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The Biggest Movies Still Coming in 2026: Your Guide to November and December Releases

Nerdism title card: Biggest movies left in 2026 guide

The end of 2026 is stacked. Between a Hunger Games prequel, Johnny Depp’s comeback, a Netflix IMAX experiment and the biggest same-day showdown in years, there’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s your guide to the biggest movies still on the calendar, in release order. Bookmark it, because we’ll keep it updated.

Release calendar: Ebenezer Nov 13, Sunrise on the Reaping Nov 20, Cliff Booth IMAX Nov 25, Avengers Doomsday and Dune Part Three Dec 18
The rest of 2026 at a glance. Graphic: Nerdism. Source: studio release schedules.

Already in theaters

Godzilla Minus Zero

Takashi Yamazaki’s sequel to the Oscar winner opened at No. 1 with $31.6 million and is the first Japanese film shot for IMAX. Read our box office report and watch the trailer.

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead the first part of Nitesh Tiwari’s epic, which cracked the North American top five. Full box office breakdown here.

November 2026

Ebenezer — November 13

Ti West directs Johnny Depp as Scrooge in a gothic, horror-tinged A Christmas Carol, with Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley. It’s Depp’s first major studio film since 2018. Trailer, cast and first reactions.

Johnny Depp at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
Johnny Depp stars in Ebenezer. Photo: Canal22 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — November 20

The month’s biggest franchise release tells the story of young Haymitch Abernathy in the 50th Hunger Games, with Joseph Zada, Elle Fanning and Ralph Fiennes. Everything to know.

The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth — November 25 (IMAX)

Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in David Fincher’s take on a Quentin Tarantino script, set in 1977 Hollywood. It plays exclusively in IMAX for two weeks before hitting Netflix on December 23. Trailer and release details.

December 2026

Avengers: Doomsday — December 18

Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel as Doctor Doom, with the Russo brothers directing the largest crossover in MCU history. Watch the latest trailer and see the cast.

Robert Downey Jr. at San Diego Comic-Con 2014
Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom. Photo: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Dune: Part Three — December 18

Denis Villeneuve’s conclusion to his Dune saga opens on the exact same day as Doomsday, creating the biggest head-to-head release date of the decade. Expect a fierce fight for IMAX screens.

Director Denis Villeneuve at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
Director Denis Villeneuve. Photo: Georges Biard / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth on Netflix — December 23

If you miss the IMAX run, Cliff Booth arrives on Netflix just in time for the holidays.

Not a movie, but just as big

Gamers have their own blockbuster season. The Ocarina of Time remake is out now on Switch 2, and GTA 6 launches November 19, with preloads live now.

Our picks

  • Must see in IMAX: Godzilla Minus Zero and Cliff Booth
  • Best for a family trip: Sunrise on the Reaping (for teens and up)
  • The big event: December 18, whichever side you pick

Release dates can shift. Nerdism will update this guide as studios confirm changes.

Sources: Studio announcements from Paramount, Lionsgate, Netflix, Marvel Studios and TOHO/GKIDS; box office data via Seat42F; release reporting via TechSpot.