As we prepare for Summer Break, many of us plan to spend some quality time enjoying big screen entertainment. Movie Companies have many exciting selections for us to choose from. From comedies and horror to superheroes and space adventures, what will be this Summer’s big hit?
Here is a list of movies coming out this summer:
- Mortal Kombat- II May 8
- The Sheep Detectives- May 8
- The Mandalorian & Grogu- May 22
- Minions & Monsters- July 1
- Masters of the Universe- June 5
- Toy Story 5- June 19
- Moana- July 10
- The Odyssey- July 17
- Spider-Man Brand New Day- July 31
- Supergirl- June 26
Below are review for each movie:
Mortal Kombat II- May 8, 2026
Director: Simon McQuoid
The second movie in the Video game franchise stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, in the no-holds barred battle for the existence of the Earthrealm.
Music by: Benjamin Wallfisch
The Sheep Detectives- May 8, 2026
Director: Kyle Balda
A fun family movie based on 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. Starring Hugh Jackman as George Hardy. A good hearted shepard whose death leads his flock on a crime-solving adventure.
Music by: Christophe Beck
The Mandalorian & Grogu- May 22, 2026
Director: Jon Favreau
The Mandalorian & Grogu is the latest installment of Lucasfilm Star Wars epic. Starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian and Sigourney Weaver as Ward. The continuing adventure and the long Star Wars story follows the fall of the Galactic Empire, during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy, the New Republic enlists Din Djarin / The Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu (David Acord) to rescue Rotta the Hutt (Jeremy Allen White) in exchange for information from the Hutt clan on a New Republic target.
Music by: Ludwig Goransson
Minions & Monsters- July 1, 2026
Director: Pierre Coffin
It is the third installment in the Minions prequel series and the seventh installment overall in the Despicable Me franchise.
In the 1920s, the Minions aim to find monsters to cast in their very own monster movie.
Music by: John Powell
Masters of the Universe- June 5, 2026
Director: Travis Knight
A sword and sorcery film that follows Prince Adam’s (Nicholas Galitzine)return to his home planet Eternia to save it and the rest of the universe from the evil forces of Skeletor (Jared Leto). Starring Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam / He-Man along with Allison Brie, Kristen Wiig, Idris Elba and Jared Leto as Skeletor.
Music by: Daniel Pemberton
Toy Story 5- June 19, 2026
Director: Andrew Stanton
The fifth installment of the ever Pixar’s Toy Story franchise sees our favorite toy heroes return for yet another adventure. This time: After Woody (Tom Hanks) left Bonnie (Scarlett Spears) to help abandoned toys find owners, Jessie (Joan Cusack) becomes the leader of Bonnie’s (Scarlett Spears) room, with Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) as her second-in-command. However, a now eight-year-old Bonnie has become enamored of her new favorite plaything, a frog-like tablet named Lilypad (Greta Lee). Also returning to voice their roles John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Keanu Reeves, Tony Hale, and Ernie Hudson.
Music by: Randy Newman
Moana- July 10, 2026
Director: Thomas Kail
Disney’s live-action Moana adaptation is a “reimagining” of the 2016 animated hit. Starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reprising his role as Maui. Filmed in Hawaii and Atlanta, Georgia.
Music by: Grammy and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Odyssey- July 17, 2026
Director: Christopher Nolan
An adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic The Odyssey. A all star cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, Lupita Nyong’o, and Elliot Page. The Odyssey follows Odysseus (Matt Damon), the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on his long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War.
Music by: Ludwig Goransson
Spider-Man: Brand New Day- July 31, 2026
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
The latest adventure of our favorite web-swinger finds our hero Peter Parker (Tom Holland).In a world that has forgotten he exists, following Doctor Stephen Strange’s spell at the end of the film Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021. Four years later, Parker anonymously protects NYC and investigates a powerful new threat while his superpowers undergo a surprising and potentially dangerous evolution. Also returning to their roles Zendaya as Michelle “MJ” Jones-Watson, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk.
Music by: Michael Giacchino
Supergirl- June 26, 2026
Director: Craig Gillespie
This movie introduces Kara Zor-El / Supergirl, Cousin of Superman. As she travels across the galaxy with her dog Krypto and encounters a tragedy that leads her in a “quest for revenge”. James Gunn produced film also stars Jason Momoa as Lobo. An alien mercenary and bounty hunter.
Music by: Claudia Same
