2026's Essential Movies (so far)

Are these the most controversial movie hot takes of 2026? In this video, Ian and Michael break down and rank every major movie released so far this year—from unwatchable flops to non-negotiable masterpieces. We’re building the ultimate 2026 Movie Tier List, starting at the absolute bottom with the films you need to skip, working through the "if you've got time" mid-tier, and finishing with the absolute must-see movies of the year. Stick around to the end for our #1 pick—our top spot and our worst movie of the year might just shock you. What’s YOUR favorite (and least favorite) movie of 2026 so far? Drop your hot takes in the comments below! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL for weekly movie reviews, rankings, and deep dives! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:21 - 2026’s movies to skip 15:15 - 2026’s “See it if you’ve got the time” movies 27:15 - 2026’s “You should watch” movies 51:29 - 2026’s “You MUST see” movies