Get ready for a heroic 2026! Here’s your complete guide to every upcoming superhero movie and TV show releasing next year – sequels, reboots, and all the multiverse madness in between.
Grab your cape (or popcorn) – 2026 is shaping up to be an absolutely wild year for superhero fans. Whether you’re Team Marvel, Team DC, or just here for the chaos of multiverses colliding, studios are lining up an impressive roster of caped crusaders, masked vigilantes, and morally gray antiheroes. Yep, the superhero fatigue might be real – but apparently, Hollywood didn’t get the memo.
From long-awaited sequels to bold new reboots, this year’s lineup promises explosions, emotional arcs, and probably a few surprise cameos we’ll pretend we didn’t see coming. So, buckle up – let’s take a peek at every superhero movie and TV show swooping onto screens in 2026, one spandex suit at a time.
Wonder Man (January 27, 2026)
We’re meeting Simon Williams not just as a rising Avenger but as a Hollywood hopeful – because in this series he’s auditioning for his own movie and then gets superpowers. The show leans into comedy-satire while still letting Williams grapple with what being heroic actually means. Expect sharp one-liners, awkward red-carpet moments, and a protagonist who wonders if his life becomes the movie or if he becomes the movie star. With a supporting cast that includes familiar MCU faces, there’s a meta-twist to every punch thrown and every pact made. While it’s part of Phase Six, the tone looks lighter-hearted than some big blockbuster fare, though by no means shallow. The New Year launch gives it space to breathe ahead of the summer rush. All told, this is a clever spin on the superhero genre that understands being flashy doesn’t have to mean predictable.
Invincible Season 4 (March, 2026)
When you thought there might be a breathing-space in the cynical superhero era, this show picks up with more intensity: the young hero Mark Grayson has grown, but so have the consequences of his choices. The fourth season is expected in early 2026 and seems poised to explore the fallout of villain wars, moral compromise, and what happens when “saving the world” stops being enough. Animation here isn’t “for kids” – the series leans hard into raw emotion, brutal violence and the kind of plot turns that leave viewers as shaken as the characters. Season 4 promises bigger stakes, added complexity, and maybe a villain who forces Mark to ask whether being invincible means being infallible. If you enjoyed the earlier seasons for how they flipped the hero-script, this one continues that tradition. March’s arrival offers one of the year’s earliest major returns and could set a new tone for superhero TV in 2026.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (March 4, 2026)
Hell’s Kitchen is back in the red-cast glow, and the blind lawyer-vigilante is older, wiser and maybe wiser than he allows himself to believe. Season 2 kicks off on March 4 and picks up after one hell of a first season, ready to thrust the story into deeper waters. With Matt Murdock navigating complex alliances, street justice and the legal system all at once, this chapter promises the gritty realism that made the original version buzz – but now built into the bigger MCU frame. Returning villains, new threats and blurred lines between law and lawlessness all suggest we’re heading into territory where the hero might lose as much as he wins. There’s a noir heart here, but the city’s underbelly feels larger and more connected to the superhero world than before. For those craving superhero content with actual consequence (and fewer multiverse gimmicks), this show lands early and hard.
Supergirl (June 26, 2026)
This iteration of Kara Zor-El isn’t just flying around Metropolis for photo-ops – she’s embarking on a cosmic revenge quest that spans planets, trauma and identity. Set to release June 26, 2026, the film draws from the “Woman of Tomorrow” comics, offering a darker, more conflicted Supergirl than many might expect. Kara still has the powers, the Kryptonian lineage and the legacy to live up to – but she’s not the cheerful sidekick of yesteryear; she’s coming for more, and bringing the galaxy with her. Expect sweeping visuals, alien landscapes, and a female lead who balances heroism with grief, trauma and fierce autonomy. With the new DC Universe slate underway, this film flashes a signal: the age of suffering-heroes is not over. If you’ve been curious about the future of the DCEU reboot, mark this one down.
Spider‑Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026)
Peter Parker’s seen a lot, but this next chapter is billed as a “brand new day” – meaning old webs, old deals and maybe old identities are getting a shake-up. On July 31, 2026, Spider-Man swings into theaters in what’s been advertised as a fresh start rather than “just number four in a line.” Expect him balancing college, hero duties and maybe a world that’s moved on while he stayed the same. With familiar supporting faces and story threads running directly out of the wider MCU, this film is poised to revisit what “friendly neighbourhood” really means when the neighbourhood is global. The title hints at forgetting, resetting – maybe memories of Spider-Man, maybe his own sense of self. For fans who loved the humor and heart of the Holland Parker, this one promises to keep the signature style while shaking up the game.
Clayface (September 11, 2026)
Not your typical superhero film: Clayface lands September 11, 2026, and turns the spotlight on a villain origin with horror-flavored flair. The story follows Matt Hagen, an actor whose desperation leads to a transformation into something made of clay – and that’s just the beginning of the nightmare. This is DC giving us a shapeshifter story with body horror trimmings, not just capes and clean heroics. Underneath the gooey surface is a character wrestling with identity, legacy, performance and what it means to become the monster people see. With the release slot late in the year, this film might sneak into the spooky-thriller gap more than summer blockbuster season, hinting at a tone that’s eerie, tragic and unlike most big-screen superhero outings. For folks looking for their cape fix with a twist, Clayface could be the dark horse of 2026.
Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026)
The gigantic ensemble event kicks off what looks like a holiday-season super-smash: the heroes you know, the legacies you love, and the villains you never saw coming all converge. On December 18, 2026 we’ll see this bold instalment gathered under one roof, and yes, it’s part of the Marvel Studios Phase Six slate. The story reportedly brings together the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, X-Men and more to face off against a resurgent menace in the form of Doctor Doom – casting sideways looks at multiverses and legacy team-ups. While we don’t have full plot details yet, the scale alone suggests spectacle, stakes and surprises in equal dose. For fans, the idea of seeing many corners of the Marvel universe collide on the big screen is the kind of event movie birthdays are made of. Expect both nods to past glories and bold steps into something new – because if you’re doing December, might as well go big. For anyone planning their 2026 blockbuster calendar, this one’s not just a film: it’s a date.
The Boys Season 5 (2026 TBA)
This final ride for the irreverent, brutal, and wildly clever world of The Boys is set to hit sometime in 2026 – no exact date yet, but the pieces are in motion. After previous seasons flipped the superhero narrative on its head, Season 5 seems primed to pull the whole thing apart: Homelander’s reign, The Boys’ vengeance tour, and the chaos that happens when supes are more politician than protector. The production wrapped filming in mid-2025, and now the show is deep in post-production, which means the wait is nearing its end. Fans should brace themselves: this isn’t just another season, it’s a conclusion, and the tone promises to be darker, wilder and more emotionally charged than ever. It also has the freedom to pull no punches – satire, spectacle and superpowered mayhem all in one. If you’ve enjoyed the ride so far, this is the one to mark down: the end of an era is approaching.
Visionquest (2026 TBA)
There’s a twist in the tale this time for the character of Vision – this show takes him out of his usual context and into a quest for identity and memory. While exact dates are still to be announced, Visionquest is slated for 2026 and delves into what happens when a hero loses the sense of self that made him a hero in the first place. Expect existential questions wrapped up in superhero visuals, emotional beats and weirdness: being a synthezoid and finding your way is less glowy action and more internal voyage. With the MCU opening up to more off-beat stories, Visionquest looks like the one that quietly gives you more than you expected. If you’re into superpowered introspection rather than just punching bad guys, this is for you. Get ready to see the mind-of-a-machine grapple with humanity – and what comes after “being a hero.”
Lanterns (2026 TBA)
In this upcoming series, the spotlight falls on the cosmic duo of Hal Jordan and John Stewart – but not just saving the universe, rather investigating its shadows. Lanterns is expected early in 2026 (exact date still TBD) and gives a detective-thriller twist to the Green Lantern mythos: rings, cosmic cops, and a murder on Earth that pulls in galactic consequences. With tone hinted to be darker and more atmospheric, this isn’t your typical lantern light show – it’s intergalactic intrigue with weight. One part buddy-cop banter between Jordan and Stewart, one part mystery that digs into power, legacy and duty under stars. For DC fans, this could be the launchpad for the next phase of the DC Universe: big cast, bold concept, and the kind of story that rewards both nerds and casual watchers. Keep your ring charged; this one’s ready to illuminate unexpected corners of the universe.
Spider-Man Noir (2026 TBA)
Slip back into the shadows of 1930s New York (or close enough) as this iteration of Spider-Man Noir brings webs, dark alleys and pulp-hero energy. The release date hasn’t been locked in yet, but 2026 is the target, and the tone is cheekily described as “what if Spider-Man wore a fedora instead of a mask.” Expect a retro aesthetic, alternative timeline vibes and moody heroics – the kind that feel equal parts vintage detective and masked vigilante. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if webs met noir jazz clubs, this is your ticket. It’s a risktaker’s Spider-Man: different world, familiar heartbeat, same responsibility. For those seeking something off the beaten path in the web-slinger catalogue, this one could surprise.
Punisher TV Special (2026 TBA)
Somewhere in 2026 (exact date still under wraps), The Punisher returns for a standalone special that doesn’t bother with light touches: violence, consequences and vendettas are back on the menu. Jon Bernthal reprises Frank Castle, and the tone is explicitly NOT “Punisher-lite” – we’re talking raw, visceral, emotionally heavy. The special is shaped like a cross between a revenge thriller and a superhero punishment epic, meaning the costume is back, the moral ambiguity is full blast, and the quiet moments hurt. It’s a bold move for the Marvel-streaming universe: a street-level story with big emotional ripple effects. If you hopped off with Castle on Netflix and hoped for more, this is your “return to the trenches” moment. Prepare for shades of grey, not glitter.