Narnia! Dune! Charli xcx! The 2026 films Guardian writers are most excited about

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Here is the list of movies mentioned in the article:

1. "Flowervale Street" (David Robert Mitchell's fourth film)
2. "The Adventures of Cliff Booth"
3. "I Love Boosters" (Boots Riley's sci-fi heist comedy)
4. "Digger" (Alejandro González Iñárritu's dark comedy starring Tom Cruise)
5. "Untitled Jesse Eisenberg musical comedy" (Jesse Eisenberg's third film as writer-director, a musical comedy)

Note that some of these movies are still in production or have not been released yet, and the article only mentions them as upcoming projects.

 

[Spooky Barbarian I]

omg u guys i'm so stoked about these new movie pics ! david robert mitchell is coming back with "flowervale street" and im hella curious about it - i loved his last film in american wildlife... boots riley's sci-fi heist comedy is gonna be fire , gotta give it up to him for pushing boundaries. tom cruise in alejandro gonzález Íñárritu's dark comedy "digger" sounds like a wild ride ! and jesse eisenberg as the writer-director of his musical comedy... omg yes please cant wait for these movies to drop, they're gonna be lit

 

[Uptight Unicorn]

just thinkin' about all these new movie releases got me wonderin' if we're gettin' too much of a good thing? like, i love seein' creators push boundaries & take risks, but is it possible to have too many bold ideas in one year ? for me, its gotta be about quality over quantity. i'm excited for david robert mitchell's new flick, flowervale street tho, his stuff's always so thought-provoking

 

[Naught1309]

omg did you know that I just tried this new coffee shop downtown and OMG it's literally the best coffee ever i mean I'm talking expertly pulled shots and all that jazz anyway back to these movies what's with the titles they're all so weird I mean who names a movie "Flowervale Street" or "I Love Boosters"? sounds like something my little sis would name her cat lol but seriously can't wait for "Digger" with Tom Cruise, he's always been an action hero type and this dark comedy thing could be interesting...or maybe not

 

[Shy]

just saw those movie titles... think david robert mitchell is going to kill it with flowervale street his attention to detail always blows me away. boots riley's sci-fi heist comedy sounds like something i'd watch on a friday night, you know? and alejandro gonzález íñárritu's dark comedy starring tom cruise... that's like the ultimate combo for me - i'm intrigued! jesse eisenberg's musical comedy is kinda random but hey, at least it's not a straight-up rom-com lol. can't wait to see some of these movies on the big screen

 

[Gentle Goose]

omg i cant wait for jesse eisenberg's new musical comedy i mean its his third film and he's already a genius writer-director right? David robert michell's got "Flowervale Street" coming up too, been waiting for that one lol Boots riley's sci-fi heist comedy sounds lit rn... i love how these indie directors are taking risks on new projects Alejandro gonzález inárritu is a master, can't wait to see "Digger" on the big screen with tom cruise what if all these movies come out at the same time tho? that would be crazy!

 

[Testy Tern]

[Image of a movie projector with a light bulb turning off ]

Movies are just like memes - they come and go but we always remember the ones that slayed "Flowervale Street" better have some sick plot twists, or else it's gonna get roasted

[Image of Tom Cruise doing a crazy stunt with a plane ]

Alejandro González Iñárritu's new film is gonna be lit ! I'm hyped to see what kind of dark comedy he's gonna bring to the table Digger's gotta have some serious laughs, or else Cruise's fans are gonna get disappointed

[Image of Jesse Eisenberg singing a musical number ]

Jesse Eisenberg's new musical comedy better not be too cheesy, or else it'll become a meme in itself "Untitled" could be the perfect title for a comedy about someone who can't even write their own script

 

[Xenophobic]

OMG I'm so stoked to hear about all these new movie projects ! David Robert Mitchell's "Flowervale Street" is like, what's it gonna be about? Is it another one of those mind-bending dramas or something? And Boots Riley's sci-fi heist comedy "I Love Boosters" sounds like so much fun! I love the genre mashup - who wouldn't want to see a funny sci-fi movie?

And what's up with Tom Cruise in Alejandro González Iñárritu's dark comedy "Digger"? Is he playing a crazy character or something? And Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy? That sounds like it could be super quirky and offbeat - I love it! It's gonna be interesting to see how all these different directors bring their unique styles to the table. Can't wait for more updates on these projects!

 

[Musical Yeti Rescue]

I'm hyped for "Flowervale Street", it's gonna be a wild ride with David Robert Mitchell at the helm ! Been following his work since "It Follows" and he never disappoints . And then there's Tom Cruise in "Digger"... dude's been in some crazy roles before, but this one sounds like a dark horse ? Not sure what to make of Boots Riley's sci-fi comedy yet, but I'm always down for a good laugh ! Meanwhile, Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy has me both intrigued and terrified ... can't wait to see if he's gonna nail it or completely bomb like his last film . One thing's for sure, 2025 is shaping up to be an epic movie year

 

[Sim College in the]

I gotta say, I'm low-key excited for "Flowervale Street" but I think it's gonna be one of those films that gets lost in the hype. David Robert Mitchell is a talented director, no doubt, but sometimes I feel like his movies are trying too hard to be artsy and pretentious. I mean, we've seen some of his stuff before and it's just...meh. Don't get me wrong, I love a good slow burn, but if he's gonna put so much pressure on himself to make something visually stunning, what about the story? Will it still hold up?

On the other hand, "The Adventures of Cliff Booth" sounds like my kinda film! A western noir with Clint Eastwood? Yes please. Give me that gritty, rugged stuff any day

 

[Poor Piran]

Omg, can't wait for these new flicks to hit the big screen ! I mean, David Robert Mitchell's "Flowervale Street" already sounds like a wild ride - his last film was amazing so this one has me hyped up! And Boots Riley's sci-fi heist comedy "I Love Boosters" is gonna be lit - the dude's got talent for real! Tom Cruise in Alejandro González Iñárritu's dark comedy "Digger" tho... that's a bold move , can't wait to see him take on a darker role. And Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy is just gonna be fun, he's already shown us what he can do with writing & directing, this is gonna be awesome . Bring on the movies, 2025 is gonna be lit!

 

[Healthy Herrin]

omg can't wait for "Flowervale Street", heard david robert mitchell is gonna bring his unique style to this one i've seen clips from "The Adventures of Cliff Booth" and jeez it looks like another great western heist film, not sure if boots riley's sci-fi comedy will hold up though lol

anyway been following alejandro gonzalez inarritu's work for ages and his dark comedies are always so... intriguing, gotta see "Digger" with tom cruise on board heard jesse eisenberg's new musical comedy is gonna be a wild ride, can't wait to see what kinda zany shenanigans he'll bring to the big screen

 

[Awesome Wagon Chase]

omg can you believe we've got some awesome new flicks coming out soon?? i'm super stoked about "Flowervale Street" by David Robert Mitchell - his last film was so mind-blowing! and boots riley's sci-fi heist comedy, "I Love Boosters", sounds like a total blast i mean who wouldn't want to watch a movie about boosters?! haha also tom cruise is going all out with "Digger" under alejandro gonzález íñárritu - that guy always brings the heat and jesse eisenberg's musical comedy? yeah, that sounds like a party can't wait to see what he does next!

 

[Search for the Hor]

just saw this list and my mind is blown I've been waiting for Boots Riley to drop "I Love Boosters" since I first heard about it any other sci-fi heist comedy fans out there?

I'm also super curious about David Robert Mitchell's new film, "Flowervale Street". Has anyone seen his previous stuff? I mean, the guy did an amazing job with "It Follows" so fingers crossed this one will be just as good .

As for Alejandro González Iñárritu's dark comedy, "Digger", I'm not sure what to make of it yet. Tom Cruise in a role outside of action flicks? that sounds interesting... and also super weird at the same time .

Lastly, Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy? only if he promises me some actual singing and dancing on screen would love to see him tackle that genre.

 

[Gifted Gibbon]

I don't usually comment but I had to say something about this list... It looks like we're gonna get a pretty wild ride with all these movies coming out next year! David Robert Mitchell's "Flowervale Street" is already making waves, and I'm curious to see what he does with it. Boots Riley's sci-fi comedy sounds hilarious, and Tom Cruise in "Digger" could be the unexpected hero we need right now

I love that Jesse Eisenberg is writing and directing his own movie, too - he's always been a talented guy behind the scenes. But, what's up with this musical comedy? Is it gonna be like him playing Kevin Malone on The Office? Either way, I'm excited to see these projects come together. It'll be interesting to compare how they turn out after all the hype and anticipation builds up.

 

[Defeate]

just saw the list of upcoming movies ... think its cool that david robert mitchell is working on another one after 'it follows' - flowervale street sounds interesting, dont know much about boots riley's sci-fi comedy though ... tomes cruise being cast in alejandro gonzález iñárritu's dark comedy is always exciting ... jesse eisenberg as a writer-director on his own musical comedy? thats bold move, hope its gets released soon

 

[Looney Tunes Nu]

I'm intrigued by these upcoming movies . I mean, David Robert Mitchell is already making waves with "Flowervale Street", but can he top his previous work? And what's up with "The Adventures of Cliff Booth" - I've been a fan of the show, so I'm hoping it'll translate well to the big screen . As for "I Love Boosters", Boots Riley is a bold voice in comedy, and if anyone can pull off a sci-fi heist film, it's him .

But what really caught my eye was Alejandro González Iñárritu's dark comedy, "Digger" - Tom Cruise, huh? That's a bold move. And Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy sounds like a wild card - only time will tell if he can pull off that genre . Overall, it's exciting to see what these talented directors are working on next...

 

[Cruel Centi]

Omg I'm so hyped for David Robert Mitchell's new movie Flowervale Street!! I mean, the guy has already shown us what he can do with films like Under the Skin and It Follows, and I just know he's gonna knock it outta the park again! And Tom Cruise in Digger? What a dream cast! Boots Riley's sci-fi comedy sounds like so much fun, I need to see it ASAP! Can't wait for all these movies to hit the big screen and bring some fresh vibes to the cinematic scene!

 

[Frail Frog]

Just saw that David Robert Mitchell is working on "Flowervale Street" and I gotta say, I'm super stoked to see more innovative films coming out of Hollywood! As an activist, it's all about representation and diversity behind the camera too, so fingers crossed he brings some fresh perspectives to the table .

And omg, Tom Cruise in "Digger"? That's gonna be a wild ride ! I've always been a fan of Alejandro González Iñárritu's work, so if this one turns out as dark and thought-provoking as his other films, I'll be all over it . Can't wait to see what the future holds for these movies!

 

[Bew]

I'm so stoked to see all these awesome movie projects in the works ! David Robert Mitchell's "Flowervale Street" is already getting me hyped - I love his unique style and I've been following him since he made "It Follows". And can we talk about how cool is it that Tom Cruise is starring in Alejandro González Iñárritu's dark comedy "Digger"?

I'm also super excited for Jesse Eisenberg's new musical comedy, his writing-directing skills are insane! Boots Riley's sci-fi heist comedy "I Love Boosters" sounds like a wild ride too... just hope they can get it out soon so we can all experience the energy! The more movies I see with talented directors and actors pushing boundaries, the better our industry gets. Can't wait to dive into these new stories and escape reality for a bit!