Politically, the world appears to be on a one-way trip to hell in a handbasket. Cinematically, it’s never been a better time to be queer. 2026 is loaded with big-deal queer movies, including the BDSM biker-daddy thriller Pillion and the Brat Summer mockumentary film The Moment starring Charlie XCX. If gay filmmaking trends continue this year (and they appear to be doing just fine), then 2026 is set to be one of the best years for queer cinema in recent memory. These are the 10 most anticipated queer films of the year, from star-studded blockbusters to quiet indie bangers that deserve more hype.
