Looking Ahead: A Release Calendar of Upcoming Albums in 2026

2026: The Year of Highly Anticipated Album Releases

The music world is abuzz with excitement as 2026 approaches, and a slew of highly anticipated album releases are on the horizon. From chart-topping pop stars to rock legends, it's shaping up to be an incredible year for music lovers.

First off, Hilary Duff fans can look forward to her first album in over a decade, Luck…or Something, which is set to drop in February. This highly anticipated release marks Duff's return to the music scene after a 10-year hiatus, and promises to be a game-changer.

Meanwhile, K-pop supergroup BTS has been teasing their next album for days, with fans eagerly anticipating the exact date of its release. Set to hit the shelves in March, this new album comes hot on the heels of the group's years-long break from touring and solo pursuits.

Rock fans, meanwhile, are mourning the news that Megadeth will be releasing their final album, a global farewell tour included. The album is set to drop in January, with special guest Metallica contributing a bonus track.

In addition to these highly anticipated releases, 2026 has already seen a slew of other notable albums on the horizon. From A$AP Rocky and DaBaby's latest projects to Nick Jonas' upcoming Sunday Best, there's something for every music lover on this list.

To help fans stay on top of all the latest album releases, Billboard has put together an exhaustive calendar, featuring notable releases by the month and week. Whether you're a fan of pop, rock, or hip-hop, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for music.

Here's a breakdown of some of the most anticipated album releases of 2026:

* Hilary Duff - Luck…or Something (February)
* BTS - [Title not yet revealed] (March)
* Megadeth - [Title not yet revealed] (January)
* A$AP Rocky and DaBaby - Upcoming projects
* Nick Jonas - Sunday Best (January)

And that's just the tip of the iceberg. With so many incredible album releases on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for music fans.

Here are some more notable albums set to release in 2026:

* The Kid Laroi - Before I Forget
* Zach Bryan - With Heaven On Top
* DxS (SEVENTEEN) - Serenade
* EPIIC: Elvis Presley in Concert Soundtrack
* Bruno Mars - The Romantic
* Gorillaz - The Mountain

Keep an eye out for these releases, and stay tuned to Billboard for the latest updates on all the music you love.
 
man, 2026 is gonna be lit 🤩! i'm hyped for hilary duff's comeback album, it's been ages since we've heard from her 😍. but, gotta say, megadeth's final album is a bummer 💔. those guys were legends of thrash metal and now they're just...gone 😢. still can't wait to dive into some new music tho 🎵 gotta stay on top of all the releases with billboard's calendar 📆. and, ofc, gorillaz' next album is gonna be EVERYTHING 🤯!
 
omg can't wait for 2026 album releases been following hilary duff's come back journey for ages 💖 megadeth finally releasing their last album feels like a big deal too 🤘 hope it lives up to their legacy, metallica contributing a bonus track is the icing on the cake 🎉 also curious about bts' new album title not sure what the theme will be yet, fingers crossed it's something epic 🙏
 
2026 is gonna be lit...or at least that's what they're trying to make us believe 🙄. Like, who doesn't want a new album from Hilary Duff after 10 years? I mean, we've all been waiting with bated breath for this one 😴. And let's not forget about BTS's next album... March can't come soon enough ⏰. Rock fans are basically crying themselves to sleep at night thinking about Megadeth's final album 🤘. It's gonna be a wild ride, folks! 🎸
 
man, i'm super hyped for 2026 album season 🤩 can't wait to dive into some new music from hilary duff after that long hiatus 💁‍♀️ also, bts is teasing their next album and i'm low-key freaking out 😅 what's up with megadeth's final album tho? love the collaborations 🤘 gotta check out nick jonas' sunday best too 🎶
 
<3 🎶👀

The album release calendar is looking SO fire in 2026! 🤩 I'm hyped for Hilary Duff's comeback album - her return sounds like it's going to be everything and more 💖. And can we talk about BTS' new album? The suspense is killing me 😱!

But what's up with Megadeth's final album? It feels so bittersweet 🤕. Rock fans are gonna miss them, but at least they're parting on a high note 🙌.

And of course, who could forget Nick Jonas' Sunday Best? 🎸 That guy always brings the funk! 💃

I've got my eye on The Kid Laroi's Before I Forget and Zach Bryan's With Heaven On Top too - those guys know how to create some bangers 🔥!

Here's a quick diagram of my 2026 album release expectations:
```
+---------------+
| January |
| Megadeth (RIP)|
| |
| v
+---------------+
|
| Bonus track from Metallica
v
+---------------+
| February |
| Hilary Duff's |
| comeback album!|
+---------------+
|
| BTS' new album
v
+---------------+
| March |
| BTS' new |
| album, yay! 🎉|
+---------------+
```
Can't wait to dive into all these amazing releases - 2026 is going to be a wild ride for music lovers everywhere 🌪️!
 
omg u guys I am literally so hyped 4 hila duff's comeback album lol she's been gone 4 ages i remember listening 2 her stuff back in high school can't wait 2 hear what shes got 2 offer now 💁‍♀️🎶
 
omg I'm literally so hyped for 2026! first of all, Hilary Duff is back with Luck…or Something?! I've been listening to her old stuff since I was a kid 🎶. and BTS is coming back with another album? no words can describe how excited I am!!! 🤩 meanwhile Megadeth's final album sounds kinda sad but also super exciting because Metallica is involved 💀. and A$AP Rocky, DaBaby, Nick Jonas... it's like they're going to drop a whole new era of music 🌟. Billboard's calendar looks so detailed too! do you guys think we'll see any collabs or surprise guest spots? 🤔
 
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