Marty Supreme, Hamnet… The best films of 2026 according to our editorial team

By Violaine Schütz, 

and Nathan Merchadier.

Published on 17 February 2026. Updated on 1 June 2026.

Marty Supreme (2026) with Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow

The first truly major film of 2026 is Marty Supreme. A thrilling spectacle blending tension, sports competition and small-time scams. In this sports biopic, actor Timothée Chalamet brilliantly embodies Marty Mauser, a New York ping-pong prodigy. It was undoubtedly the finest performance of his career.

To prepare for the role, the actor followed intensive training around the globe. He reportedly transported his ping-pong table from London to Abu Dhabi, Budapest and Cannes… With a record-breaking budget of 70 million dollars, the film, produced by A24, also wins over audiences thanks to its dazzling supporting cast, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion and Tyler, the Creator.

Marty Supreme by Josh Safdie, coming on February 18th, 2026.

Wuthering Heights with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi

Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell (Saltburn) offers a blazing, free interpretation of Emily Brontë’s cult novel of the same name published in 1847. The cast features two actors we love, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, who play two lovers, Catherine and Heathcliff. The story revolves around a doomed romance, family feuds and revenge. Widely criticized by both audiences and critics, the feature nevertheless captivates us with its sumptuous costumes, the wild landscapes of Yorkshire and its epic soundtrack composed by brat girl Charli xcx…

Wuthering Heights by Emerald Fennell, currently in theatres.

Father Mother Sister Brother by Jim Jarmusch

A few months ago, cult American filmmaker and musician Jim Jarmusch made a highly anticipated return to the Venice Film Festival in 2025 with the elegant, and rather funny Father Mother Sister Brother. His feature was awarded the Golden Lion. Produced by Saint Laurent, this triptych brings together an impressive cast — Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Charlotte Rampling, Tom Waits — and tells the story of a family grappling with its silences, inheritances and generational fractures… Released in theaters on January 7th, 2026, the project stands out as one of the most endearing features of the start of the year. Even though it is not the finest movie made by the director of Dead Man and Only Lovers Left Alive…

Father Mother Sister Brother (2026) by Jim Jarmusch, currently in theatres.

Hamnet by Chloé Zhao

After Nomadland (2020) and Eternals (2021), Chinese director Chloé Zhao returns with Hamnet, a film revisiting the family tragedy behind the play Hamlet. In this historical drama, adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, the sensitive Paul Mescal portrays William Shakespeare as a man haunted by the death of his son. Actress Jessie Buckley lends her intensity to Agnes, the enigmatic wife and emotional pillar of the story, consumed by grief too. The deeply lyrical Hamnet is already emerging as one of the major films of 2026 and a strong Oscars contender. Jessie Buckley had already received the Golden Globe for Best Actress for her moving, tearful performance.

Hamnet (2026) by Chloé Zhao, currently in theatres.

La Grazia by Paolo Sorrentino

Presented at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, La Grazia marked Paolo Sorrentino’s return to competition (The Great Beauty, The Hand of God). Acclaimed at the Lido in 2021, the Neapolitan filmmaker unveils his eleventh feature. A narrative described as a love story loosely inspired by the sentimental tales of François Truffaut. The project is led by the brilliant Toni Servillo (The Great Beauty). The latter won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his role as a solitary politician forced to make difficult choices regarding a euthanasia bill and the fate of two criminals.

He faces actress Anna Farzetti (Diamanti) in a story about love, mourning and power, which quickly sparked enthusiasm in Venice. After Parthenope (2023), which divided critics, La Grazia returns to a more classical, political and emotional aesthetic, much appreciated by the director’s fans. A true return to grace indeed…

La Grazia (2026) by Paolo Sorrentino, came out in theatres on January 28th, 2026.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 starring Anne Hathaway

Nearly twenty years after the release of the original film, the iconic character Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway) returns to the big screen in The Devil Wears Prada 2, alongside Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt. The sequel reveals what has become of the once-timid assistant after surviving the ruthless world of fashion. Lucy Liu and Justin Theroux also join the cast, along with Kenneth Branagh, who plays Miranda Priestly’s husband. Not to mention Lady Gaga‘s surprise cameo… The film impresses with its sharp, insightful take on the evolution of the media industry, while striking the perfect balance between glamour and ferocity.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026), directed by David Frankel, out in theatres now.

Bitter Christmas by Pedro Almodóvar

After the splendid The Room Next Door, released in cinemas in January 2025, the brilliant Pedro Almodóvar is back in 2026 with Bitter Christmas. Premiering at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, this drama-comedy follows Elsa, an advertising director who throws herself into work to escape the grief of losing her mother. But when a panic attack forces her to slow down, she heads to Lanzarote to stay with her friend Patricia, who is also in need of a break. Once again, the Spanish filmmaker explores the power of friendship in the face of death.

Bitter Christmas (2026) by Pedro Almodóvar, out in theatres now.

Dead Man’s Wire with Colman Domingo and Bill Skarsgård

Cult filmmaker Gus Van Sant (Elephant, My Own Private Idaho) will make his long-awaited return in 2026. For his new feature, Dead Man’s Wire, he brings together an impressive cast. Actors Bill Skarsgård, Colman Domingo and Al Pacino will share the screen. Inspired by a true story set in 1977, the film follows the tense relationship between a former real-estate developer with a bounty on his head and a mortgage banker from whom he asks for millions of dollars… Along with a public apology.

Dead Man’s Wire by Gus Van Sant come out in theatres on April 15th, 2026.

Also coming soon

Project Hail Mary (2026), directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

No Other Choice (2026), directed by Park Chan-wook.

The Electric Kiss (2026), directed by Pierre Salvadori.

Send Help (2026), directed by Sam Raimi.

Stronger Than Me (2026), directed by Kirk Jones.

Obsession (2026), directed by Curry Barker.

Pillion (2026), directed by Harry Lighton.

The Beloved (2026), directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen.