As a new year dawns, many Americans are reflecting on 2025, a year marked by historic events including the inauguration of a president, the appointment of the first American pope, and major pop culture moments like the release of "Wicked: For Good" and Taylor Swift's engagement − but there is plenty more to come in 2026!
The calendar begins with the kick-off of a year-long celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary, followed by the Winter Olympics in Italy and a highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show in the San Francisco Bay Area in February.
In pop culture, Hollywood hosts the Oscars in March, this time on YouTube rather than ABC, culminating with the Emmys in September. Major movie releases will include a star-studded "Dune: Part Three," a "Devil Wears Prada" sequel and a new installment to the "Hunger Games" series.
The year will also see major criminal trials, including those of Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson, as well as a potential political shakeup when the midterms roll around.
Here's some of what you can expect in 2026.
