8. James Van Der Beek – The Gates (2026)
Van Der Beek passed away on February 11, 2026, after battling stage III colorectal cancer. His final film appearance will be in the thriller The Gates, set for theatrical release on March 13.
In the film, Van Der Beek plays a sinister pastor named Jacob who terrorizes three friends after they witness a murder in a gated community. Best known for Dawson’s Creek, Van Der Beek had also filmed a role in Amazon’s Elle, a prequel series, before his demise.
