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Jan 18, 2026 · Fundamentals

What Java Features Are Coming in 2026? A Look at Loom, Valhalla, Panama and More

Oracle’s 2026 Java roadmap highlights preview releases for value types, code reflection, AOT compilation, and structured concurrency, detailing progress on Project Loom, Valhalla, Panama, Amber, and Babylon, while noting timelines, goals, and the uncertainty of exact release dates.