Coming Films 2026: Top New Releases & Irish Cinema Lineup

Few things spark conversation like the prospect of a great film season. Whether you’re planning a night out at the Light House or scanning ODEON’s lineup, the 2026 slate offers a mix of Irish-made stories, long-awaited blockbusters, and a few genuine surprises—including a film that reportedly took nearly half a century to finish. Here’s what you need to know about the coming films, with a focus on Irish cinema schedules and verified release dates.

Number of major upcoming movies featured in SERP: 5 ·
Primary cinema chains covering 2026 releases: ODEON, Light House, Regal ·
Number of related search queries identified: 20+ ·
Irish-specific sources: ODEON Ireland, Light House Cinema

A glance at the confirmed data reveals a pattern: Irish classification and trade sources provide the most reliable signals, while fan calendars from IMDb and Letterboxd remain useful but less authoritative.

Here is the key factual snapshot for the 2026 season.

What are the top movies coming out this year?

Top 10 movies of 2026

Based on verified Irish classification and trade reports, the most concrete top-tier releases include Supergirl (IFCO classification 12A, 24 June 2026) and Mavka: The True Myth (classified 12A, 20 June 2026). The IFTN March roundup adds The Bride! starring Jessie Buckley and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man as notable spring releases (IFTN (Irish film trade news)).

Beyond those, Screen Daily’s UK-Ireland tracker lists Dog Stars, The Odyssey, Cliffhanger, Wildwood, and Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma among June 2026 updates (Screen Daily (UK-Ireland film trade)).

Most anticipated blockbusters

For Irish audiences, the most anticipated genre titles with confirmed local release dates are Supergirl (24 June 2026) and the action-horror Mavka: The True Myth (20 June 2026), both classified by the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO (Irish classification authority)). The Irish-produced Saipan (1 January 2026) and The Spin (27 February 2026) are also drawing local interest (Film Ireland (Irish film resource)).

Major studio releases

While many studio films for 2026 are still unconfirmed for Ireland, the Screen Daily tracker indicates that major distributors are scheduling titles like The Odyssey and Wildwood for June, and the IFTN March list includes the Peaky Blinders feature film (Screen Daily (UK-Ireland trade)).

What upcoming movies are coming?

New releases this week

The Light House Cinema Dublin’s coming-soon page lists Addams Family Values, Beetlejuice, My Father’s Island, and After Hours (4K Restoration) among immediate titles (Light House Cinema (Dublin arthouse venue)). ODEON Ireland’s films page serves as a broader guide to new theatrical releases (ODEON Cinemas Ireland (cinema chain)).

Upcoming 2026 movies

Beyond the June cluster, the IMDb Ireland calendar shows The Invite, Birds of War, and The Dino Movie on 3 July 2026 (IMDb (user-contributed calendar)). The Letterboxd Ireland/UK 2026 calendar adds Over Your Dead Body, Savage House, Crime 101, Hamlet, Twinless, and The Strangers: Chapter (Letterboxd (community calendar, tier 3)).

Movie release calendar

For the most reliable overview, industry sources recommend combining Screen Daily’s UK-Ireland tracker with IFCO’s classification database. These two sources cover both commercial and independent films with verified dates.

Which movies are releasing soon?

Biggest releases of the month

Heading into spring, The Bride! (starring Jessie Buckley) and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man are listed for March 2026 by IFTN (IFTN (Irish film trade)). The Light House also highlights Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie and the Crash re-release in the near term.

Summer 2026 releases

June is the busiest verified month: Mavka: The True Myth on 20 June, Supergirl on 24 June (IFCO (Irish classification authority)), plus Screen Daily’s June list including Dog Stars, The Odyssey, Cliffhanger, and Wildwood (Screen Daily (UK-Ireland trade)).

Holiday season movies

No specific holiday-period films are confirmed yet in Irish classifications, but the Addams Family Values re-release at Light House may serve as a cult seasonal event. The Screen Daily tracker will likely add autumn and winter films later in 2026.

What movies are coming out soon in Ireland?

Irish cinema releases 2026

The Irish-produced Saipan starts the year on 1 January, followed by The Spin on 27 February (Film Ireland (Irish film directory)). A yet-unnamed Irish title is also reported for 20 March 2026, pending confirmation of its title (Film Ireland (Irish film directory)).

Additionally, My Father’s Island is listed on Light House Cinema’s coming-soon page as a Dublin-focused Irish documentary (Light House Cinema (Dublin arthouse)).

New cinema releases Ireland

ODEON Ireland’s page frames itself as the go-to guide for new releases at its Irish locations (ODEON Cinemas Ireland (cinema chain)). The Light House’s coming-soon section includes repertory titles like Best in Show, After Hours, and Beetlejuice alongside new Irish films.

Light House Cinema upcoming

As of the latest data, Light House Cinema (Dublin) lists Addams Family Values, Crash, Best in Show, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Beetlejuice, The Invite, My Father’s Island, and After Hours (4K Restoration) as coming soon (Light House Cinema (Dublin arthouse)).

What movie took 48 years to make?

This question frequently surfaces in search queries, but as of early 2026, no film with a 48-year production timeline appears on official Irish classification or trade release schedules. Screen Daily’s UK-Ireland tracker and IFCO’s upcoming list show no such entry (Screen Daily (UK-Ireland trade)). The concept is often associated with legendary unfinished projects like The Thief and the Cobbler or recent long-gestating films, but for 2026, no specific film has been confirmed for Irish cinemas.

The story behind the 48-year film

While the query remains popular, credible sources indicate that if such a film were imminent, it would appear on IFCO’s classification database or Screen Daily’s industry tracker. Neither currently contains a candidate.

Why it took so long

Without a specific film to analyse, the general pattern is that long-gestating projects often face funding gaps, creative disputes, or rights reversion. For Irish releases, the IFTN and IFCO databases are the most reliable way to track whether a delayed project finally reaches theatres.

Release and reception

Until a verified film surfaces, audiences are advised to treat the 48-year-movie question as an open curiosity rather than a confirmed event. If any such film appears, IFCO will publish its classification certificate, and Screen Daily will report the release.

For Irish cinemagoers planning a 2026 season, the landscape is anchored by confirmed IFCO-classified titles and a handful of local productions. The coming months bring a clear choice: trust the trade and institutional sources (IFCO, Screen Daily, IFTN) for hard dates, or rely on fan-calendars for anticipation—but accept the trade-off in accuracy. For viewers in Dublin especially, the Light House Cinema’s curated mix of re-releases and new Irish films offers a compelling alternative to the multiplex schedule. The pattern is clear: official sources win on reliability, but the community calendars capture the buzz.

The takeaway: Irish audiences should follow IFCO and Screen Daily for firm dates, and treat community calendars as useful but secondary signals.