Superhero Films
Variety and Deadline spotlight 2026's most anticipated films
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Building on early previews of 2026's cinematic slate, entertainment industry outlets Variety and Deadline released their highly anticipated movies lists on December 29, 2025. The selections emphasize franchise sequels like Marvel and Pixar entries, alongside auteur-driven projects and genre films, blending familiarity with fresh narratives.
Marvel Studios revealed at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024 that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the supervillain Doctor Doom in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. This announcement came after the success of Deadpool & Wolverine and replaces the previously planned Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. The news signals a shift in Marvel's Phase Six as it nears completion.
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Updating earlier 2026 previews that spotlighted films like Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights, fresh announcements emphasize sequels such as The Devil Wears Prada 2 alongside originals and superhero returns, reinforcing Hollywood's IP-driven yet diverse lineup.