3 Must-Watch Movies of 2026 with Scores Soaring Above 8.5

Mission: Save the Sun is a sci-fi adventure that unknowingly takes teacher Ryland Grace into space. He wakes up on a ship billions of light-years from Earth, with no memory, and must solve the mystery of how he got there. The film scores a high 8.66 with its intense plot and captivating mystery.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie takes Mario on a space journey, exploring various planets and facing galaxy-level challenges. Beautiful animation, funny, and family-friendly. A score of 8.3 guarantees fun on par with previous installments.

Friendship, Hope, Violence is adapted from a Stephen King short story, telling the tale of Andy Dufresne, a former bank executive who is imprisoned. The film scores 8.73 for its intense portrayal of friendship and hope amidst prison violence.