It’s the most wonderful time of the year: blockbuster season. While there’s never a bad time to be a fan of the movies, there’s just something about the summer. The stress of awards season has come and gone, paving the way for pure, popcorn-munching fun. And this year’s selection definitely won’t disappoint. Though Marvel has a more modest presence this summer, Spider-Man is far from the only superhero returning to the big screen: DC also returns with the next chapter of its Superman Saga. Elsewhere, Star Wars returns to theaters after a seven-year hiatus, while Christopher Nolan delivers his latest film since the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer.
2026 will be a great year for sci-fi, horror, and fantasy alike. Here are the 10 most exciting films to keep on your radar this summer.
