2026 H1 slate features “Hamnet”, “Michael”, “Super Mario Galaxy”, “Dia D” and “The Odyssey” with Spielberg, Nolan and top stars.
Universal Pictures reveals over 20 titles for early 2026. Mix spans literary adaptations, animation and epics. In addition, it draws directors like Chloé Zhao and Steven Spielberg.
Films promise variety for audiences. Genres range from historical drama to horror and romance. Thus, they energize Brazilian theaters.
January kicks off with Shakespeare
On January 15, “Hamnet: A Life Before Hamlet” debuts. Chloé Zhao directs with Spielberg and Sam Mendes producing. Jesse Buckley won Critics Choice Best Actress.
The film grabs six Golden Globe nods. Bestseller-based, it explores pre-Hamlet life. On the 29th, “Song Sung Blue” pairs Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in Neil Diamond tribute.
February-March emotional hits
February 19 brings “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” by Baz Luhrmann. “Anemone”, Daniel Day-Lewis‘ return, follows on 26th tackling family trauma.
March features “A Second Chance” on 19th, Colleen Hoover adaptation by Vanessa Caswill. Stray Kids: The DominATE Experience date TBD.
April animations and biopics
“Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie” animates April 2 via Illumination-Nintendo. April 9 comedy “Me & You in Tuscany” stars Halle Bailey. “Michael” biopic hits 23rd.
Jaafar Jackson debuts under Antoine Fuqua. Third Minions lands July. Action bolsters family appeal.
Spielberg and Nolan epics
June 11 sees “Dia D” by Spielberg with Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt. July 16 delivers “The Odyssey” by Nolan adapting Homer.
Cast boasts Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya. Blockbusters elevate the lineup. As such, they serve diverse viewers.
Key releases
January:
Hamnet: A Life Before Hamlet (01/15)
Song Sung Blue: A Dream Duet (01/29)
February:
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (02/19)
Anemone (02/26)
March:
A Second Chance (03/19)
April:
Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie (04/02)
Me & You in Tuscany (04/09)
Michael (04/23)
June:
Dia D (06/11)
July:
Minions 3 (07/02)
The Odyssey (07/16)
TBD: Stray Kids: The DominATE Experience