Must-See Animal Movies of 2026

Put these animal-centric 2026 movies on your watchlist.

Bring Your Dog to ‘Air Bud’ Special Screenings (And Get Ready for ‘Air Bud Returns’)

Bring your dog to select “Air Bud” screenings and get ready for the upcoming sequel.

All About the Ancient Portuguese Dog Breed in ‘The Odyssey’

Learn more about the ancient breed of dog that plays Argos in “The Odyssey”

‘The Odyssey’: What Happens to Odysseus’ Loyal Dog Argos?

Argos, the loyalest dog in literature, inspired Christopher Nolan to make “The Odyssey.”

Our Favorite Dogs: Boomer in ‘Independence Day’

The original fate of the dog, who was played by a Labrador Retriever named Dakota, was not so rosy.

The Craziest Animal Movie Moments of 2022, from ‘RRR’ to Raccacoonie

RRR’s animal army, Raccacoonie, and a giant red panda battle.

‘Lou’ Viewer Advisory: Are Any Animals Harmed in the Allison Janney Action Movie?

Is Jax the dog okay in “Lou”?

Was the Rabbit in ‘Yellowjackets’ Real? (And More Animal Questions About the Trippy Showtime Series)

Your animal questions about Season 1 of Yellowjackets answered.

‘The Power of the Dog’: Your Animal Questions Answered

Where does the phrase “the power of the dog” come from?

Lamb: About the Animal Actors in The Indie Icelandic Film

A couple raise a half-lamb, half-human child in this A24 film.