Summary
- 2026's superhero movies promise to have a major impact on the genre.
- The Batman – Part II is set to continue the successful Elseworlds universe series, and Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow promises to be another exciting upcoming 2026 DC release.
- Robert Downey Jr. will play Doctor Doom in the Avengers: Doomsday, marking a crucial moment for the MCU post-Endgame.
Two years beforehand, 2026's superhero movies offer a selection of releases that have already convinced me it's a dream year for the genre. After a period of colossal growth and popularization, what will happen next for superhero releases is a hotly debated topic. Arguments have arisen that the genre will experience a downturn after reaching a potential zenith point with releases like the MCU's Avengers: Endgame, or that it will continue to climb to never-before-seen heights now that the MCU timeline and DCU have so many examples of how financially lucrative superhero shows and movies can be to justify continuing onward.
Whatever your outlook is, it's safe to say that the spotlight is on the genre in a major way, which makes it all the more of a relief as someone who loves it to know that the announced Marvel and DC release slate promises some upcoming projects with serious potential. Indeed, despite being over a year away, 2026 is already keyed up to debut some major Marvel and DC movies with some colossal implications for both respective brands, and I'm excited for every single one.