Shubhabrata Dutta
Jenna Ortega may be known for her performances in horror movies and shows, but there’s more to her than just that. Her dramatic range covers comedy, sci-fi, erotica, romance, fantasy, and psychological thriller, and the list is only growing. Her ability to immerse herself in a role while bringing a personalized touch has made her one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. She is a promising actress and has her fans eagerly awaiting what she has in store. So, here we bring you the upcoming movies and shows of Primetime Emmy-nominated actress Jenna Ortega.
1. Klara and the Sun (October 23, 2026)
The upcoming movie ‘Klara and the Sun’ is based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s New York Times bestselling sci-fi novel of the same name. It has been directed by Taika Waititi. The story is set in the future and follows a solar-powered AF (artificial friend) named Klara, created to serve as a companion, whom Chris brings home for her daughter Josie, who suffers from an unknown illness. How Klara helps her cope with it while learning about human love is what follows. Dahvi Waller has adapted the story for the screen. The cast includes Jenna Ortega as Klara, Amy Adams as Chris, and Mia Tharia as Josie. We also have Aran Murphy, son of ‘Oppenheimer’ actor Cillian Murphy, who will debut as Josie’s neighbor/best friend, Rick, along with Natasha Lyonne, Jackson White, Simon Baker, Steve Buscemi, and Harry Greenwood. ‘Klara and the Sun’ has completed post-production and will be released on October 23, 2026. You can watch the trailer here.
2. The Gallerist (2026)
Ortega will star alongside Natalie Portman in the drama ‘The Gallerist.’ Cathy Yan directed the film based on a script she co-wrote with James Pedersen. The plot follows a gallerist who, driven by desperation, hatches a scheme to sell a dead guy at Art Basel Miami. The cast also includes Sterling K. Brown, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Daniel Brühl, Zach Galifianakis, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Charli XCX. Portman also serves as a producer. ‘The Gallerist’ premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026 and will have a theatrical release later in the year.
3. The Great Beyond (October 1, 2027)
Ortega has joined the star-studded cast of the fantasy horror movie ‘The Great Beyond,’ from director J.J. Abrams. We will see her alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Glen Powell, Emma Mackey, Merritt Wever, and Sophie Okonedo. Abrams has also written the script. The story focuses on a young, newlywed couple struggling to survive against a supernatural entity. The Warner Bros project has completed post-production and will be released on October 1, 2027.
4. Wednesday Season 3 (2027)
Ortega will be back as Wednesday Addams in Season 3 of Netflix’s hit supernatural comedy drama series ‘Wednesday.’ Eva Green has joined the new season as the allegedly missing sister of Morticia Addams, Aunt Ophelia. At the end of Season 2, when Morticia gives Wednesday Ophelia’s old journal, Wednesday’s powers come back in the form of a dreadful vision: Ophelia locked away in what seems to be a dungeon in Grandmama Hester’s (Joanna Lumley) mansion. It waits to be seen how things unfold and what connection Wednesday has with her aunt. The returning cast includes Jenna Ortega (Wednesday Addams), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Moosa Mostafa (Eugene Ottinger), Georgie Farmer (Ajax Petropolus), Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley Addams), Billie Piper (Isadora Capri), Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Sheriff Ritchie Santiago), Victor Dorobantu (Thing), Evie Templeton (Agnes DeMille), with Joanna Lumley (Grandmama Hester Frump). Filming is underway, and the new season will arrive in 2027.
5. Nasty (2027)
Ortega and Rose Byrne will star in Mary Bronstein’s sports feature ‘Nasty,’ which follows a prodigious athlete battling for a spot on the Olympic gymnastics team who must overcome her biggest opponent: her coach. Isabella Jarosz wrote the story. Production on the Warner Bros. Clockwork project begins this fall.
6. Lily May B (TBA)
Ortega will be seen in Leos Carax’s upcoming sci-fi feature ‘Lily May B.’ The story follows a little girl, a young woman, and a young boy, each holding a heavy secret, who meet in a dystopian world and ride a motorcycle through empty cities and forests, searching for their identities. Filming will take place in spring 2027.
7. Shutout (TBA)
Ortega and Robert De Niro will star in ‘Shutout,’ a sports movie by David O. Russell. Based on a script by Alejandro Adams, the story follows Jake Lejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft- the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural gift. Together, they plunge into the ruthless world of high-stakes pool, where the line between unimaginable fortune and devastating failure is almost negligible. As Mia’s star ascends and her ambition grows, Jake must confront the ultimate question: can he steer her to greatness, or will her hunger for victory eclipse everything he has taught her? Currently in pre-production, ‘Shutout’ awaits additional cast, filming, and release details.
8. Single White Female Remake (TBA)
Ortega and Taylor Russell will star in ‘Single White Female,’ a remake of the 1990s box office hit ‘Single White Female,’ which itself is based on author John Lutz’s eponymous novel. Sarah DeLappe wrote the screenplay for the new movie. The story follows a woman named Allison who takes in a roommate named Hedra in her Upper West Side apartment. The situation turns dangerous when the roommate becomes a terrifying stalker, turning the story into a suspense thriller. Filming has not yet begun.
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