns to direct as Gru and the Minions take on monsters in what promises to be the most chaotic and visually creative entry in the series yet, with Steve Carell returning to voice the lovable villain-turned-reluctant hero. Minion movies have a knack for finding new ways to be delightfully silly, and the monster premise opens up a whole new world for the series to play in. The animated comedy “Minions & Monsters” will be released on July 1.

Disney’s live-action remake returns Katherine Lagaia to the title role with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui, directed by Thomas Kail, in one of the most emotionally laden remakes the studio has ever attempted, given how beloved the original film is. Laga’aia’s cast feels inspired, and Johnson’s return to the role that made him so memorable in the animated version gives the film an anchor that should reassure fans nervous about the live-action treatment. The emotional family drama “Moana” is set to hit theaters on July 10.

Christopher Nolan adapts one of the greatest stories ever told with a cast that includes Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron, making it the single most anticipated film of the summer, and arguably of the year. Nolan brings his formal ambition and technical prowess to an epic Greek myth with this featurette, and it’s the kind of cinematic event that people will be talking about long before and long after it opens. July 17 can’t come soon enough. “The Odyssey” will be released on July 17.

Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in what promises to continue the emotional and narrative momentum of his previous outings, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton in a film that Marvel kept carefully under wraps ahead of its release. It’s a fitting way to cap off a summer of blockbusters, as one of the MCU’s most beloved characters reminds everyone why superhero cinema still has the power to fill a room when you get the story right. The superhero film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is scheduled to hit theaters on July 31.