Top 10 LGBTQIA+ series and films to watch out for in 2026

From the return of beloved series to new queer cinema, here are the standout LGBTQIA+ shows and films coming this year.
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With Heated Rivalry still on the minds of many, and a reboot of Buffy, a Heartstopper movie and a queer BDSM movie starring Alexander Skarsgård all yet to come, it’s shaping up to be a fabulous year for queer film and TV.

Sydney’s 2026 Mardi Gras Party may be cancelled, but the LGBTQIA+ cinematic celebrations won’t be stopping any time soon.

Here are the 10 must-see LGBTQIA+ films and streaming series of 2026.

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Silvi Vann-Wall is a Melbourne-based journalist, podcaster, critic and filmmaker who loves frogs and improv comedy. They were the ScreenHub Film Content Lead from 2022 to 2025. Twitter (X): @SilviReports / Bluesky: @silvi.bsky.social‬ / Website: silvireports.com