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The rest of 2026 is shaping up to be absolutely stacked with huge releases, and as a total movie lover, my fall films watchlist is already overflowing. Of course, calendar-wise, we are technically still in summer until the middle of September, but from that mid-month mark all the way through December, theaters are gearing up for an incredible stretch of films to get excited about.Before we dive in, a quick disclaimer: you won’t see massive blockbusters like “Dune 3,” “Avengers: Doomsday,” or the next “Hunger Games” chapter on this list. I’m naturally super excited to see those films just like everyone else, so I wanted to take a slightly different approach. Instead, I want to highlight seven fall releases you might not have heard of or thought about yet, but absolutely deserve a spot on your radar.So, if you’re also a movie lover looking to expand your watchlist, here are the seven films I can’t wait to watch in fall 2026.‘Resident Evil’ (September 18)
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One of my most anticipated films of the year is “Resident Evil,” as the game franchise means a lot to me, so naturally my excitement for this new take was high. Not to mention, it’s in good hands with Zach Cregger, who delivered the incredible “Weapons” and “Barbarian.” Some fans may not be on board with the film telling a completely original story within the universe, but considering previous adaptations have struggled to capture what made the games special, I’m glad someone is taking a different approach this time around.“Resident Evil” follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), an ordinary medical courier tasked with making a routine delivery. His night takes a catastrophic turn when a deadly viral outbreak erupts across Raccoon City, transforming the population into horrifying, mutated creatures. Trapped as the city devolves into total chaos, Bryan is forced into a non-stop battle for survival, with no choice but to evade infected hordes as he fights to escape the nightmare alive."Resident Evil" hits theaters on September 18‘Verity’ (October 2)
