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Spider-Man or the Odyssey? Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2026
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2026: picked and ranked by our editors, and open to your votes. How we ranked this: Films are ranked by cumulative worldwide box office gross as reported by Box Office Mojo and The Numbers, cross-referenced with Wikipedia's '2026 in film' page. Only movies with a primary theatrical release date in 2026 are included. Figures represent total lifetime gross as of October 3, 2026. Domestic and international splits are provided where available to verify totals. Sources were checked for consistency; minor discrepancies between trackers were resolved using the most frequently cited figure across multiple authoritative databases. Merged from 8 independently written versions (chatgpt, chatgpt, chatgpt, deepseek, qwen, qwen-deep, deepseek, chatgpt): items matched by name, ranked by agreement across sources, and a fact kept only when two sources state it or a cited page supports it. Top10Grid checked every figure and name against the pages cited for each entry and removed anything those pages did not support. Sources: boxofficemojo.com, en.wikipedia.org, the-numbers.com, omelete.com.br, daily.afisha.ru. — Top10Grid Entertainment Fan Club · Reviewed by Max Rankin
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the highest-grossing film of 2026, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland. It is the fourth installment in the Marvel Studios Spider-Man series. Released on July 31, 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a superhero film produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures. It serves as the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film stars Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, and Mark Ruffalo alongside Holland.
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Christopher Nolan's 2026 epic adaptation of Homer's poem ranks as the second-highest-grossing film of the year. It stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and features a large ensemble cast. The Odyssey is a 2026 epic action fantasy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Produced by Syncopy and Universal Pictures, it adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic. The plot follows King Odysseus of Ithaca on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. The film was released on July 17, 2026, in the US and UK. It had a production budget of $250 million. The film ranks as the second-highest-grossing release of 2026 globally. The narrative employs a partially non-linear structure, beginning with Ithaca kingless for twenty years before depicting Odysseus's trials and eventual return.
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Toy Story 5 is a 2026 Pixar animated film directed by Andrew Stanton, released on June 19, 2026. Toy Story 5 is a 2026 American animated comedy-drama produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the film was released in theaters on June 19, 2026. The plot follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and other toys as they confront electronic devices that compete for children's attention. The film features returning voices from Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack.
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Michael is a 2026 biographical musical drama directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Jaafar Jackson as the singer. It ranks fourth among 2026 releases with over $1 billion in worldwide box office gross. Michael is a 2026 biographical musical drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. The movie depicts the early life of Michael Jackson, covering his time with the Jackson 5 through the Bad World Tour. Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael, with Colman Domingo playing Joe Jackson. It is one of the few 2026 releases to surpass $1 billion worldwide. Box office figures vary by source, with The Numbers reporting a worldwide total of $1,021,426,595 and Box Office Mojo reporting $1,028,703,388. The film ranks fourth on worldwide charts for 2026.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a 2026 animated sequel directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, produced by Illumination and Universal Pictures. It ranks fifth among the highest-grossing films of 2026, earning over $1 billion worldwide. Released on April 1, 2026, in the United States, the film is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). It is an animated adventure comedy directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with a screenplay by Matthew Fogel. The plot follows Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi as they travel to outer space to rescue Rosalina from Bowser Jr., who intends to drain her powers for a universe-destroying cannon. The cast includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Keegan-Michael Key reprising their roles, alongside new additions Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Glen Powell, and Brie Larson. The film has a running time of 98 minutes. It ranks fifth on the 2026 worldwide box-office chart.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a 2026 sequel directed by David Frankel that ranks sixth in worldwide box office for the year. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a 2026 American comedy-drama directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. It serves as a sequel to the 2006 original, reuniting Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs. The film was released in the United States on May 1, 2026. It ranks sixth among 2026 releases in worldwide box office totals. Released on May 1, 2026, in the US after premiering at Lincoln Center on April 20, it stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles, joined by Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and Kenneth Branagh [[6]].
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Project Hail Mary is a 2026 science fiction film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, based on Andy Weir's novel. It ranks seventh in worldwide box office for the year. Grace awakens aboard the spacecraft Hail Mary as the sole survivor of a mission to Tau Ceti. He befriends Rocky, an Eridian engineer, and they work together to save both planets.
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Pegasus 3 is a 2026 Chinese sports comedy sequel directed by Han Han and starring Shen Teng. It ranks eighth in worldwide box office for the year, with nearly all revenue generated from international markets. Pegasus 3 (Chinese: 飞驰人生3) is a 2026 Chinese sports comedy film written and directed by Han Han. It is the third installment in the Pegasus racing film series. The film stars Shen Teng, Yin Zheng, Huang Jingyu, Zhang Benyu, and Wei Xiang. It was released in China on February 17, 2026. Box Office Mojo records a worldwide gross of $656,459,523, while The Numbers lists $641,059,523. Regardless of the source, the film ranks eighth among 2026 releases. Its domestic gross is recorded as $1,374,946, representing approximately 0.2% of the total. The remaining 99.8% of revenue came from international markets, primarily China.
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Minions & Monsters is a 2026 American animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin. Produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures, it serves as a prequel to the Minions franchise. The plot is set in 1927 Old Hollywood, following a group of Minions attempting to produce a monster movie during the transition from silent to sound films.
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Obsession is a 2026 supernatural horror film that ranks tenth on the worldwide box-office chart. It earned approximately $519 million globally with a nearly equal split between domestic and international markets. Obsession is a supernatural horror film released in 2026. It was written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker. The film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. The plot involves a shop clerk who breaks a novelty toy and wishes for obsessive love, triggering violent behavior. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 before its theatrical release. The film ranks tenth among 2026 releases. It finished behind Minions & Monsters. Obsession is a 2025 American film written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker, released theatrically in the United States on May 15, 2026, after premiering at TIFF on September 5, 2025 [[10]].
Image credits
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Poster: Marvel Studios via TMDB
- The Odyssey: Poster: Universal Pictures via TMDB
- Toy Story 5: Poster: Pixar via TMDB
- Michael: Poster: Lionsgate via TMDB
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Poster: Illumination via TMDB
- The Devil Wears Prada 2: Poster: 20th Century Studios via TMDB
- Project Hail Mary: Poster: Lord Miller via TMDB
- Pegasus 3: Poster: Shanghai PMF Media via TMDB
- Minions & Monsters: Poster: Universal Pictures via TMDB
- Obsession: Poster: Tea Shop Productions via TMDB
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