Trainspotting tops Collider’s list of films turning 30 in 2026

Collider compiled a ranking of ten notable films that are turning 30 in 2026, placing Trainspotting at No. 1.

The roundup highlights Trainspotting as a darkly funny, stylish exploration of addiction with a standout soundtrack. Fargo appears at No. 2, praised for the Coen Brothers’ balance of tone, and From Dusk Till Dawn is No. 3, noted for its startling shift from a crime-hostage setup into unexpected territory. Other films on the list include The Rock, Romeo + Juliet, Breaking the Waves, Scream, Bound, Pusher and a four-hour Hamlet, with the article briefly summarizing each title’s defining qualities.

All ten films were released in 1996 and will mark their 30th anniversaries in 2026; the piece suggests wishing them a happy 30th once those dates roll around. The entry for Trainspotting lists its release date as August 9, 1996, runtime as 94 minutes, director as Danny Boyle, and writers as John Hodge and Irvine Welsh.

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