The grand curtains have closed on CinemaCon 2026, the world’s largest gathering for the motion picture theater industry, held at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas from April 13-16, 2026. As always, the main event that movie fans worldwide were waiting for was the major studio presentations. They did not disappoint, dropping secret footage, exclusive sizzle reels, and the very first trailers for the most anticipated upcoming blockbusters!
We’ve rounded up the absolute best highlights and massive movie reveals from every major studio. Here are the 2026–2027 releases you need to mark on your calendars.
🎬 Disney & Marvel Studios: Superheroes & Galactic Returns
Disney completely brought the house down this year, particularly with heavy hitters from Marvel and Lucasfilm.
- Avengers: Doomsday: The first footage gave the audience absolute chills, showcasing intense multiversal action sequences, including Shang-Chi battling Gambit, and Thor coming face-to-face with Doctor Doom (played by Robert Downey Jr.). They also confirmed an Avengers: Endgame theatrical re-release featuring a special post-credit scene to build the hype.
- The Mandalorian and Grogu: Attendees were treated to an exclusive look at the first 17 minutes of the film. The beloved Star Wars duo is officially heading to the big screen, set for a May 2026 release.
- Toy Story 5: Legends Tom Hanks and Tim Allen took the stage together to promote the highly anticipated return of Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
- Other Notable Projects: The iconic franchise returns with The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep are reuniting!), plus the first look at the Moana Live-action film.
🎬 Warner Bros. Pictures: Epic Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expanding
WB never fails to deliver, preparing to transport audiences back into breathtaking worlds of imagination.
- Dune: Part Three: Director Denis Villeneuve showcased a brutal, D-Day style opening sequence on an alien planet. Press described it as echoing the intensity of the Normandy beach scene in Saving Private Ryan, with Stilgar leading a massive charge through heavy artillery.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: The first teaser was unveiled, led by Andy Serkis (Gollum) and Ian McKellen (Gandalf). The biggest surprise of the panel? The announcement that Jamie Dornan has been cast as Strider / Aragorn! The film is slated for December 2027.
🎬 Sony Pictures: The Spider-Verse & Jumanji Bleeding into Reality
- Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse: Sony revealed the opening scene featuring mind-bending animation. It highlighted an alternate universe history between Miles Morales and Aaron (The Prowler), alongside a massive roster of villains and Spider-people.
- Jumanji 4: The core cast—Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart—confirmed this will be the biggest installment yet. The ultimate twist: the game world and the real world will merge. The real-life teenagers and their game avatars will finally meet face-to-face!
🎬 Paramount Pictures: Action, Arcades, and Final Laughs
- Street Fighter: The first adrenaline-pumping teaser dropped, revealing an exciting cast lineup including David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, 50 Cent as Balrog, and WWE superstar Roman Reigns as Akuma. Get ready for October 2026.
- Jackass: Best and Last: Johnny Knoxville confirmed this is definitively their “final” outing. They are pushing the limits of absolute insanity further than ever before. Prepare to laugh and cringe this coming June.
🎬 Other Major Highlights
- Digger (Universal): Tom Cruise’s highly secretive new blockbuster directed by Alejandro Iñárritu (The Revenant). The reception from the first footage was described as flawless.
- Disclosure Day (Universal): The brand-new sci-fi epic from the legendary Steven Spielberg.
- Godzilla Minus Zero (GKIDS / TOHO): Oscar-winning director Takashi Yamazaki flew in to present the very first footage of the globally anticipated Kaiju sequel.
CinemaCon 2026 is solid proof that the theatrical experience is stronger than ever, with a massive lineup of masterpieces waiting to be experienced on the biggest screen possible. Get your popcorn ready!
