2026 CinemaCon

A CinemaCon attendee takes a picture of advertisements for upcoming films during the opening day of CinemaCon 2026, the official convention of Cinema United, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

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Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet

Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet

Warner Bros. has showcased its upcoming films at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, featuring stars like Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Attendees saw previews of films like “The Great Beyond” and “Dune: Part Three.” Cruise received a standing ovation for his role in “Digger,” described as a boisterous satire. Studio heads Pam Abdy and Mike DeLuca emphasized originality over sameness, highlighting successes like “Sinners” and “A Minecraft Movie.” Meanwhile, concerns about Warner Bros.' potential merger with Paramount were voiced, with some fearing higher ticket prices and fewer films. James Cameron supports the merger, praising Paramount's leadership.

'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon

'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has promised to release 30 movies a year between Paramount and Warner Bros. He announced this commitment at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, emphasizing a 45-day exclusive theatrical window. The announcement comes amid Paramount's pending $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The studio also revealed a third “Top Gun” movie is in development as part of its starry presentation to exhibitors. The merger has sparked debate, with some filmmakers opposing it due to concerns about its impact on the exhibition business. The deal still awaits regulatory approval and a shareholder vote.