Countdown: Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies Releasing in 2026 You Shouldn’t Miss
Sci-fi fans are eating well in 2026. From space survival and Star Wars returning to cinemas to DC, Marvel, and Dune colliding in one packed year, the release calendar looks stacked. As of 24 February 2026, several titles already have trailers, teaser spots, or strong early buzz, while a few late-year blockbusters are still building mystery. Release dates can still shift, so treat this as your watchlist starter.
The 2026 Sci-Fi Lineup Worth Tracking
My top 10 to keep on your radar: Project Hail Mary (Mar 20), The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Apr 3), Mortal Kombat II (May 8, genre-bending pick), The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22), Masters of the Universe (Jun 5), Disclosure Day (Jun 12), Toy Story 5 (Jun 19), Supergirl (Jun 26), Avengers: Doomsday (Dec 18), and Dune: Part Three (Dec 18). Space.com’s 2026 roundup highlights this exact mix, and it captures how studios are balancing franchise giants with fresh sci-fi hooks.
The Biggest Trend This Year
The trend is clear: studios are leaning hard into recognizable universes while still selling scale, spectacle, and theatrical urgency. Project Hail Mary is getting strong early word-of-mouth, while The Mandalorian and Grogu is being framed as Star Wars’ major big-screen return.
Official Social Post To Check
Star Wars’ official account has already posted trailer promotion for The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22, 2026): X post and Instagram reel.
FAQs
1) Which 2026 sci-fi movie will be released first?
Among major picks listed here, Project Hail Mary arrives first on March 20, 2026 in theaters.
2) Is Star Wars returning to theaters in 2026?
Yes, The Mandalorian and Grogu releases theatrically on May 22, 2026, including IMAX screenings worldwide.
3) Which month looks most packed for sci-fi fans?
June looks busiest, with Masters of the Universe, Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, and Supergirl.
4) Are all release dates final for 2026 movies?
No, studios sometimes shift dates due to production, marketing strategy, or wider box-office competition changes.
5) Which titles are getting the most online buzz now?
Project Hail Mary, Mandalorian and Grogu, Supergirl, Avengers: Doomsday, and Dune: Part Three currently.
