10 must-see films of 2026: from Nolan's 'Odyssey' to Wilde's 'The Invite'

A preview of 10 highly anticipated films releasing in 2026, spanning genres from horror to sci-fi. Highlights include Olivia Wilde's directorial debut 'The Invite' (July 9), starring opposite Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton; Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' (July 16) with a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya; 'The Rivals of Amziah King' (August 20) featuring Matthew McConaughey and newcomer Angelina LookingGlass; 'Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom' (September 17) from Aardman Animations; Na Hong-jin's sci-fi 'Hope' (September) starring Hwang Jung-min, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander; Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' (October 8) with Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg; Australian comedy 'The Fox' (October 29) directed by Dario Russo; Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' (November 5) with Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich; 'Dune: Part Three' (December 17) concluding Denis Villeneuve's saga; and Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur', a corruption thriller set in Putin's Russia, which won the Sydney Film Prize.