The best movies of 2026 so far
The top 3 according to 69 votes from people: Spider-Man: Brand New Day · The Invite · Project Hail Mary. (Updated Sep 17, 2026.)
The best-rated films released between January and August 2026, based on Letterboxd's August 2026 report and critics' mid-year lists (Variety, Time Out).
Top 12
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1
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Tom Holland's fourth solo outing as Peter Parker, released at the end of July.
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2
The Invite
Olivia Wilde's comedy-drama about a very awkward dinner, with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.
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3
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord and Chris Miller adapt Andy Weir's novel, with Ryan Gosling as a teacher stranded in space.
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4
Obsession
Curry Barker's micro-budget horror film that became one of the biggest box-office surprises ever.
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5
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Nia DaCosta directs the second chapter of the new 28 Days Later trilogy.
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6
Hope
Na Hong-jin's return after ten years: a wild Korean monster film that premiered at Cannes.
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The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's take on Homer's epic, the top-rated film of the year on Letterboxd.
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
Adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's novel about a widow and a very clever octopus, with Sally Field.
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9
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol bring their cult Canadian comedy series to the big screen.
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10
Hoppers
Pixar's animated comedy about a girl who 'hops' her mind into a robotic beaver.
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11
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
Anime feature inspired by the Japanese folk tale of the bamboo princess.
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12
The Sheep Detectives
Family comedy based on Leonie Swann's bestseller, with a flock of sheep solving a murder.
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Comments (2)
Obsession making that much money on that budget is insane.
The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm was the event of the summer.