Here are the results of our readers’ poll at the midyear mark for the best films of 2026 so far. More than 350 readers voted, and the results differ somewhat from the critics’ poll.

“Digger,” a black comedy directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, is set to hit theaters in October 2026.

The new “Blair Witch Project” movie from Lionsgate has been set for a September 24, 2027 release. The date was unveiled in a cryptic video on social media.

Mubi has shown interest, and I’m hearing that on Monday it came very close to sealing a deal before ultimately backtracking, lowering its bid after reports emerged that other studios had passed.

So far, so good for Duncan Jones’ “Rogue Trooper,” which had its world premiere at the Annecy Festival. Only three reviews have been published so far, but they’re all positive.

Well, that was quick. That’s a wrap on Cosmatos’ “Flesh of the Gods,” his first film in eight years, and sure to be one of the most anticipated titles of 2027.

Lily James has landed the lead role in Hancock’s “Seasons,” a supernatural horror movie set up at Amazon/MGM. Hancock will write and direct, with producers James Wan and Michael Clear attached.

Social media reactions are very mixed, which spells trouble for reviews. This is especially concerning considering the amount of overpraising that usually comes with first reactions. Not with “Supergirl.”

Warner Bros., under its newly branded specialty studio “Clockwork,” unveiled one of the most significant restorations in years at this past May’s Cannes Film Festival: a full 4K uncut version of Ken Russell’s “The Devils.”

The Criterion Collection is about to give Kubrick fans a release of all 13 of the director’s features in one box set. Every single one of his films will be in 4K, with the set hitting shelves in October.

Yes, 25 months after shooting wrapped, ‘Klara’ is finally in the can and ready to go. The MPA has given it a PG-13 rating, and Sony has now released a trailer for Taika Waititi’s film.

It’s been announced that Google, through its DeepMind division, is investing roughly $75 million in A24 as part of an AI research collaboration for filmmaking and distribution.

Given this is Madonna, she wanted full creative control, including directing and writing duties. That didn’t work out so well for her.

Jesse Eisenberg’s third feature as a director, following “When You Finish Saving the World” and “A Real Pain,” is “The Debut,” originally titled “No One Cares.”

Chalamet will voice Joe, an “introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone,” while Gomez is Fran, a “brilliant astro-botanist who is developing the world’s first-ever plant-fueled rocket.”

A brief update on the main jury for this year’s Venice Film Festival, which was just announced, and for any of those interested in big names, it will be the least star-studded in recent years.

The film, starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, has a $40M budget and was previously set for a SXSW premiere in 2027 before Amazon/MGM exited the project.

Ruben Östlund has finally revealed in-depth details about his upcoming film, “The Entertainment System Is Down,” a darkly comic disaster drama set aboard a long-haul flight from London to Sydney.

This weekend sees the release of two very good indies, which automatically rank among the better films of 2026 so far.

Quentin Tarantino has been spotted in Cardiff filming … something. Kylie Minogue was seen on the set. Since Tarantino refuses to make his tenth and final feature, this could be anything.