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2025 remains to be in full swing, and there are nonetheless quite a lot of motion pictures to stay up for for the remainder of this yr, however as Netflix has already been arduous at work prepping its slate for 2026, it’s time to look forward at what’s caught our eye to date for 2026.
Naturally, all of the tasks listed beneath are topic to vary and should not even happen in any respect. Whereas some titles are already confirmed for 2026, many should not, and we’re merely putting them in subsequent yr resulting from manufacturing schedules and different info we’ve obtained or been knowledgeable of. Merely put, count on this listing to vary and evolve over time.
Which means there are literally a number of motion pictures we’d love to incorporate on this listing, however can’t for varied causes. Whether or not it’s the Bioshock movie, which hasn’t set a manufacturing date, the Grey Man sequels, which we’re positive will occur in some unspecified time in the future (or perhaps not), or the variation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which seems to be to be gradual getting off the bottom.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
Because the launch of The Voyage of the Daybreak Treader in 2010, there haven’t been any additional Chronicles of Narnia movies. Rumors of a reboot of the franchise had been circulating for years. In November 2022, we broke the information that Netflix was eyeing Barbie director Greta Gerwig to direct the revival of the Chronicles of Narnia. Following the unprecedented success of Barbie, the world is eagerly anticipating what Greta Gerwig has in retailer for the variation of The Magician’s Nephew, the primary e-book within the franchise’s chronological order.
Filming is at present ongoing for the film, which is scheduled to be launched on Netflix and in IMAX theatres on December 26, 2026. It would star Intercourse Training’s Emma Mackey as Jadis, also referred to as the White Queen, and Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew. To not point out, Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep are rumored to star, with the latter eyed to play Aslan.
Netflix movies through the years have been very hit-and-miss. We’ve seen unprecedented success with films like Pink Discover and Carry-On, however for each Pink Discover, there are The Electric State and Rebel Moon. We’re getting into 2026, extremely excited in regards to the launch of Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie, and we count on it to be one of the profitable movies on Netflix so far and it’s additionally been given a really uncommon theatrical window, the likes we’ve not seen earlier than.
The movie is centered on kids Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, who, after discovering magical rings crafted by Digory’s Uncle Andrew, are transported to the Wooden Between the Worlds, the place they by accident awaken and unleash the evil Queen Jadis.
The Adventures of Cliff Sales space
Of the 9 characteristic movies directed by Quentin Tarantino, just one has ever been a sequel, Kill Invoice: Vol. 2. Nonetheless, we’d use “sequel” loosely, contemplating Kill Bill was initially produced as one film, and it was solely due to the movie’s runtime (which exceeded 4 hours) that it was required to be cut up into two separate options size movies. Which means, after a profession spanning over 38 years, The Adventures of Cliff Sales space is the first official sequel to a Quentin Tarantino movie. However there’s excellent news and unhealthy information.
Unhealthy information? Tarantino received’t be directing the movie. The excellent news? Tarantino has penned the script, and directing duties have been assigned to David Fincher, the person behind Netflix’s Mindhunter and notable motion pictures corresponding to Se7en, Combat Membership, and Gone Woman.
Brad Pitt has already been confirmed to reprise his position as Cliff Sales space, and several other other actors have additionally been confirmed for the movie, together with Carla Gugino, Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. With filming scheduled to happen from July 2025 to January 2026, we anticipate a launch in late 2026.
Little is at present recognized in regards to the plot of the movie, besides that Hollywood stuntman Cliff Sales space has discovered himself in a brand new line of labor as a Hollywood studio fixer.
Enola Holmes 3
Millie Bobby Brown is without doubt one of the largest actresses of her era, and ever since she turned an enormous star on Stranger Issues, Netflix has made positive to present the actress loads of tasks to work on. To this point, for Netflix, she’s starred in Stranger Things, The Electric State, Damsel, and each Enola Holmes movies.
Attributable to return someday in 2026, Enola Holmes 3 wrapped filming in June 2025, and it has already been confirmed that the likes of Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter, Himesh Patel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and Louis Partridge will reprise their roles from the earlier movies.
Taking over her most harmful case so far, Enola Holmes travels to Malta, the place her private {and professional} desires collide.
The RIP
Beginning 2026 robust are lifelong buddies Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who’ve teamed up again to star in an unbelievable new action-thriller for Netflix, The Rip. Motion thrillers have been among the largest hits on Netflix, with titles like Pink Discover, The Union, Spenser Confidential, The Mother, and extra. There’s little doubt in our minds that The Rip might be nothing in need of one other main success for Netflix.
The pair stars as two cops from Miami’s Tactical Narcotics Staff. Stressed and keen to hunt justice for the unsolved homicide of a captain, their group acts on a tip, main them to a Cartel stash in an deserted warehouse containing thousands and thousands of {dollars}. Nonetheless, the haul begins to unravel the delicate belief inside the group as phrase spreads, resulting in exterior forces closing in and loyalties being known as into query.
Becoming a member of Damon and Affleck within the movie are the likes of Steven Yuen, Kyle Chandler, Daisuke Tsuji, and Teyana Taylor.
Netflix Launch Date: January 16, 2026
Women First
Rosamund Pike and Sacha Baron Cohen lead Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy movie Women First, directed by The Lovely Sport’s Thea Sharrock. Definitely a movie that can seemingly trigger extra of a stir as we get nearer to its launch, the story (written by Natalie Krinsky, Cinco Paul, and Katie Silberman) is an alternate tackle our world, the place the roles of society have been reversed, and a matriarchal society has led humanity. Cue Sacha Baron Cohen, who performs a chauvinist from our world who’s transported to the alternate world and faces challenges within the type of Rosamund Pike, a feminine model of himself.
The movie will characteristic the performing skills of Richard E. Grant, Emily Mortimer, Charles Dance, Fiona Shaw, Tom Davis, Weruche Opia, and Kathryn Hunter.
The Mosquito Bowl
A very inspiring movie is on the way in which to Netflix, courtesy of Peter Berg’s upcoming World Conflict II movie, The Mosquito Bowl. Led by the extremely gifted Invoice Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Nicholas Galitzine, and Tom Francis, the movie relies on the real-life sporting occasion that occurred within the Pacific Theater in WW2 when the 4th and twenty ninth Marin Regiments, on the island of Guadalcanal, would play in opposition to one another in an epic Soccer recreation that featured among the earliest legends of the sport, who would later survive the upcoming and bloody battle of Okinawa, play within the NFL. Sadly, most of the males concerned within the epic match would perish in fight.
A 2026 launch could possibly be formidable, as filming is because of happen later in 2025. Hopefully, we’ll be seeing Peter Berg’s movie on Netflix earlier than the tip of 2026.
Workplace Romance
Jennifer Lopez has already had two motion pictures below her belt at Netflix, with two very action-oriented titles. The Mom, launched in 2023, was probably the most important success, whereas Atlas, launched extra lately, carried out considerably much less properly. One other sci-fi/action-oriented film was within the works, however that appears to be taking a backseat with extra conventional dramas and romantic comedies taking its place. We’ve The Last Mrs. Parrish, which is about to shoot later this yr, and one which has already concluded is Workplace Romance.
Lopez stars alongside a compelling ensemble solid of comedy and drama legends, together with Brett Goldstein, who has gained prominence lately on Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, in addition to Betty Gilpin from Netflix’s GLOW, and Bradley Whitford, who has appeared in quite a few tasks through the years. The plot revolves round a CEO determine who runs a decent ship and guarantees to not have interaction romantically along with her workers – that’s till a sure lawyer comes onto the scene.
Pookoo
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Lots is using on Skydance Animation’s second outing with Netflix after a lukewarm first outing with Spellbound in late 2024. Whereas Pookoo was initially scheduled to launch in 2025, it has finally been given a release date for sometime in 2026 instead. No cause behind the delay, however I’ve to say, from the clips and screenshots shared so far, it’s completely attractive. From beautiful colours to improbable character designs, the movie already has lots going for it, however will it handle to do what different animated movies have struggled to execute properly and join with a broad viewers? That is still to be seen.
Produced by John Lasseter and being directed by Nathan Greno, the synopsis for the movie reads, “When two pure sworn enemies of The Valley, a small woodland creature and an impressive chicken, magically commerce locations, they need to set off on an journey of a lifetime to avoid wasting their dwelling.”
Animals
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We’ve already lined The RIP up prime, however we could possibly be in retailer for 2 main Ben Affleck motion pictures in 2026, provided that Animals has already completed filming. Affleck is writing, directing, and starring on this new motion thriller, which includes a strong solid alongside him, together with Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, Kerry Washington, and Luis Gerardo Mendez, one of the spectacular ensembles Netflix has assembled in its historical past.
Often known as Animals of Los Angeles or Be Gents, the brand new flick sees the son of Affleck’s character, L.A. Mayoral candidate Milo Bradford, kidnapped and ransomed, and it’s right down to him and his spouse to give you the cash to get him again. The issue? He’s broke, so he has to get his fingers soiled in retrieving his son himself. It doesn’t sound prefer it’s doing something extraordinary, however given Affleck’s caliber, we suspect what could arrive on our screens is extraordinary.
The Whisper Man
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A method or one other, we’ve been monitoring The Whisper Man on Netflix for fairly a while. We first turned conscious of the venture all the way back in April 2022, and after a pair extra years in improvement, the venture was formally unveiled earlier this yr with an all-star cast, and manufacturing has since gotten underway. It’s being produced by AGBO, the corporate run by Anthony and Joe Russo, with James Ashcroft directing. It adapts the sensible novel by Alex North.
Filming wrapped up in June 2025 after a few months of taking pictures in New Jersey. Assuming all goes as deliberate within the post-production course of, that is excessive on our listing for 2026.
Honorable Mentions
The slate above could be very a lot reflective of Dan Lin’s tenure at Netflix, with 2025’s slate being a mixture of outdated guard and new, and there are undoubtedly just a few takeaways. Motion and romance appear to be the secret proper now, and that’s additionally mirrored in Netflix’s worldwide film slate. Past that, massive bankable stars are one other throughline all through a lot of the tasks, and we’re additionally seeing Netflix lean, as all the time, closely into e-book diversifications.
These are our very early picks at what new film tasks we’re most enthusiastic about in 2026, however what are yours? Tell us within the feedback down beneath.