Similarly to how I did my top 5 favorite TV shows so far this year, it’s time to talk about my favorite films halfway through 2026.
Once again, this is not meant to be the definitive list of the best movies of 2026 end the end of June. There are still plenty of films I haven’t caught up with yet, so think of these as the five films that have stood out to me the most so far this year.
Jason Kleeberg
Jason Kleeberg is the creator and host of Force Five, an AI-free movie recommendation series built around five reasons to watch. A former video store clerk, screenwriter, filmmaker, Telly Award winner and physical-media collector, Jason covers new releases, cult films, horror, action, martial arts and overlooked movies.
