From Collider · Michael Block · · 1m 20s
10 Most Popular Movie Masterpieces of the Past 6 Years
Top 10 films that defined cinema from 2020 to 2026.
In brief
Top 10 films that defined cinema from 2020 to 2026. Barbie, Dune: Part Two, Encanto, and other films reshaped cinema in the past six years. Originally reported by Collider.
Barbie (2023)
Barbie, played by Margot Robbie, smiles in Barbie. Image via Warner Bros.
“Barbie is an example of effortlessly tapping into nostalgia, infusing the right amount of modernity, and employing fun as the prime ingredient.”
Dune: Part Two (2024)
Rebecca Ferguson with script on her face as Lady Jessica in Dune: Part Two Image via Warner Bros. Pictures.
“Dune: Part Two masterfully took the complex source material of Frank Herbert’s novel and found the balance between staying faithful and being a visually spectacular blockbuster.”
Encanto (2021)
Mirabel in Disney's Encanto Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
“Encanto is a story about family for families. Kids may love it, and adults will adore it.”
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, and Ke Huy Quan stand together looking scared in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
“Everything Everywhere All At Once was what we needed at the time.”
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, (aka KPOP: DEMON HUNTERS), from left: Zoey (voice: Ji-Young Yoo), Rumi (voice: Arden Cho), Mira (voice: May Hong), 2025.
“KPop Demon Hunters smashed Netflix records, dominated the Billboard charts, snatched award show trophies, and earned itself a highly anticipated sequel.”
Oppenheimer (2023)
Cillian Murphy looking pensive at the end of 'Oppenheimer'.
“Oppenheimer is a richly crafted, character-driven study of a monumental moment in world history that goes beyond the rules of biopics.”
Project Hail Mary (2026)
Sandra Huller in a cream turtleneck jumper in 'Project Hail Mary'.
“Project Hail Mary is the cozy comfort movie we never knew we needed.”
Sinners (2025)
Image via Warner Bros. Pictures.
“Sinners was a powerful love letter to Black culture and resilience that resonated with a widespread audience.”
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Peter Parker looking bittersweet at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home was complete and utter fan service, and we couldn’t be happier.”
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Miles Teller in Top Gun: Maverick.
“Top Gun: Maverick brought audiences back to the cinema, earning it the title of the ultimate movie-theater blockbuster.”
What it means
Barbie, Dune: Part Two, Encanto, and other films reshaped cinema in the past six years.
