Hollywood announces 2026 summer slate with Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

Film studios have outlined their 2026 summer release schedule, highlighting a mix of sequels, original epics and genre fare. Christopher Nolan will direct "The Odyssey," an adaptation of the ancient epic, and has recently urged that theatrical viewing will endure despite streaming growth. Steven Spielberg is slated to helm the alien‑focused thriller "Disclosure Day." Disney/Pixar will return with "Toy Story 5," while Sony presents "Spider‑Man: Brand New Day" and Illumination releases "Minions and Monsters." The comedy‑horror series continues with "Scary Movie 6," and RuPaul stars as the U.S. president in the action‑comedy "Stop! That! Train!" Historical dramas include "Pressure," starring Brendan Fraser as Dwight D. Eisenhower, and "Lucky Strike," a WWII rescue story. Additional titles such as "The Brink of War," "One Night Only," and "The Breadwinner" round out the lineup.