The theatrical industry has entered an exciting new chapter. Recent years showed its resilience, but these days, it’s doing much more than staying alive. Box office is growing, investment is pouring in, and younger audiences are outspoken about their love for theaters. Our collaboration is at the heart of this momentum. Together, we deliver the consistent, diverse slates that keep audiences coming back week after week. We supply the cinematic experiences that turn films into cultural moments.

At Amazon MGM Studios, we have an incredible film lineup to continue this momentum. Before we get into what’s next, let’s recap a year of hits.

Most recently, we had Project Hail Mary, the masterful adaptation of Andy Weir’s #1 bestseller, which launched to a staggering $80.5 million domestically during its opening weekend. It’s no surprise the film was an acclaimed crowd-pleaser when you consider the talent behind it: Academy Award-winning directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Academy Award-nominated writer Drew Goddard, and onscreen, Academy Award-nominees Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller.

Let’s rewind a bit further. A year ago, audiences were thrilled by The Accountant 2, the long-awaited sequel bringing back Academy Award-winner Ben Affleck, Emmy-winner Jon Bernthal, and Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons. Next, we had Academy Award-nominee Luca Guadagnino’s conversation-starter After the Hunt, starring Academy Award-winner Julia Roberts, Academy-Award nominee Andrew Garfield, and Emmy-winner Ayo Edebiri. Fall brought us the remarkable true story of Sarah’s Oil, starring Zachary Levi, Naya Desir-Johnson, and Sonequa Martin-Green, and we ushered in 2026 with AI thriller Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, Crime 101, starring Chris Hemsworth, Academy Award-winner Halle Berry, and Academy Award-nominee Mark Ruffalo.

That brings us to what’s up next. Going wide on May 8, we have Kyle Balda’s much-anticipated The Sheep Detectives, adapted by Emmy-winner Craig Mazin from the international bestseller. The animated comedy follows a flock of sheep attempting to solve the murder of their shepherd, with a sprawling cast including Academy Award-nominee Hugh Jackman, Emmy-nominee Nicholas Braun, Emmy-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Academy Award-nominee Bryan Cranston, Emmy-winner Chris O’Dowd, Emmy-nominee Patrick Stewart, Academy Award-nominee Hong Chau, and Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson.

Going wide a week later, on May 15, we have Is God Is, directed by Aleshea Harris, who adapted from her award-winning play of the same name. The R-rated mystery, starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, and Academy Award-nominee Sterling K. Brown, follows two sisters confronting their charged family history on a quest for revenge.

On June 5, we have the wide release of Masters of the Universe, with the legendary franchise brought back to life by director Travis Knight and writer Chris Butler, who have five Academy Award nominations between them. The film stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Emmy-nominee Idris Elba, Academy Award-winner Jared Leto, and Emmy-nominee Morena Baccarin. When Galitzine’s Prince Adam discovers his home shattered under the rule of Leto’s Skeletor, he must embrace his destiny as He-Man to save it.

September 4 will bring the wide release of How to Rob a Bank, the crime action thriller directed by hitmaker David Leitch, starring Emmy-nominee Nicholas Hoult, Pete Davidson, Emmy-winner Anna Sawai, Zoe Kravitz, and Academy Award-nominee John C. Reilly.

Next, with a wide release on October 2, we have the immensely anticipated Verity, adapted by Nick Antosca from Colleen Hoover’s #1 bestseller. Directed by Michael Showalter, the film stars Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. It follows a ghostwriter (Johnson) whose assignment for a renowned author (Hathaway) takes a chilling turn when she discovers autobiographical notes revealing deadly family secrets.

Following an Untitled Event Film on October 23, we have I Play Rocky, from two-time Academy Award-winner Peter Farrelly, releasing limited on November 13 and wide November 20. Starring Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone, the unbelievable true story follows the ultimate underdog as he bets everything on himself to not only write Rocky but also play the titular role. Ippolito stars alongside Academy Award-nominee Matt Dillon, Emmy-nominees Tracy Letts and Stephen James, and Emmy-winner Jay Duplass.

2027 opens with a bang with the January 15 wide release of Beekeeper 2, featuring the return of Jason Statham and Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons. March 5 brings the The Thomas Crown Affair, a reimagination of the iconic romantic heist film, with Academy Award-winner Michael B. Jordan directing and starring alongside Academy Award-winner Kenneth Branagh, Academy Award-nominee Lily Gladstone, and Adria Arjona.  Releasing wide on March 12 is Crucifixion. The story of Jesus’ crucifixion, from writer-director Dallas Jenkins, will be followed up in March 2028 with the story of his resurrection.

Big things are undoubtedly on the horizon for the world of theatrical exhibition. We look forward to working with our valued partners to bring these hugely exciting titles to the screen.