The Best Films of 2026 So Far
It’s halfway through the year — can you believe it? And there have been movies: good, bad, and ugly. I’ve had the privilege of seeing many of them, so it’s time to round up some of the best ones so far, in no particular order.
The Drama
Kristoffer Borgli masterfully pivots from a breezy wedding comedy into a psychological thriller, where a single awkward question over dinner exposes the abyss between two lovers. It is a sharp, provocative film anchored by a brilliant Robert Pattinson, who portrays a man watching his reality disintegrate under the weight of his fiancée’s chilling secret.
Fjord
Cristian Mungiu delivers a precise dissection of what happens when ultra-conservative values collide with the self-righteousness of a liberal welfare state. It is a masterclass in ambiguity, that forces you to confront the uncomfortable reality of being an outsider in a world that prides itself on being open.
The Invite
Olivia Wilde turns a single apartment and four actors into the year’s sharpest, most side-splitting dissection of modern marriage. It is a rare, perfectly calibrated comedy that manages to be both hilariously intimate and brilliantly uncomfortable, proving that the best drama happens when you stop pretending everything is fine.
Coward
Lukas Dhont created a perfectly balanced film between the horrors of war and escapism, wrapped in a romantic drama between two soldiers. Valentin Campagne and Emmanuel Macchia do an amazing job portraying two seemingly simple yet layered characters who are easy to root for.
Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary is a rare breed of sci-fi that swaps cynical grandiosity for a deeply human, heartfelt core. Ryan Gosling delivers a career-defining performance, anchoring a visually stunning odyssey that turns the unlikely bromance between a lonely scientist and an alien into the most unexpectedly moving experience of the year.
