Upcoming Movies 2026 October to December Release Dates
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Upcoming Movies 2026 October to December Release Dates

Upcoming Movies 2026: Major Releases Scheduled for October–December

Key takeaways

  • These are notable late-2026 U.S. theatrical listings, not a definitive worldwide release calendar.
  • October listings include *Digger*, *The Social Reckoning*, *Other Mommy*, *Street Fighter*, *Wildwood* and *Clayface*.
  • *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Dune: Part Three* are both listed for December 18.
  • Dates and availability can change, so confirm plans with a local cinema before booking.

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The upcoming movies currently listed for late 2026 include new films from Alejandro G. Iñárritu, LAIKA, DC and several major franchises. The dates below are U.S. theatrical schedule listings, not guarantees; studios can move films, and release dates may differ in other countries.

This is a selection of notable late-year titles, not a complete calendar of every 2026 release. It also covers theatrical listings rather than streaming premieres.

Upcoming movies in October 2026

Listed U.S. date Movie What to know
October 2 Digger A comedy-drama directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise.
October 9 The Social Reckoning Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network, focused on a whistleblower and Facebook.
October 9 Other Mommy A horror release scheduled for the same day as The Social Reckoning.
October 16 Street Fighter A new adaptation of the video-game franchise.
October 23 Wildwood A stop-motion feature from LAIKA, the studio behind Coraline.
October 23 Clayface A DC horror film.

The October dates appear on Cinema United’s release calendar. The fall preview from The Boston Globe’s Boston.com also lists Digger and The Social Reckoning for October 2 and October 9, respectively. Rotten Tomatoes’ October preview includes Other Mommy, Wildwood and Clayface.

The October schedule offers a mix of established properties and original projects. Street Fighter and Clayface draw on familiar franchises, while Wildwood stands out for its stop-motion format. Digger and The Social Reckoning offer different kinds of drama: one is described as a comedy-drama, while the other follows a story connected to Facebook and a whistleblower.

Upcoming movies in November 2026

Hexed and Focker-In-Law — November 25

Hexed and Focker-In-Law are both listed for November 25 on Cinema United’s calendar. The available research doesn’t establish further details about their plots, so those titles are best treated as schedule entries rather than fully previewed releases.

The date falls in the Thanksgiving-period release window. As with the other listings, check the calendar and local cinema listings closer to release: a scheduled date can change, and a U.S. listing doesn’t confirm when a film will open elsewhere.

Upcoming movies in December 2026

Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three — December 18

Both Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three are listed for December 18 on Cinema United’s release calendar. If both dates hold, the films would open on the same day in the U.S.—a notable overlap for two major franchise releases.

Treat that as a potential scheduling clash, not a final promise. Release calendars can change, and the listing alone doesn’t establish how the films will perform or whether either will move.

The Angry Birds Movie 3 — December 23

The Angry Birds Movie 3 is listed for December 23 as a Paramount release on the Cinema United calendar. The late-December date puts it among the family-oriented franchise titles scheduled for the holiday period.

How to use this 2026 movie calendar

The dates here refer to U.S. theatrical listings. They don’t necessarily match release dates in the U.K., Canada, Australia or other markets, and they don’t tell you when a film will arrive on a streaming service. A theatrical opening, a limited engagement and a streaming debut are different release types.

For the most practical update, check the Cinema United release calendar and your local cinema listings nearer the date. For a specific film, look for an announcement from its studio or distributor before treating a schedule entry as final.

Quick list: upcoming 2026 movies

  • October 2: Digger
  • October 9: The Social Reckoning and Other Mommy
  • October 16: Street Fighter
  • October 23: Wildwood and Clayface
  • November 25: Hexed and Focker-In-Law
  • December 18: Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three
  • December 23: The Angry Birds Movie 3

These are notable late-2026 U.S. theatrical listings, not a definitive worldwide release calendar. Dates and availability can change, so confirm plans with a local cinema before booking.