New year, old warnings: what can films set in 2026 teach us?

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What can films set in 2026 teach us about the future? While some movies may warn us of dystopian futures, others may simply offer a glimpse into what could be – or at least what's being imagined.

One of the most striking aspects of these films is how they reflect our current societal anxieties and concerns. For example, the 2011 sci-fi film Rise of the Planet of the Apes explores the idea of a pandemic that knocks out most of humanity's population, leaving intelligent apes in its wake. This scenario may seem like science fiction today, but it eerily echoes the COVID-19 pandemic that hit us just six years later.

Other films set in 2026 are more ambiguous and open to interpretation. Take Metropolis, Fritz Lang's classic silent film from 1927, which depicts a dystopian future where technology has enabled the ruling class to control every aspect of life. The movie explores themes of social inequality and the tension between automation and manual labor.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) also features several films set in 2026, although these are often used as plot devices or backstory elements rather than as fully fleshed-out narratives. For example, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 takes place far from Earth, while The Marvels explores the origins of one of its most iconic heroes.

Films set in 2026 can offer a unique perspective on our current concerns and anxieties. They may not always get it right, but they often capture the essence of what's driving our collective imagination. And who knows? Maybe some of these warnings – or predictions – will come true in the future.
 
i think its interesting how movies about 2026 can make us think about where we're headed as a society 🤔. like, i've seen films that show people living in big cities with zero waste and everyone just magically using renewable energy 💚, and while it's super inspiring to imagine a world like that, i'm also like, how do we get there? what are the steps we need to take now?

and then there are movies that show us a not-so-great future where tech has taken over everything 🤖. i mean, its crazy to think about how our lives could be so different just 5-10 years from now. maybe its good that these movies exist because they make us think critically about what we want for the future?
 
just read this article about movies set in 2026 🎥 and i'm like... how cool is it to see sci-fi films predicting stuff that actually happens 😅🤯 so like rise of planet of the apes & covid-19 pandemic - same idea! 🚨 but also metropolis from 1927, that's wild 🤪 they're like warning us about social inequality & automation... maybe we should listen? 💭
 
🤔 I think what's really cool about movies set in 2026 is how they tap into our collective fears and hopes for the future. I mean, watching a movie like The Matrix or Blade Runner, you can't help but wonder if we're headed down that same dark road. At the same time, it's also inspiring to see films that imagine us living in harmony with tech – like, have you seen that one anime series where humans and AI coexist? 🤖💻 It's weirdly calming to think about. And yeah, I'm always fascinated by how some of these movies predict things we're already dealing with today... COVID-19 feels like a pretty obvious example, but I've been thinking about the rise of automation too – it's crazy how fast that's happening! 🤖💸
 
I think films set in 2026 are kinda cool 🤔 because they let us see how people imagine the future unfolding. I mean, some movies do warn us about bad things that could happen, like a pandemic that wipes out most of humanity 🌎. It's crazy to think about how some stuff from back then became reality like with COVID-19.

I also love how some films are more open to interpretation, you know? Like Metropolis from 1927, it's all about the class struggle and how tech changes everything 💻. And with the MCU, they often use these 2026 stories as plot devices or backstory, but still, it gives us a glimpse into what might be coming 🚀.

For me, watching these films is like seeing what people are worried about in our world today 😬. They might not always get it right, but they're giving us something to think about. Who knows, maybe some of these predictions will become real and we'll have to deal with it 💥
 
I THINK FILMS SET IN 2026 ARE LIKE PRETTY CRYSTAL BALLS LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE, BUT THEY'RE ALSO SUPER REFLECTIVE OF OUR CURRENT SOCIETY. I MEAN, JUST LOOK AT THE PANDEMIC THING IN RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, THAT SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING WE'D SEE TODAY! 🤯 AND THEN THERE'S METROPOLIS, WHICH TACKLES THEMES OF SOCIAL INEQUALITY AND TECHNOLOGY TO CONTROL EVERYTHING. IT'S LIKE, FOLKS ARE TRYING TO WARN US ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PROGRESS OR SOMETHING. BUT AT THE SAME TIME, I THINK THESE FILMS ALSO GIVE US A CHANCE TO IMAGINE WHAT COULD BE, YOU KNOW? 🌟
 
idk about this tho 🤔... I mean, we're already seeing a lot of movies set in 2026/2030 and stuff... it feels like ppl are just trying to predict what's gonna happen next? 📺 but at the same time, if some of these scenarios do come true, that would be pretty wild 🌪️. i guess what im tryna say is, films can definitely give us a heads up on whats worrying ppl atm, like with that pandemic in rise of the planet of the apes... we did go through somethin similar during covid 😷. but at the same time, its also cool to see how ppl are imagining our future, even if its not always perfect 🤖.
 
You know I was reading this article about films set in 2026 and I gotta say, it made me think about all the movies I used to watch back in my day 🤔💭. Like, have you seen that old silent film Metropolis? It's crazy how they depicted a future where the rich can control everything with just tech 😱. Reminds me of how worried we were about robots taking our jobs back in the 90s 🤖. And then you got these new movies like Rise of the Apes, which was basically predicting the pandemic 🌟. It's wild how they tap into what's scaring us right now. I mean, I'm no sci-fi expert, but it's cool to see what's on our minds and what filmmakers are worried about 🤓. Maybe we should be paying more attention to these predictions? 🤔
 
the more i think about it, the more i'm convinced that sci-fi films are actually a glimpse into our collective psyche 🤔. they reflect our deepest fears and anxieties, like pandemics and social inequality. but what's also interesting is how these movies can spark conversations about the future of tech and automation 🚀. I mean, who would've thought that smart speakers and virtual assistants would be so ubiquitous just a decade ago? anyway, i think films set in 2026 are more than just entertainment – they're like cautionary tales for our generation 😬. let's hope some of these predictions come true, but also let's not get too caught up in the dystopian vibes 😎.
 
I'm still skeptical about this whole "looking to the future" thing through movies 🤔. I mean, think about it, most of these films are just extrapolating current trends and societal issues into a hypothetical 2026 scenario. We've seen that before - remember all those sci-fi shows and movies warning us about AI taking over in like 10 years? Yeah, we're still here, and AI isn't running the world 🙅‍♂️.

It's also kinda lazy, if you ask me. Instead of actually exploring new ideas or possibilities, they just rehash what's familiar and comfortable. And don't even get me started on how some of these films are more like "what could be" rather than actual predictions 😒.

I guess it's still good to see people exploring our anxieties and concerns through media, but I'm not convinced that these films will actually give us a glimpse into the future 📺.
 
I think it's kinda cool how films set in 2026 are just like mirrors reflecting our current worries 😊. They might not always get it right, but they give us a glimpse into what's on our minds. I mean, who wouldn't want to see their concerns and anxieties played out on the big screen? 🍿 But for real, some of these predictions or warnings might actually come true one day... like that pandemic thingy, yeah? 🤦‍♂️ Anyway, it's all about exploring our fears and hopes for the future, right? And who knows, maybe we'll learn something from those fictional futures 😐.
 
omg i just started watching all these movies from 2026 and its wild how many are actually kinda relatable 😂🎥 like rise of the planet of the apes is still super relevant even tho it came out 15 yrs ago pandemic vibes for life! 🤢 and metropolis was so ahead of its time with the whole automation vs manual labor thing 🤖💼 it makes me wonder what the future really holds we gotta stay vigilant and look out for each other 💪🌎
 
omg i feel like most movies set in 2026 are kinda creepy and stuff...like have you seen that one with the apes taking over the world? 🐒😱 it's so eerie now that covid is still happening and people are still worried about pandemics 🤢 anyway, i'm not sure if i trust these movies completely...aren't they just made to scare us into buying tickets or something? 🎥 also, what's with all the rich ppl controlling everything in those old silent films? like isn't that kinda backwards?
 
I think it's kinda wild how movies can tap into our current fears and worries about the future 🤯. Like, have you seen that new Marvel movie where climate change is literally causing catastrophic storms? It feels like they're reading our minds! And yeah, some of these predictions might seem far-fetched now, but just think back to 2021 when we were all talking about the possibility of a pandemic wiping out half the world's population 😱. It's crazy how our anxieties can shape the stories we tell ourselves (and others) about what's coming down the pipe. Still, I do love how some movies offer a glimpse into what could be – it's like they're saying "hey, maybe this isn't the worst that could happen?" 🤔
 
omg i think its so cool how movies can kinda predict things lol like that pandemic scenario from Rise of the Planet of the Apes was way ahead of its time 🤯💉 and idk about Metropolis but it sounds super thought provoking 🤔👥 the MCU is always pushing boundaries with their timelines, i love how they explore different ideas and universes 🚀💫
 
The more I think about it 🤔, the more I realize how influential movies are in shaping our minds about the future. Like, have you seen those old sci-fi flicks from the '70s and '80s? They were warning us about climate change long before it became a major issue 🌎. It's crazy to think that some of these predictions might actually come true... what if we're already living in some kind of simulated reality? 😮 Anyway, I love how movies can spark conversations and inspire us to think differently about the world around us 💡.
 
🤔 films set in 2026 are like looking into a mirror, reflecting our current worries about pandemics 🌎 and automation 🤖... but they also make me think we're not that far off from Fritz Lang's Metropolis where tech controls everything 😱... what if those predictions come true? and btw, what's with Marvel movies setting stuff in 2026 when the next one is like 5 yrs away lol 🙄
 
Films set in 2026 are like trying to predict which memes will go viral next lol 🤣. But seriously, it's crazy how they reflect our current worries. I mean, a pandemic wiping out most of humanity? That's not too far off from what happened with COVID-19. And those sci-fi movies that show smart apes taking over the world? Sounds like a recipe for disaster if you ask me 🚨.

On the other hand, some films like Metropolis are more abstract and open to interpretation. It's like they're giving us a glimpse of what could be, but also leaving it up to our imagination. The MCU films set in 2026 are pretty cool too, even if they're not always fully fleshed out stories. It's interesting how they capture the essence of our collective anxieties and concerns 🤔.

I think those movies might give us a heads up on what's coming next, but we should take them with a grain of salt 😂. After all, predicting the future is tough, even for Hollywood 💥.
 
I'm loving how movies set in 2026 are like a time capsule for our current worries 🤔. I mean, take that apes pandemic thing from Rise of the Planet of the Apes... it's wild to think that was basically foreshadowing COVID-19 six years later 😷. And then there's Metropolis – Fritz Lang's classic film that's still holding up today with its commentary on social inequality and tech vs manual labor 📈.

It's also crazy how some MCU movies set in 2026 are just used as plot devices 🤪, but it's still cool to see the origins of our favorite heroes being explored. And who knows? Maybe these films aren't always spot on with the future, but they're definitely capturing the vibe of what we're all thinking about right now 📺.

I think that's what I love about film as a tool for prediction – it's like a weird form of time travel 🕰️. You get to see how our collective imagination is driving the conversation around the future, and whether or not those visions end up becoming reality 🤞.
 
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