IGN’s film critics have tallied their top picks for 2026, with only one title—Josephine—receiving a flawless 10/10 rating. The psychological drama follows an eight-year-old girl navigating trauma after witnessing an assault, delivering a visceral performance from Mason Reeves and layered work from Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan.
Eight other films earned scores of 8 or above, led by Sam Raimi’s survival thriller Send Help (9/10) and Baz Luhrmann’s concert film EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (8/10). Animated and genre entries also stand out, including Batman: Knightfall Part 1 – Knightfall (8/10) and the Looney Tunes feature Coyote vs. Acme (8/10).
IGN highlights projects that blend emotional depth with technical craft, from Ethan Hawke’s Depression-era heist in The Weight to the sci-fi spectacle Project Hail Mary. The list reflects a mix of mainstream releases and bold indies, with titles like Erupcja and The Drama pushing stylistic boundaries.
