Amazon MGM's 2026 theatrical slate includes 'Highlander' and 'Spaceballs: The New One'

Key Points:

• Amazon MGM Studios plans to release up to 14 films theatrically over the next year, extending theatrical runs to as long as 45 days, a shift from their previous limited release strategy.
• The studio's recent success includes Project Hail Mary, which grossed $515 million, contributing to a total of over $670 million from four films in four months, with nine more films scheduled.
• Upcoming releases include family-friendly The Sheep Detectives starring Hugh Jackman, Masters of the Universe based on the Mattel franchise, and the heist comedy How to Rob a Bank featuring a strong ensemble cast.
• Notable films slated for 2027 include The Beekeeper 2 with Jason Statham, The Thomas Crown Affair starring and directed by Michael B. Jordan, and Spaceballs: The New One, a sequel to the Mel Brooks classic.
• Additional anticipated titles without set release dates are The Chosen: Crucifixion, A Colt is My Passport, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, and Highlander starring Henry Cavill, a sequel to the 1986 cult film.