The 2026 Summer Movie Season Kicks Into High Gear, Sort Of

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming in May.
The 2026 Summer Movie Season Kicks Into High Gear, Sort Of
The shepherd (Hugh Jackman), in “The Sheep Detectives.” Amazon/MGM Studios
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May, the month which usually has the most film releases of the year, is surprisingly low on high-octane would-be blockbusters this year. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any interesting titles, however. On the contrary, there are three family films, a new Guy Ritchie action thriller, a crime mystery about a man with a unique hearing condition, and a “Spider-Man” movie with Nicolas Cage as a detective.

Please note: All release dates subject to change.

May 1

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
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Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.