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Roundabout: Out & About
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Theo Franz
January 27, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
Our top story in this week’s Out & About rounds up 26 upcoming films in Hollywood this year that give movie fans plenty to look forward to.
We’ve also packed in a full slate of winter events, from coat drives and candlelight walks to comedy sports, concerts, and other ways to get out of the house. All before your next streaming binge.
Enjoy!
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Top Story
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26 Exciting Movies Coming Out in 2026
By: Hunter Friesen
Heading into 2026, there are so many existential questions that Hollywood has to grapple with. Between Netflix and Paramount, which will become the new owner of Warner Bros.? With the May 1 deadline for a new labor deal between the studios and guilds fast approaching, will we see a repeat of the industry-stopping strikes of 2023? Can the box office finally bounce back after years of accelerated depression from the COVID-19 pandemic? The answers to all these questions remain shrouded in mystery, although the past few years haven't instilled much room for optimism.
But a new year also brings a new wave of possibilities for the road ahead. last year saw big-name directors cashing in their blank checks for career-defining projects: Paul Thomas Anderson with "One Battle After Another," Ryan Coogler with "Sinners," and Guillermo del Toro with "Frankenstein." 2026 will (hopefully) contain more of the same, with Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, and David Fincher returning to the silver screen. International directors have also garnered increased attention over the years, with numerous great films emerging from every corner of the globe.
To get you all excited as I am, listed below (in alphabetical order) are the twenty-six films I'm most looking forward to in 2026:
Highlighted Event
 | Winter Coat DriveWednesday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. | Tamarack Tap Room, 8418 Tamarack VillageBring a new or gently used coat for people served by Joseph’s Coat and receive a free appetizer with your meal. |
Events Calendar
Comedy Sportz
Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Resurrection Lutheran Church, 9925 Bailey Road
Improv performance with actors on opposite teams and the audience serving as referees. Child care available with pre-registration. Free.
Family Meet-up at We Rock the Spectrum
Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m.–noon | 2101 Wooddale Drive, Suite E
Open play event for all ages with parents. Sponsored by the Family Achievement Foundation. Free, but pre-registration is required.
Find Your Furry Valentine
Saturday, Feb. 7, noon–3 p.m. | Pet Wants Woodbury, 2110 Eagle Creek Lane, Suite 250
Pet adoption event hosted by Humble Hounds of MN. Enjoy cupcakes while meeting dogs looking for a new home.
Candlelight Walk
Saturday, Feb. 7, 5–8 p.m. | Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings
Three-mile self-guided hike illuminated by luminaries, ending with a bonfire and s’mores. Free, but a parking permit is required.
Midwinter Family Fun
Saturday, Feb. 7, 5–7 p.m. | Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton
Evening of outdoor activities including guided snow hikes, stargazing with the Minnesota Astronomical Society, and s’mores, plus warm drinks and indoor activities. Tickets available in advance. $10 per car with a sliding fee scale.
River Valley Quilt Guild
Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30–9 p.m. | Middleton Elementary School, 9105 Lake Road
Monthly gathering featuring block of the month, perfect square half triangles, and show-and-tell.
Legislative Interviews
Saturday, Feb. 14, 10–11:30 a.m. | Online (Zoom)
The League of Women Voters of Woodbury–Cottage Grove Area hosts interviews with all eight legislators representing local communities ahead of the legislative session. Registration required for the Zoom link.
Woodbury Polar Plunge
Saturday, Feb. 14, noon | Carver Lake Beach, 3175 Century Ave. S.
Cold-weather fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics, with opportunities to participate as a plunger, volunteer, or supporter.
Fun & Games
Fun Fact
Woodbury is a food oasis with approximately one grocery store per 8,000 residents. Just over half of the grocery purchases in the city are made by non-residents.
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