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. The movie 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.
2. The Great Beyond (November 13, 2026)
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 Glen Powell, Emma Mackey, Merritt Wever, and Sophie Okonedo. Samuel L. Jackson is also a part of the cast. 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 November 13, 2026.
3. 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.
4. Wednesday Season 3 (2026)
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 2026.
5. 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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