2026 Movie Review Roundup: All My Ratings, Rankings, and Full Reviews in One Place
Welcome to my ultimate 2026 movie review collection! Over the past year, I’ve watched and reviewed a wide variety of films—from 2026’s biggest releases to older gems I finally caught up on, and even a few 2025 holdovers I didn’t get to until this year. This post serves as a centralized hub for all my reviews, making it easy for you to browse, compare, and find your next favorite movie.
So far, I've watched and reviewed 18 movies in 2026. I'm always looking for recommendations—let me know in the comments what you highly suggest I watch and review next!
See all my movie reviews from 2025 →
Each film is grouped by my star rating, with a brief summary and a direct link
to the full review. Whether you're looking for top-tier recommendations or
curious about which movies didn’t quite hit the mark, this roundup has you
covered. Let’s dive in!
🌟 10 Stars: Masterpiece Cinema – Flawless Films That Define the Year
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025)
I am totally devastated. This movie uses the real phone call recordings of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, trapped in a car in Gaza, begging for help while her relatives lay dead. It shows the heartbreaking bureaucracy that kept an ambulance just 8 minutes away from reaching her for hours. The Red Crescent volunteers’ performances felt so real, and their helplessness broke my heart. The ending with real footage shattered me. It's a perfect 10/10—a necessary film about an unimaginable tragedy. I recommend it to everyone. Read my full ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ review →
🌟 9 Stars: Exceptional Standouts – Near-Perfect Movie Experiences
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
My expectations were low for this sequel, but it was amazing and brought the franchise to a new level. It shows a sadistic, satanic group called the Fingers that are even worse than the zombies. Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell were fantastic. It’s incredibly graphic though—definitely an adult-only movie. A 9/10 horror that I can rewatch and would recommend to fans of the genre. Read my full ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ review →
Send Help (2026)
The movie started in a heartbreaking way, showing Linda's unfair treatment at the office. But when she and her boss Bradley crash on a deserted island, the power dynamic completely flips. It starts funny, turns into a psychological thriller, and has a huge plot twist that I loved and didn't see coming. The scenes about office injustice really hit home. A brilliant, surprising movie I'd rewatch. My rating is 9/10. Read my full ‘Send Help’ review →
Hamnet (2025)
Didn’t expect to be so moved—almost cried in final act. Loved imagining how Shakespeare turned grief over son Hamnet’s death into Hamlet (fiction but powerful). Painful side of motherhood, losing a child, Agnes’s strength heartbreaking. Jessie Buckley amazing. First act sweet love story, second slower (wondered where going) but necessary, third pure gold on stage. Themes of grief turning to art, family, loss. Tiny issue: middle act slow/confusing at first, but worth it. Beautiful, emotional historical fiction. 9/10. Read my full ‘Hamnet’ review →
Nuremberg (2025)
I loved this movie. It's a great historical drama that teaches us the disturbing lessons of WWII and the Nuremberg trials, so we never forget. Russell Crowe was amazing as Göring, and I didn't even know he was in it! Two scenes really got me: the argument about "collateral damage" and the final warning about power-hungry people in America, which feels so true today. My only small issue is I wanted to see more of the other Nazis and the trial itself. But still, a solid 9/10 that made me want to watch more movies like it. Read my full ‘Nuremberg’ review →
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025)
This is an outstanding anime film. It’s amazing to see the series finish with a trilogy of movies. The action and visuals are spectacular, but what really stands out is how the story makes you empathize with the villains—like Upper Rank demon Akaza—by showing their tragic pasts. It hooked me from the start. My only tiny issue is the long runtime and having to wait a year for the next part. A solid 9/10. Read my full ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ review →
Sirāt (2025)
I had been wanting to watch this movie for a long time, and it completely lived up to the hype. The title refers to the thin bridge over hell in Islam, and the whole film feels like that spiritual crossing. It starts with a father and son searching for a missing daughter at a desert rave. It's shocking, deep, and made me think about its meaning long after. The way it uses the rave as a modern ritual for outcasts to deal with pain is brilliant. It’s a challenging, philosophical film that critics loved more than general audiences. My rating is 9/10. Read my full ‘Sirāt’ review →
Zootopia 2 (2025)
I really liked this movie. It's not just a kids' animation that entertains—it also gives smart social messages and educates viewers. What I enjoyed most was the mystery side. Like a classic detective novel, it drops clues one by one and kept me guessing the whole time. Judy and Nick are great together again, and the script is cleverly written. With a massive box office success ($1.8 billion!) and great reviews, it's clearly a winner. My rating is 9/10 and I'd definitely rewatch it and recommend it. Read my full ‘Zootopia 2’ review →
🌟 8 Stars: Highly Recommended – Captivating and Memorable
The Rip (2026)
Wow, the star cast grabbed me first. The movie is a constant mystery and thrill—I was always trying to guess who the good cop and bad cop were. The action is great, and the story keeps you on edge because nothing is what it seems. A really good crime mystery thriller that I give an 8/10. Read my full ‘The Rip’ review →
The Housemaid (2025)
This movie grabbed my attention from the first moment. Sydney Sweeney plays a housemaid with a criminal record who takes a job with a wealthy, perfect family. But from the start, I sensed something weird—a bedroom that locks from outside, an unstable wife, a husband who seems too perfect. I kept guessing the whole time and had my own theory, but the actual twists surprised me and I loved that. Great performances, tense atmosphere, and a mystery that worked. My rating is 8/10 and I'd definitely rewatch it. Read my full ‘The Housemaid’ review →
Sorry, Baby (2025)
I loved this movie's honest vibe and amazing friendship at the start. It gets really sad when the professor assaults her, but the clever section titles were a great touch and even made me smile. Watching her fight through the pain and find strength really stuck with me. It's a tough but good rewatch, and I give it a solid 8/10. Read my full ‘Sorry, Baby’ review →
🌟 7 Stars: Solid Enjoyment – Well-Crafted and Entertaining
War Machine (2026)
I saw clips of this on social media—especially that alien-looking machine—and had to watch it. The first half is about Army Ranger training with some touching moments, especially one soldier honoring his lost brother. Second half shifts to survival mode when they encounter a strange machine. Lots of action, fun to watch, but some story elements feel familiar (reminded me of War of the Worlds). Still, I enjoyed it. My rating is 7/10. Streaming on Netflix now with a sequel hook at the end. Read my full ‘War Machine’ review →
The Wrecking Crew (2026)
This action comedy brings two heavyweight stars, Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, together as estranged half-brothers forced to reunite after their father's death. The action is great and delivers what it promises. The comedy is a little less but still enough. It's a very entertaining movie with some slower middle parts, but I loved it. A solid buddy action film I'd rewatch. My rating is 7/10. Read my full ‘The Wrecking Crew’ review →
Anaconda (2025)
It started like a usual snake movie but became something better. It’s a funny comedy about friends having a midlife crisis and trying to remake the original Anaconda on a low budget in the Amazon. The cast is great and I laughed a lot. It’s also a smart satire on Hollywood being out of ideas and the chaos of filmmaking. I loved the themes of friendship and chasing your dreams. Entertaining and clever. My rating is 7/10. Read my full ‘Anaconda’ review →
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
This was one of the most anticipated movies of 2025. The visuals are absolutely amazing—that's what people go to see, and it's why it got Oscar nominations for visual effects. But story-wise, it's very weak. It feels like a repeat of the first two movies: Colonel Quaritch is back (again), they're hunting creatures (again), and Jake rallies the clans (again). There's almost no original story. It's beautiful but boring for me. My rating is a 7 out of 10, just for the incredible visual work. Read my full ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ review →
Lone Samurai (2025)
Lone Samurai is an action thriller that surprised me with some genuinely shocking horror scenes when the protagonist encounters a cannibal tribe. The movie has three distinct acts with completely different tones: first a slow, calm survival drama, then brutal horror, and finally intense action. The samurai's journey from wanting to die by his own hand to fighting for survival against cannibals kept me watching. If you can get through the slow first act, horror and action lovers will enjoy the payoff. Read my full ‘Lone Samurai’ review →
🌟 6 Stars: Good with Flaws – Enjoyable But Not Remarkable
Greenland 2: Migration (2026)
This sequel had dull moments and my biggest issue was the plot relying on dumb luck for the family to survive their journey. While it showed an interesting post-apocalyptic world, the endless convenient escapes made it boring and hard to stay invested in. A disappointing follow-up. Read my full ‘Greenland 2: Migration’ review →
Mercy (2026)
This movie takes the hot topic of AI and imagines a future where an artificial intelligence judge decides your guilt in 90 minutes. Chris Pratt plays a detective accused of murdering his wife, strapped to a chair, racing against time to prove his innocence. I enjoyed watching it—the premise is cool and the tension works. But it's nothing too surprising or new. It reminded me of Minority Report but didn't add much fresh ideas. Critics really hated it (24% on RT), but audiences liked it more (83%). My rating is 6/10—worth one watch, but not essential. Read my full ‘Mercy’ review →
🌟 5 Stars: Not Bad, Not Good – Films Without Strong Impact
Return to Silent Hill (2026)
I have a history with this franchise. The first Silent Hill movie from 2006 made me stop watching horror for years—nothing made sense to me. Now 20 years later, I gave Return to Silent Hill a chance. It started nice with a love story setup, but then fell back into the same problems: scenes that don't make sense, random creatures, cheap scares. It felt like watching someone's nightmare without meaning. Critics and audiences both hated it (19% RT, 30% audience), but somehow it made money. Maybe these movies just aren't for me. My rating is 5/10. Read my full ‘Return to Silent Hill’ review →
🌟 4–1 Stars: Disappointments & Missed Opportunities – Reviews I Didn’t Love
Conclusion: My 2026 Movie Journey in Review
2026 was another fascinating year for film, full of surprises, a few letdowns, and several unforgettable cinematic moments. This collection not only highlights my personal favorites but also serves as a curated guide for fellow movie lovers looking for honest, in-depth reviews.
I hope this roundup helps you discover new films or sparks a conversation about the ones you’ve already seen. Don’t forget to click through to the full reviews for deeper analysis and final verdicts.
Which ratings do you agree or disagree with? Let me know in the comments—and here’s to another great year of movies ahead!
Thank you for reading, and happy watching!
