Every Upcoming Sequel & Franchise Movie in 2026–2027 (Release Dates & Countdowns)
All confirmed movie sequels and franchise installments coming in 2026 and 2027 — Toy Story 5, Hunger Games, Dune 3, Avengers, and more. Live countdowns.
Hollywood loves a sequel — and honestly, so do we. There's something special about returning to a world you already love with characters you already care about. And 2026–2027 has an absolutely absurd number of franchise movies on the way.
Here's every confirmed sequel and franchise installment with live countdown timers. Whether you're team Marvel, team Pixar, or team Nolan, there's something here for you.
Quick Reference: Sequel & Franchise Calendar
| Date | Movie | Franchise |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Super Mario Bros. 2 | Mario |
| May 22, 2026 | The Mandalorian & Grogu | Star Wars |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Toy Story 5 | Toy Story |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Minions & Monsters | Despicable Me |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Moana (Live-Action) | Disney Remakes |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | MCU/Spider-Man |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping | Hunger Games |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Chronicles of Narnia | Narnia |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Avengers: Doomsday | MCU |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Dune: Part Three | Dune |
| May 2027 | Avengers: Secret Wars | MCU |
| Oct 1, 2027 | The Batman Part II | Batman |
| Nov 24, 2027 | Frozen III | Frozen |
| 2027 | Shrek 5 | Shrek |
2026 Sequels
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 — April 3, 2026
The first Mario movie shattered records with $1.3 billion worldwide. The sequel goes Galaxy — literally — taking Mario and friends into space for a cosmic adventure. The entire voice cast returns: Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Charlie Day.
Release date: April 3, 2026
The Mandalorian & Grogu — May 22, 2026
The Star Wars series that revitalized the franchise jumps to theaters. Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and Baby Yoda (fine, Grogu) face their biggest challenge yet in this Jon Favreau-directed big-screen adventure.
Release date: May 22, 2026
Toy Story 5 — June 19, 2026
Pixar's most iconic franchise returns for a fifth chapter. Woody, Buzz, and the gang confront a world where kids prefer screens over physical toys. It's Pixar doing what Pixar does best — making adults cry about plastic toys.
Release date: June 19, 2026
Minions & Monsters — July 1, 2026
The Minions franchise has earned over $4.6 billion globally. The yellow guys are back with what appears to be a monster-themed adventure. Details are scarce, but the box office will be massive.
Release date: July 1, 2026
Moana (Live-Action) — July 10, 2026
Disney remakes the beloved animated hit with Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. Live-action ocean adventures with Lin-Manuel Miranda's music? Sign us up.
Release date: July 10, 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day — July 31, 2026
Tom Holland's fourth solo Spider-Man outing. After the multiverse chaos of No Way Home, this chapter reportedly returns to a more grounded, street-level story. The title hints at a fresh start for Peter Parker.
Release date: July 31, 2026
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — November 20, 2026
The Hunger Games prequel exploring the 50th Hunger Games — the Second Quarter Quell won by a young Haymitch Abernathy. Based on Suzanne Collins' novel, this fills in one of the most dramatic backstories from the original trilogy.
Release date: November 20, 2026
The Chronicles of Narnia — November 26, 2026
Greta Gerwig (Barbie) directs a fresh adaptation of C.S. Lewis's beloved fantasy series for Netflix. This is the first Narnia film since 2010, and Gerwig's involvement has generated massive excitement.
Release date: November 26, 2026
Avengers: Doomsday — December 18, 2026
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom. The Russo Brothers direct. Every major MCU hero assembles. This is the biggest franchise event since Endgame, and the beginning of the two-part finale to the Multiverse Saga.
Release date: December 18, 2026
Dune: Part Three — December 18, 2026
Denis Villeneuve completes his sci-fi trilogy. After two critically acclaimed films that together earned over $1.3 billion, the conclusion to the Dune saga is one of the most anticipated movies of the decade.
Release date: December 18, 2026
2027 Sequels
Avengers: Secret Wars — May 2027
The grand finale of the Multiverse Saga. Expected to bring together characters from across every Marvel universe ever created. This could be the biggest movie event in history.
Expected: May 2027
The Batman Part II — October 1, 2027
Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson return for the sequel to 2022's The Batman. The first film was a masterpiece of noir detective storytelling, and the sequel has sky-high expectations.
Release date: October 1, 2027
Frozen III — November 24, 2027
The $2.8 billion franchise returns. Elsa, Anna, and the whole crew come back for another adventure that will inevitably produce the next song every kid sings for the next three years straight.
Release date: November 24, 2027
Shrek 5 — 2027
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz return after a 14-year hiatus. The ogre is back, and so is the franchise's irreverent humor.
Expected: 2027
The Franchise Era Continues
Some people complain about sequels dominating Hollywood. But the truth is, these franchises exist because audiences love them. They're communal experiences — the kind of movies that bring people together on opening weekend.
And if you're going to count down to anything, a franchise movie with characters you've followed for years is worth getting excited about.
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