2026 is packed with franchises, prestige projects, independent films and a few wild cards.

We’re breaking down the first half of the year, January through July.

This is Victoria and Kevin's personal tier list, not box office predictions. Just an honest reaction to the movies coming out: Epic to Hard Pass!

All films are discussed in chronological release order.

Movies covered include The Rip, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Night Patrol, Mercy, Send Help, Crime 101, Wuthering Heights, Scream 7, The Bride, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Project Hail Mary, The Drama, Ready or Not 2, Michael, Mother Mary, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disclosure Day, Scary Movie 6, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, Moana, The Odyssey, Evil Dead Burn, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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This week on The Watchers, Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable take a closer look at Night Patrol, a new horror film that riffs on policing, power, and survival.

The film imagines a rogue, vampire police unit terrorizing a Los Angeles housing project, forcing rival gangs to unite against a shared enemy.

Victoria and Kevin are joined by actor Nicki Micheaux, who plays the film’s matriarch and mystic, for a conversation about character, symbolism, and her turn in horror.

Night Patrol is directed by Ryan Prows, the film stars Nicki Micheaux, Jermaine Fowler, RJ Cyler, Justin Long, Dermot Mulroney, and CM Punk.

Night Patrol drops on January 16, 2026.

Also The Streaming Watch List breaks down what’s actually worth watching, from Landman to His/Hers, these are the best shows streaming you can catch in 2026.

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Victoria and Kevin break down Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the latest Benoit Blanc film. They dig into performances, tone, themes of power and belief, and how this chapter compares to Knives Out and Glass Onion. Sharp opinions, thoughtful analysis, and spoiler filled conversation for listeners who have seen the film.

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Victoria and Kevin talk through their favorite holiday movies, from cozy romances to unexpected Christmas classics - from The Holiday to Die Hard. YES that's a holiday movie! And they unpacking why these films hold up, what makes them comfort watches, and how holiday movies balance joy, chaos, love, and loss. A relaxed, fun conversation perfect for the season.

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Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable break down "The Running Man" and "Now You Seem: Now you Don't".

These two films went head to head at the box office and are out this week on VOD.

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Victoria and Kevin break down Wicked For Good with a special guest, Kevin’s sixteen-year-old daughter. They dive into favorite scenes, character arcs, and how this movie sets up the classic Oz timeline. A smart, funny, family crossover conversation. Watch the full review and jump into the comments to tell us what you think and what we should watch next.

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Victoria and Kevin break down Bugonia, the tense, stylish thriller that is getting Oscar buzz!

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia brings together a wild mix of performances from Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, and Stavros Halkias.

The Watchters dig into why this film is so strange, so funny, and so chaotic, and how the cast leans into every moment.

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Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable give their take on The Black Phone 2, the chilling horror sequel starring Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Arianna Rivas, and Jeremy Davies. Now streaming!

They break down what worked, what didn’t, and how it stacks up against the original. Plus, The Watchers share their picks for the best horror sequels ever made.

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