A Glean movie guide
The Best Movies to Watch Right Now
The 2026 Editorial Shortlist
From massive blockbusters to auteur sci-fi, these are the season's essential films.
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The movie list
- 01
Avatar: Fire and Ash
James Cameron returns to Pandora with a visually stunning exploration of a new, aggressive Na'vi clan.
In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.
- 02
Superman
James Gunn delivers a hopeful, vibrant reboot that centers on Clark Kent’s journey to balance two worlds.
Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
- 03
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two
Tom Cruise pushes practical stunts to the limit in this high-stakes conclusion to the Dead Reckoning saga.
Ethan Hunt and team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity — which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe — with the world's governments and a mysterious ghost from Hunt's past on their trail. Joined by new allies and armed with the means to shut the Entity down for good, Hunt is in a race against time to prevent the world as we know it from changing forever.
- 04
Mickey 17
Bong Joon-ho directs a sharp, high-concept sci-fi tale about an expendable employee who refuses to die.
Unlikely hero Mickey Barnes finds himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.
- 05
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Benoit Blanc tackles his most intricate case yet in this star-studded, witty whodunit from Rian Johnson.
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
- 06
Wicked: Part Two
The epic conclusion to the Oz origin story features powerhouse performances and breathtaking production design.
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.
- 07
Zootopia 2
Judy and Nick return for a fast-paced, clever mystery that expands the vibrant world of the mammalian metropolis.
After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
- 08
The Running Man
Edgar Wright brings his signature kinetic style to this gritty, dystopian adaptation of the Stephen King novel.
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
- 09
28 Years Later
Danny Boyle and Cillian Murphy reunite for a visceral, terrifying return to the world that redefined zombie horror.
Twenty-eight years after the Rage virus outbreak, Britain remains sealed off from the world. A fortified island community survives in isolation—until a young boy’s journey to the mainland reveals how both the infected and the survivors have evolved.
- 10
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
A retro-futuristic 1960s aesthetic sets this charming, ensemble-led Marvel entry apart from the pack.