The year 2026 arrives full of premieres in Portuguese cinemas. Literary adaptations stand out, great blockbustersnew original works, continuations of popular franchises, biographical films and returns of classics to the big screen.
With the start of a new year, many moviegoers are starting to plan their next trips to the cinema. The year 2026 promises to stand out for the arrival of some of the most anticipated premieres, bringing to the big screen both new original productions and the continuation of well-known franchises.
January
- January 1st (Portugal) – “The Maid” (“The Housemaid“), directed by Paul Fleg and with Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney e Brandon Sklenar in the main roles.
- January 8 (Portugal) – “Song Sung Blue”carried out by Craig Brewer e com Kate Hudson, Fisher Stevens, Mustafa Shakir, Hugh Jackman, Michael Imperioli, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess e Hudson Hilbert Hensley in the main roles.
- January 15th (Portugal) – “28 Years Later: The Temple of Bones” (“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”), carried out by Nia DaCosta b com Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams e Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the main roles.
- January 22 (Portugal) – “Marty Supreme”, carried out by Josh Safdie and com Tylésa, Kevin O’Lonya, Sandra Bernhad, Tyler in the Oconma. e Fran Drescher in the main roles.
February
- February 12th (Portugal) – “The Mount of Gales” (“Wuthering Heights”)carried out by Emerald Fennell e com Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Owen Cooper in the main roles.
March
- March 5th (Portugal) – “The Bride” (“The Bride”), directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and with Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sartop, Annette Bening and Juline Moore Moore Moore in the main roles.
April
- Premiere scheduled for April 2026 (Portugal) – “O Drama” (“The Drama”), carried out by Kristoffer Borgli e com Zendaya e Robert Pattinson in the main roles.
- April 23 (Portugal) – “Michael”directed by Antoine Fuqua and with Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Kendrick Sampson e Miles Teller in the main roles.
- Premiere scheduled for April 2026 (Portugal) – “Our Lady” (“Mother Mary”), carried out by David Lowery, com Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, FKA Twigs and the Portuguese Alba Baptista in the main roles.
- April 30th (Portugal) – “The Devil Wears Prada” (“The Devil Wears Prada”), director by David Frankel and with Anne HathawayMeryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucciin the main roles.
June
- June 11 (Portugal) – “Revelation Day“ (“Disclosure Day”)carried out by Steven Spielberg e com Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson e Colman Domingo in the main roles.
- June 18 (Portugal) – “Toy Story 5”carried out by Andrew Stanton e com Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack e Greta Lee in the main roles.
- June 25th (Portugal) – “Supergirl”carried out by Craig Gillespie e com Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham e Jason Momoa in the main roles.
July
- July 16 (Portugal) – “The Odyssey” (“The Odyssey”), carried out by Christopher Nolan and with Matt Damon, Anne HathawayTom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Elliot Page, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Mia Goth e Jon Bernthal in the main roles.
- June 30th (Portugal) – “Spider-Man: A New Day” (“Spider-Man: Brand New Day”), directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and with Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink e Jon Bernthal in the main roles.
October
- Premiere scheduled for October 2026 (Portugal) – “The Social Reckoning”directed by Aaron Sorkin and with Jeremy Strong, Jeremy Allen White e Mikey Madison in the main roles.
November
- November 19 (Portugal) – The Hunger Games: Dawn at the Harvest (“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping“), directed by Francis Lawrence and with Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes e Kieran Culkin in the cast, including the special appearance of Jennifer Lawrence e Josh Hutcherson.
- Premiere scheduled for November 2026 – “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” (“Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew”)directed by Greta Gerwig, the film has Emma Mackey e Carey Mulligan in the main roles already confirmed.
December
- December 18 (Portugal) – “Dune: Part III”carried out by Denis Villeneuve e com Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Léa Seydoux, Rebecca Ferguson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, Ida Brooke e Robert Pattinson in the main roles.
- December 18 (Portugal) – “Avengers: Judgment Day” (“Avengers: Doomsday”), carried out by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, com Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Robert Downey Jrbetween others.
