Your Guide to Fall 2026’s Biggest Games, Movies, TV Shows, and Books

If you assumed the approaching launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 would compel every major publisher, Hollywood studio, and auteur to clear the calendar this autumn, think again. The upcoming months—stretching from September through the frosty fringes of December—are positively stacked with monumental releases. To help you navigate the deluge, our comprehensive 2026 Fall Preview dives headfirst into the season’s absolute finest offerings.

Here is a glimpse of what lies ahead:

We sit down with Zach Cregger to discuss Resident Evil, easily the most anticipated cinematic event for our readership. Expect exclusive deep-dives into the upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3 prequel, Marvel’s trilogy-concluding VisionQuest, the cutting-edge technical leaps of Ace Combat 8, and a curated selection of under-the-radar indie gems that demand your attention. Along the way, we’ll touch upon Friday the 13th, Steel Ball Run, Middle-earth, The Simpsons, Jonah Hex, EverQuest, Gravity Falls, the King of the Monsters himself, and an endearingly squishy amphibian poised to challenge Mario for platforming supremacy.

Secure your seatbelt. It is time to preview the future of entertainment.

The games

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• • After spending two hours with Gears of War: E-Day, the campaign delivers thrilling momentum in every possible way
  • Petit Planet sets its sights squarely on Animal Crossing’s cozy throne

Source: Polygon