With platforms competing for subscribers, landing major titles has never been more important. As a result, audiences can expect a steady stream of high-profile releases throughout the year. Whether it’s musicals, horror, sci-fi, or drama, 2026’s streaming slate is packed with variety, ensuring there’s something for everyone as the biggest movies make their way into homes worldwide.
Wicked: For Good – March 20, Peacock
Wicked: For Good arrives on Peacock on March 20, marking one of the biggest streaming debuts of the year. As the second half of the ambitious Wicked adaptation, the film continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda. It delivers the emotional and narrative payoff audiences have been waiting for.
After a strong theatrical run, its quick transition to streaming ensures a wider audience can experience the spectacle at home. The movie’s elaborate musical numbers and large-scale production design are expected to translate well to repeat viewings, making it a major draw for Peacock subscribers.
Its arrival also reinforces Peacock’s growing library of blockbuster content. It positions the streamer as a serious competitor during a year packed with high-profile releases across multiple platforms.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – March 20, Netflix
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man continues the story of Tommy Shelby as it premieres on Netflix on March 20. Serving as a follow-up to the hit series Peaky Blinders, the film expands the narrative into a larger cinematic scope. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it explores Tommy’s legacy.
The Immortal Man follows Tommy’s fractured family and the consequences of his past decisions. The transition from television to film allows for a more expansive story, while still maintaining the character-driven intensity that defined the show.
Its simultaneous global release on Netflix makes it one of the most accessible major releases of the year. It ensures longtime fans and newcomers alike can dive into the next chapter of the Shelby saga without delay.
28 Years Later: Bone Temple – March 31, Netflix
28 Years Later: Bone Temple arrives on Netflix on March 31, continuing the legacy of one of the most influential zombie franchises in modern cinema. Building on the stories of 28 Days Later and 28 Years Later, the film explores a world even further removed from the initial outbreak.
The sequel follows Spike as he is adopted into a Satanic Jimmy Saville-inspired cult while Dr. Kelson continues his experiments on the infected. Its streaming debut follows a relatively short theatrical window, allowing audiences to experience the next chapter in the sequel trilogy quickly.
As Sony movies, Netflix has the first streaming window for the 28 Years Later trilogy. Netflix’s global reach makes it the perfect platform for a franchise with such widespread appeal. As horror continues to thrive on streaming, this sequel stands out as one of the year’s most anticipated genre releases.
Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 – April 3, Peacock
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 debuts on Peacock on April 3, continuing the success of the video game adaptation franchise. Following the popularity of Five Nights at Freddy’s, the sequel expands the eerie world of animatronic horror, diving deeper into the mythology behind Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is set one year after the previous animatronic movie massacre, with Abby accidentally uncovering a new network of killer mascots at the original Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Much like the original, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 was decried by critics but praised by fans.
It also similarly benefits from a fast transition to streaming. This strategy has proven highly effective for Peacock, particularly with younger audiences and horror fans. With higher stakes and more elaborate set pieces, its arrival further strengthens Peacock’s growing library of genre content in 2026.
Wuthering Heights – May, HBO Max
Wuthering Heights is expected to reach HBO Max in May, following a staggered rollout from Warner Bros. Emerald Fennell’s highly stylized adaptation of the literary classic sees Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi step into the roles of Catherine and Heathcliffe. The studio is set to release the film on premium digital platforms first.
This will likely be around mid-March, based on its recent patterns. In the past year, Warner Bros. titles typically arrived on PVOD roughly a month after their theatrical debut, though some extended closer to seven weeks. If Wuthering Heights follows a similar path, its digital window could stretch into early April at the latest.
The HBO Max debut is projected for early May, roughly two and a half months after its theatrical release. This timing would align with the studio’s usual strategy and help the film regain momentum just as the summer movie season begins.
Avatar: Fire And Ash – June, Disney+
Avatar: Fire and Ash is expected to begin streaming on Disney+ in early June 2026, following its theatrical release in December 2025. The film is likely to follow a similar release strategy to Avatar: The Way of Water, which maintained a lengthy theatrical window before arriving on streaming.
A premium digital release is anticipated to arrive earlier, potentially in March, giving audiences the option to watch at home before its subscription debut. As the next installment in James Cameron’s epic sci-fi saga, Fire and Ash expands the world of the Na’vi as they face multiple warmongering foes.
As the first two movies are the most profitable movies of all time, the film’s arrival on Disney+ will be a major moment for the platform. Its streaming release ensures that one of the biggest cinematic events of the decade becomes widely accessible to audiences worldwide.
The Mandalorian & Grogu – July, Disney+
The Mandalorian & Grogu will likely arrive on Disney+ in July 2026, following a release pattern similar to Solo: A Star Wars Story. That film took several months to transition from theaters to streaming, suggesting a comparable window for Lucasfilm’s next big-screen project.
Serving as a continuation of The Mandalorian, the movie brings Din Djarin and Grogu’s story into a cinematic format while still maintaining its serialized roots. The iconic pair is enlisted by the New Republic sometime after Return of the Jedi.
Its streaming debut is expected to draw massive attention, especially given the popularity of the characters. By mid-summer, the film will likely find a second wave of success as Disney+ subscribers revisit the story, further strengthening the platform’s already dominant position in franchise entertainment.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – August, Peacock
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is expected to hit Peacock in August 2026, following the release strategy of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. That film became a massive box office success before transitioning to streaming a few months later. Its sequel is likely to follow the same pattern.
Expanding the Nintendo universe into a more cosmic setting, the sequel introduces new characters and larger-scale adventures. Notably, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie introduces Yoshi, voiced by Donald Glover. The plot sees the group adventure into outer space.
They face off against Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr. With the original film’s strong streaming performance, the sequel is poised to become another major hit, reinforcing the growing dominance of video game adaptations across both theaters and streaming platforms.
Moana – November, Disney+
Moana is expected to arrive on Disney+ in November 2026, continuing Disney’s trend of bringing its biggest theatrical releases to streaming before the holiday season. As a live-action reimagining of Moana, the movie retells the beloved story with a new cast and updated visuals while retaining the core themes that made the original so popular.
Like the animated original, Moana sees the eponymous Disney princess depart her home island of Motunui for the first time and travels past its barrier reef. The timing of its streaming release positions it perfectly for family viewing during the festive period, maximizing its reach.
Disney has consistently used this strategy to great effect, turning theatrical hits into streaming successes. With strong nostalgia and broad appeal, Moana is likely to become one of Disney+’s biggest releases of the year once it makes the transition to home audiences.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day – December, Netflix
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will likely debut on Netflix in December 2026, aligning with Sony’s existing streaming agreements. The sequel continues the MCU/Sony Spider-Man series, depicting the fallout of Spider-Man: No Way Home, in which the world forgot Peter Parker’s identity.
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In 2021, Sony signed deals with both Netflix and Disney, with Netflix gaining the initial streaming rights. As such, Brand New Day will appear on Netflix before joining the MCU’s other movies on Disney+. Looking at Spider-Man: No Way Home, which took around six months to arrive on streaming, a similar timeline suggests a holiday release window for Brand New Day.
This would position Brand New Day as a major Christmas draw. It would give audiences the chance to revisit one of the year’s biggest superhero events at home, and in the run-up to the MCU’s Avengers: Doomsday. Its arrival will likely be one of Netflix’s most significant releases of the year.
