Hollywood and Bollywood movies and series to be released in December 2026

The global box office may have kicked off in 2026, but rest assured it will end with a bang! December 2026 could test the boundaries of global entertainment with a long line-up of films and web series that will constitute some of the biggest clashes in recent memory. With Hollywood heavyweights like “Dune: Part Three” and “Avengers: Doomsday” arriving the same day in theaters, and “Jumanji 3” clashing with Shah Rukh Khan’s “King” and “Narnia” taking on “Harry Potter” in the digital space, the year-end holiday season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive months in box office history. Take a look:

In 2024, director Denis Villeneuve announced that the final chapter of his sci-fi saga, Dune: Part Three, will hit theaters on December 18, 2026. The film, which stars Timothée Chalamet in the lead, along with Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy and Robert Pattinson, has picked its release date and booked IMAX theaters for the final installment. However, the film found itself in the middle of a box office storm, with Marvel’s blockbuster “Avengers: Doomsday” also announcing the same release date, months later. Despite the impending clash, the makers have announced that they have no plans to change the release date.

“Avengers: Doomsday,” a film expected to redefine the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will have to do everything in its power to make a difference at the box office once again and aims to dethrone “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avatar” for the crown of highest-grossing film of all time. Besides bringing back the Russo Brothers, the filmmakers pulled out all the stops to bring back the OG superhero cast of Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth to have fans flocking to theaters on its opening day as it takes on “Dune.” Both franchises have a huge global fan base, but “Doomsday” currently has the upper hand, with the film expected to cross the US$1 billion mark despite a high-stakes box office duel.

While both films have enjoyed long runs at the box office in the past, they will have just six days to make big money with the arrival of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s next big action film, ‘King’. The film, which sees Shah Rukh Khan returning to the screens after a wait of 3 years, is one of the highly anticipated films of the year. Keeping in mind that the film is Shah Rukh Khan’s next big project after the Rs 1000 crore grossing films ‘Jawan’ and ‘Pathaan’. The film will see the actor sharing screen space with his daughter Suhana Khan, while also reuniting with actors like Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and many more.

The producers of Jumanji 3 announced on Wednesday that the release of the Dwayne Johnson film has been postponed. However, to everyone’s surprise, the film abandoned its single release weekend of December 11, in favor of an already crowded Christmas Day release. However, the film would not only be a roadblock for Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday, but it could also derail King’s international box office run, which played a crucial role in the film’s overall box office performance.

The battle is not limited to theaters. Streaming platforms also leave audiences spoiled for choice. HBO announced on Thursday that the series “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” will be released on Christmas Day. The highly anticipated web series adaptation of JK Rowling’s popular books is set to dominate global viewership by bringing back the wizarding world for a new generation, with an all-new star cast.

Netflix is ​​also set to make the holiday season even more whimsical and magical with the release of “The Chronicles of Narnia,” another beloved fantasy franchise. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film will debut this year in IMAX theaters on November 26, 2026, followed by a global digital debut on December 25, 2026. The film will feature Daniel Craig and Emma Mackie in the lead roles and marks the start of the new adaptation series.