Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Most Ambitious Lineup

With Spider-Man, Sony’s most loved superhero, swinging back onto the big screen, and Jumanji returning as a crowd-pulling global franchise, Sony Pictures Entertainment is making a clear theatrical statement for 2026

Sony Pictures Entertainment has quietly turned consistency into spectacle. Over the past year, the studio struck a rare balance between commercial success and cultural relevance by embracing breadth rather than leaning on any single formula. Two films dominated headlines in 2025. One was Materialists starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, which – driven by strong global word-of-mouth – emerged as commercial success. Even more telling was the runaway performance of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle. The anime juggernaut Sony distributed not only dominated the box office but rewrote the rules of pre-booking tickets, ultimately becoming the highest-grossing international animated film of all time in India— a milestone that reaffirmed the studio’s global reach and its mastery of fandom-driven cinema.
The throughline was their willingness to back distinct voices, experiment with scale, and meet audiences in radically different emotional spaces.

That momentum now rolls into 2026, and Sony’s upcoming slate spans sci-fi thrillers, prestige dramas, animation for all ages and franchise tentpoles designed for IMAX screens and premium formats. It’s an old-school studio playbook updated for a fragmented, franchise-hungry era.

High-Concept Thrills
Building on an eventful release slate, up next is Amazon MGM Studios’ Crime 101, releasing on February 13, 2026 and distributed by Sony Pictures International Releasing. The film offers a deeper, more explosive look at Bart Layton’s cinematic adaptation of Don Winslow’s celebrated novella. Chris Hemsworth stars as a precision-driven thief whose exploits along the 101 freeway have baffled police for years, while Halle Berry plays a disillusioned insurance broker drawn into an uneasy partnership for one final score. Mark Ruffalo and Barry Keoghan round out a cast that promises grit, glamour and character-driven tension.
The Team Behind Spider-Verse and K-Pop: Demon Hunters returns with another animated spectacle Goat. Sony Pictures Entertainment and NBA Champ Stephen Curry come together for a high-energy animated sports comedy, releasing on February 20, 2026.
Big Ideas, Bigger Worlds
Ryan Gosling is on a mission to save humanity in Project Hail Mary from Amazon MGM Studios releasing on March 20, 2026 and distributed by Sony Pictures International Releasing in IMAX and other premium formats. Based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film follows Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), a lone astronaut, who awakens aboard a mysterious spacecraft with no memory of his mission—or his identity.
May offers a tonal left turn with The Sheep Detectives from Amazon MGM Studios, a clever and original mystery that blends wit, heart, and an unexpected group of crime-solvers. Sony Pictures International Releasing will distribute the film starring Hugh Jackman and Bryan Cranston on 8th May, 2026 on the big screen.
June brings spectacle with Masters of the Universe by Amazon MGM Studios and directed by Travis Knight marking the powerful return of one of pop culture’s most iconic franchises to the big screen. Reimagined as an epic live-action sci-fi action-adventure releases on 5th June, 2026 and distributed by Sony Pictures International Releasing.
Franchises, Fear and Power
Evil Dead Burn releasing on July 24, 2026 is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Sebastien Vanicek which serves as the third standalone story in the Evil Dead franchise following Evil Dead ( 2013), Evil Dead Rise ( 2023).
The back half of the year belongs to legacy IP. Spider-Man: Brand New Day releasing on July 31, 2026 swings into theatres with Tom Holland returning as cinema’s most beloved modern superhero — one who has never lost his popularity — alongside Zendaya under the direction of Destin Daniel Cretton. The film has intense hype as Tom Holland marks a fresh start to No-Way Home world where Peter Parker was forgotten and now facing new villains. At the same time, the surprise star cast which is yet to be revealed makes this title one of the most awaited movie this year. Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2022, delivered a historic box-office run in India, grossing close to Rs 300 cr, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hollywood releases in India. Fueled by nostalgia, multigenerational appeal, and exceptional word-of-mouth, the film reaffirmed Spider-Man’s unmatched theatrical pull in India.
Horror follows with Insidious on August 21, 2026 from Blumhouse, while Resident Evil slated for September 18, 2026, directed by Zach Cregger, reimagines the survival-horror chaos through the eyes of a courier trapped in a citywide outbreak.
Another awaited movie is Amazon MGM Studios Verity starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnso and Josh Hartnett. Directed by Michael Showalter, the theatrical release by Sony Pictures International Releasing is scheduled for October 2, 2026.
October sharpens its focus with The Social Reckoning directed by Aaron Sorkin, chronicling a Facebook engineer and a journalist who expose the platform’s darkest secrets. Sorkin follows that with Archangel releasing in November 2026.
The year closes in pure blockbuster mode with Jumanji 3 in the month of December 2026 reuniting Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and the ensemble that will make it a beloved family adventure this Christmas.
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s 2026 slate isn’t defined by any single title but by confidence in range — a belief that audiences still want ideas, IP, risk, comfort and surprise, and that they want it all on the biggest screen possible.