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Whether you’re looking for laughs, scares or a serious sense of nostalgia this summer, this season’s most anticipated films have got you covered.<\/p>\n

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For millennials especially, summer 2026’s movie slate may feel a little bit like a reunion tour as beloved franchises that helped define childhoods are making their way back to the big screen. Disney fans can return to the world of Camp Rock<\/em><\/a>, while Pixar is bringing back Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang for another adventure in Toy Story 5.<\/em> Comedy lovers anticipate the latest installment of the Scary Movie<\/em> franchise – Whassup?! – which promises to once again poke fun at Hollywood’s biggest hits, while cult favorites are also making a comeback, as seen with Super Troopers 3<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Other movies on the lineup are also giving a blast from the past. Steven Spielberg<\/strong> returns to aliens with Disclosure Day<\/em>, while Christopher Nolan<\/strong> pulls from a classic with The Odyssey<\/em>. There’s also Nicholas Galitzine<\/strong> as He-Man, Mattel’s latest IP<\/a> to get the live-action treatment.<\/p>\n

But it’s not all about looking back; Monica Barbaro<\/strong> and Callum Turner’s<\/strong> dystopian rom-com One Night Only<\/em> and Kristen Stewart’s<\/strong> stoner comedy Wrong Girls<\/em> – directed by her wife, Dylan Meyer<\/strong> – are just a few of the original stories coming to a theater near you.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling for the most anticipated summer movies of 2026:<\/p>\n

Whassup?! Twenty-six years after outrunning Ghostface, the Wayans brothers are back in the killer’s crosshairs for another meta horror adventure. Expect genre spoofs, outrageous one-liners and franchise faves Anna Faris<\/strong> and Regina Hall<\/strong> to be back for more hilarious chaos. (Theaters, June 5)<\/p>\n

Tim Allen<\/strong> and Tom Hanks’<\/strong> Buzz and Woody are fighting their biggest rival yet<\/a>: technology. With a new smart tablet threatening to replace traditional toys, the gang must battle to stay relevant or risk getting left behind for good. (Theaters, June 19)<\/p>\n

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Summertime means superheroes! Milly Alcock’s<\/strong> hardened young supe sets out across the galaxy with her canine sidekick, Krypto the Superdog, on a murderous quest for vengeance. (Theaters, June 26)<\/p>\n

Calling all kids and kids at heart! The Minions return in this third prequel installment, which follows three of the zany creatures in 1920s Hollywood as they try to make their own monster movie. Jesse Eisenberg<\/strong> and Zoey Deutch<\/strong> are part of the new voice cast. (Theaters, July 1)<\/p>\n

Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer<\/em>) tackles the Greek epic<\/a> with a truly all-star cast: Matt Damon<\/strong>, Anne Hathaway<\/strong>, Zendaya<\/strong>, Lupita Nyong’o<\/strong> and other famous faces will surely be front-runners come Oscar time. (Theaters, July 17)<\/p>\n

Tom Holland’s<\/strong> friendly neighborhood hero is back and battling street crime solo until a new enemy changes everything. Meanwhile, Peter Parker has to deal with his friends and girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya), moving on without him. (Theaters, July 31)<\/p>\n

After 15 years, Disney fans are going back to where they want to be: Camp Rock! Shane Gray (Joe Jonas<\/strong>) and his brothers (Nick<\/strong> and Kevin Jonas<\/strong>) head back to their old stomping grounds to discover the next big thing after their band Connect 3’s big tour falls through. Expect new faces, plenty of jams and maybe a surprise cameo or two along the way. (Disney+, TBD August)<\/p>\n

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Copyright 2026 Us Weekly. All rights reserved<\/i><\/p>\n

This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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