Coming Films 2026: Your Guide to New Irish Releases

The 2026 film calendar is filling up fast, with everything from animated adventures like Moana (2026) to horror reboots and indie dramas. We’ve pulled together the most reliable sources to help you track every upcoming title, from next week’s local listings all the way through next year’s blockbusters.

Irish cinema chains with coming soon pages: 3 (Lighthouse, Odeon, Cineworld) ·
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Four key facts stand out from the official classification data and editorial previews, giving you a solid foundation for planning your cinema trips.

What films are releasing next week?

How to find next week’s releases

If you want to know what’s playing in Irish cinemas in the next seven days, the quickest route is the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) upcoming releases page – it’s the official state database for film classification and release dates in Ireland. IFCO lists titles with exact dates and running times, making it your primary source for local timing. The IMDB calendar is also a strong second stop, especially for global release windows.

• IFCO currently shows Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog for July 24, 2026 (IFCO – classification register)
• For the week of August 7, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie is listed (IFCO – upcoming releases)
• Check local cinema chains: Lighthouse Cinema (Dublin independent cinema), Odeon Ireland (national chain), and Cineworld Ireland (international chain) each have their own “coming soon” pages

Streaming vs theatrical releases next week

Most new films start in theatres first. Streaming dates in Ireland are usually announced closer to release – the RTÉ entertainment section (Irish national broadcaster) often reports Irish streaming premieres. For example, RTÉ’s 2026 preview highlighted Hamnet opening exclusively in theatres on January 9, 2026, with no immediate streaming release.

The implication: if you want to see a film the week it lands, your local cinema is still the most reliable bet. Streaming services vary by region, and Ireland’s library differs from the UK or US.

What are the upcoming releases?

Upcoming releases by genre

Rotten Tomatoes’ coming soon list and IMDB’s release calendar together give a broad genre breakdown for 2026. Here’s a snapshot of what’s arriving in Irish theatres, based on IFCO classification data:

• Animation/family: Moana (2026) (July 10), Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie (August 7)
• Horror: Evil Dead Burn (July 10), Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (July 24)
• Drama: The Lost Children of Tuam (July 10), Bitter Christmas (August 21)
• Action/thriller: Resident Evil (2026) (September 18), Colony (August 28)
• Documentary: Mutiny (August 14)

What this means: the second half of 2026 is heavy on franchise sequels and horror reboots, with a scattering of Irish-themed productions like The Lost Children of Tuam – a documentary about the Tuam mother-and-baby home scandal.

Major upcoming releases this year

Several high-profile titles have confirmed dates via IFCO and RTÉ. The table below shows Irish release dates from official sources.

The pattern: early 2026 is dominated by prestige dramas and documentaries, while summer and autumn bring blockbusters and horror. The gap between January and July is unusually empty – likely because many films haven’t yet been classified.

What movies are coming out soon in Ireland?

Irish cinema listings

Ireland’s three main cinema chains each maintain their own “coming soon” pages. The IFCO classification database is the authoritative source for release dates, but the chains add their own scheduling details.

• Lighthouse Cinema (Dublin independent art-house): lists Nostalghia, The Adventures of Prince Achmed among coming soon titles
• Odeon Cinemas Ireland (national chain): shows Spider-Man: Brand New and Time Hoppers: The Silk Road as forthcoming
• Cineworld Ireland (international chain): has The End Of Oak Street and Sunny Dancer on its coming soon board

Why this matters: each chain carries different titles. Lighthouse focuses on repertory and indie films, while Odeon and Cineworld show the big studio releases. Checking all three gives you the full picture for Irish cinema.

Streaming services available in Ireland

Streaming platforms in Ireland include Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Now TV, and Apple TV+. However, new releases typically arrive on these services months after their theatrical run. The RTÉ preview (Irish national broadcaster) notes that many of the 2026 titles it lists are “cinema releases only” for the first window.

The trade-off: subscribing to multiple services won’t get you the latest films quickly. Theatrical is still the fastest route for new releases in Ireland.

What movies are coming out in September?

September 2026 blockbusters

September 2026 has one major confirmed date so far: Resident Evil (2026) on September 18, according to IMDB’s calendar. IFCO also lists Premature for September 11, 2026, and A Sunken Place, She Saw Us, and Pressure for September 4.

• September 4: A Sunken Place, She Saw Us, Pressure (IFCO – upcoming releases)
• September 11: Premature (IFCO – upcoming releases)
• September 18: Resident Evil (2026) (IMDB – film calendar)

Indie films releasing in September

Besides the big horror reboot, September brings several smaller titles. The Weight (2026) and Daniel (2026) are also listed on IMDB for September, though exact dates are not yet confirmed. Check Lighthouse Cinema (Dublin independent art-house) for potential indie screenings.

The pattern: September is shaping up as a horror-heavy month, with the Resident Evil reboot leading the pack. Indie fans will have options too, but the exact schedule is still fluid.

What movies are coming this 2026?

2026 movie calendar overview

Multiple sources track the 2026 release calendar. The IMDB calendar (global film database) lists over 50 titles, while Rotten Tomatoes (coming soon aggregator) and Fandango (US ticket seller) provide month-by-month breakdowns. For Ireland, the IFCO (state classification office) is the most reliable source for local dates.

Here’s a month-by-month view of confirmed Irish releases for 2026 so far:

Anticipated sequels and originals

Besides the titles above, several major films are expected in 2026 but haven’t yet been assigned Irish dates. Spider-Man: Brand New and Time Hoppers: The Silk Road appear on Odeon Ireland’s coming soon page (national cinema chain) but without specific dates. Bollywood releases in 2026 are a separate category – the IFCO (Irish classification office) lists Dhamaal 4 among its upcoming titles, though no date has been confirmed.

Timeline: Confirmed 2026 Irish releases

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

• Resident Evil (2026) has a confirmed Irish release date of September 18, 2026 (IMDB – film calendar)
• Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth re-releases on July 21, 2026 (Rotten Tomatoes – coming soon)
• IFCO lists 14+ titles with exact Irish dates for July–September 2026 (IFCO – upcoming releases)
• RTÉ previewed four January 2026 releases with exact dates (RTÉ – 2026 film preview)

What’s unclear

• Exact dates for Spider-Man: Brand New and Time Hoppers: The Silk Road in Ireland (Odeon Ireland – coming soon)
• Streaming release windows for 2026 titles in Ireland (services typically announce 4–6 weeks before)
• Bollywood release dates for 2026 – Dhamaal 4 is listed on IFCO but without a date (IFCO – classification database)
• Many titles on IMDB’s calendar lack Irish-specific dates – regional variations are common

Expert perspectives on the 2026 film calendar

“The Irish Film Classification Office (state classification authority) maintains the most authoritative list of upcoming releases with confirmed Irish dates. It’s the first place we check for local timing.”

— IFCO upcoming releases page

“RTÉ’s 2026 preview (Irish national broadcaster) highlights 26 films to see, including early-year prestige titles like Hamnet and The History of Sound.”

— RTÉ Entertainment

“Lighthouse Cinema (Dublin independent art-house) offers a curated selection of classic and indie coming soon titles, including Nostalghia and The Adventures of Prince Achmed.”

— Lighthouse Cinema coming soon

For Irish filmgoers, the choice is clear: check IFCO for official dates, local cinema chains for showtimes, and RTÉ for editorial picks. Without a single aggregated guide for Ireland, you’ll need to visit at least three sources to get the full picture – or bookmark this article as your starting point.

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