IMAX Unveils Blockbuster-Filled 2026 Theatrical Slate

Key Highlights

IMAX revealed its official 2026 theatrical slate during its October 2025 investor presentation, featuring 20 major blockbusters.
Studios include Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, Marvel, DC, and Netflix.
Ten films were shot or formatted specifically for IMAX, with the rest digitally optimized.
Biggest release clash: Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part III both open on December 18, 2026, marking one of the biggest same-day IMAX events in history.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will skip IMAX because of scheduling conflicts with The Odyssey’s exclusivity window.

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Mercy (Jan 23): Sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt as a detective tried by an AI judge in future Los Angeles.

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The Bride (Mar 6): Maggie Gyllenhaal’s reimagining of Frankenstein, starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.

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Project Hail Mary (Mar 20): Ryan Gosling stars in a deep-space rescue mission to save humanity.

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Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Apr 3): Sequel sending Mario and friends into outer space.

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Michael (Apr 24): Michael Jackson biopic featuring Jaafar Jackson as the pop icon.

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Mortal Kombat II (May 8): Sequel with Karl Urban joining as Johnny Cage.

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The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22): Star Wars spinoff starring Pedro Pascal and Grogu.

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Toy Story 5 (Jun 19): Explores technology’s role in modern play.

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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (Jun 26): DC’s cosmic revenge story starring Milly Alcock.

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Minions 3 (Jul 1): Continuation of the Despicable Me universe.

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Moana (Live Action) (Jul 10): Dwayne Johnson reprises Maui in the live-action remake.

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The Odyssey (Jul 17): Christopher Nolan’s IMAX-shot epic adaptation starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland.

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Flowervale Street (Aug 14): Sci-fi family thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.

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Resident Evil (Sept 18): Reboot directed by Zach Cregger exploring the origin of the viral outbreak.

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Iñárritu/Tom Cruise Project (Oct 2): Dark comedy about fame and redemption.

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Street Fighter (Oct 16): Adaptation of Capcom’s fighting franchise.

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Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (Nov 20): Prequel centered on a young Haymitch Abernathy.

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Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (Nov 26): Greta Gerwig’s Netflix-backed fantasy prequel.

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Avengers: Doomsday (Dec 18): Marvel’s multiverse event featuring Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.).

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Dune: Part III (Dec 18): Denis Villeneuve wraps up the Dune saga with Dune Messiah.