10 Upcoming Sequels in 2026 I’m Already Hyped About

10. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

This movie will be a follow-up to the TV series "Peaky Blinders." The main star, Cillian Murphy, will be acting as Tommy Shelby. The creator, Steven Knight, wants to develop this story around World War II. The TV show was always heavily reliant on the pressure of history to guide the personal choices that the main characters have to make. The movie will have a more focused story since it is a film. The appeal here will be to have the story conclude, not to expand on it.

9. The Mandalorian & Grogu

It is a sequel to The Mandalorian and represents a transition of its characters from streaming media to cinemas. It represents a new format of deploying "Star Wars" material. From being a puzzle, "Grogu" has transformed into a legacy character. It is going to test whether "Star Wars" in episodic format can also perform in cinema format. It is of less significance in terms of subject matter. In itself, it is a unique project.

8. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

With the huge success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo and Illumination Studios are expanding their cinematic universe. There has been strong evidence showing that it would be Super Mario Galaxy. The Galaxy series brought some scale to the games with space-themed worlds and an orchestral score to the games. This change might distinguish this sequel from the first film.

7. The Angry Birds Movie 3

The announcement of a third Angry Birds movie has been made due to renewed interest in game-based productions. The success of its predecessors was due to their focus on group comedies rather than their gaming origins. Seeing as that’s what worked for them, it is likely that it will follow suit. It is not necessarily something that has to be seen, but it does have its place among contemporary animated productions.

6. Minions 3

Illumination has officially continued the Minions franchise because it has been commercially successful all around the world. The films focus on physical comedies and keep everything simple when it comes to visuals. The films are never made with the end goal of impressing a specific audience critically; instead, they always manage to perform well in terms of family-centric business. The fun in the films lies in predictability and not surprise. The franchise always stays in its lane and does not experiment either.

5. The Social Reckoning

Generally speculated to be a sequel to the critically acclaimed ‘The Social Network,’ this one has yet to be officially confirmed in the same capacity. Yet, it was revealed in public conversations with screenwriter Aaron Sorkin about re-engaging in the same topic. It is the ever-changing nature of the effects related to social media since 2010 that makes it so intriguing. Real-world drama to be explored this time instead of creation could be consequences related to the topic. The buzz here is contingent.

4. The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Devil Wears Prada now has an upcoming sequel with the original team on board for the development process. There have been massive changes in the fashion industry since the release of The Devil Wears Prada in 2006. There has been an overall transition from the print media world to the digital world. Thus, this gives the upcoming sequel an apt theme. The current scenario provides the sequel with the topics of power, relevance, and reformation.

3. Toy Story 5

There has been confirmation of Toy Story 5 by Pixar, and it follows Toy Story 4, which was a supposed goodbye to the series. We know that it follows the story with a talking tab, and so all that can be hoped for now is that it doesn’t fall flat. The problem will be to ensure that the storyline has some level of emotional basis to it and that it isn’t purely commercial.

2. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

This prequel reportedly takes inspiration from the book by Suzanne Collins, which came out in the year 2025. The series will revolve around Haymitch Abernathy and the Second Quarter Quell, which has been cited before but not depicted yet in the series. In contrast to the series featuring Haymitch, this series is marked by strict game rules and the absence of protective measures for the players. The appeal lies within the politics existing within the series.

1. Dune: Part Three

Also announced is the third installment in the Dune film series, which will be based on Dune Messiah. Contrary to the first two installments, this saga will involve more politics as opposed to battles. The conflicts created by Paul Atreides introduce more ambiguities and complexities in terms of ethics and ideology. The underlying lure in this installment is because it will show how major franchises choose to have darker endings. Denis Villeneuve announced that this will be his farewell installment in the Dune film series.