Most Anticipated Gay Movies

Discover the most anticipated gay movies coming soon, handpicked by Gay Films Matter. From high-profile releases and festival favourites to exciting new independent films, these are the upcoming gay movies generating the most buzz and the ones we think are worth watching out for.

La Bola Negra
COMING SOON

La Bola Negra

2026 Drama, Romance
Set across three pivotal periods in Spanish history, 1932, 1937 and 2017, the film follows three young gay men whose lives unfold in different generations yet remain deeply connected by shared experiences of love, desire and self discovery. As their stories gradually intertwine across time, unexpected connections emerge, revealing how the struggles, sacrifices and dreams of one generation can resonate through the next.
Red, White & Royal Wedding
COMING SOON

Red, White & Royal Wedding

2027 Comedy, Romance
Follows Princess Beatrice's wedding preparations as the center of the story, with Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry navigating their relationship during the royal celebration.
Club Kid
COMING SOON

Club Kid

2026 Comedy, Drama
A struggling underground party promoter sees his chaotic life transformed when he discovers he has a son he never knew existed, forcing him to confront fatherhood and the mistakes of his past.
The Man I Love
COMING SOON

The Man I Love

2026 Drama, Fantasy, Musical
Set in late-1980s New York City, actor Jimmy George, living with AIDS, prepares for what could be the final major role of his career.
On the Road
COMING SOON

On the Road

2025 Drama, Thriller
Veneno, a rebellious drifter who survives on fleeting encounters with truckers, persuades Muñeco, a guarded driver, to take him on a long haul across northern Mexico. As desire and trust slowly grow between them, Veneno’s dark past resurfaces, threatening to destroy them both.
Strange River
COMING SOON

Strange River

2025 Drama, Romance
While cycling along the Danube with his family, 16-year-old Didac encounters a mysterious boy in the river. This meeting changes their trip and affects Didac's family dynamics.
Black Church Bay
COMING SOON

Black Church Bay

2026 Drama
In a secluded Welsh seaside village, the disappearance of an openly gay sixth-form student sends shockwaves through the community. As the deputy head teacher searches for answers, buried secrets begin to surface, putting relationships and the fragile peace of the village at risk.
Bookends
COMING SOON

Bookends

2026 Comedy, Drama
When Nate moves in with his grandparents after a bad breakup, the two generations' life experiences, values, and philosophies collide in exasperating, funny, and heartbreaking ways.
Trial of Hein
COMING SOON

Trial of Hein

2026 Drama
After 14 years, Hein returns to his island village, but the community doesn't recognize him and demands a trial to prove his identity.
Hidden Beach
COMING SOON

Hidden Beach

2026 Drama, Romance
After clashing with his father, Tomás retreats to his family's beach house with his best friend and fellow dancers. There, he begins paying local men for sex while uncovering long buried family secrets. When he decides to return to ballet, his double life is exposed, leading to devastating consequences.
My Brother’s Killer
COMING SOON

My Brother’s Killer

2026 Documentary
The murder of gay adult film performer Billy London shocked West Hollywood and remained unsolved for 33 years. What begins as a documentary honoring his life soon becomes an investigation, as members of the community come together to uncover forgotten clues and search for the truth behind his killing.
Lunar Sway
COMING SOON

Lunar Sway

2026 Comedy, Drama
Cliff is struggling with his love life in a desert town when he unexpectedly connects with his estranged birth mother. After learning of his mom’s string of secrets, Cliff is led on a wild misadventure while also spending time with his love interest, Stew, a mysterious dentist.
Animol
COMING SOON

Animol

2026 Drama
Inside a young offender institution, Troy is immediately pulled into a harsh system shaped by gang culture, shifting loyalties and constant threat. As he struggles to find his footing, a connection forms with another inmate, one that offers brief solace but risks exposing them both in an environment where weakness is punished.
Coward
COMING SOON

Coward

2026 Drama
Pierre, a young Belgian soldier wants to prove himself on the battlefield during the First World War. Behind the frontlines, he meets Francis, who is asked to find a way to boost morale.
The Passion According to GHB
COMING SOON

The Passion According to GHB

2026 Drama
A man's hookup evolves into group encounters as he reflects on his romantic past and future, conversing with a Brazilian literary character in this magical realist queer tale.
Forty Love
COMING SOON

Forty Love

2026 Drama, Romance, Thriller
Sacha Gallo is a rising tennis star chasing victory in Paris under the guidance of his demanding father. But when a charismatic new rival enters his life, Sacha faces an unexpected challenge that forces him to question ambition, identity and the one opponent he never prepared for: love.
Man’s Game
COMING SOON

Man’s Game

2026 Drama
Love runs out in a third-world family when they find out their son, a baseball player, is gay.
Mickey & Richard
COMING SOON

Mickey & Richard

2026 Documentary
A portrait of 80s gay adult film star Mickey Squires and the man who performed him, Richard Bernstein.
Where To
COMING SOON

Where To

2026 Drama
Hassan, a middle aged Palestinian Uber driver, shuttles partygoers from one climax to another in Berlin’s endless nights. When a young lost Israeli passenger keeps reentering his car - all roads seem to lead in one direction.
Egg
COMING SOON

Egg

2026 Romance
A mysterious performer steps into the role of a legendary figure linked to Virgil's egg, dissolving the line between fact and fantasy while remaking a film inspired by his own life. Through desire, chance encounters and dreamlike visions rooted in ancient myths, the story unfolds as an evocative tribute to Naples and its rich literary and mystical legacy.
Gugu’s World
COMING SOON

Gugu’s World

2026 Drama
Gugu is an effeminate boy who dreams of becoming a great soccer player. Raised by his grandmother with Alzheimer's, he will do anything to hide her illness so he won't have to live with his father, who doesn't accept him at all.
Downtown
COMING SOON

Downtown

2026 Comedy
During the COVID pandemic, three friends reunite after decades of silence, confronting old wounds from their queer youth in 1980s Amsterdam.
Ancestors
COMING SOON

Ancestors

2026 Drama, Fantasy, Romance
A young man’s search for a missing friend in 1980s London.
The Fixation
COMING SOON

The Fixation

2026 Drama, Thriller
Photographer Álvaro takes an erotic assignment to help with his debts and his father’s illness, only to discover its star is Felipe, the model and former lover he never truly escaped. Their reunion reignites a dangerous obsession, forcing Álvaro to confront jealousy, desire, and a past that threatens to consume them both.
Flesh and Fuel
COMING SOON

Flesh and Fuel

2026 Drama
A lonely French trucker's routine life on the road takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a Polish driver. As feelings develop, he struggles to balance his demanding job with a chance at love, determined to make their connection work.
Test
COMING SOON

Test

2026 Drama
Eddie dreams of becoming a bodybuilding champion and escaping rural Ohio. His gruelling training routine makes it easier to hide unspoken desires from a doting mother and girlfriend, but the pressures of an upcoming championship and the arrival of a charming coach bring his pretense to a startling halt.
And Someone Else
COMING SOON

And Someone Else

2025 Drama
When Tommy, a queer 17-year-old, discovers his father's hidden relationship with a man, he must choose between remaining silent or risking the breakup of his family.