Movies with Black actors to see in theaters in 2025 and 2026

All About the Latest Movies in Theaters Featuring Black Actors

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Discover new Black movies coming to theaters in 2026 that showcase the talents of Black actors and actresses. This box-office lineup promises to deliver diverse stories and authentic representation. From heartwarming dramas to thrilling action films, these new and upcoming releases highlight the talented contributions of Black performers.

Don’t delay in taking the opportunity to support the artistry of Black actors! Read on to see the new Black movies out now in theaters and what to look forward to over the next few months.

*The information in this article is as current as the publication date.

Must see Movies with Black Actors in 2026

Goat (PG)

Release date: February 13
Genre: Adventure, Sports
Directed by: Tyree Dillihay
GOAT is an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. Will is a small goat with big dreams who gets a shot to join the pros and play roar ball. However, Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster. But Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”
Stars: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
Watch time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
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They Will Kill You (R)

Release date: March 27
Genre: Horror, Psychological
A desperate woman answers a cryptic ad for a live-in housekeeper at a luxurious yet foreboding New York City high-rise. Upon arrival, she uncovers the building’s sinister history: residents have vanished without a trace for decades, fueling whispers of a Satanic cult lurking in the shadows. As she navigates the eccentric, secretive community, paranoia mounts—doors creak at night, symbols appear in the walls, and her new “family” hides deadly secrets. What starts as a gig from hell spirals into a fight for survival against ritualistic horrors and twisted loyalties.
Stars: Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
Watch time: 1 hour, 34 minutes
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The Drama (R)

Release date: April 3
Genre: Drama, Romance
Emma Harwood, a literary editor, and Charlie Thompson, a British museum curator, are engaged and preparing for their wedding. Their relationship appears stable and loving, but can true love survive when the darkest secrets of the past are revealed? See what happens when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Stars: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
Watch time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
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You, Me, and Tuscany (PG-13)

Release date: April 10
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Anna is a young woman who has abandoned her dreams of becoming a chef and drifts through her twenties with a series of bad choices. When Anna loses her house-sitting job (and housing) in one fell swoop, a chance encounter with Matteo will inspire her to jet off for Italy. Can she keep it friendly?
Stars: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page
IMDB Rating: Not yet rated
Watch time: 1 hour, 44 minutes
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Michael (PG-13)

Release date: April 24
Genre: Biography, Music
The King of Pop will forever live on as an icon in history. From the Jackson 5 to a dazzling solo career, Michael Jackson’s fame was unmatched. This biopic goes beyond his music and explores the man behind it all. Starring his nephew, this film will show how Jackson became the king.
Stars: Jafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi
IMDB Rating: Not yet rated
Watch time: 2 hours, 7 minutes
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Scary Movie 6 (Not Yet Rated)

Release date: June 5
Genre: Comedy, Parody
Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer’s crosshairs, and no horror movie IP is safe. Shorty, Ray, Cindy, and Brenda reunite in Scary Movie alongside returning favorites and fresh faces to slash through everything. Nothing is sacred. No trope survives. Every line gets crossed. The Wayans are back to cancel the Cancel Culture.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans
IMDB Rating: Not yet rated
Watch time: Not yet known
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In the landscape of filmmaking, movies with Black actors are not the sole champions; Black filmmakers, screenplay writers, and cinematographers collaborate to create blockbusters. Interested in Black cinematic history? Check out The National Black Movie Association. Learn about the highest-grossing Black films and the artistic contributions of African American individuals both in front of and behind the camera.

Did we miss any Black theatrical releases? Please let us know in the comments or contact us at The Voice of Black Cincinnati. All of the films listed have the potential to go to the Oscars and earn nominations, such as Best Picture.

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