Welcome back to the Hollywood Hangout, your premier destination for all things cinema and pop culture! This week, we’re looking ahead at the massive slate of action and thrillers hitting screens in 2026. Join Boxman as he dives into a spoiler-free breakdown of the most anticipated releases of the year.

Whether you’re looking for high-octane stunts, gritty crime dramas, or mind-bending sci-fi, we’ve got you covered. Here is a look at what Boxman is tracking this week:

• The Rip (2026): Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite in this Joe Carnahan-directed heist thriller. When a group of Miami cops seizes millions in cash, trust becomes a deadly luxury.

• War Machine (2026): Alan Ritchson brings the muscle to Netflix in this sci-fi actioner. An Army Ranger selection process turns into a fight for survival against a threat no one saw coming.

• Mercy (2026): Chris Pratt stars as a detective in the near future who must prove his innocence to an AI judge (Rebecca Ferguson). Can he beat the system in just 90 minutes?

• One Mile: Chapter One & Two (2026): Ryan Phillippe takes on a secretive, off-the-grid community in this two-part survival thriller. It’s a father’s worst nightmare turned into a high-stakes rescue mission.

• Shelter (2026): Jason Statham returns to the screen as a former government assassin forced back into the fray. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, this promises the grit and intensity Statham fans crave.

Grab your popcorn and pull up a chair—it’s time to talk movies!