2026 CinemaCon
A maintenance worker walks past advertisements for the upcoming films "The Devil Wears Prada," left, and "Supergirl" 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. 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.
The Walt Disney Co. has staged a major presentation at CinemaCon, showcasing new footage from upcoming films. They revealed the opening of the new Star Wars movie and scenes from “Avengers: Doomsday,” featuring Chris Evans as Captain America and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The new Star Wars film, directed by Jon Favreau, opens on May 22. Disney also introduced “Toy Story 5” and a live-action “Moana.” Disney's releases dominated the box office in 2025, and they continue to impact the industry despite facing challenges like recent layoffs.
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