2025 is almost over, and with that, another great year for the movies has come to an end. Throughout the year, we have seen some great movies and some talented actors making their mark in the industry. Now, as we move ahead to 2026, let’s prepare ourselves to see more of these new talents making an even bigger impact on us with their impressive performances.
1. Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti is a 25-year-old actress born to a movie-buff couple. The funniest part about her parents is that they were so into the movies that they chose ‘Infiniti’ as their daughter’s surname. Basically, they were inspired by Buzz Lightyear’s catchphrase, “To infinity… and beyond!”
Chase Infiniti has been actively bagging attention since her appearance in Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent, where she portrayed the daughter of Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal). However, the young actor truly made the news after giving an incredible performance as Willa Ferguson in One Battle After Another. And it seems 2026 will be a great year for Infiniti as well, since she has been cast in the leading role in Niki Byrne’s The Julia Set.
2. Tanzyn Crawford
Tanzyn Crawford is a new name in the entertainment industry, but you might remember this young Australian actress from Tiny Beautiful Things and Swift Street. While Tanzyn plays a secondary role in Tiny Beautiful Things, she absolutely nails it with her acting. And it wasn’t any different in Swift Street, where Tanzyn takes on the lead role of Elsie Masalla.
But the reason why you should look forward to seeing Tanzyn in 2026 is that she will play a crucial role in Knights of the Seven Kingdoms, the upcoming Game of Thrones spin-off. Tanzyn will play Tanselle, a Dornish puppeteer in the TV show. Given the excitement around Knights of the Seven Kingdoms, it’s safe to say that it will be one of the biggest roles of Tanzyn so far.
3. Ida Brooke
Ida Brooke is another new face you can expect to see more often in 2026. So far, Ida has had minor roles in projects like Silo and a major role in The Primrose Railway Children. However, the young actress has recently made the news after being cast in Dune 3, in which she will play Ghanima Atreides.
For the unacquainted, in the Dune lore, Ghanima Atreides is the daughter of Paul Atreides, so you can sense the importance of Ida’s role in the movie.
4. Eve Ridley
Eve Ridley is a young Asian/British actress who you might remember from Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. Apart from that, Ridley also appeared in one episode of The Witcher Season 4. However, the talented actress is ready to make an even bigger name for herself by playing a significant role in James Gunn’s Supergirl.
You will see her playing Ruthie Marye Knoll in the movie, and for the most part, you will see her alongside Milly Alcock. You might also remember Ridley from the Supergirl’s first trailer, which implies that she will play a significant role in the film.
5. Jacob Elordi
Alright, unlike some other names on this list, Jacob Elordi isn’t exactly a newcomer. I mean, Elordi has been winning our hearts by playing Nate Jacobs in Euphoria since 2019. Apart from that, we have seen him in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth movies, which we all know were hits. In fact, the young Australian actor even received a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Saltburn.
However, the actor made an even bigger name for himself by knocking it out of the part as The Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Elordi was simply phenomenal in the movie, and that will surely open more doors for him in 2026, starting with Wuthering Heights, the upcoming Gothic film that will see him alongside Margot Robbie. Apart from that, Elordi will be seen in The Dog Stars, the post-apocalyptic sci-fi film that is being directed by Ridley Scott.
6. Milly Alcock
As we have talked about Supergirl, how can we forget about Milly Alcock, the actress who will take on the leading role in the upcoming DC film? Of course, we have seen Milly in HBO’s House of the Dragon, so she isn’t exactly a newcomer. However, that doesn’t take away the fact that Milly Alcock will take 2026 head-on with projects like Supergirl.
We all know about HOTD, but for the unacquainted, Alcock also did a great job in Sirens, a dark-comedy series created by Molly Smith Metzler. Alcock takes on the role of Simone DeWitt and tackles things like class, gender, and discrimination in the TV series.
7. Miles Caton
First off, if you haven’t watched Sinners, watch it right now. Go on! Kiddin’ aside, Sinners was a massive hit in 2025. While Michael B. Jordan took the world by storm with his incredible performance in the film, fans were also impressed with the performance of Miles Caton.
The young American actor and musician, who appeared in Little Big Shots in 2018, delivered a masterclass in acting in Sinners. So, it shouldn’t be surprising to see him bagging more action-packed roles in 2026. In fact, we might actually see Caton reprising his role in the rumored Sinners 2.
8. Jay Lycurgo
Jay Lycurgo is yet another young talent who really flourished in 2025. The 27-year-old English actor appeared in several projects over the last few years. We’ve seen him in shows like Titans or in a minor role in The Batman. However, we truly saw him as a talent in the Steve movie, where he worked alongside Cillian Murphy.
2026 is surely going to be a great year for the young actor, as he will return in an even bigger project, starting with Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Of course, the actor might (and will) appear in a lot more projects in 2026, but this is surely one of the biggest ones to look forward to from Lycurgo.
9. Noah Jupe
You might remember Noah Jupe from projects like Ford v Ferrari, A Quiet Place, A Honey Boy, and many more. Of course, Jupe was great in every project he has appeared in; however, the young British actor truly shone bright as a diamond in Chloé Zhao’s historical drama Hamnet. Jupe played the role of Hamlet in the movie, and his performance was truly extraordinary.
Given the incredible performance by the actor this year, he has already been cast for a couple of 2026 projects, including Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood. So, yes, get ready to more of this actor in the coming year and be even more astonished by his amazing performances.
10. Kelvin Harrison Jr
Alright, so let’s end this with a name that no Hunger Games will forget in the years to come, especially in 2026. That’s right, I am talking about Kelvin Harrison Jr, the 31-year-old American actor who will appear as Beetee Latier in Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping.
For the unacquainted, Harrison Jr isn’t new to the entertainment industry. In fact, the actor has appeared in a handful of projects, including 12 Years a Slave, O’Dessa, and many more. However, the casting of the actor Sunrise of the Reaping surely has everyone excited to see the actor reach even greater heights in 2026.
Okay, so these are some of the actors who you should look forward to seeing in 2026.
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