Editorial list
Best films of 2026 (so far), ranked by our verdicts
10 films, ranked by our verdicts. Updated 7 November 2026.
The 2026 release calendar has produced more films than any one desk can cover, so this list does what a review archive should do: it puts the strongest verdicts first. These are the ten 2026 releases that earned the highest scores in our archive at the time of writing.
The order is the rating, not the marketing budget. Every entry links to the full review, where the argument, the score and the where-to-watch details live. We refresh the list when a new 2026 review earns a place.
10 films
The score is the review's own rating. The link goes to the full review.
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You Can See Everything Review: Scrambled Eggs, an Escape Kit, and No Answers
Three years with Elizabeth Holmes, and the film refuses to give her a verdict. Our You Can See Everything (2026) review.
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The Odyssey Review: A Vast Epic That Never Quite Breaks Your Heart
Nolan's The Odyssey (2026) is vast and strangely cold. Matt Damon plays a trickster worn down to a mask. Our verdict.
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Coyote vs. Acme Review: A Lawsuit Comedy That Earns Its Verdict
A court case, a talking lawsuit and Wile E. Coyote finally fighting back. Our Coyote vs. Acme (2026) review, with the verdict.
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Resident Evil Review: A Franchise Reboot With Real Jokes and Real Teeth
Austin Abrams carries a horror reboot with real jokes and real teeth. Our Resident Evil (2026) review, with the verdict.
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Toy Story 5 Review: Jessie Takes the Lead and the Franchise Finally Grows Up
Joan Cusack's Jessie takes the lead in Andrew Stanton's Toy Story 5 (2026). Immaculate animation, a script that repeats itself. Our verdict.
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Disclosure Day Review: Spielberg's Chase Machine Runs Out of Questions
Emily Blunt carries a propulsive Spielberg chase thriller whose script keeps explaining itself. Our Disclosure Day (2026) review, with the verdict.
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Sense and Sensibility (2026) Review: Edgar-Jones and Creed-Miles Carry a Faithful Austen
A faithful Austen with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles, and two leads that carry it. Our Sense and Sensibility (2026) verdict.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: A Bleak Reset, With Zendaya Holding It Up
Tom Holland is 30 and lonely in Cretton's Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), and Zendaya rescues the film. Our verdict.
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Jailer 2 Review: Rajini and Nelson Deliver the Mass Sequel Fans Paid For
Superb first half, saggy second, Rajini ever commanding. Critics split 2.5 to 3.5, fans louder. Our Jailer 2 review with box office and verdict.
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Hope Review: Na Hong-jin's Korean Monster Epic Peaks in Its First Hour
Hwang Jung-min and Hoyeon carry Na Hong-jin's Hope (2026), the most entertaining Korean monster movie of the year. Our verdict.
How this list was chosen
Every published review of a 2026 release is eligible. We rank by the score the review earned, highest first, and break ties by the most recent review. A film does not buy a place, and the score is the one the review already carries.
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