From now through the middle of June, spring will have been in full swing, ushering in an interesting crop of movie releases. Already wrecking shop at the global box office is Ryan Gosling\u2019s popcorn space flick Project Hail Mary<\/em>, taking in<\/a> $301 million to kick off the season.<\/p>\n From there, spring isn\u2019t playing around; you\u2019re getting an engaged Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in A24\u2019s The Drama<\/em>, which feels like it will be very funny before it gets very serious. We have new video game-based films in Mortal Kombat II<\/em> and The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie<\/em>, as well as the long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic. If you\u2019d been looking for some kind of sign that the theaters may be able to bounce back, the start of spring 2026 feels appropriate.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n Sounds like a lot? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve broken down each film\u2019s stars, director, and most importantly, release date, so you can mark your calendars and be ready to watch this spring\u2019s most anticipated movies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Project Hail Mary<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Ryan Gosling, Sandra H\u00fcller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce Ryan Gosling\u2019s confused-in-space popcorn flick is already warming hearts to the tune of $301 million at the global box office in just two weeks. That reign may end when Super Mario and his brother touch down, but Gosling\u2019s effort brought Amazon MGM Studios it\u2019s biggest opening weekend so far.<\/p>\n The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Brie Larson Nintendo\u2019s iconic Super Mario Bros.<\/em> franchise was properly brought to the silver screen, with fans throwing $1.361 billion into the tip jar. If they simply keep that momentum going into this sequel, they should be equal if not bigger success.<\/p>\n The Drama<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates, Zo\u00eb Winters Might we suggest seeing this opening weekend if you fear spoilers; the only thing they\u2019ve been teasing during the trailers for this A24 flick is that Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are about to get married, but a secret is told that throws everything awry. It\u2019s also the first of Zendaya\u2019s big 2026 film schedule, which also includes Spider-Man: Brand New Day<\/em>, The Odyssey<\/em>, and Dune: Part Three<\/em>, as well as the third season of Euphoria<\/em>, which also drops in April.<\/p>\n Faces of Death<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, Charli XCX Speaking of Euphoria<\/em>, while Barbie Ferreira is no longer on the series, she is dropping a film right before the third season airs, and it\u2019s an interesting twist on the \u201crequel\u201d trend. Ferreira plays Margot, a moderator for a video content site that finds a group apparently recreating the horror seen in the original Faces of Death<\/em> VHS series. She then has to determine if what she\u2019s seeing is real or not. Talk about plucked from the headlines!<\/p>\n Michael<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, Colman Domingo Fuqua has crafted some of the best Black movies of the \u201890s<\/a> and the 21st century<\/a>; this Michael Jackson biopic might be his most important work. Fans of the late King of Pop are already preparing for this one; Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson may be worth the price of admission alone.<\/p>\n Mortal Kombat II<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada Fans of the Mortal Kombat<\/em> franchise were itching for Johnny Cage after finishing the first film, and Warner Bros. delivered, bringing on Karl Urban (The Boys<\/em>) as the iconic character helps the Earthrealm champions in the next stage of Shao Khan\u2019s plan. The first film leaned into the blood and gore of the video games, so expect the ante to be upped this time around.<\/p>\n I Love Boosters<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza Gonz\u00e1lez, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, Demi Moore If you liked Boots Riley\u2019s directorial debut, Sorry to Bother You<\/em>, you know that he isn\u2019t thinking like other creatives. That film detailed one guy\u2019s journey to riches (and hell) after codeswitching at his telemarketing job; somehow, Riley\u2019s next film stars Keke Palmer as a booster directly challenging the fashion industry. The bright, colorful film also boasts an intriguing cast that includes both Don Cheadle and<\/em> Demi Moore!<\/p>\n The Mandalorian and Grogu<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White With the Hollywood labor disputes of 2023 causing a delay in the production of The Mandalorian<\/em> Season 4, Jon Favreau and company changed course, opting to make a film starring Pascal\u2019s Mandalorian with the tiny terror Grogu the next film in the Star Wars franchise. This all proves that the series has been the best thing for Star Wars overall. (Just be ready for those who didn\u2019t pay attention to Disney+ to flip for \u201cBaby Yoda\u201d like we haven\u2019t lived through that<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Backrooms<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell A viral 4chan creepypasta about the place one goes when they \u201cnoclip out of reality,\u201d The Backrooms phenomenon<\/a> is the latest internet trend to be turned into a film, but this time, A24 got Kane Parsons, the young filmmaker behind the famous Backrooms series on YouTube<\/a>, to direct Chiwetel Ejiofor and others through the bleak liminal space.<\/p>\n Scary Movie<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Damon Wayans Jr., Gregg Wayans, Kim Wayans, Benny Zielke, Cameron Scott Roberts, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Dave Sheridan, Heidi Gardner, Lochlyn Munro, Olivia Rose Keegan, Ruby Snowber, Savannah Lee Nassif, Sydney Park For the first time since 2001\u2019s Scary Movie 2<\/em>, the Wayans family (who created and starred in and made hilarious the first Scary Movie<\/em>) return to the franchise to parody Sinners<\/em>, Get Out<\/em>, Nope<\/em>, Longlegs<\/em>, and other recent horror films. Sounds like they want to pick up where they left off, and with so many of the Wayans family members working on this in front of and behind the camera, it feels like we\u2019re back. (And be sure to peep the Kai Cenat<\/a> cameo.)<\/p>\n Disclosure Day<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo You had us at Spielberg directing; if you go into Disclosure Day<\/em> thinking it should look or feel like some other extraterrestrial release, you may leave disappointed. Truly, it\u2019s hard to tell what<\/em> is going on, even after watching the trailer a few times. It\u2019s enough to get us in the cinema off vibes alone.<\/p>\n Toy Story 5<\/em><\/p>\n Starring<\/strong>: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee, Conan O’Brien, Tony Hale, Craig Robinson, Shelby Rabara, Scarlett Spears, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Matty Matheson, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Blake Clark, Jeff Bergman, Anna Vocino, Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Melissa Villase\u00f1or, John Hopkins, Kristen Schaal, Ernie Hudson, Keanu Reeves Are our toys balding? Say it ain\u2019t so! One of the central character sis a Leapfrog-esque tablet? Guess everyone has to grow up, especially three decades after the first film\u2019s release. 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