12 Films to Watch in 2026 (July to December)

Following our ’12 Films To Watch’ lists for the first half of the year, we return to break down 12 of what we think might be some must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the second 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.

July

The Odyssey (17th)

Image Source: Universal

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

UK Release: 17th of July

US Release: 17th of July

Weary from the strains of the ten-year long the Trojan War, Odysseus the heroic king of Ithaca and his men embark on the long journey home, which soon turns into another decade-long voyage facing fearsome creatures and interfering gods only to find his wife and son facing unruly suitors and local threats when he finally gets home, in this big screen adaptation with modern flourishes of the epic ancient Greek poem by Homer from the director of ‘Interstellar’ and ‘Oppenheimer’.

Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland among others.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (31st)

Image Source: Sony

Genre: Comic-book, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-fi

UK Release: 31st of July

US Release: 31st of July

After saving the world but wiping its memory of him, a lonely Peter Parker admires his former loved ones from afar and anonymously protects New York city with the help of a new vigilante ally, only for tensions to build and trigger an alarming and dangerous change in his body just as a powerful new enemy enters the picture in this latest installment of everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jon Bernthal among others.

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