2026 is here with some new releases from Hollywood as well as two Indian premieres of films popular in the West, which were very popular last month. Fans waiting for his show will be able to visit theaters this weekend.
With the year off to a slow start, many interesting and highly anticipated releases await fans of cinemas in this journey around the sun, and starting this week is your chance to get on the right track!
1. Greenland 2: Migration
The sequel to the 2020 film Greenland, Greenland 2: Migration, follows the Garrity family, who are evacuated from their bunker in Greenland. It is set over a 5-year time jump and covers the events of a couple and their son who set out on a journey through the wastelands of Europe to arrive at a suitable and safe home.
Mould: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah, Gordon Alexander, Peter Polycarpo, William Abadie and Tommy Earl Jenkins
Director: Rick Roman Waugh
Language: English
Style: Post-apocalyptic survival, disaster thriller
Release date: 9 January 2026
2. Sleepwalker
Sara is an accomplished artist with a purpose in life. One day, trouble hits home when she loses her beloved daughter due to a terrible accident, meanwhile, her husband goes into a coma. His personal loss is compounded by the scenes that have crippled his life. Unable to distinguish between what is real and what is a nightmare, she struggles to come to terms with her pain as her sleepwalking becomes more severe with each passing day.
Mould: Hayden Panettiere, Beverly D’Angelo, Justin Chatwin, Mischa Barton, Lori Tan Chin, Kea Ho
Director: Brandon Auman
Language: English
Style: psychological thriller
Release date: 9 January 2026
3. The Chronology of Water (India Premiere)
Based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 book of the same name, The Chronology of Water follows protagonist Lidia Yuknavitch who, as a professional swimmer, finds her solace through writing. She sets out on a path of self-discovery by overcoming personal loss, trauma, and addiction. Her journey through motherhood is full of pain as she accepts life on her own terms. It marks actress Kristen Stewart’s feature film directorial debut.
Mould: Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Susannah Flood, Tom Sturridge, Kim Gordon, Michael Epp, Earl Cave, Esme Creed-Miles, Jim Belushi
Director: Kristen Stewart
Language: English
Style: biography, psychological drama
Release date: 9 January 2026
4. Song Sung Blue (India Premiere)
Set in the 1980s, Mike and Claire Sardina work in a Neil Diamond tribute band as Lightning and Thunder. While the world separates them, simply because of their personal and professional situations, they must remain determined to pursue their dream and love. The two celebrate their time together and overcome obstacles to be together. It is based on the duo’s real-life story and the 2008 documentary film of the same name.
Mould: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, Mustafa Shakir, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi
Director: craig brewer
Language: English
Style: biography, musical, drama
Release date: 9 January 2026
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