Associated Press has unveiled its list of the best films of the first half of 2026. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.

The list includes the following films: 'Project Hail Mary' (Amazon MGM Studios) starring Ryan Gosling; 'Rose of Nevada' (1-2 Special) starring Callum Turner and George MacKay; 'The Invite' (A24) starring Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton; 'Disclosure Day' (Universal Pictures) starring Colman Domingo, Tommy Martinez, Emily Blunt, and Josh O'Connor; 'Miroirs No. 3' (1-2 Special) starring Paula Beer and Barbara Auer; the animated film 'Hoppers' (Disney/Pixar) featuring voices of Kathy Najimy and Aparna Nancherla; 'Nirvana the Band the Show' (Neon) starring Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol; 'Minions & Monsters' (Illumination) featuring voices of Pierre Coffin and Trey Parker; 'Tuner' (Black Bear) starring Leo Woodall; 'Blue Heron' (Janus Films) starring Eylul Guven and Edik Beddoes; 'Is God Is' (Amazon Content Services) starring Kara Young and Mallori Johnson; and 'A Poet' (1-2 Special) starring Ubeimar Rios.

This list covers the most notable films of the first half of 2026.