Apr 09, 2026 7:11pm IST
‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Set Up June and July Showdown: Can Hollywood Take on Bollywood?
Bollywood dominated the first quarter of 2026 with the record-breaking “Dhurandhar 2” rewriting box-office history and “Border 2,” “Mardaani 3” and “The Kerala Story 2” also did well at the ticket windows.
Hollywood, on the other hand, has had a relatively sluggish start here, with only Ryan Gosling’s “Project Hail Mary” making a mark and “Hoppers” putting up a decent show.
But the great turnaround in Hollywood fortunes in the Indian market is expected in June and July, when big-ticket and content-driven films that are expected to set new benchmarks at the box office arrive. Here’s what the Hollywood fare in those months looks like:
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June 5: Masters Of The Universe
The sword-and-sorcery film is based on the Masters of the Universe media franchise by Mattel. The film stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam / He-Man, with Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto and Idris Elba in supporting roles. The nostalgia factor among the He-Man fans is expected to play a crucial role in giving the film a bumper opening.
June 12: Disclosure Day
Steven Spielberg, the legendary filmmaker, is making a comeback after four years with a science fiction film titled “Disclosure Day.” The intriguing venture features Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo in key roles.
June 19: Toy Story 5
The fifth installment of the cult and popular animated adventure comedy franchise is produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The sequel to “Toy Story 4” will see Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Blake Clark, Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, Keanu Reeves, and Melissa Villaseñor reprising their roles with Greta Lee, Conan O'Brien, Craig Robinson, Shelby Rabara, Scarlett Spears, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Matty Matheson, Jeff Bergman, Anna Vocino, John Hopkins and Ernie Hudson as new additions.
June 26: Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow
The DC Superhero film features Kara Zor-El / Supergirl, alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham and Jason Momoa. Bankrolled by James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios, it is directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira.
July 1: Minions 3
The animated comedy is the third installment in the “Minions” prequel series and the seventh part overall in the “Despicable Me” franchise. Directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch, the film features the voices of Trey Parker, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Allison Janney, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, Christoph Waltz and Jeff Bridges.
July 10: Moana
The live-action musical adventure is the third installment in the Moana franchise. Directed by Thomas Kail in his feature directorial debut, it features Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui and Catherine Laga'aia in her film debut as the title character.
July 17: The Odyssey
Written and directed by the legendary filmmaker, Christopher Nolan, “The Odyssey” is an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic. Featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, the epic fantasy action is the first film to be shot entirely on IMAX's 70 mm film cameras. The film also features Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron in pivotal roles.
July 24: Evil Dead Burn
The supernatural horror film, which is the third standalone entry in the “Evil Dead” series, stars Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Tandi Wright and George Pullar. It is directed and co-written by Sébastien Vaniček.
July 31: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
The Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo-starrer superhero film is the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the fourth film in the MCU Spider-Man film series following “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021). It is directed by Destin Daniel of “The Glass Castle,” “Just Mercy” and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” fame.
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