Variety publishes mid‑year list of top 2026 movies

Variety’s journalism team released a mid‑year roundup of the most notable films released worldwide up to July 2026. The selection, based on the personal choices of the magazine’s staff, is not presented as a definitive ranking but highlights projects that have stood out at the box office and among critics.

Among the highlighted titles are the animated sequel “Toy Story 5,” the horror film “Obsessão,” which has earned more than $200 million, the documentary‑concert “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,” the drama “Garça‑azul,” the comedy‑drama “The Invitation,” the darkly comic thriller “Ardente Vingança,” and the satirical teen film “Nosso Herói, Balthazar.” The list also notes other noteworthy releases and includes brief descriptions of each featured work.