The Most Anticipated Film Sequels, Prequels, and Reboots Coming in 2027

Nostalgia is set to dominate the cinematic landscape in 2027, with a wave of familiar superheroes, beloved animated characters, and long-running franchises making their return to the big screen. Audiences will see major returns years in the making, including Elsa and Anna coming back eight years after Frozen II, Shrek returning after a 17-year absence, and Romy and Michele reuniting three decades after their cult comedy debut. Additionally, Spider-Man, the Avengers, and The Lord of the Rings will introduce new chapters to their sprawling universes, alongside reboots like Greta Gerwig's new Narnia series and Michael B Jordan's take on The Thomas Crown Affair.

Sequels and Prequels

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (April 2027)
Netflix is reviving The Chronicles of Narnia with a fresh adaptation of CS Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Meryl Streep, Emma Mackey, and Daniel Craig. Serving as both a prequel and a reboot, the film explores the origins of the magical world prior to the events of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and marks Netflix's first wide theatrical release.

Shrek 5 (June 2027)
Seventeen years after Shrek Forever After, Shrek (Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) are returning in Shrek 5 alongside Eddie Murphy as Donkey. New cast members Zendaya and Skyler Gisondo join the production, which follows the trio into a rundown, crime-ridden kingdom called Further Further Away.

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (June 2027)
Following the massive $2 billion success of the live-action Spider-Man: Brand New Day in 2026, the animated trilogy concludes with Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Centred on Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), the story follows Miles as he remains trapped in an alternate dimension, trying to find his way home while facing The Spot.

A Quiet Place Part III (July 2027)
The horror trilogy concludes with its third instalment, with John Krasinski returning as writer and director. While plot details remain under wraps, the film continues to follow the Abbott family as they survive in a post-apocalyptic world hunted by sound-sensitive alien creatures.

Frozen III (November 2027)
Disney's Frozen returns to cinemas, reuniting sisters Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel) for another adventure in Arendelle, following the events of 2019's Frozen II and teasing a brand new villain.

Avengers: Secret Wars (December 2027)
Following Avengers: Doomsday in late 2026, Avengers: Secret Wars arrives in December 2027 under the direction of Joe Russo and Anthony Russo.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (December 2027)
Peter Jackson takes on a producer role while Andy Serkis directs and reprises his role as Gollum. Set between the events of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, the cast includes Sir Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Lee Pace, and Jamie Dornan as a younger Strider/Aragorn.

Romy and Michele 2 (2027, exact date TBC)
Directed by David Mirkin, the sequel to the 1997 cult-classic brings back Mira Sorvino as Romy and Lisa Kudrow as Michele for a brand new adventure.

Remakes and Reboots

The Thomas Crown Affair (March 2027)
Michael B Jordan directs and stars in a reimagining of the classic story, playing a wealthy businessman involved in high-stakes art theft alongside co-star Adria Arjona.

The Blair Witch Project (September 2027)
Lionsgate is bringing back the horror classic with a "new vision" designed to reintroduce the franchise to a completely new generation of fans.