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Hamnet opens in Irish cinemas on 9 January. Alamy Stock Photo
The Daily PollWhich of next year's new films are you most excited about?
From Saipan to superheroes, the slate of films for 2026 already looks stacked.
2026 IS ALREADY shaping up to be a standout year for film, particularly from an Irish perspective.
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley will star in Hamnet, one of the most talked-about literary adaptations in years, while the Irish zeitgeist film Saipan brings one of the country’s most infamous sporting moments to the big screen in January.
Add in returning franchises, epic romances and superhero blockbusters, and the year ahead is packed.
So, which film are you most excited for next year?
Poll Results:
Hamnet (1353)
Dune: Part Three (950)
The Odyssey (883)
Saipan (851)
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (727)
Avengers: Doomsday (567)
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (449)
Other (tell us in the comments) (427)
Wuthering Heights (386)
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (187)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (184)
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (149)
Michael (95)
The History of Sound (95)
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