We’re past the halfway mark of 2026 so it’s time to look back at the movies which have already made our year.
The criterion for this list is as follows: the movies need to have been released in European cinemas - or online - from January 2026 onwards, regardless of whether some titles came out in the US last year.
Before we start our countdown to the best movie of the year so far, don’t be surprised if you don’t see the likes of The Blue Trail, The Voice of Hind Rajab, Sorda or Sirāt. They were released in mainland Europe last year and already made our Best Movies of 2025 list.
Without further ado, here are the highlights you should cross off your watchlist if you haven’t already.
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