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Movies are better on the big screen. That’s a mantra that I firmly believe in, and it’s why each year I see as many new releases in theaters as possible (my goal is always to catch 100+ in my local cinema). As of this week, I’ve just seen my 62nd movie in theaters, so I figured now would be a great time to take stock of 2026 so far and bring you my best and worst picks.Watch "Screen, Stream, Skip" on TikTok
(Image credit: Future)If you want to hear more of my thoughts on the latest theatrical releases, check out "Screen, Stream, Skip" on the Tom's Guide Entertainment TikTok channel. In this regular review show, I bring you along to my local cinema and give you my instant reaction to the latest movies.Seeing so many movies in theaters means I get to experience all the highs and the lows of the year in cinema. I’ve not seen every new movie released in theaters; I’m at the mercy of my local theater’s listing after all. However, I do have a relatively comprehensive insight into the latest movies that have hit the big screen over the past seven months.So, without further introduction, here are my top five favorite new movies of 2026 so far, and the worst five that really weren’t worth spending my time.My 5 favorite movies of 2026 (so far)5. ‘Obsession’
