2026 at the movies promises exciting superhero adventures all year long. Both Marvel (Disney) and DC (Warner Bros.) plan to release superhero movies from the summer all the way to the end of year, when the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, opens a new window debuts. Along the way, a new contender hailing from neither Marvel nor DC will debut. This post provides a list of every superhero movie debuting in 2026, with descriptions of plot and characters. While you read it, take a look at some of the many superhero movies available at your library. From classics, such as Tim Burton’s Batman,, opens a new window to modern hits, such as the Guardians of the Galaxy, opens a new window trilogy, your library is the place to go for superhero movies of all kinds!
Here are some of the best superhero movies based on Marvel and DC titles!
Superheroes Through Summer
Superhero movies have long been hallmarks of the summer movie season, and 2026 is no exception. This year, the first superhero movie in the calendar is from neither Marvel nor DC, but from Mattel. A newcomer to superhero movies, Mattel Films / Amazon MGM Studios kicks off this year's releases with Masters of the Universe, opens a new window (June 5). Based on the memorable fad toyline, opens a new window and TV series, opens a new window of the 1980s, Masters of the Universe is the story of Prince Adam, heir to the throne of Eternia, who learns of a powerful magic sword that gives its wielder the ability to become He-Man, guardian of all that is good. Unlike the 1987 film,, opens a new window this 2026 release comes in a time of advanced CGI. Many of the characters from the toyline, such as the multi-eyed Tri-Klops and the long-necked Mekaneck, will appear with their powers and bizarre designs intact from the vintage Filmation cartoon. Masters of the Universe offers a chance at redemption for a universe often neglected since its 1980s glory days. , opens a new window
DC’s first superhero film of the year is Supergirl, opens a new window (June 26). The sequel to James Gunn’s Superman, opens a new window, this movie tells the story of Supergirl’s galaxy-spanning adventure with the scene-stealing Krypto. Supergirl has become an anticipated film partly because it marks the return of Jason Momoa to DC films, but he won’t be playing Aquaman, opens a new window here. Instead, he’ll be playing the infamous anti-villain Lobo. The film will likely serve as a story to define Milly Alcock’s Supergirl in the eyes of audiences and allow viewers to see the cosmic side of the DCU. Will we see planets that will later get explored in a Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, or Martian Manhunter adventure?
The MCU will also have a presence this summer with the debut of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, opens a new window. The followup to 2022’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, opens a new window, this saga sees Spidey dealing with the potential threat of a Hulk gone feral once more, and criminals trying to take advantage of the chaos. The film has been suggested to play out more like a classic Spider-Man adventure through the gritty streets of New York than the dimension-bending No Way Home plot. The movie will also see the first team up in the MCU of Spider-Man and the Punisher, an antihero yet to interact with the main MCU superheroes. Will a more grounded Spidey adventure put the wind back in the MCU’s sails after years of multiverse shenanigans?
Power Through Fall and Winter
The fall and winter months promise two more comic book films on the way. Fall sees the release of the DCU’s Clayface, opens a new window (October 23). Unlike other movies in this list, this isn’t a superhero movie, but a supervillain movie. Written by acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan, opens a new window, Clayface is the origin story of one of Batman’s rogues gallery, a former actor whose body was transformed into living clay. Premiering in a traditional “spooky movie” pre-Halloween weekend, Clayface will likely be much more of a horror film than a traditional action-oriented comic book movie. Much of the interest in the movie comes from the fact that it will be the first time the DCU’s Gotham City is shown onscreen, even though the DCU’s Batman has not been cast yet.
The last month of the year marks the release of what may be the most anticipated superhero movie in years. Avengers: Doomsday, opens a new window gets the highly anticipated pre-Christmas release slot (December 18). This multiverse crossover sees the returns of many popular superheroes from the MCU, with two in particular drawing the most attention. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) returns as Captain America, opens a new window after a long absence. Against him is the dreaded Victor von Doom…played by Robert Downey, Jr., the former Iron Man, opens a new window. Other returning characters include the original X-Men, opens a new window, Thor, opens a new window, the Fantastic 4, opens a new window, and Shang-Chi, opens a new window. The film’s plot remains a closely guarded secret, with trailers only revealing glimpses of footage and hints through dialogue.
These are the new superhero movies of 2026. Will they live up to the glory days of 2010s MCU releases, prove disappointments, or forge their own unique identities? Whatever happens, you can always visit your library to see the best in superhero movies. And, be sure to visit CRRL-Con, opens a new window in April for lots of comic book- and superhero-related activities.
Your library is the place to enjoy graphic novels and superheroes!
