New movies continue to fly off the shelfs as we enter the second half of 2026 — and, with Minions and Monsters and The Invite landing in theaters this weekend (July 3-5), there are two very distinct new films for you to enjoy.
Not fussed on those popular, babbling yellow beings or A24's latest dark comedy? Or are you saving your cash for a different flick that's coming to a big screen near you later this month (NB: entries for movies coming between August and December will be added shortly)? You'll want to read on to see what's worth catching at your local cinema — so, hop to it!
New movies: July
Minions & Monsters
Release date: out now (worldwide)
The jabbering, yellow-hued gift that keeps on giving for Universal, Minions & Monsters sees the former return for their next big-screen outing — one that'll likely make over $1 billion globally, too, if their ongoing popularity and this film's 90% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes (RT) is anything to go by.
Set years before their 2015 self-titled film, the Minions somehow find themselves cast in a monster movie that's seriously short of terrifying creatures. Cue the group embarking on a quest to track down a whole host of colorful beasts to star opposite them in what's set to be an incredibly metatextual movie.
The Invite
Release date: out now (worldwide)
The Invite stars Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen as Angela and Joe, a married couple going through a tough time in their relationship. However, when their neighbors (Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz) invite them to partake in their now-weekly orgies, things quickly spiral out of control.
This A24 flick earned rave reviews at this year's Sundance Film Festival in January, and is currently sitting on 95% critical and commercial ratings on RT. A combination of those factors, then, should be enough to nab A24 yet another decent haul at the box office.
Moana
Release date: July 10 (worldwide)
The latest Disney live-action remake that's left people scratching their heads over whoever asked for it, Moana re-teams us with the titular heroine and demigod Maui — once again played by Dwayne Johnson — as they set sail to turn the tide against Te Kā, a volanic demon that threatens Moana's island home.
It's only been a decade since the original animated film wowed audiences worldwide, so it's a bit early for a reimagining of it, right? RIGHT?! Nonetheless, if it brings in the big bucks for Disney, the House of Mouse will certainly be singing "You're welcome" to itself...
Rosebush Pruning
Release date: July 10 (worldwide)
Indie studio Mubi will continue to try and position itself as the new A24 with its latest film offering Rosebush Pruning.
Billed as a satirical tragicomedy thriller, it stars Callum Turner as Jack, who causes something of a ruckus within his immediate family when he brings him new girlfriend Martha (Elle Fanning). The reason? Jack's family is hiding a dark secret that involves the protagonist himself. You won't find spoilers for what that is here, though, so my advice is to go and see one of July's new movies when it hits a cinema screen near you.
The Odyssey
Release date: July 17 (worldwide)
Largely expected to be one of the biggest new movies of 2026, The Odyssey sees film auteur Christopher Nolan step behind the camera for his silver screen adaptation on Homer's ancient Greek epic.
Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the high fantasy action flick will chronicle the Ithican king's years-long journey to return home to his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland) following the end of the Trojan War. Jon Bernthal, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, and Mia Goth are among its A-list ensemble. Expect this one to make an aboslute stack of cash at the worldwide box office.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Just two weeks after his major supporting role in The Odyssey, Tom Holland will throw on his Spider-Man spandex once more for the iconic Marvel hero's fourth solo adventure in the MCU.
Set five years after its forebear, Spider-Man: Brand New Day sees Peter Parker grapple with an increasing sense of isolation as he fully throws himself into his friendly neighborhood persona and attempts to keep New York City safe amid the rapid rise of numerous supervillains. Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, and Mark Ruffalo are part of its starry cast.
For more on Spider-Man 4 ahead of its late July launch, find out everything we know so far about Spider-Man: Brand New Day — including how it might set up this year's only other Marvel Phase 6 film in Avengers: Doomsday.
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