9 New Movies Releasing in the Rest of 2026 (Ranked by Hype Level)

It’s still early in the summer movie season, with many big releases yet to come. Later in the year, films hoping for awards will debut at fall festivals, and December will be packed with new movies as usual. With so many films scheduled, it’s hard to keep up! So, we’ve compiled a list of the most anticipated movies for the rest of 2026, ranked by how much excitement they’re generating.

Iconic PS1 Series Reportedly Being Revived by Xbox

Before creating popular games like Uncharted and The Last of Us, Naughty Dog first became famous for Crash Bandicoot. For a long time, PlayStation fans wanted the studio to make another Crash Bandicoot game. However, that’s no longer possible because Microsoft (Xbox) now owns the rights to the series after acquiring Activision. While Crash Bandicoot hasn’t been actively developed recently, Xbox hasn’t done anything with it – until now, potentially. According to a source, a new Crash Bandicoot game is in development at Xbox, but it hasn’t been announced yet.

3 Horrifyingly Powerful Curses in Harry Potter (That Should Be “Unforgivable”)

I’ve been fascinated by the truly dark magic in the world, the stuff that goes way beyond just casting a spell. We still don’t fully understand how Horcruxes are made – we know it involves murder, and some even suggest horrifying acts like cannibalism or self-harm. But when it comes to really potent, dark curses, there are three in particular that I think deserve to be mentioned alongside the Unforgivable Curses – they’re that powerful and terrifying.

Major Crunchyroll Fantasy Confirms Season 2 Return After 3 Years

The anime series based on the webcomic A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special quietly gained popularity when it first aired in 2023. Though it appeared during a year with a lot of strong anime releases, it found a dedicated fanbase. Now, after a three-year wait, a second season has been announced, scheduled to premiere in October 2026. You can find a first look at the new season below.