Best Movies to Watch in 2026
The best movies to watch in 2026, ranked by TMDB community score — with ratings, genres and what each film is about. Updated for 2026.
Best Movies to Watch in 2026
Picking what to watch shouldn't take longer than the movie itself. To cut through the noise across Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Max and the rest, here is a ranked list of the best movies to watch in 2026 — from the year's standout sci‑fi like Project Hail Mary to crowd‑pleasers like F1 and breakout animation like KPop Demon Hunters.
How we picked these movies
This list is ranked by the TMDB community score — the average rating from thousands of The Movie Database users — filtered to recent releases with enough votes to be meaningful. That keeps the ranking honest: it reflects what real viewers rated highly, not marketing budgets. Each entry shows its score, genres, runtime and a short synopsis so you can decide in seconds.
Swapped (2026)
Directed by Nathan Greno
A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.
Project Hail Mary (2026)
Directed by Phil Lord
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.
Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)
Directed by Olivia Newman
Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.
Hoppers (2026)
Directed by Daniel Chong
Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.
GOAT (2026)
Directed by Tyree Dillihay
A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)
Directed by Lee Cronin
The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Directed by Chris Appelhans
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
Directed by Aaron Horvath
Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Directed by Dean DeBlois
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg
While three of the fiercest warriors in human history—a Viking raider, a ninja in feudal Japan, and a WWII pilot—are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent: the ultimate killer of killers.
F1 (2025)
Directed by Joseph Kosinski
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.
Rental Family (2025)
Directed by Hikari
An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.
Ratings and data from The Movie Database (TMDB), as of 2026-05-27.
Where can you watch these movies?
Availability shifts constantly and varies by country, so the surest way to find a film is to search for its title in your streaming apps — or in StreamGuide, which checks every service you subscribe to at once. Newer theatrical releases usually reach digital rental first, then land on a subscription service a few months later.
How to keep track of what to watch
The hard part isn't finding one good movie — it's remembering it later. StreamGuide lets you save any title to a personal watchlist, see which service it's streaming on, and get notified when something on your list becomes available. See our guide on how to track movies and shows to set up your watchlist in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best movie to watch in 2026?
By TMDB community score, Project Hail Mary and the year's top animated features rank highest among 2025–2026 releases. The full ranking above updates as new films are rated.
How is this list ranked?
Films are ordered by their average TMDB user rating, limited to recent releases with a substantial number of votes so a handful of reviews can't skew the order.
Where can I stream these movies?
Streaming availability changes often and differs by region. Search the title in StreamGuide to see every service carrying it where you live.
Tip: Add any of these films to your StreamGuide watchlist so you never forget what to watch next — and get an alert when it lands on a service you already pay for.