SALT LAKE CITY — Summer 2026 is a major one for film. Multiple highly-anticipated movies are coming out around the same time.
Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic Patrick Beatty shared what to watch and when to see them.
The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic follows Odysseus on his mythological journey home. The film stars Matt Damon and was shot entirely in IMAX.
Supergirl
This superhero film centers on Kara Zor‑El’s standalone story, drawing from the “Woman of Tomorrow” comic arc. The film introduces new characters, including Jason Momoa as the antihero Lobo.
Spider Man
The latest installment in the Spider‑Man franchise continues Tom Holland’s run as Peter Parker, following the emotional fallout of previous films. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie teases potential crossovers with other Marvel characters.
Power Ballad
This music‑driven comedy is led by Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. Beatty said it is a wholesome and heartfelt story directed by John Carney, known for a lot of independent films.
Disclosure Day
Directed by Steven Spielberg, this mystery sci‑fi film explores extraterrestrial themes and the human response to alien disclosure. Spielberg is noted to have said the movie is about empathy.
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