The return of the Scary Movie franchise after over a decade was a welcome sight for many, especially after it was confirmed that the Wayans brothers were returning to lead the project. Unfortunately, the parody film was rather disappointing, with many jokes not landing and the plot feeling like a tangled mess. | © Wayans Bros. Entertainment/Paramount Pictures
How to Make a Killing certainly has some entertaining moments, but it never quite becomes the clever crime thriller it seems to be aiming for. For many, the film felt like it played it too safe. It needed something more to match the dark comedy tone that it set for itself. In the end, the film feels more like a casual film that you'd leave running in the background. | © Blueprint Pictures/StudioCanal
With Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz, and Jake Gyllenhaal all being part of the cast, The Bride! had massive expectations riding on its coattails. The gothic romance film had a fascinating concept: a young woman is brought back to life to be the companion for Dr. Frankenstein's monster. Unfortunately, its unusual blend of genres didn't work for everyone, with many praising its bold ambition but criticizing its confusing and messy plot. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Outcome has a lot of things going for it. It has an impressive cast, which includes Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, and Cameron Diaz. On top of that, the film has an intriguing premise, which follows a Hollywood star who finds himself caught up in a bizarre mystery after an unusual incident. Despite all of this, the movie struggles to balance its dark comedy and mystery elements, resulting in a story that never becomes as entertaining as it should be. | © Apple Studios
Scream 7 had the difficult task of taking one of horror's most iconic franchises into a bold new direction. However, the film faced issues from the start. Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, and the film's original directors all left during production. So, this forced sweeping changes to the film's creative direction and story. Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers return, but even they couldn't save the film from having a dull script that's guilty of repeating past ideas. | © Spyglass Media Group/Paramount Pictures
Ladies First attempts to deliver a modern comedy built around its ensemble cast, but the movie doesn't always make the most of its premise. Its humor feels dated, and the predictable storyline makes it a fairly forgettable watch. Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike deliver decent performances, but even that can get lost in a film that relies so heavily on punchlines instead of substance. | © 3dot Productions/Netflix
The Fix is another movie that really struggled to find its feet in 2026. It's stylized as an action thriller film, but it's largely a failure because of its bloated runtime and uninspiring plot. The Fix was also criticized for its marketing, as it prominently featured Liam Neeson. Sadly, the action star gets minimal screen time. | © Briarcliff Entertainment
In the Blink of an Eye has an intriguing sci-fi premise centered around a mysterious event that connects three different stories across time. However, the movie's ambitious ideas didn't exactly translate into an engaging watch. It suffered from uneven pacing and overly complicated storytelling made it difficult to fully connect with. | © Searchlight Pictures
The original Greenland was an action-packed disaster movie, but many felt the story had reached a satisfying conclusion. So, when Greenland 2: Migration was announced, it was hard for people to justify watching it. The story itself was dull and, quite frankly, generic. It seemed to copy the formula of other high-stakes disaster films, but with worse execution. | © Lionsgate
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Balls Up tries to mix sports comedy with the kind of chaotic humor that made similar movies popular in the past. As you might have guessed, this results in a film with a pretty predictable story and tons of terrible jokes that make it feel more like a collection of gags rather than a cohesive project. | © Skydance Media/Amazon MGM Studios
The Runner has the makings of a tense action thriller. The story is centered around a courier, played by Gal Gadot, whose diabetic son is kidnapped. The only way she can ensure his safety is by following the abductor's instructions. Sadly, the film is full of clichés and plot holes, which prevent it from standing out. Altogether, the movie fails to generate the sort of tension you'd expect from its high-stakes setup. | © Rockwood Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios
Return to Silent Hill brings the iconic horror franchise back to the big screen. While the movie has plenty of creepy imagery and familiar elements from Silent Hill 2, its predictable storytelling and shallow understanding of the source material prevent it from becoming anything more than a failed film adaptation of a video game. Ultimately, the film was more frustrating than frightening. | © Davis Films
Mercy has a premise that has a lot of potential. The film is set in a future where defendants in a crime are given 90 minutes to prove their innocence to an AI judge. Sounds interesting enough, right?. Unfortunately, the sci-fi thriller struggled to turn that premise into an engaging film. It suffered from nonsensical twists, predictable sequences, and a bunch of plot holes. | © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Citizen Vigilante takes a familiar vigilante premise and attempts to give it a more grounded approach. As much as we want to say the film has redeeming qualities, there are none. The movie struggles with its execution, and it does itself no favors by expressing highly controversial political opinions in its messaging. The result is an action-thriller that feels like something you won't bother finishing. | © Event Film/Borvel Film
Melania should have been an insightful documentary, given its intimate look at First Lady Melania Trump in the 20 days before Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration. However, the film's approach and presentation are awful. Rather than providing the revealing portrait some viewers might expect, the movie lacked substance and felt too monotonous. The camerawork is criticized for being sloppy, too. | © Amazon MGM Studios
2026 has delivered plenty of great movies, but not every new release has managed to live up to expectations. Many have failed to make the most of their ideas and cast. That said, here are some of the worst movies of the year so far.
