Fortnite is well-known for its collaborations. Sometimes surprising, sometimes obnoxious, but never underwhelming. A drop doesn't hit the shop without going unnoticed, with millions of users following the ins and outs every second of every single day.
Whether you agree or disagree with their modus operandi, this strategy has paid off, as it has made the IP one of the most recognizable aesthetics and highest honors to be incorporated into their battle royale, and we have a good idea as to what's coming next.
From pop culture to feature films, here are the most anticipated Fortnite skins fans want in 2026.
1. Bad Bunny
The Icon Series is known for welcoming personalities from all media genres: from internet culture to movie and pop stars, and with the biggest stage in music taken over by the Conejo Malo, it seems inevitable that the Puerto Rican sensation will hit the Fortnite Shop next year.
With the precedent set by previous global artists, Bad Bunny will definitely join the queue in the near future, most likely paralleling his Super Bowl appearance in early February of 2026.
A hot topic in the music industry, just like any counterculture act, is whether Benito deserves any notches on his belt. While he's already in-game as a VR concert and hit-song emote, Bad Bunny is one iconic look and skin away from becoming a household name among gamers worldwide.
2. FIFA World Cup
One of the biggest attractions in sports, the FIFA World Cup, occurs every four years, making it one of the most anticipated events of 2026. As Fortnite loves attaching itself to hype, it wouldn’t be surprising for the Epic Games giant to take advantage of the global tournament and its American hosting privileges.
Hitting targets across key demographics, especially under the FIFA umbrella, the World Cup would be an excellent opportunity to attract new players and bring back returning ones, especially if the collaboration goes so far as to secure branded kit licenses so players can represent their colors in every lobby.
Now that shoes are add-ons on top of your usual look, I could see the bundle including jerseys and shorts for skins, plus cleat variants for every qualifying country, letting users tip their hat, so to speak, to their flag of choice while still keeping their main skin’s personality intact.
3. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Suit
Marvel was one of the first major crossovers into Fortnite, later serving as the blueprint for incorporating other IPs into the world-famous island and its battle royale mechanics. With this in mind, 2026 will be a massive year for the superhero movie studio, and most definitely a defining one for the last half-decade.
After a lackluster run post-Infinity War and Endgame, Marvel Studios has tried its fair share of new routes to success with little to no avail, needing to rely on big names in both characters and actors, with Spider-Man, one of the most stacked skins regarding variants, being no exception.
With the fourth installment in the Tom Holland saga, expect the Brand New Day Spider-Man suit to make its way to the Fortnite Shop and possibly include movie villains, romantic interests, and the return of the golden web-shooters to comp. Thwip!
4. Avengers Doomsday Skins
The year 2026 means so much to Marvel Studios that many iconic faces will be returning to the silver screen, and almost assuredly to the back of the battle bus. Avengers Doomsday, despite leaked trailers and production delays, is set to release at the end of the year, making it the perfect excuse to flood the shop with any returning characters, including new models.
A maskless Dr. Doom with Robert Downey Jr.’s face, new Thor and Captain America variants, and many heroes who have not even been considered to be a part of the Fortnite world now have a chance to take the final leap into video game history. What promises to be an instant blockbuster is sure to be matched by Fortnite’s dev and PR team, that’s for sure. Just don’t ask Gwen Stacy where we are dropping, please.
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