The most anticipated movies of 2027 include Avengers: Secret Wars, The Batman Part II, Man of Tomorrow, Star Wars: Starfighter, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Shrek 5, Frozen 3 and Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film. Every title below has a 2027 release date announced by its studio.
We have only included films with an official date, and we note who set or reported each one. Release dates are US dates unless stated, and studios do move them, so treat them as current plans. Availability varies by country, and some films may open a few days earlier or later in your market.
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Quick facts: 2027 release calendar
| Film | Release date | Director | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew | 12 February 2027 | Greta Gerwig | Netflix |
| The Legend of Zelda | 30 April 2027 | Wes Ball | Sony |
| Star Wars: Starfighter | 28 May 2027 | Shawn Levy | Disney / Lucasfilm |
| How to Train Your Dragon 2 | 11 June 2027 | Dean DeBlois | Universal |
| Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse | 18 June 2027 | Bob Persichetti, Justin K. Thompson | Sony |
| Shrek 5 | 30 June 2027 | Walt Dohrn, Conrad Vernon | Universal / DreamWorks |
| Man of Tomorrow | 9 July 2027 | James Gunn | Warner Bros. |
| A Quiet Place Part III | 30 July 2027 | John Krasinski | Paramount |
| The Batman Part II | 1 October 2027 | Matt Reeves | Warner Bros. |
| Frozen 3 | 24 November 2027 | Trent Correy (co-director) | Disney |
| Avengers: Secret Wars | 17 December 2027 | Anthony and Joe Russo | Disney / Marvel |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum | 17 December 2027 | Andy Serkis | Warner Bros. |
1. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (2027)
Greta Gerwig wrote and directed this new Narnia film, which will open in cinemas on 12 February 2027 before streaming on Netflix from 2 April 2027. Netflix confirmed the plan on its Tudum site in May 2026, as Deadline and Reuters reported. It will be Netflix’s first wide theatrical release.
The cast includes Emma Mackey as Jadis, the White Witch, Daniel Craig as Andrew Ketterley and Carey Mulligan as Mabel Kirke. Sony Pictures will handle the cinema release outside North America.
Why it made the list: A major director taking on one of the best known fantasy series, with a proper cinema run first.
2. The Legend of Zelda (2027)
The live-action Zelda film from Nintendo and Sony is now set for 30 April 2027. Its first date was announced through Nintendo’s own app in March 2025, and the release has moved twice since then, most recently to an earlier slot in May 2026.
Wes Ball directs, with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda. Dichen Lachman and Sam Neill are also in the cast.
Best for: Gamers who have waited decades to see Hyrule on the big screen.
3. Star Wars: Starfighter (2027)
Lucasfilm announced the 28 May 2027 date at Star Wars Celebration Japan in April 2025, as The Hollywood Reporter reported. Shawn Levy directs from a script by Jonathan Tropper.
Ryan Gosling leads a cast that includes Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre and Amy Adams. The story is set about five years after The Rise of Skywalker and is neither a sequel nor a prequel.
Why it made the list: A new Star Wars story with Ryan Gosling in the lead is hard to ignore.
4. How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2027)
Universal set the live-action sequel for 11 June 2027, with Deadline reporting the date from CinemaCon in April 2025. Dean DeBlois returns as writer and director.
Mason Thames and Nico Parker are back as Hiccup and Astrid, and Gerard Butler returns as Stoick. Cate Blanchett joins the cast as Valka.
Best for: Families who enjoyed the first live-action Dragon film.
5. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (2027)
The next animated Spider-Verse film is set for 18 June 2027. Sony first set a June 2027 date at CinemaCon in March 2025, then moved it twice, settling on Father’s Day weekend in September 2025.
Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson direct. Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld and Oscar Isaac return, along with Karan Soni as Pavitr Prabhakar, the Spider-Man of India.
Why it made the list: Few animated sequels have a bigger fan base waiting.
6. Shrek 5 (2027)
Universal and DreamWorks Animation have dated Shrek 5 for 30 June 2027, a move Deadline reported in August 2025. The film was earlier set for 2026.
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz return as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Zendaya joins as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s daughter. Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon direct.
Best for: Longtime fans of the ogre and his friends.
7. Man of Tomorrow (2027)
James Gunn, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult announced the title and the 9 July 2027 date with artwork on social media in September 2025, as Deadline reported. Gunn writes and directs.
The story has Superman and Lex Luthor reluctantly teaming up against Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger. Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane and Milly Alcock appears as Supergirl.
Why it made the list: It is the next big step for the new DC film universe.
8. A Quiet Place Part III (2027)
Paramount has set the third main A Quiet Place film for 30 July 2027, according to Deadline. John Krasinski returns to write and direct.
Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe are back, with Jack O’Connell and Jason Clarke joining the cast.
Best for: Horror fans who like their scares quiet and tense.
9. The Batman Part II (2027)
Matt Reeves’ sequel is set for 1 October 2027 from Warner Bros. The film was delayed twice, the last time in December 2024 to give Reeves more time on the script, as The Hollywood Reporter reported.
Robert Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne, alongside Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell. New cast members include Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent.
Why it made the list: After two delays, Reeves’ return to Gotham is one of the year’s biggest dates.
10. Frozen 3 (2027)
Disney Animation has set Frozen 3 for 24 November 2027. It was earlier planned for November 2026.
Trent Correy joined as co-director in November 2025, and Josh Gad began recording his lines as Olaf in February 2026. Disney has shared few story details so far.
Best for: Families and fans of Anna, Elsa and Olaf.
11. Avengers: Secret Wars (2027)
Marvel Studios moved Secret Wars to 17 December 2027 in May 2025. It follows Avengers: Doomsday, which is due on 18 December 2026. Anthony and Joe Russo direct both films.
Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom. Marvel has not confirmed the full cast yet.
Why it made the list: It is the second of two back-to-back Avengers films from the Russo brothers.
12. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027)
Warner Bros. has set the new Middle-earth film for 17 December 2027, the same day as Secret Wars. The Hollywood Reporter reported the date in May 2025. Andy Serkis directs and plays Gollum again.
Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo. Jamie Dornan plays Strider, with Kate Winslet, Leo Woodall, Lee Pace and Anya Taylor-Joy also in the cast.
Best for: Fans who have waited years for a return to Middle-earth in cinemas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most anticipated movie of 2027?
Avengers: Secret Wars, The Batman Part II and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse are among the most awaited. All three have confirmed 2027 dates from their studios.
When is Avengers: Secret Wars releasing?
Marvel has set Avengers: Secret Wars for 17 December 2027 in the US, a year after Avengers: Doomsday.
Will Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew be on Netflix?
Yes. It opens in cinemas on 12 February 2027 and then streams on Netflix from 2 April 2027, according to Netflix.
Can 2027 release dates still change?
Yes. Several films on this list, including Zelda, Shrek 5 and The Batman Part II, have already moved at least once.
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Sources: Release dates and reporting from Wikipedia’s list of American films of 2027 and the film pages for Avengers: Secret Wars, The Batman Part II and Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, which cite Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
