The summer movie season is almost upon us, and 2026’s slate of blockbusters is pretty darn impressive. We'll see Marvel and DC once again doing battle, the first Star Wars movie on the big screen in seven years, the return of everybody’s favorite talking toys and Steven Spielberg dipping back into the sci-fi genre. There are plenty of movies on the horizon that look worth forking out for a movie theater ticket (and maybe even some overpriced popcorn as well).
The Tom’s Guide team has pored over the summer movies 2026 slate to give you a full guide to the biggest movies hitting the multiplex over the next few months. The summer months are typically when studios drop their biggest releases of the year, and 2026 is shaping up to be no exception. So, if you want to beat the seasonal heat by escaping to an air-conditioned theater, here are all the movies you’ll want to see this summer.
