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Summer 2026 at the Movies
The summer 2026 season is stacked with franchise returns, a Pixar sequel, two Disney live action epics, and the arrival of Christopher Nolan's most ambitious film yet. This is a ranked, dated guide to the tentpoles worth a ticket, in release order, each scored by how loud the anticipation is. All dates are confirmed US theatrical releases.


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How to read this
Every film below is on the calendar between May and July 2026 with a locked release date. The anticipation score runs 1 to 5, weighing buzz, franchise pull, and how big the swing is. The one word tag captures the vibe, and each note stays spoiler free so you go in fresh.


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Summer 2026 Release Calendar
4 Sequel
4 Galaxy
3 Eternia
4 Pixar
4 Voyage
5 Epic

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The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology.


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The Mandalorian and Grogu opened past 100 million dollars domestically, reviving the Star Wars box office.
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The Odyssey was shot on new IMAX film cameras and runs in IMAX 70mm at select theaters.


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https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/summer-movie-calendar-2026/
See the full summer 2026 calendar