Time to celebrate all the phenomenal females delivering films for the world's viewing pleasure in 2026!
Check out these feature films directed by women - including NZ filmmakers and Wifties - scheduled for cinematic release in 2026 (Compiled by WIFT, Sourced from FLICKS NZ)
Female-Directed Films to Look Forward to in 2026
28 Days Later: The Bone Temple – Directed by Nia DaCosta (January 2026)
Anchor Me: The Don McGlashan Story (NZ) – Directed by Shirley Horrocks (January 2026)
Hamnet – Directed by Chloe Zhao (January 2026)
H is for Hawk – Directed by Philippa Lowthorphe (January 2026)
Soulm8te – Directed by Kate Dolan (January 2026)
Holy Days (NZ) – Directed by Nathalie Boltt (February 2026)
The Testament of Ann Lee – Directed by Mona Fastvold (February 2026)
Wuthering Heights – Directed by Emerald Fennell (February 2026)
The Bride! - Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal (March 2026)
No Tears on the Field (NZ) – Directed by Lisa Burd (March 2026)
Reminders Of Him - Directed by Vanessa Caswill (March 2026)
Tenor: My Name is Pati (NZ) - Directed by Rebecca Tansley (March 2026)
A Private Life – Directed by Rebecca Zlolowski (April 2026)
You, Me & Tuscany – Directed by Kat Coiro (April 2026)
Caterpillar – Directed by Liza Mandelup (May 2026)
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender – Directed by Lauren Montgomery (October 2026)
The Cat In The Hat - Directed by Erica Rivinoja (December 2026)