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🍿 You Saw it Here First: The Popcorn List 2026

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Jan 05, 2026
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"Thanks to Ted Hope for supporting the journey of The Popcorn List. We're looking forward to supporting the 2026 films on theirs!"
- The Popcorn List

It’s become something of a tradition here on HopeForFilm. You may recall that we debuted The Popcorn List in 2024. And then we also had the privilege of premiering the list for 2025. Guess what? Know what we have for you today? Yup. Get ready.

Happy new year!

We’re so excited that the 2026 edition of The Popcorn List (TPL)—our annual survey of standout …


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