There’s nothing better than going out with a friend or two, buying a large popcorn and an ice-cold slushy, and sitting down in front of the big screen to catch one of the latest and most anticipated movies of the year.
2026 is a big year for film, with everything from huge blockbusters directed by and starring the world’s best to indie films from rising talents in cinema and fun kids’ entertainment. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most exciting movies on our radar this year.
Keep an eye out as we’ll be updating this guide throughout the year!
September
Resident Evil
This highly-anticipated horror is based on the popular video game series of the same name.
Starring Austin Abrams (Weapons, Euphoria), Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird, The Naked Gun) and Zach Cherry (Severance), the film follows a hapless courier (Abrams) tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital.
He soon finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive.
When: Resident Evil opens in theatre on 25 September 2026
Where: Nu Metro cinemas nationwide
October
Digger
Tom Cruise takes on a role unlike any of his others in the dark comedy, Digger.
Starring Tom Cruise as Digger, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Jesse Plemmons and more, this star-studded film sees the most powerful man in the world race to prove he is humanity’s saviour before the disaster he unleashed destroys everything.
When: Digger opened in theatres on 2 October 2026
Where: Ster Kinekor cinemas worldwide
Street Fighter
Street Fighter is a film adaptation of the iconic video game, filmed for IMAX.
Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury.
But they discover a deadly conspiracy during the tournament that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past.
When: Street Fighter opened in theatres on 16 October 2026
Where: Select Nu Metro and IMAX cinemas
November
Godzilla Minus Zero
The latest instalment in the Godzilla monster franchise is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker and visual effects expert, Takashi Yamazaki.
Godzilla Minus Zero is set in 1949 and follows the Shikishima family as they confront a fresh catastrophe two years after surviving their previous ordeal with the legendary monster.
When: Godzilla Minus Zero opens in theatres on 5 November 2026
Where: Ster-Kinekor, Nu Metro, CineCentre and movies@ nationwide
How to Rob a Bank
Nicholas Hoult, Anna Sawai (Shōgun), Christian Slater, Pete Davidson, Zoë Kravitz, Rhenzy Feliz (The Penguin) and John C. Reilly star in this heist comedy about bank robbers who post their heists on social media, garnering a following and radicalising the general public, making it difficult for authorities to catch up to them.
When: How to Rob a Bank opens in theatres on 13 November 2026
Where: Ster-Kinekor, Nu Metro, CineCentre and movies@ nationwide
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
The latest addition to the Hunger Games film series goes back 24 years before Katniss’ first games to character Haymitch’s (Katniss’ mentor played by Woody Harrelson in the original movies) youth.
The film follows Haymitch’s participation in the second quarter quell, which saw double the tributes from each district be selected to participate in the infamous Hunger Games.
The cast features newcomer Joseph Zada as Haymitch, alongside stars such as McKenna Grace, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, Ralph Fiennes, Jesse Plemons, Glenn Close and more.
When: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in theatres on 20 November 2026
Where to watch: Select Ster Kinekor, Nu Metro and IMAX cinemas
December
Dune: Part Three
The third and final part of Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptation of Brian Herbert’s epic novel, Dune Messiah, is out this December.
With the first two Dune films earning both critical acclaim and fan favour, you will not want to miss this epic conclusion! The third film sees Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) ascend to power and explores the implications of his rule as Emperor and the dangers of unchecked power.
When: Dune: Part Three opens in theatres on 18 December 2026
Where: IMAX locations, Ster Kinekor and Nu Metro cinemas nationwide
Avengers: Doomsday
Following the record-breaking Avengers: Endgame released in 2019, Marvel studios is bringing the latest in the Avengers franchise with Avengers: Doomsday.
In the film, the X-Men, Avengers and Fantastic Four join forces to deal with a problem that has detrimental effects on the multiverse. The main villain in the film is Victor von Doom, who has been confirmed to be played by Robert Downey Jr., best known for his role as the beloved Iron Man character.
When: Avengers: Doomsday opens in theatres on 18 December 2026
Where: Ster Kinekor and Nu Metro cinemas nationwide
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