25 Most Anticipated Movies Coming in 2027
The upcoming movies 2027 calendar is already shaping up to be one of the biggest theatrical years of the decade.
Marvel is preparing Avengers: Secret Wars. Sony is finally bringing The Legend of Zelda to live action and completing Miles Morales’ animated journey with Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Lucasfilm is launching a new theatrical adventure with Star Wars: Starfighter, while Middle-earth returns in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
That is only the beginning.
2027 also brings Frozen 3, Shrek 5, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, A Quiet Place Part III, The Bluey Movie, How to Train Your Dragon 2, a new Mummy movie and several potentially major original or reimagined films.
For this ranking, Meshtainment considered franchise importance, filmmaker pedigree, audience anticipation, theatrical potential, originality, cultural relevance and the likelihood that each film will become one of the year’s essential movies to watch.
Updated: September 2026
Release-date note: Dates below reflect currently announced theatrical schedules. Movie calendars can change, particularly more than a year before release. U.S. dates are used where applicable, while international dates may vary.
Upcoming Movies 2027: Quick Release Calendar
| Rank | Movie | Current Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | The Nightingale | February 12, 2027 |
| 24 | Ice Age: Boiling Point | February 5, 2027 |
| 23 | Gatto | March 5, 2027 |
| 22 | Untitled Mike Flanagan Exorcist Film | March 12, 2027 |
| 21 | Spaceballs: The New One | April 23, 2027 |
| 20 | Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory | November 5, 2027 |
| 19 | Helldivers | November 10, 2027 |
| 18 | Children of Blood and Bone | January 15, 2027 |
| 17 | The Thomas Crown Affair | March 5, 2027 |
| 16 | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 | March 19, 2027 |
| 15 | The Bluey Movie | August 6, 2027 |
| 14 | The Simpsons Movie sequel | September 3, 2027 |
| 13 | The Mummy | October 15, 2027 |
| 12 | Shrek 5 | June 30, 2027 |
| 11 | How to Train Your Dragon 2 | June 11, 2027 |
| 10 | A Quiet Place Part III | July 30, 2027 |
| 9 | Godzilla x Kong: Supernova | March 26, 2027 |
| 8 | Frozen 3 | November 24, 2027 |
| 7 | Man of Tomorrow | July 9, 2027 |
| 6 | Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew | February 12, 2027 |
| 5 | The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum | December 17, 2027 |
| 4 | The Legend of Zelda | May 7, 2027 |
| 3 | Star Wars: Starfighter | May 28, 2027 |
| 2 | Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse | June 18, 2027 |
| 1 | Avengers: Secret Wars | December 17, 2027 |
25. The Nightingale
Release date: February 12, 2027
Genre: Historical drama
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning
Where to watch: Theaters
Kristin Hannah’s bestselling historical novel The Nightingale finally reaches the big screen with real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning leading the cast.
Sony’s current theatrical schedule lists the film for February 12, 2027.
Why we’re anticipating it
While 2027 will be filled with enormous franchises, The Nightingale offers something different: a character-driven historical story built around family, courage and survival.
The casting of Dakota and Elle Fanning is especially interesting because their real relationship could bring an unusual level of authenticity to the film’s central sisterhood.
Best for: Historical dramas, literary adaptations and emotional prestige cinema.
24. Ice Age: Boiling Point
Release date: February 5, 2027
Genre: Animated comedy/adventure
Where to watch: Theaters
Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, Scrat and the rest of the herd return for another prehistoric adventure.
Disney has confirmed that Ice Age: Boiling Point will send the characters into a dangerous Lost World filled with dinosaurs and volcanic environments.
Why we’re anticipating it
Ice Age remains one of animation’s most recognizable franchises.
The real challenge is whether the new installment can recapture the personality and ensemble chemistry that made the earlier movies popular while introducing enough new ideas to justify another adventure.
For family audiences, it should still be one of the first significant animated releases of 2027.
Best for: Families, younger viewers and longtime Ice Age fans.
23. Gatto
Release date: March 5, 2027
Director: Enrico Casarosa
Voices: Mark Ruffalo, Laurence Fishburne
Studio: Pixar
Where to watch: Theaters
Pixar returns to original storytelling with Gatto, set among the canals and superstitions of Venice.
Mark Ruffalo voices Nero, a black cat whose complicated life leads him toward an unexpected friendship. Laurence Fishburne voices a powerful feline figure named Rocco.
Pixar confirms the March 5 theatrical release.
Why we’re anticipating it
Original Pixar movies are particularly important at a time when animation is increasingly dominated by sequels.
Director Enrico Casarosa previously made Luca, and returning to an Italian setting gives Gatto the opportunity to combine a distinctive visual identity with Pixar’s traditional interest in friendship and belonging.
Best for: Pixar fans, animation enthusiasts and family audiences.
22. Untitled Mike Flanagan Exorcist Film
Release date: March 12, 2027
Director: Mike Flanagan
Genre: Horror
Where to watch: Theaters
Universal currently schedules Mike Flanagan’s new Exorcist film for March 12, 2027.
The project is particularly notable because it is not being positioned simply as another continuation of the recent franchise storyline.
Why we’re anticipating it
Mike Flanagan is one of contemporary horror’s most dependable filmmakers when it comes to combining supernatural fear with emotional storytelling.
Giving him access to one of horror cinema’s most recognizable properties creates the possibility of something more psychologically ambitious than a routine franchise reboot.
Best for: Supernatural horror and Mike Flanagan fans.
21. Spaceballs: The New One
Release date: April 23, 2027
Director: Josh Greenbaum
Starring: Rick Moranis, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Bill Pullman, Mel Brooks
Where to watch: Theaters
Decades after Mel Brooks turned science-fiction blockbusters into comedy material, Spaceballs is returning.
Amazon MGM Studios has scheduled Spaceballs: The New One for April 23, with both returning veterans and new cast members.
Why we’re anticipating it
Reviving a comedy this closely associated with a specific era is risky.
That is also what makes it interesting.
The new movie has an enormous supply of modern franchise filmmaking, cinematic universes and science-fiction conventions available to parody. If the writing is sharp enough, Spaceballs could find plenty to say about modern Hollywood.
Best for: Sci-fi comedy, parody fans and viewers with nostalgia for Mel Brooks.
20. Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory
Release date: November 5, 2027 in theaters
Netflix: December 22, 2027
Voices: Kit Connor, Taika Waititi, Kate Winslet, Helena Bonham Carter
Genre: Animation
Netflix is taking the world of Willy Wonka in an animated direction with Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory.
Kit Connor voices Charlie, while Taika Waititi voices Willy Wonka. Netflix has announced a worldwide theatrical release for November 5 followed by Netflix availability on December 22.
Why we’re anticipating it
Animation offers filmmakers the freedom to embrace the exaggerated visual imagination associated with Roald Dahl’s world without being constrained by live-action realism.
The casting is also substantial.
Whether this interpretation can establish its own identity alongside previous adaptations will be one of the more interesting questions of the holiday season.
Best for: Family audiences, animation and fantasy.
19. Helldivers
Release date: November 10, 2027
Genre: Science-fiction/action
Based on: The PlayStation game franchise
Where to watch: Theaters
Sony’s film schedule currently places Helldivers in theaters on November 10, 2027.
Why we’re anticipating it
The game’s combination of military science fiction, enormous alien battles and deliberately exaggerated propaganda gives filmmakers far more to work with than a straightforward action adaptation.
A movie that understands the franchise’s satirical edge could distinguish itself from conventional alien-war spectacles.
The continuing success of game adaptations also means Hollywood is approaching properties like this with significantly more ambition than it once did.
Best for: Gamers, science-fiction action and large-scale creature battles.
18. Children of Blood and Bone
Release date: January 15, 2027
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Starring: Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba, Viola Davis
Where to watch: Theaters
Tomi Adeyemi’s fantasy novel receives a major theatrical adaptation from director Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Set in the fantasy kingdom of Orïsha, the story follows a young woman fighting to restore magic after it has been violently taken from her people.
Paramount confirms the January 15 release and an unusually impressive ensemble cast.
Why we’re anticipating it
The cast alone makes this one of the year’s most intriguing fantasy productions.
More importantly, Children of Blood and Bone has an opportunity to create a cinematic fantasy world influenced by West African mythology rather than relying on the familiar European-medieval templates used by countless other franchises.
Best for: Epic fantasy, YA adaptations and adventure.
17. The Thomas Crown Affair
Release date: March 5, 2027
Director: Michael B. Jordan
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh
Where to watch: Theaters
Michael B. Jordan directs, produces and stars in a new interpretation of The Thomas Crown Affair.
Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed a worldwide theatrical release on March 5, 2027.
Why we’re anticipating it
Jordan demonstrated considerable confidence behind the camera with Creed III. A sophisticated heist movie provides a very different directing challenge.
The Thomas Crown character also depends heavily on charisma, intelligence and screen presence, making Jordan an intriguing fit for the role.
This could become one of 2027’s strongest alternatives to franchise-heavy blockbuster cinema.
Best for: Heist movies, thrillers and stylish adult entertainment.
16. Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Release date: March 19, 2027
Where to watch: Theaters
Sonic’s movie franchise continues with Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
Paramount officially lists the fourth installment for March 19, 2027.
Why we’re anticipating it
The Sonic movies have grown from uncertain video-game adaptation into a genuine family-action franchise.
With each installment expanding the game’s character roster and mythology, the fourth film now has considerably more material available than the original movie did.
Its biggest challenge will be maintaining emotional investment while continuing to increase the scale.
Best for: Sonic fans, families and video-game movie audiences.
15. The Bluey Movie
Release date: August 6, 2027
Writer-director: Joe Brumm
Genre: Animation/Family
Where to watch: Theaters
Bluey and her family are officially heading to cinemas.
Series creator Joe Brumm writes and directs The Bluey Movie, with Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack returning as Chilli and Bandit. Disney confirms an August 6 theatrical release.
Why we’re anticipating it
Bluey’s appeal extends far beyond conventional preschool entertainment.
The series has built an extraordinary reputation for telling compact stories about parenting, childhood, imagination and family relationships that work for both children and adults.
Expanding that storytelling approach into a feature-length movie is a major creative test, but the involvement of Brumm is the best reason to be optimistic.
Best for: Families, parents and Bluey fans.
14. The Simpsons Movie Sequel
Release date: September 3, 2027
Genre: Animated comedy
Where to watch: Theaters
Twenty years after The Simpsons Movie, Springfield is returning to cinemas.
Disney confirmed the new film during its 2026 D23 presentation and has scheduled it for September 3, 2027.
Why we’re anticipating it
Few entertainment properties have the cultural longevity of The Simpsons.
The challenge is obvious: after decades of television episodes, what story justifies another theatrical event?
That uncertainty is part of the appeal. A movie-scale production gives the writers an opportunity to push Springfield beyond normal television boundaries while commenting on a dramatically different cultural landscape than the one surrounding the 2007 film.
Best for: Animation, comedy and longtime Simpsons viewers.
13. The Mummy
Release date: October 15, 2027
Genre: Horror/Adventure
Studio: Universal Pictures
Where to watch: Theaters
Universal has officially reserved October 15, 2027 for its new Mummy franchise movie.
Why we’re anticipating it
The Mummy is one of cinema’s most adaptable monsters.
The property can function as gothic horror, supernatural adventure, period fantasy or blockbuster spectacle depending on the filmmakers involved.
After several very different cinematic incarnations, another reinvention has plenty of room to surprise audiences.
The October release date also suggests Universal sees horror as an important part of the film’s identity.
Best for: Monster movies, supernatural adventure and horror.
12. Shrek 5
Release date: June 30, 2027
Voices: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
Studio: DreamWorks Animation
Where to watch: Theaters
The swamp is reopening.
Shrek 5 brings back Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, with DreamWorks confirming a June 30 theatrical release.
Why we’re anticipating it
Shrek’s cultural influence has only grown since the original series ended.
That creates both an advantage and a problem.
Audiences are already emotionally invested in these characters, but the new film must offer more than nostalgia and familiar jokes.
The strongest Shrek movies combined fairy-tale parody with surprisingly sincere relationships. If the fifth movie finds that balance again, it could become one of 2027’s biggest animated events.
Best for: Animation, comedy, families and nostalgic millennials.
11. How to Train Your Dragon 2
Release date: June 11, 2027
Director: Dean DeBlois
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
Where to watch: Theaters
Following the success of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, Universal is moving ahead with How to Train Your Dragon 2.
Dean DeBlois returns to write and direct, and Universal has confirmed June 11, 2027.
Why we’re anticipating it
The second animated Dragon movie expanded the mythology considerably, introducing larger environments, more complex family relationships and far bigger action sequences.
That gives the live-action sequel an opportunity to feel more ambitious than a simple recreation.
Its greatest challenge is finding new cinematic personality within a story many fans already know extremely well.
Best for: Fantasy, family adventures and dragon enthusiasts.
10. A Quiet Place Part III
Release date: July 30, 2027
Genre: Horror/Science fiction
Where to watch: Theaters
The main A Quiet Place storyline continues in 2027.
Paramount currently schedules A Quiet Place Part III for July 30.
Why we’re anticipating it
Few modern horror franchises have built tension around such a simple rule as effectively as A Quiet Place.
The films’ sound-driven premise works particularly well in theaters, where silence can become part of the audience experience.
A third main installment also has the opportunity to advance the larger world rather than simply repeat another isolated survival story.
Best for: Horror, suspense and theatrical sound design.
9. Godzilla x Kong: Supernova
Release date: March 26, 2027
Genre: Monster action
Where to watch: Theaters
Godzilla and Kong return in Godzilla x Kong: Supernova.
Warner Bros. announced the title and confirmed a March 26, 2027 theatrical release while production was underway.
Why we’re anticipating it
The MonsterVerse has gradually embraced increasingly extravagant science-fiction mythology rather than pretending these movies are grounded disaster dramas.
That decision has given the franchise its own identity.
At this point, audiences know they are arriving for enormous creatures, strange environments and spectacle designed for the largest possible screen.
Supernova simply needs to deliver that experience with memorable new ideas.
Best for: Godzilla, Kong, kaiju movies and IMAX-style spectacle.
8. Frozen 3
Release date: November 24, 2027
Directors: Jennifer Lee, Trent Correy
Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Where to watch: Theaters
Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff return in Frozen 3.
Disney officially confirmed the November 24, 2027 theatrical release at D23 2026, along with new material teasing another major adventure.
Why we’re anticipating it
Frozen is no longer simply a successful animated property; it is one of Disney’s defining modern franchises.
The difficult part is finding meaningful territory after two films that already explored Elsa’s identity, powers and relationship with Anna.
Disney therefore needs a story that feels like genuine progression rather than an extension created solely because audiences recognize the characters.
If it succeeds, Frozen 3 could easily become one of 2027’s biggest global movies.
Best for: Disney fans, families, fantasy and musicals.
7. Man of Tomorrow
Release date: July 9, 2027
Director: James Gunn
Starring: David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult
Where to watch: Theaters
James Gunn continues his Superman story with Man of Tomorrow.
DC officially announced the film for July 9, 2027, with David Corenswet returning as Superman and Nicholas Hoult returning as Lex Luthor.
Why we’re anticipating it
The movie carries significance beyond Superman himself.
DC Studios is still establishing the identity of its interconnected cinematic universe, meaning Man of Tomorrow should reveal much more about what James Gunn’s long-term strategy actually looks like.
A second film also gives Corenswet’s Superman room to develop beyond his introduction.
Best for: DC fans, superheroes and large-scale comic-book cinema.
6. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
Theatrical release: February 12, 2027
IMAX previews: February 10, 2027
Netflix release: April 2, 2027
Writer-director: Greta Gerwig
Starring: Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep and others
Greta Gerwig takes on C. S. Lewis with Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.
Netflix has confirmed an unusually ambitious distribution strategy: IMAX previews beginning February 10, a worldwide theatrical release February 12 and Netflix streaming beginning April 2.
Why we’re anticipating it
Gerwig is the primary reason this ranks so highly.
Rather than simply revisiting material already adapted in earlier Narnia films, The Magician’s Nephew explores the beginnings of the world itself.
That makes it potentially accessible to newcomers while giving longtime readers a part of Narnian mythology they have never seen adapted as a major film.
The theatrical partnership also suggests Netflix views this as more than an ordinary streaming release.
Best for: Fantasy, literary adaptations and family adventure.
5. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Release date: December 17, 2027
Director: Andy Serkis
Where to watch: Theaters
Middle-earth returns to live-action cinema in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Warner Bros. has confirmed that production is underway and the film is scheduled for December 17, 2027.
Why we’re anticipating it
Returning to the cinematic world associated with Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings era creates enormous expectations.
Andy Serkis is especially important. Few performers are more closely associated with modern performance-capture filmmaking, and Gollum remains one of his defining roles.
The key question is whether this movie can tell a story substantial enough to justify returning to familiar Middle-earth history instead of merely filling gaps audiences already know exist.
If it works, it could become a major fantasy event.
Best for: Tolkien fans, epic fantasy and Middle-earth completists.
4. The Legend of Zelda
Release date: May 7, 2027
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
Distribution: Sony Pictures
One of gaming’s most important franchises finally reaches live-action cinema.
Sony’s current slate lists The Legend of Zelda for May 7, 2027.
Why we’re anticipating it
Few video games carry the same mixture of history, artistic prestige and multi-generational fandom as Zelda.
That also makes this one of the riskiest adaptations on the entire upcoming movies 2027 list.
Hyrule must feel magical without becoming generic fantasy. Link needs to remain recognizably Link while functioning as a cinematic protagonist. And the filmmakers must translate the exploratory spirit of the games into a medium where viewers cannot control the journey.
Get those elements right and The Legend of Zelda could become the next major video-game movie phenomenon.
Best for: Nintendo fans, fantasy adventure and gaming audiences.
3. Star Wars: Starfighter
Release date: May 28, 2027
Director: Shawn Levy
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Amy Adams
Where to watch: Theaters
Star Wars returns to cinemas with a completely new adventure.
Star Wars: Starfighter stars Ryan Gosling as Kade Auberon and takes place roughly five years after The Rise of Skywalker. Lucasfilm has emphasized that the film tells an original standalone story rather than adapting an existing series.
Why it ranks this high
Originality is precisely what makes Starfighter so exciting.
Rather than relying entirely on established heroes, the movie introduces a different character and explores a period of Star Wars history that has received relatively little cinematic attention.
Ryan Gosling brings considerable screen presence, while Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Matt Smith and Amy Adams create an unusually interesting supporting ensemble.
The May 28 release also arrives almost exactly 50 years after the original Star Wars transformed blockbuster filmmaking.
Best for: Star Wars fans, science fiction and theatrical adventure.
2. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
Release date: June 18, 2027
Directors: Bob Persichetti, Justin K. Thompson
Where to watch: Theaters
Miles Morales’ Spider-Verse saga finally reaches its conclusion.
Sony Pictures Animation officially schedules Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse for June 18, 2027.
Why it ranks No. 2
The first two Spider-Verse films dramatically raised expectations for what mainstream animation could look like.
Their combination of comic-book design, experimental animation, emotional storytelling and constantly evolving visual language has influenced animation far beyond the Spider-Man franchise itself.
That gives the third film an unusually difficult assignment.
It cannot simply be bigger. It must provide a satisfying conclusion to Miles’ journey while continuing the franchise’s reputation for visual invention.
Few upcoming films have as much creative goodwill behind them.
Best for: Animation, Spider-Man, superheroes and visually ambitious filmmaking.
1. Avengers: Secret Wars
Release date: December 17, 2027
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo
Studio: Marvel Studios
Where to watch: Theaters
Our most anticipated movie of 2027 is Avengers: Secret Wars.
The Russo brothers return after Avengers: Doomsday to direct the conclusion of Marvel’s current multiverse storyline.
Marvel originally announced the film for May 2027, but Disney subsequently moved it to December 17, 2027 as part of a schedule change affecting both new Avengers movies.
Why Avengers: Secret Wars is our No. 1 movie of 2027
No other movie on the calendar has the same potential scale.
Secret Wars arrives after years of Marvel stories dealing with alternate universes, different versions of familiar characters and collisions between realities.
But spectacle alone will not guarantee success.
Marvel’s greatest challenge is giving audiences a story with understandable emotional stakes amid what could become an enormous collection of characters and universes.
The Russo brothers previously handled that problem remarkably well with Infinity War and Endgame. Their return therefore gives the project a degree of credibility that few filmmakers could provide.
Whether it becomes another defining pop-culture event or demonstrates the limits of cinematic-universe storytelling, Avengers: Secret Wars is the 2027 movie almost everyone in blockbuster cinema will be watching.
Best for: Marvel fans, superheroes, event cinema and franchise blockbusters.
Best Upcoming Movies of 2027 by Genre
| Category | Meshtainment Pick |
|---|---|
| Most anticipated overall | Avengers: Secret Wars |
| Best animated movie to watch | Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse |
| Biggest fantasy adaptation | The Legend of Zelda |
| Biggest sci-fi adventure | Star Wars: Starfighter |
| Best family movie candidate | Frozen 3 |
| Best horror movie candidate | A Quiet Place Part III |
| Biggest monster movie | Godzilla x Kong: Supernova |
| Most interesting prestige remake | The Thomas Crown Affair |
| Biggest nostalgia release | Shrek 5 |
| Most intriguing literary fantasy | Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew |
| Best gaming adaptation wildcard | Helldivers |
| Biggest Middle-earth event | The Hunt for Gollum |
Most Anticipated Early 2027 Movies
The first months of 2027 already have an unusually varied lineup.
January
Children of Blood and Bone — January 15
The fantasy adaptation is currently the major early-year movie to watch.
February
Ice Age: Boiling Point — February 5
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew — February 12
The Nightingale — February 12
Narnia is the obvious blockbuster, while The Nightingale offers a prestige alternative.
March
Gatto — March 5
The Thomas Crown Affair — March 5
Untitled Mike Flanagan Exorcist Film — March 12
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 — March 19
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova — March 26
March could become one of the most competitive movie months of the year.
Most Anticipated Summer 2027 Movies
Summer 2027 is where the calendar becomes especially crowded.
The Legend of Zelda — May 7
Star Wars: Starfighter — May 28
How to Train Your Dragon 2 — June 11
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse — June 18
Shrek 5 — June 30
Man of Tomorrow — July 9
A Quiet Place Part III — July 30
The Bluey Movie — August 6
For mainstream audiences, this stretch alone could make 2027 a huge theatrical year.
Most Anticipated Fall and Holiday 2027 Movies
The second half of the year includes several potentially enormous franchise releases.
The Simpsons Movie sequel — September 3
The Mummy — October 15
Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory — November 5
Helldivers — November 10
Frozen 3 — November 24
Avengers: Secret Wars — December 17
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum — December 17
The December 17 scheduling of both Secret Wars and The Hunt for Gollum is particularly notable. Release calendars can still change before late 2027, so that date will be worth watching.
What Happened to The Batman: Part II?
Older upcoming movies 2027 calendars may still list The Batman: Part II as an October 2027 release.
That information is outdated.
The Robert Pattinson sequel is currently scheduled for February 18, 2028, so it is not included in this 2027 ranking.
This is exactly why upcoming-movie lists need regular updates: release dates can move significantly during production.
Which 2027 Movies Could Be the Biggest at the Box Office?
Predicting box office performance this far in advance is inherently uncertain, but several titles have obvious global blockbuster potential.
Avengers: Secret Wars has the Marvel event factor.
Frozen 3 belongs to one of Disney’s largest modern franchises.
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse follows two enormously acclaimed animated films.
The Legend of Zelda brings one of gaming’s most recognizable properties to cinemas.
Shrek 5 combines family appeal with decades of nostalgia.
And Star Wars: Starfighter will test the theatrical strength of Star Wars with a new central character.
Actual performance will depend on reviews, marketing, competition, release-date changes and audience sentiment closer to release.
Confirmed Movies vs. Rumored 2027 Projects
This list prioritizes movies with official studio announcements, production confirmation or established theatrical dates.
There are many additional projects circulating in development reports and online rumor discussions, but a movie being discussed, written or developed does not mean it will definitely arrive in 2027.
For that reason, Meshtainment does not recommend treating every rumored Marvel, DC, Star Wars or franchise project as part of the confirmed 2027 calendar.
Dates will continue to change as studios update their schedules.
Final Thoughts: 2027 Could Be a Huge Year for Movies
The most exciting thing about the upcoming movies 2027 slate is its range.
Want a massive superhero crossover? There is Avengers: Secret Wars.
Want ambitious animation? Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse may be the movie to beat.
Want fantasy? The Legend of Zelda, Narnia, Frozen 3 and The Hunt for Gollum cover remarkably different corners of the genre.
Want science fiction? Star Wars: Starfighter and Godzilla x Kong: Supernova should provide plenty of theatrical spectacle.
Families have Bluey, Shrek, Sonic, Ice Age, Gatto and How to Train Your Dragon.
Horror audiences have A Quiet Place Part III, The Mummy and Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Exorcist project.
Our five essential must-watch movies at this stage are:
- Avengers: Secret Wars
- Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
- Star Wars: Starfighter
- The Legend of Zelda
- The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
But with more announcements almost guaranteed before 2027 begins, this is one movie calendar that will continue evolving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most anticipated movies coming in 2027?
Some of the most anticipated movies coming in 2027 include Avengers: Secret Wars, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Star Wars: Starfighter, The Legend of Zelda, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Frozen 3, Man of Tomorrow, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and Shrek 5.
What Marvel movie is coming out in 2027?
Marvel Studios’ biggest currently scheduled 2027 theatrical movie is Avengers: Secret Wars, set for December 17, 2027. The release follows Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December 2026.
When does Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse come out?
Sony Pictures Animation currently schedules Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse for June 18, 2027.
When is The Legend of Zelda movie coming out?
Sony’s current theatrical slate lists the live-action Legend of Zelda movie for May 7, 2027.
When is Star Wars: Starfighter coming out?
Star Wars: Starfighter is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 28, 2027. Ryan Gosling stars, with Shawn Levy directing.
When does Frozen 3 come out?
Disney has scheduled Frozen 3 for November 24, 2027.
Is Shrek 5 really coming in 2027?
Yes. DreamWorks currently schedules Shrek 5 for theatrical release on June 30, 2027.
When is the Bluey movie coming out?
The Bluey Movie is scheduled for August 6, 2027 and will be released theatrically through Walt Disney Studios.
Is Narnia coming to Netflix in 2027?
Yes. Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on February 12, 2027, followed by Netflix on April 2, 2027.
Is The Batman Part II coming out in 2027?
No. Although the film previously appeared on 2027 calendars, The Batman: Part II is currently scheduled for February 18, 2028.
Can 2027 movie release dates still change?
Yes. Studios regularly move films because of production schedules, competition, marketing strategy and other factors. Dates listed here reflect the latest confirmed information available at publication and should be rechecked as releases approach.
