Tenzing Norgay Everest Film Leads 2026 Movie Lineup A new film about Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary climbing Mount Everest leads the 2026 movie lineup, alongside new dramas starring Margaret Qualley and Willem Dafoe. A new film about Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, titled Tenzing, leads the 2026 movie lineup, bringing the story of the first ascent of Mount Everest to the screen. The 125-minute film was shot on location in Nepal and the Everest region, placing viewers alongside the two climbers as they venture into one of the last places on Earth untouched by man. Mount Everest is one of the most difficult mountains to climb in the world, and thousands of people risk their lives every year to attempt it. There was a time, however, when the highest mountain on Earth was out of reach for all humanity until Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary reached its summit.Tenzing Film Cast and PerformancesThe film features Genden Phuntsok as Tenzing Norgay, Tom Hiddleston as Edmund Hillary, and Willem Dafoe as Colonel John Hunt. Benjamin Hoetjes, Tenzin Dalha, Harry Greenwood, and Pasang Arya Sherpa also appear in the cast.Tenzing features stunning photography and note-perfect performances from Phuntsok, Hiddleston, and Dafoe as a fellow climber. Its best quality, however, is its focus on its subject's spiritual connection to Everest and his desire to experience its natural beauty rather than conquer it.Shot on location in Nepal and the Everest region, the film puts viewers in both men's frozen shoes as they defy impossible odds. The 125-minute runtime allows the story to develop the relationship between the climbers and the mountain they set out to summit.New Drama Explores Love and GriefA separate 2026 release stars Margaret Qualley as Maya, a twentysomething woman running from her past who travels the world to get away from it. She recently lost her husband, Charlie, and does not want to deal with the trauma of his death.Maya works abroad in Tokyo and London, believing that constant movement will keep her from having to come to terms with her heartbreak. But when she meets single dad Felix in Lisbon, her heart begins to open again, raising the question of whether she can find new love without saying goodbye to her last one.Directed by Oscar-winning cinematographer Rachel Morrison, the film has a top-notch cast led by Qualley, who portrays a woman not yet equipped to deal with losing a husband at such a young age. She learns that she cannot outrun her feelings, not even in postcard-perfect locales like Lisbon, and she has to deal with her grief head-on to move forward.The film still offers great-looking locales and fantastic romantic chemistry between Qualley and her co-star, but it is less a love story and more a drama about a woman facing a pivotal moment in her life.Willem Dafoe Stars in Greek Island DramaIn another 2026 film, Willem Dafoe plays Marcos Timoleon, the type of man who wears tailored suits and can throw a wild and expensive party on a luxury Greek island if he wants to. He does so for his beloved daughter Sofia to celebrate her 25th birthday.But Sofia has a surprise of her own to share as the party drags on, and if there is one thing you should know about Marcos, it is that he hates surprises. The film focuses less on plot and more on character and mood.The movie convincingly places viewers in the middle of a party that spirals out of control, with Dafoe's Marcos alternating between being devilishly charming and acting like the Devil itself. The film meanders a bit, but it is worth watching to see Dafoe sing, dance, and scheme to win the heart of a rebellious daughter who may not love him.Robin Hood and Horror Round Out LineupHugh Jackman stars as the fabled outlaw in a dark take on the popular character, which does not feature most of Robin's merry men because they have all been executed. The 2026 film chronicles an older and bitter Robin Hood, whose legend as a thief who robs from the rich and gives to the poor turns out to be false.Instead, this Robin Hood is a ruthless killer who has slaughtered men, women, and even children. He gets a shot at redemption when the only friend he has left, Little John, remains by his side.The film is described as not a whole lot of fun, yet it is an absorbing picture that convincingly recreates what life was actually like in the High Middle Ages. It also features one of Jackman's best recent performances, from the man who once played the all-singing, all-dancing P.T. Barnum.This October, HBO Max invites viewers to watch one of 2026's best movies and one of the scariest horror flicks of all time, rounding out a diverse year of releases that spans historical drama, romantic drama, and horror.