Jason Momoa is everywhere right now. Honestly, if you turn on a screen in 2026, there is a statistically significant chance you’re going to see that unmistakable mane of hair and a grin that says, "I’m having way more fun than you are." But it’s not just the sheer volume of projects that’s interesting. It’s the pivot. We’re moving past the "brooding king of the ocean" era and into something much weirder and, frankly, more entertaining.
The big one everyone is talking about—and I mean everyone—is The Wrecking Crew. It finally drops on Prime Video on January 28, 2026. This isn't some high-concept sci-fi epic. It’s a "Lethal Weapon-style" buddy cop flick that stars Momoa alongside Dave Bautista. If you’ve been following the breadcrumbs, you know this movie basically started as a tweet from Bautista back in 2021. It actually worked. They’re playing estranged half-brothers, Jonny and James, who have to clean up a mess in Hawaii after their father dies under some very shady circumstances.
Why The Wrecking Crew is the 2026 Movie to Watch
Most people think this is just going to be another "explosions and punchlines" movie. It kinda is, but there's a different energy here. Ángel Manuel Soto, the guy who did Blue Beetle, is directing. He’s got a way of making action feel grounded in actual family dynamics.
Momoa plays Jonny, a free-spirited cop who probably doesn't follow a single rule in the handbook. Contrast that with Bautista’s character, James, who is a disciplined Navy SEAL. It’s the classic "odd couple" trope, but set against the backdrop of a massive conspiracy in the Islands. The cast is surprisingly deep, too. We’ve got Temuera Morrison and Jacob Batalon in the mix. Batalon recently mentioned in an interview that the action scenes are "crazy and ridiculous," which is exactly what you want from a January release.
What’s Actually Happening with A Minecraft Movie?
If you haven't seen the trailer for A Minecraft Movie, prepare yourself. It’s... a choice. Momoa is playing a character named Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison. It’s a live-action take on the blocky world we’ve all spent way too many hours in.
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Director Jared Hess has been pretty open about the fact that Garrett is a "noob." He was a world-champion gamer in the 1980s and has basically been living in a state of arrested development ever since. He’s the guy who thinks he knows everything about gaming but gets absolutely wrecked by a Creeper the second he steps into the Overworld.
- The Vibe: High-energy, colorful, and very self-aware.
- The Duo: Seeing Momoa and Jack Black (who plays Steve) share a screen is going to be chaotic.
- Release Date: It’s hitting theaters April 4, 2025 (which, if you're reading this in early 2026, means it's likely hitting streaming services right about now).
The Darker Side: In the Hand of Dante
This is the project that the "prestige" crowd is keeping an eye on. In the Hand of Dante is a crime thriller produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by Julian Schnabel. This is not your typical Momoa role. He’s starring alongside Oscar Isaac and Gerard Butler in a story about the original manuscript of The Divine Comedy.
The plot is dense. It follows a weary scholar who gets entangled with the New York mob to authenticate the manuscript, only to steal it for himself. Momoa plays a character named Rosario. Given Schnabel’s history with films like At Eternity’s Gate, expect something visually stunning and much more somber than a buddy-cop movie. It’s the kind of role that proves Momoa is looking to be taken seriously as a dramatic actor, not just a physical specimen.
Animal Friends and the 2026 Summer Rush
Just when you think he’s gone serious, he voices a bear. Animal Friends is slated for June 5, 2026. It’s an R-rated live-action/CGI hybrid that sounds absolutely unhinged.
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The cast list reads like a fever dream: Ryan Reynolds, Vince Vaughn, Aubrey Plaza, and Dan Levy. Momoa is playing a "massive, uncharacteristically conflict-averse bear." Think about that for a second. The man who played Khal Drogo is playing a bear that doesn't want to fight. The script comes from Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, so expect the humor to be sharp and probably very dirty.
The Future: Lobo and Street Fighter
We have to talk about the rumors that became reality. For years, fans begged for Momoa to play Lobo in the DC Universe. It’s finally happening. He’s set to appear in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is scheduled for June 26, 2026. It’s a perfect casting. Lobo is a cigar-chomping, space-faring bounty hunter—basically Momoa’s personality cranked up to eleven.
Then there’s the Street Fighter reboot.
Yes, they are trying it again. This time it’s directed by Kitao Sakurai. Momoa is confirmed to play Blanka. October 16, 2026, is the date for that one. Whether they can actually make a good Street Fighter movie remains to be seen, but casting Momoa as the green-skinned, electricity-producing feral man is a bold move that might just work.
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Real Talk on the "Momoa Fatigue"
Is there too much Jason Momoa? Maybe. But the guy is smart. He’s balancing the big-budget franchise stuff (Minecraft, DC) with personal passion projects like Chief of War on Apple TV+ and weird indie-adjacent thrillers. He’s also producing a lot of these himself through his company, On the Roam.
He’s not just an actor for hire anymore. He’s the one building the projects. He co-wrote The Wrecking Crew story with Bautista and Jonathan Tropper. That level of involvement usually means the final product has a bit more heart than your average studio-mandated action movie.
How to Keep Up With the Releases
If you're trying to map out your cinema calendar, here is the shorthand version of what’s coming and where:
- The Wrecking Crew: Prime Video, January 28, 2026. Best for fans of Bad Boys or Lethal Weapon.
- Animal Friends: Theaters, June 5, 2026. Best if you like Deadpool-style R-rated comedy.
- Supergirl (Lobo appearance): Theaters, June 26, 2026. The big DC reboot moment.
- Street Fighter: Theaters, October 16, 2026. For the nostalgia and the fight choreography.
- Dune: Part Three: Late 2026 (expected). Duncan Idaho’s return is the worst-kept secret in Hollywood.
The shift in Momoa’s career is pretty clear. He’s leaning into comedy and character-driven roles rather than just being the "big guy." Whether it's playing a "garbage man" in a pixelated world or an estranged brother trying to solve a murder in Hawaii, the variety is what's keeping him relevant.
If you want to catch the first wave of this 2026 blitz, keep your Prime Video subscription active for the end of January. The Wrecking Crew is the litmus test for whether the Momoa-Bautista chemistry can actually carry a new franchise. Based on the trailers, it looks like a loud, messy, and genuinely funny ride. Check the official Prime Video trailers for a better look at the stunt work—they did a lot of it on location in Hawaii, and it shows.