Summer movie season is officially upon us, and the Silver Screen Capture team has examined and identified 33 movies to track across theaters and streaming platforms during the months ahead.
Below is a handy chronological guide with release dates and quick descriptions to help film fans plan what to watch (and what to review!) throughout the summer of 2026.
While the season still leans heavily into big-budget spectacle, superheroes, sci-fi adventures and visual-effects-driven franchises, several acclaimed festival indies have also entered the conversation.
A number of these productions were even filmed here in Georgia, continuing the state’s major role in modern moviemaking.
Whether you’re Gen Z, senior citizen Tuesday bargain hunters or all-access passholders and, like me, still love heading to the cineplex for the communal big-screen experience, or among the older crowd happily taking your movies via streaming platforms, thank you very much, there promises to be solid cinematic fare for everyone this summer.
May 15
Is God Is — This buzzy revenge thriller featuring Vivica A. Fox sends twin sisters after their abusive father at their mother’s command. Aleshea Harris directs this adaptation of her own award-winning play, blending elements of ancient tragedy, hip-hop and Spaghetti Westerns.
May 22
The Mandalorian and Grogu — Din Djarin (Pedro Pescal) and his perky puppet companion leap from Disney+ to theaters for a new Star Wars adventure, with Sigourney Weaver along for the galactic ride. It’s hard to tell if this will be more Lilo or Solo or something else.
I Love Boosters — Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie and LaKeith Stanfield star in Boots Riley’s surreal crime comedy about shoplifters targeting a ruthless fashion mogul. This was a recent hit at the Atlanta Film Festival.
Tuner — A gifted piano tuner played by Leo Woodall discovers his hearing can crack safes. Dustin Hoffman plays his deaf mentor in this crime drama.
May 29
Backrooms — A therapist enters an otherworldly nightmare dimension to find a missing patient. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass in this summer horror/sci-fi film based on a popular YouTube creepypasta series.
The Breadwinner — Clean comedian Nate Bargatze makes his feature debut in a Georgia-lensed comedy about a dad who becomes a chaotic stay-at-home parent after his wife’s big break. Mandy Moore and Will Forte co-star in this modern take on Mr. Mom.
Pressure — This D-Day drama is a team-up between Brendan Fraser’s President Eisenhower and Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg as they make a complex invasion decision.
June 5
Scary Movie — Original stars Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans reboot their parade of parody, sending up cultural, elevated, viral and body horror films. This “robooquel” the sixth entry of the satirical slasher series.
Masters of the Universe — Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) returns to Eternia to battle Skeletor (Jared Leto) and become He-Man in this live-action epic. We’ll see how seriously to take a film with characters named Fisto and Ram-Man.
Office Romance — This raunchy rom-com pairs Jennifer Lopez as a demanding CEO with an unexpected love interest, Brett Goldstein as her corporate lawyer tasked with enforcing a workplace anti-fraternization policy. This Netflix streamer promises more frisky, risky steam than a barrel of Babygirl.
Power Ballad — Paul Rudd is a washed-up wedding singer and Nick Jones a fading pop star whose fortunes collide over a fateful song in this music-filled comedy from the maker of Once whose formula of wry music-filled melodramas continues.
June 12
Disclosure Day — Steven Spielberg’s summer UFO movie asks what happens when the human population learns it is not alone in the universe. Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo are among the high-profile ensemble in this thriller rumored to be a continuation or riff on the director’s seminal Close Encounters.
June 19
The Death of Robin Hood — The prince of thieves, played by Hugh Jackman, faces mortality and reckons with his violent past. The legendary archer is joined by Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård on a search for salvation reminiscent of the Aussie actor’s previous hit Logan.
Toy Story 5 — Disney Pixar’s toys return for another emotional adventure as an iPad-style device infiltrates the pantheon of playthings. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and familiar voices return.
June 26
Supergirl — On an alcoholic bender after the destruction of her world, Clark’s scrappy cousin Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) launches a cosmic revenge quest opposite Matthias Schoenaerts and Jason Momoa. Director Craig Gillespie is sure to dial up the darker instincts of James Gunn’s newly-evolving DC Universe.
The Invite — Who’s afraid of a dinner party? Marital tension spirals into neighborly chaos in this Sundance sensation starting a quirky quartet: Penélope Cruz, Ed Norton, Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde, who also directs.
Strung — This psychological thriller will be hot off an American Black Film Festival debut as it comes to Peacock with the producing pair of Tyler Perry and Jason Blum. This horror film exploring obsession and ambition in the competitive music world features Chloe Bailey, Coco Jones and Lynn Whitfield.
Jackass: Best and Last — Johnny Knoxville and his deliriously crass crew including Steve-O and Chris Pontius return for one final round of outrageous stunts and a quarter-century retrospective. We are promised an escape room from hell and a robot physician with unconventional prostate exams.
July 1
Minions & Monsters — In this third prequel on the Minions series, the adorable Twinkie lookalikes tackle Tinseltown, chasing Golden Age Hollywood stardom and accidentally unleashing monsters in 1920s Los Angeles.
Enola Holmes 3 — Sherlock’s sister played by Millie Bobby Brown travels to Malta where romance and danger collide in a dangerous mystery involving coded clues, hidden threats and a dangerous disappearance. This third installment in the hit Netflix movie series co-stars Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter.
July 3
Young Washington — William Franklyn-Miller plays future president George in this historical biopic wisely timed for America’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Early military trials shape the future founding father in an inspiring Angel Studios and Wonder Films production go-starting Ben Kingsley, Kelsey Grammer and Mary-Louise Parker.
July 10
Moana — This Disney live-action reimagining of the decade-old animated hit sends the title character (Catherine Lagaʻaia) beyond the reef with her trusted bud (Dwayne Johnson) for an adventure with expected new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, directed by Hamilton stage helmer Thomas Kail.
Evil Dead Burn — A family reunion turns hellish as “Deadites” overrun a secluded home in this survival tale. Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan and Luciane Buchanan star in this sixth installment of the horror franchise.
July 17
The Odyssey — Director Christopher Nolan, fresh from Oppenheimer Oscars domination, adapts Homer’s epic journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War with an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o and Anne Hathaway. This massively anticipated adventure started selling out IMAX 70mm and large-format screens when tickets became available nearly a year ago. Expect mythological creatures, practical effects and iconic scenes.
July 24
72 Hours — Kevin Hart plays a middle-aged man accidentally added to a group chat who joins a wild Miami bachelor party group. Teyana Taylor, Marcello Hernández and Mason Gooding are among the ensemble in this feel-good Netflix comedy.
July 31
I Want Your Sex — Director Gregg Araki explores sex, power and manipulation in the art world as Cooper Hoffman’s naive character lands a job for a provocateur played by Olivia Wilde. His fantasies come true as she hires him to become her sexual muse in this comedy-thriller featuring Charli XCX.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Tom Holland’s Peter Parker returns for a fresh standalone Marvel Cinematic Universe chapter as his superhero powers evolve and he faces a new threat. Jon Bernthal, Zendaya, Sadie Sink and Mark Ruffalo co-star.
August 7
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma — This queer slasher satire and meta commentary on the “final girl” blends horror, comedy and coming-of-age chaos into an anticipated late-summer film. Hannah Einbinder, Gillian Anderson and Sarah Sherman star in Jane Schoenbrun’s follow-up to I Saw the TV Glow.
The Last House — A family trapped at home faces dwindling resources and an unseen terror in this sci-fi thriller to stream on Netflix. Greta Lee and Wagner Moura lead the high-pedigree cast.
August 14
The End of Oak Street — A cosmic event rips a suburb from reality, forcing a family led by Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor to band together for survival in this sci-fi thriller.
August 28
Coyote vs. Acme — This long-shelved Looney Tunes hybrid action comedy finally reaches theaters with Will Forte and John Cena in key roles along with Wile E. Coyote’s character pressing legal action against the product company consistently thwarting his quests.
The Dog Stars — Director Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic survival tale follows Jacob Elordi as a pilot seeking hope after a devastating pandemic. After hearing a mysterious radio transmission, his protagonist embarks on a journey to find hope, joined by a military survivalist played by Josh Brolin and a medic and love interest played by Margaret Qualley.
Cliffhanger — This reboot of the modern-day Sylvester Stallone thriller strands a family against kidnappers in the Italian Alps, with Lily James as the central mountaineering heroine. Pierce Brosnan co-stars as characters face a tragic event, forcing them to confront and overcome adversity.
That’s the 33 films in less than three months of prime box office time. Look forward to reviews of these and many more right here on Silver Screen Capture.