Oscar Winners Return: 7 Iconic Filmmakers Unveil New Films in 2026

• Pedro Almodovar brings Spanish comedy "Bitter Christmas" (Amarga Navidad), a holiday tale of an advertising director's journey after loss.
• Steven Spielberg delves back into the UFO genre with "Disclosure Day," starring Emily Blunt and Colin Firth, exploring extraterrestrial questions.
• Joel Coen directs gothic mystery "Jack of Spades," set in 1880s Scotland, featuring Josh O’Connor, Lesley Manville, and Frances McDormand.
• Christopher Nolan's ambitious "The Odyssey" stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, shot in IMAX with A-list cast including Anne Hathaway and Zendaya.
• Asghar Farhadi returns to Paris for "Parallel Tales," assembling a star-studded cast including Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Cassel, and Catherine Deneuve.

Why It Matters: Seven Oscar-winning directors are set to release highly anticipated films in 2026, promising diverse cinematic experiences.