12 Films to Watch in 2026 (January to June)

Following our ’12 Films To Watch’ lists for previous years, we return to break down 12 of what we think might be some must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the first half of 2026—spreading the love out with two per month and only including films which have confirmed UK release dates.

There will be plenty more must-see releases added for the UK and beyond over the coming months so be sure to keep checking our frequently updated ‘2026 Film Calendar’, and of course please note that thanks to the ongoing uncertainty of the global release slate dates may be changed and releases pulled at any time.

January

Hamnet (9th)

Image Source: Focus Features

Genre: Drama

UK Release: 9th of January

US Release: 5th of December 2025

A celebrated 16th century stage-play writer and his wife struggle to come to terms with the tragic loss of their young son and its effect on their relationship, as the bard pours his grief into his work and the creation of his tragic masterpiece ‘Hamlet’ in this soulful ode to grief and fictional take on the bond between legendary English playwright William Shakespeare and his beloved wife, adapted from the Maggie O’Farrell historical fiction novel by the director of ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Eternals’.

Directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley and Emily Watson among others.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (16th)

Image Source: Sony

Genre: Horror, Thriller

UK Release: 16th of January

US Release: 16th of January

After leaving his isolated community and surviving the savage infected wilderness, young Spike seemingly finds salvation in the company of a cult and its colourful leader only to be plunged into another dangerous nightmare, while the resilient Dr. Kelson unravels a discovery which could change the course of the post-apocalyptic UK as everything comes to a head at his morbid bone temple, in this sequel to last year’s latest instalment in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s beloved British horror franchise.

Directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell among others.

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