Amazon MGM’s 2026 theatrical slate consists of ‘Highlander’ and ‘Spaceballs: The New One’

Recent off the field workplace success of Project Hail Mary, Amazon MGM Studios has introduced its theatrical launch lineup for the following yr. Many of the titles aren’t more likely to hit the highs of the Ryan Gosling starrer which has grossed $515 million in theaters. Nevertheless, there are a selection of promising releases like Spaceballs: The New One and Highlander starring Henry Cavill, each sequels to ’80s movies. One other is The Sheep Detectives with Hugh Jackman, the trailer for which has been a success on YouTube.

Earlier this yr, Amazon MGM promised to launch up to 14 films in theaters over the following yr and depart them to run for so long as 45 days — a far cry from its earlier coverage of releasing just some movies for a number of weeks at most. That technique is paying off to this point. “4 months. 4 movies. Over $670 million on the field workplace. And we’ve got 9 extra on the best way,” mentioned Amazon MGM’s head of home theatrical distribution, Kevin Wilson.

The corporate mentioned that it is not about quantity, however affect. “We’re constructing movies that give audiences a purpose to depart the home. Movies with scale. Ambition,” Wilson mentioned. Wanting on the slate, although, a few of these movies are more likely to be hits and a few not a lot.

First up is The Sheep Detectives set to reach on Could eighth. Chances are you’ll scoff on the title, however the trailer has racked up 20 million views and primarily optimistic feedback. It seems like enjoyable, family-friendly fare and stars a preferred actor, so one may simply see this being a success for Amazon MGM.

Masters of the Universe is subsequent up on June 5, 2026. “Director Travis Knight brings the world of Eternia to life on an enormous scale with stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, and Idris Elba,” Amazon explains. The movie relies on the Mattel toy franchise and animated sequence so once more, it might be one other magnet for teenagers and their nostalgic dad and mom.

The way to Rob a Financial institution is a heist comedy with a stable forged together with Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Pete Davidson, and John C. Reilly, set to reach on September 4. That is adopted by Verity (October 2, 2026) primarily based on the Colleen Hoover novel and Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky Sylvester Stallone biopic in regards to the manufacturing of the 1976 movie Rocky.

2027 begins with the The Beekeeper 2 (January 15) beginning Jason Statham, adopted by The Thomas Crown Affair (March 5, 2027) directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan. Spaceballs: The New One, a sequel to the basic Mel Brooks film arrives on April 23, 2027 with Rick Moranis, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Invoice Pullman, and Mel Brooks.

Different movies anticipated however with out launch dates but embody The Chosen: Crucifixion, A Colt is My Passport, Your Mom Your Mom Your Mom and Highlander starring Henry Cavill primarily based on the 1986 cult basic.