I asked ChatGPT which movies to watch before 2026’s biggest summer blockbusters — these films got added to my streaming queue
As summer blockbuster season approaches, a movie enthusiast is preparing a watchlist of films to enjoy before the big releases. Using ChatGPT as a recommendation tool, they curated a selection of beloved classics and overlooked gems. The list includes films that align with the themes of upcoming blockbusters like 'Masters of the Universe' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'
- ▪The author is excited for the summer movie season and is building a watchlist.
- ▪ChatGPT was used to curate a list of films to watch before the summer blockbusters.
- ▪Upcoming films include 'Masters of the Universe,' 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' and 'The Odyssey.'
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AI I asked ChatGPT which movies to watch before 2026’s biggest summer blockbusters — these films got added to my streaming queue Features By Elton Jones published 26 May 2026 Hyping myself up for the summer movie season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When I’m not spending hours trying to climb the ranked ladder in a fighting game, rewatching classic World Championship Wrestling matches from the ’90s or flipping through my favorite Marvel Comics and DC Comics graphic novels, I’m usually watching movies.Streaming services like…
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