Coming Films 2026: Upcoming Movie Releases in Ireland

There’s a quiet excitement in the air for movie fans in Ireland as the 2026 release calendar starts to take shape. Major blockbusters and indie gems are on the horizon – here’s your guide to the year ahead.

Sample films from top SERP result: One Night Only (2026), Ice Cream Man (2026) ·
Cinema chains in SERP for Ireland: Lighthouse, Odeon, Vue ·
Films listed in Lighthouse coming soon snippet: 8 titles (Rosebush Pruning, Shoot the People, etc.)

Three key facts from the research give you a foundation for tracking the 2026 film calendar in Ireland.

What upcoming movies are coming?

How to track upcoming movies online

• IMDb’s Ireland calendar is a comprehensive source for upcoming releases, listing titles with specific dates and regions (IMDb).
• Rotten Tomatoes Coming Soon also lists hundreds of titles, though it tends to focus on US dates (Film Distributors’ Association provides a more reliable UK-Ireland alternative).
• Screen Daily offers a trade-focused, regularly updated calendar for the UK and Ireland (Screen Daily).

Most anticipated films of 2026

• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – set for January 16, 2026 in Ireland (IMDb).
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day – scheduled for July 29, 2026 (Film Distributors’ Association).
• The Odyssey – expected July 17, 2026 per the FDA schedule (Film Distributors’ Association).
• One Night Only (2026) and Ice Cream Man (2026) appear in IMDb’s general upcoming list (IMDb).

Bottom line: The most reliable way to track upcoming movies is through multiple sources. Use IMDb for a broad overview, Screen Daily for industry accuracy, and the FDA schedule for the official UK-Ireland list.

What movies are coming out soon in Ireland?

Irish cinema line-ups: Lighthouse, Odeon, Vue

• Light House Cinema Dublin lists 8 films in its coming soon section, including Rosebush Pruning, Shoot the People, and a Dunkirk 35mm revival (Light House Cinema Dublin).
• ODEON Cinemas Ireland publishes a dedicated 2026 film release-dates page, allowing users to browse by month (ODEON Cinemas Ireland).
• Vue Ireland also lists upcoming movies with trailers and booking options (see their coming soon page).

Upcoming films showing in Dublin

• Lighthouse is screening a mix of new releases and repertory titles: The Odyssey, Doctor Who and the Daleks, Repo Man, The Brady Bunch Movie, and more (Light House Cinema Dublin).
• ODEON’s upcoming list includes major studio releases like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Whalefall (ODEON Cinemas Ireland).

The pattern is clear: Dublin offers a wide mix, from art-house revivals at Lighthouse to blockbuster premieres at ODEON and Vue.

What’s coming to cinema in 2026?

January 2026 releases

• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – January 16 (IMDb).
• Mercy – January 23 (IMDb).
• Other January titles are expected but not yet confirmed for Ireland (Film Distributors’ Association notes schedules are updated weekly).

February highlights

• Send Help – February 6 (IMDb).
• Wuthering Heights – February 13 (IMDb).
• How to Make a Killing – February 20 (IMDb).
• Valentine’s Day releases typically include romantic dramas; the exact line-up will be confirmed closer to the date.

Summer blockbusters

• The Invite – July 3 (Film Distributors’ Association).
• Disclosure Day – July 10 (FDA schedule, though IMDb lists June 12 – discrepancy shows why multiple sources are needed) (Film Distributors’ Association).
• The Odyssey – July 17 (Film Distributors’ Association).
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day – July 29 (Film Distributors’ Association).

End-of-year releases

• Klara and the Sun is listed on the FDA schedule, though a specific date is pending (Film Distributors’ Association).
• The September-to-December period includes The Social Reckoning (Sep 3), Whalefall (Sep 9), and The Nightingale (Sep 12) (Film Distributors’ Association).
• Holiday season releases are expected but not yet scheduled for Ireland.

These date discrepancies highlight the need to cross-reference multiple sources.

What are the top 10 new releases?

Criteria for top releases

• Top lists are subjective, but IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes provide popularity indicators such as user ratings and anticipation scores (IMDb).
• The Film Distributors’ Association schedule prioritises films with confirmed UK-Ireland dates, making it a more authoritative source for Irish moviegoers (Film Distributors’ Association).

Top 10 upcoming films (based on buzz and editorial picks)

• Spider-Man: Brand New Day – July 29, 2026 (Marvel sequel, high anticipation).
• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – January 16, 2026 (horror sequel to 28 Days Later).
• The Odyssey – July 17, 2026 (epic adaptation from Universal).
• Wuthering Heights – February 13, 2026 (new adaptation).
• One Night Only – 2026 (original drama, date TBD).
• Ice Cream Man – 2026 (independent thriller, date TBD).
• Whalefall – September 9, 2026 (sci-fi survival film).
• Klara and the Sun – 2026 (sci-fi drama from Apple).
• Disclosure Day – July 10 (FDA) or June 12 (IMDb) – political thriller.
• The Nightingale – September 12, 2026 (war drama).

Bottom line: These ten represent the most talked-about films with confirmed or strong projected dates for Ireland. Use the FDA and Screen Daily for the final word on release dates.

What’s filming in Ireland in 2026?

Films currently in production in Ireland

• Ireland continues to be a popular filming location for both local and international productions. Screen Ireland (the national film agency) supports film production across the country, though specific 2026 productions are not yet publicly listed.
• Historically, Ireland hosts major shoots – for example, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Harry Potter franchise filmed here. Several 2026 titles are expected to use Irish studios.

Irish film studios and locations

• Major studios: Ardmore Studios (Co. Wicklow), Ashford Studios (Co. Wicklow), and Troy Studios (Co. Limerick) regularly accommodate film and TV productions.
• Screen Ireland provides incentives for international productions, making the country a competitive location for 2026 shoots (Screen Daily mentions Ireland regularly as a production hub).

The production landscape in Ireland remains active, though specific projects are not yet publicly confirmed.

“Future release dates are subject to change and the schedule is updated weekly.”

Film Distributors’ Association (UK-Ireland trade body)

“The calendar is updated for distributor amendments.”

Screen Daily (industry trade publication)

For Irish moviegoers planning their 2026 cinema calendar, the choice is clear: rely on the Film Distributors’ Association and Screen Daily for authoritative UK-Ireland dates, supplement with IMDb for a broader view, and check local cinema sites for booking. Those who wait for final announcements risk missing tickets for high-demand titles like Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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