10 Movies That Could Smash $100M Opening Weekends in 2026 — From The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday

2026 Is the Year of Massive Box Office Openings

If you thought Hollywood was struggling to fill seats in theaters, 2026 is here to prove that theory very, very wrong. While the first half of the year has been solid — led by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie pulling in a massive $131.7 million domestic opening — analysts are predicting a second half that could absolutely explode at the box office.

So far, only one film in 2026 has crossed that magic $100 million opening weekend threshold. But with Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Doomsday all lined up over the next few months, that number is about to skyrocket. Let's break down the ten films that could easily deliver $100 million-plus opening weekends before the year is out.

The Heavy Hitters Already In Theaters

The year kicked off with some impressive debuts, even if they didn't quite crack the $100M mark. Michael, Antoine Fuqua's biographical musical drama, came agonizingly close with a $97.2 million opening — just a hair short of the milestone. Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, opened at $80.5 million, while The Devil Wears Prada 2 brought back the fashion world with a respectable $76.7 million. Even Scream 7 managed $63.6 million, proving horror still has its place in the modern box office.

But here's the thing — those are just the warm-up acts. The combined opening weekend of the top five debuts so far is $449.7 million, which is significantly lower than 2025's $698.4 million. That gap? The upcoming releases are about to close it fast.

The $100M+ Predictions: Summer Through Holiday 2026

Here's where things get exciting. Starting in late May, 2026 turns into a nonstop parade of blockbuster releases that could each crack the $100 million barrier on opening weekend alone:

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22) — The beloved series makes the leap to the big screen, and Disney is counting on Grogu to do some serious heavy lifting.
• Disclosure Day (June 12) — Steven Spielberg returns with Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor for a June blockbuster generating serious early buzz.
• Toy Story 5 (June 19) — Pixar's flagship franchise continues. Enough said. Toy Story 3 opened at $110 million back in the day.
• Supergirl (June 26) — DC's latest swing at the superhero genre, and the timing couldn't be better.
• Minions & Monsters (July 1) — Illumination's new combo of their two biggest franchises. This one feels like a guaranteed $100M+ opener.
• The Odyssey (July 17) — The summer's prestige blockbuster. When you've got the scope of an epic like this, expectations are sky-high.
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31) — Marvel's crown jewel. If any film on this list is a lock for a massive opening, it's this one.
• The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (November 20) — The franchise that defined YA dystopian cinema is back for another round.
• Avengers: Doomsday (December 18) — The MCU's big play for 2026. Expect this to be the biggest opening of the year.
• Dune: Part Three (December 18) — Sharing a release date with Avengers: Doomsday, which makes for one of the most competitive holiday box offices in recent memory.

What This Means for Moviegoers

For film fans, 2026 is shaping up to be a legendary year. From family-friendly Toy Story 5 to the cosmic spectacle of The Odyssey and the MCU juggernaut of Avengers: Doomsday, there's something for every taste. And with both The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and Dune: Part Three heading into the holiday season, December is going to be absolutely wild.

These projections are still early estimates, of course. Marketing campaigns, critical reception, and word-of-mouth will all play a role in the actual numbers. But if the buzz holds, we could easily see five or more films crack the $100 million opening weekend mark in just the second half of 2026 — making it one of the most explosive years at the box office in recent memory.

What are you most excited to see? Drop your predictions in the comments — and don't be surprised if one of these films blows past the $150 million opening mark. (Looking at you, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.)