If you’re already planning your next trip, this 2026 movie list features filming locations you can actually visit, making it a major source of travel inspiration. From sweeping landscapes to far-flung destinations, many of the films in this year’s lineup are, at their core, about the places they bring to life. Whether you’re down for coastal escapes, mountain backdrops, or city adventures, this 2026 movies list highlights the titles that double as travel inspiration, giving you plenty of ideas for where to go next.
The Odyssey
Release Date: 17 July, 2026
Director: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson
Filming Locations: Italy (Aeolian Islands, Sicily), Greece, Morocco, UK studios
The Magic Faraway Tree
Release Date: 27 March, 2026
Director: Ben Gregor
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan
Filming Locations: England (Buckinghamshire, countryside locations)
Wuthering Heights
Release Date: 13 February, 2026
Director: Emerald Fennell
Cast: Jacob Elordi, Margot Robbie
Filming Locations: Yorkshire, England
Moana (Live-Action)
Release Date: 10 July, 2026
Director: Thomas Kail
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga‘aia
Filming Locations: Hawaii (Oahu), Pacific Islands (studio + location mix)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Release Date: 31 July, 2026
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya
Filming Locations: New York City
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Release Date: 1 May, 2026
Director: David Frankel
Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt
Filming Locations: New York City
Jumanji 3
Release Date: 11 December, 2026
Director: Jake Kasdan
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan
Filming Locations: Hawaii, Atlanta studios, global set builds
You, Me, and Tuscany
Release Date: 10 April, 2026
Director: Kat Coiro
Cast: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page
Filming Locations: Tuscany, Italy
Deep Water
Release Date: 2026 (TBC)
Director: Renny Harlin
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Sir Ben Kingsley, Kelly Gale
Setting (Filming Locations): Gran Canaria, New Zealand
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Release Date: 2026 (TBC)
Director: Jane Schoenbrun
Cast: Hannah Einbinder, Gillian Anderson, Eva Victor
Filming Locations: British Columbia
Practical Magic 2
Release Date: 11 September, 2026
Director: Susanne Bier
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman
Filming Locations: Hertfordshire & London
Travel and film have always gone hand in hand, and this 2026 movies list proves just how powerful location can be in shaping a story. Whether it’s a sweeping coastline or a city you’ve never considered visiting, these films don’t just entertain – they make you want to go.
So after working your way through this 2026 movies list, which destination are you adding to your travel plans first?
