Best Movies of 2026... So Far
There were some expected hits in the animated film category. Toy Story 5 is one of them. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the other. Those were expected to get into the billion-dollar range. There were some people who were also expecting the biopic Michael (2026) to make a boat-load of cash. It didn't disappoint in terms of the box office revenues. The only real question is if the studio behind it will green-light a sequel, given the controversy over the material that wasn't included and given that the original plan was to cover more of Michael Jackson's life. As of this article, the film has grossed over $1 billion. What could also be seen as a surprise hit was the film Project Hail Mary (2026), which was an adaptation of a popular book from a popular author. It starred Ryan Gosling as an unlikely astronaut who meets and befriends an alien who is as adorable as E.T. from the famous Steven Spielberg film. It's funny because Spielberg releas...
