diff --git a/modules/templates/nextjs/_files/package.json b/modules/templates/nextjs/_files/package.json
index a5b6e39..c742157 100644
--- a/modules/templates/nextjs/_files/package.json
+++ b/modules/templates/nextjs/_files/package.json
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     "build-storybook": "storybook build"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "next": "16.1.6",
+    "next": "16.2.6",
     "react": "19.2.3",
     "react-dom": "19.2.3"
   },