CinemaCon 2025: find out which films and trailers were shown at the event 1u646

A Cinema Con 2025, a closed conference that brings together executives from studios, exhibitors and film distributors, ended this Thursday, the 3rd, after four days of demonstrations of what should arrive later this year and announcements for the following years. See the description of what was revealed in the s Sony, Lionsgate, Warner Bros., Universal, MGM, Paramount e Disney. 6k2r6k

Sony Pictures 446g64

A Sony opened the s of the major studios on Monday, the 31st, the first day of the event. The company's 2025 schedule features a variety of films. Among the studio's main ones for this year are: Karate Kid: Legends, Extermination: The Evolution e A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. On the , there was also news about the two franchises of Spider-Man that are in progress. Check it out:

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (September 18) 1m5t68

Scheduled for September this year, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is directed by South Korean Kogonada, who described the film, during the event, as “original, surprising, romantic and, I hope, moving”, in addition to being about two people who confront their pasts to find love in the present.

The film's trailer was presented exclusively during the CinemaCon. The description reveals that the characters of Margot Robbie e Colin Farrell meet on a rainy night, followed by an unexpected reunion days later when the AI ​​navigation system in Farrell's car directs him to Robbie's character, whose car has broken down. The AI ​​voice asks, "Do you want to go on a big, bold and beautiful journey?" What follows is a road trip that turns into a magical journey, as they through a series of doors that lead them to their respective pasts.

GOAT (February 13, 2026) 6z6e1f

The director Tyree Dillihay took the stage to present his latest directorial work, entitled GOAT (Goat, in Portuguese, also a reference to the acronym for Greatest of All Time). The animation has as its main character a small goat, determined to his idol to achieve success in an animal sports league. The narrative will explore overcoming the idea that small beings cannot triumph in sports, a concept that the film's producer, Stephen Curry, helped to demystify the real world of NBA.

The film GOAT is scheduled to premiere in February 2026.

Extermination: The Evolution (June 20) 4k541c

During CinemaCon, the public got a new glimpse of Extermination: The Evolution (28 Years Later) through a trailer presented by the director Danny Boyle. During the , the filmmaker joked about his fondness for apocalypses, for “killing the infected” and “blowing things up.” “That’s how my agents describe my best work,” he said. Read the description of the trailer shown exclusively at the event:

The preview begins with three men in military gear in a dark room, when a zombie suddenly appears. The scene then shifts to an island, accompanied by a voice in the background saying, “Many dead people… infected and uninfected.” The voice continues, warning, “Once you step foot on that continent, there is no rescue.” Aaron Taylor-Johnson The trailer features a young boy running to escape from about a dozen infected. The scene returns to the military, this time during the day, also fleeing from the infected. The trailer features several scenes of people fighting and running from the infected, many of which appear to take place around the island and near the water. Throughout the preview, written phrases such as: "How Much Time... Do We... Have Left?"

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (January 16, 2026) 4r6k1c

The sequence of Extermination: The Evolution entitled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (no official title in Portuguese), was also discussed at the event. Scheduled to premiere on January 16, 2026 and directed by Nia DaCosta (known as the marvels), the film is described as being heavily influenced by its predecessor, but also very different, allowing the director to explore her vision in a unique way. The filmmaker also sparked curiosity about the performance of Ralph Fiennes, stating that audiences have never seen him in a role like this.

Karate Kid Legends (May 30) 4h6h2i

The new film in the franchise Karate Kid received an exclusive trailer during the event. Karate Kid: Legends bring it back Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), which s the Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), character introduced in the film Karate Kid 2010, starring Jaden Smith. This time, the duo will help Li Fong (Ben wang) on his journey. On stage, Macchio expressed the honor of returning to the role of Daniel LaRusso after Cobra Kai, mentioning that his character sees a lot of himself in the hardships Li Fong faces. Scenes from the film and a trailer were shown at the , read the description:

The trailer begins in a dojo with Li and Mr. Han. It then shows Li and his mother moving to New York. Li expresses a desire to a dojo, but his mother won't let him. He is eventually confronted and defeated by a bully. Concerned, Mr. Han decides that Li needs to learn to fight so he doesn't suffer the same fate as his brother, which leads him to California in search of Daniel LaRusso. In the trailer, Mr. Han visits the Miyagi-Do dojo and meets Daniel, whom he asks for help in training Li in "Miyagi karate" in New York for a fighting tournament called "5 Bourroughs".

After the event, a different version of the material CinemaCon was released to the public, see:

I Know What You Did Last Summer (July 18) 5o252b

The new version of I Know What You Did Last Summer was also presented at the Sony conference in CinemaCon. The plot follows five friends who decide to cover up a fatal car accident by making a pact of secrecy. A year later, the past comes back to haunt them, forcing them to confront the reality that someone knows what they did the previous summer and seeks revenge. Check out the trailer description:

The trailer opens with a couple at home. The girl goes upstairs to draw a bath, while the boy stays in the kitchen, cleaning. He hears something outside but sees nothing and goes back inside, where he is stabbed with a hook. The killer stabs him with a harpoon gun and drags him across the floor. We then see a “Welcome to Southport” sign. This is followed by several shots of the new cast in dangerous situations, and then a fogged-up window with the words “You’re next” written on it. At a town meeting, Ray says, “This isn’t the first time there’s been violence like this in Southport.” Julie then asks, “I just have one question… what did you guys do last summer?”

Spider-Man: A New Day (July 31, 2026) 525364

Although he was not present at the CinemaCon, Tom Holland, which interprets the Spider-Man, sent a video message to exhibitors. After recalling the suspense left in the character's last solo film, Spider-Man: No Return Home, announced the official title of the fourth film in the franchise: Spider-Man: A New Day (Spider-Man: Brand New Day), which, according to the actor, will mark a new beginning for the character. The actress Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) has ed the cast in an as-yet-undisclosed role, with speculation that she will play the mutant Jean gray.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2027) 6c6q4f

Finally, news has been revealed about Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the third film in the animated trilogy of Spiderverse da Sony starring miles morales. The producer Phil Lord went up on stage accompanied by the directors bob perschetti e Justin K Thompson, who confirmed the release of the third film for 2027. Phil Lord stated that Miles is on the run from all the other Spider-Men in the Spider-Verse at the beginning of the new film. According to him, Gwen and her other friends may not be enough to save Miles' family and this should be a "great end to the trilogy".

During the presentation, audio from the second film was played, Spider-Man: Through the Spiderverse, including lines from Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy and Stain.

Caught Stealing (August 29) 24i1f

After the presentation of Beyond the Spider-Verse, the director of The whale, Darren Aronofsky, took the stage to present his next film, Caught Stealing, set to hit theaters on August 29. Aronofsky was accompanied by part of the cast, including Austin butler , the Hank Thompson, a former baseball player unwittingly drawn into a savage struggle for survival in the criminal underworld of 90s New York City.

The trailer presented at CinemaCon focused on Austin butler, showing him in the role of a bartender who finds himself involved with an eccentric and dangerous group. Among them, the character of Matt Smith, with a punk mohawk and lots of leather clothing. The preview also hints at a romantic interest between Butler's character and Zoë Kravitz, with scenes of a kiss in a hallway and an intimate moment.

Beatles Quadrilogy (2028) 6i3x1h

The director Sam Mendes, known for 1917, announced a project on the Beatles described as a “cinematic event in four films”, each focusing on one of the individual of the Beatles, scheduled for release in April 2028. According to Tom Rothman, Sony, part of the material will be interconnected between the films, making it easier to watch all the content. Rothman also provoked the public, stating that the Sony “will dominate the culture that month” by bringing the story of Beatles to life.

The cast for the four films was also announced, starting with Paul Mescal (gladiator 2) in the role of Paul McCartney. Joseph quinn (Fantastic Four: Getting Started) will interpret George Harrison, While Barry keoghan (Eternal) will give life to Ringo Starr. To complete the iconic quartet, Harris Dickinson will take on the challenging task of playing John Lennon.

Resident Evil (September 18, 2026) 1q1n3c

The director Zach Cregger, responsible for the new film in the franchise resident evil, appeared briefly and gave some news about the production process of the film, which is due to hit theaters on September 18, 2026.

“There’s a moment that happens in almost every Resident Evil game where you finally find yourself standing at the edge of a dark age, your health is almost zero and your ammo is almost gone… But you know something is waiting for you in that darkness. That fear, that terrifying moment where you have to force yourself to take a step forward, that’s an emotion that the games have perfected… The film I’m going to make will be built on the spirit of those games.”

Resident Evil director Zach Cregger on the theme of the film

Other films mentioned at Sony's conference 5z642x

• Anaconda (2025) - Paul rudd e Jack Black participated through a video to introduce the head of the film division of Sony, Tom Rothman. In a good-humoured tone, the duo did not fail to highlight the anaconda as the “real star of the film”. It is worth ing that the Brazilian actor Selton Mello is among the cast of the new version. Despite opening the conference of Sony, the film had no material released.
• New film in the franchise Jumanji (2026) – A fourth film by Jumanji (third of the new saga) was also announced during the conference and should bring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan e Jack Black back.
• movie from Legend of Zelda (2027)- Film will be directed by Wes ball (Maze Runner) and will be released on March 26, 2027. Long was announced by Nintendo recently.

Lionsgate 6f4n12

On the second day of the event, the Lionsgate was the next to grab the attention of the industry's top executives with news about its top franchises, such as John Wick, Hunger Games and others. See what was said during the studio conference:

Hurry Up Tomorrow (May 15, 2025) 5o1n53

The film starring Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) to Jenna Ortega got a new trailer during the event. The film will feature Abel as a famous singer plagued by insomnia, with Ortega playing a stalker fan.

Ballerina: From the World of John Wick (June 6) 4w12f

The presentation of Ballerina in Cinema Con 2025 brought an exclusive video that started as a traditional trailer, with flashes of the past of Eve Macaroni (Ana de Armas) in the Ruska Roma crime syndicate. The video then showed a full scene from the film, in which Eve is in a hostel that is beginning to empty out of customers. A man in a suit enters and starts a fight with Eve. The action maintained the level already known to the franchise, with a tone of physical humor similar to John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.

At one point, Eve has her legs locked around her attacker's neck, who repeatedly slams her against a table. The preview continued with a brutal, improvised fight between Eve and a guesthouse employee. The video ended with a more traditional trailer segment, revealing that John Wick will be an antagonist of sorts, hired to eliminate Eve but still offering her a chance to leave the world of assassins.

John Wick: Chapter 5 (undated) 336d49

John Wick: Chapter 5 was officially announced during the conference by the president of Lionsgate, Adam fogelson. Chad Stahelski, who directed the previous films, will return to helm the production, and Keanu Reeves, of course, will reprise his iconic role as the protagonist and also serve as a producer on the new film. Fogelson assured that the creative team behind Wick's story would not return to this universe without having "something truly phenomenal and fresh to say", promising that the next film in the main saga will bring new and exciting things to the audience.

Animated film in the John Wick universe (no date) u13

In addition to the sequence of John Wick, Fogelson also announced an anime-style film that will serve as a prequel to the franchise, directed by Shannon Tindle (Ultraman: The Ascension). The story will take place before the events of the first film and will follow John Wick, with the voice of Keanu Reeves, on his journey to complete “The Impossible Task”, which involves eliminating all of his rival assassins in a single night, with the goal of freeing himself from the High Council's control and starting a new life alongside his love, Helen.

Caine (undated) 5e4n38

Continuing the expansion of the franchise with characters beyond itself John Wick, Lionsgate announced Caine, focused on the eponymous character presented in John Wick: Chapter 4, Played by D. The news is that Yen will also take on the direction and executive production of the film. The production has been described as a bridge between the elegant style of the franchise John Wick and the classic Hong Kong kung-fu films that made Yen famous. Adam fogelson revealed that the film will take place after the events of the fourth film. John Wick and will accompany the character of D after being released from his obligations to the High Command.

The Long Walk (September 12) 402f36

The first trailer of The Long Walk (The Long March, as translated from the book), based on the first story written by Stephen King, was presented at the Cinema Con 2025. The preview features a group of boys surrounded by military tanks and armed soldiers walking down a road. Initially, the trailer has an adventurous and coming-of-age tone as it introduces the cast, with emphasis on the friendship between David Jonsson e cooper hoffman.

However, the video takes a dark turn when a young boy collapses from exhaustion and is shot by a soldier, much to the horror of his friends. The background voice of Mark Hamill explains to the audience the film's central endurance challenge: a "long walk" with a big cash prize and no finish line, just until only one boy remains. The tension builds as the boys run through flames and their numbers dwindle. The trailer also revealed the release date as September 12, 2025.

Now You See Me 3 (November 14) 3r3f70

A Lionsgate also presented in CinemaCon the first trailer for the long-awaited third film in the franchise Master trick, entitled Now You See Me: Now You Don't (Now You See It: Now You Don't See It, in free translation).

The preview begins with a group of young magicians, played by Dominic Sessa, Justice Smith e Ariana Greenblatt, who are essentially copycats of the Four Horsemen. That situation changes when Jesse Eisenberg's character enters the picture and recruits them to help steal a valuable diamond in order to take down a tycoon played by Rosamund Pike. Tensions mount when, during the heist, Jesse runs into his old crew, including Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Woody Harrelson and Morgan Freeman. Initially, there is some hostility between the groups, but they soon come together in the same antics that audiences have come to know and love.

The Maid (December 25) e5y1p

housemaid (The Maid) is a thriller based on the best-selling novel by Freida McFaddenDirected by Paul Feig and starring Sydney sweeney, Amanda Seyfried e Brandon Sklenar. The plot follows Millie, a maid with secrets, who works for a seemingly perfect wealthy couple, but who hide a turbulent reality. Exclusive scenes shown at the revealed Sweeney's character in violent situations, as well as hints of her employers' troubled relationship, all with a sinister atmosphere full of twists and turns, as highlighted by the cast and director.

The Hunger Games: Harvest Dawn (November 2026) 5u3x4t

During the , the studio gave an update on the next film in the Hunger Games saga, titled Harvest Breaking Dawn (Sunrise on the Reaping), featuring the film's logo, check it out:

Based on the recent best-selling book by Suzanne Collins, the film will tell the story of Katniss Everdeen's mentor and District 12 champion, Haymitch Abernathy, and his participation in the fiftieth Hunger Games.

Good Fortune (October 17) p3r3a

Good fortune received its first trailer during the event. The preview begins with Aziz Ansari playing a down-on-his-luck assistant to a tech entrepreneur played by Seth Rogen. The protagonist's life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of the angel Gabriel, played by Keanu Reeves. Gabriel tries to show Aziz that switching lives won't solve his problems, but surprisingly, it works. Seth Rogen begins to live the life that Aziz had, with the indication that both are aware of the situation and see it as a type of challenge. Good fortune hits theaters in the United States on October 17, 2025.

Power Ballad (September 2025) 2wm4g

Directed by John Carney, Power Ballad presented its first trailer to those present at the conference. The trailer begins with Paul Ruddque tries to balance his declining career with his role as a father in Dublin, Ireland. During a wedding, he meets a pop idol, played by Nick Jonas, and a flame is ignited when they duet together. The trailer reveals that Nick's next big hit is a direct rip-off of an unreleased song by the character from Paul rudd, turning these two artists into adversaries in a legal battle.

Other films mentioned at the Lionsgate conference 2v6f1r

• New adaptation of American Psychopath, with direction from Luca Guadagnino.
• Despite the delay in Master Trick 3, a fourth sequel, directed by Ruben Fleischer, was announced.
• During the , it was also announced that Paul Feig (A Little Favor) signed on for more films.

Warner Bros. 4q5c1f

Later, after the Lionsgate, Warner Bros. took its staff to present news about some of its titles that will be released this year and the following ones, focusing on franchises such as DC, which launches Superman still in 2025, and its horror films. The studio's co-CEOs, Mike DeLuca e Pamela Abdy, began the celebrating the launch of A Minecraft Story e Sinners, the company's next two releases. See what else was said at the conference:

One Battle After Another (September 26) 51271d

One Battle After Another is directed and written by Paul Thomas Anderson. The preview shown on CinemaCon suggests a mix of tension and comedy, read:

The scene shows Leonardo DiCaprio , the Bob Ferguson, in a frantic telephone argument with a rebel named Comrade Josh, begging for a meeting place. Meanwhile, the character of Benicio Del Toro turns the apartment upside down, checking beds and closets, and cleaning a rifle. The sequence is tense but mostly comedic, with Comrade Josh refusing to give up information and taunting Bob over the phone. Bob goes on a rampage about his drug addiction and loses his temper during the conversation. Eventually, Bob breaks his facade and threatens to call in a Greyhawk 10 strike against the revolutionaries before hanging up.

The Bride! (May 6, 2026) 6p3m2b

the movie of Bride of Frankenstein was presented by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who directs and produces it, alongside the protagonist Jessie Buckley. Maggie reflected that the Bride only had three minutes of screen time in the original film and no lines, which is quite different from her version. “What happens if the Bride who returns is beyond [Frankenstein’s] wildest imagination?” The also showed a first teaser for the film, read the description:

The preview starts with a woman (Jessie Buckley) falling down a staircase during a party and dying. Minimalist black and white psychedelic images give way to the scene of Buckley strapped to a table, dead, with tubes going in and out of her body. She wakes up and is greeted by a smiling monster, played by Christian Bale. Set to a pulsating and very loud soundtrack, the trailer shows the Monster and Fiancee partying and committing acts of violence. The music suddenly stops to show the monster beating a man in an alley, shocking the Fiancee. The rest of the trailer is filled with stylized, visceral imagery, such as the Fiancee sticking out her tongue with black goo dripping out. The preview ends with the Bride's smiling head in a glass jar with a black and white filter.

Premonition 6 (May 16) 1v635

During the conference, the sixth film in the franchise Premonition received an exclusive extended clip for those in attendance. Check out the description of the exclusive clip shown at the event:

The clip shows two brothers (played by Richard Harmon e Rya Kihlstedt) trying to cheat Death. In the scene, they plan to induce cardiac arrest in one of them in a hospital so that the medical team can bring him back to life. One of the brothers, who has a peanut allergy (played by Richard Harmon, according to the context of the scene), tries to provoke the allergic reaction by eating peanut butter. The pair try to get a jar of peanut butter from a vending machine, but the product gets stuck.

Then, an MRI machine is unintentionally activated while the brothers hide in the room. The character of Richard Harmon takes his brother's epinephrine pen, claiming that inducing a brief death from peanut allergy is "the only way." Kihlstedt begins to choke after eating peanuts, just as the MRI machine begins to malfunction. Metal objects are drawn into the machine, including all of the character's piercings. Harmon. Metal chairs and equipment trap Harmon in the opening of the MRI machine. The pressure of all the metal behind him causes him to buckle inward, killing him. The other brother grabs an epinephrine pen, thinking he can survive, but a metal piece of the vending machine flies off and kills him, ending the scene.

Weapons (August 8) 4c4j27

Right after, Zach Cregger took the stage to talk about Weapons, a new horror film that hits theaters in August. The preview shown during the conference begins with images of children going to school. A teacher (Julia garner) realizes that none of his children are in class. A childish voice narrates: “At 2:17 in the morning, all the children woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs and went into the darkness… and never came back.”

We then see scenes of parents arguing, police investigating, and other moments. The same teacher returns to the classroom and finds all the missing children with their heads down in the darkness. After a series of random horror scenes, such as people screaming and stabbing each other, the teaser ends with a door opening in the darkness and the voice of the child saying, “This is where the story really begins.” The ending shows someone in the woods noticing a clown waving at them.

F1 (June 26, 2025) 563z34

The director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) to Jerry Bruckheimer, producer, took to the stage to promote the exciting new racing film, F1. During the presentation, the first 10 minutes of the production were shown. See the description of the scenes shown at the event:

The preview starts by showing the character of Brad Pitt, Sonny, a pilot of F1, doing pull-ups in his trailer before participating in a race. After this sequence, there is a brief encounter where Sonny interacts with a businessman played by Shea Wiggum, but Sonny insists that his time behind the wheel is over. The next scene shows Sonny meeting the character of Javier Bardem, Ruben, in a laundromat. Ruben reveals himself to be a former member of a Formula One racing team and, after a playful conversation, decides to offer Sonny the opportunity to come out of retirement and mentor a younger driver for an Grand Prix. The scene ends with a trailer for the film similar to the one that has already been publicly released.

DC's Dynamic Duo (2028) af2u

A Warner Bros. Animation also appeared during the conference, first bringing updates on the animation Dynamic Duo, which features the first two Robins, helpers of the Batman, as main characters. According to the description, a scene shown during the conference showed the vehicle in action, crossing a column during a chase.

The animation of the scenes was also highly praised, with some describing the style as “puppet animation,” a stop-motion technique that uses physical puppets moved frame by frame. The production is handled by Swaybox Studios, known for combining this technique with CGI. Dynamic Duo was announced in October 2024, but there is still no information about the cast or whether it is part of the new DCU of James Gunn.

The Cat in the Hat (February 2026) m3s5a

The head of Warner Bros. Animation, Bill Damaschke, took the stage to talk about the importance of telling original stories and taking risks to create new successful franchises. He then introduced The Cat in the Hat. Actor Bill Hader (Barry), who will voice the character, also shared his excitement about the project, mentioning that he had “been chasing this role for years.” His audition was shown in a humorous way, consisting of a clip of his appearance on Saturday Night Live playing the Cat himself.

The preview shown at the event revealed that, in addition to the classic Thing 1 and Thing 2, there will be at least ten other Things with different numbers, promising an even more chaotic and fun adventure. The animation, even in its early stages, already demonstrated a special charm.

Superman (July 11) 1c381w

In the final stretch of the presentation, the film Superman de James Gunn had its moment in the spotlight with a promotional video showing behind-the-scenes footage from the production. In the recording, Gunn expressed that the “character is noble and beautiful” and showed the complete looks of the Hawkgirl e metamorph. Rachel Brosnahan commented in a promotional video that this film is “the beginning of a whole new adventure and a whole new universe.” The audience was then introduced to the film’s stars, including David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan e Nicholas Hoult. Gunn also piqued curiosity about the possibility of “pocket universes” being introduced in the new DC Universe.

An extended scene, which began to be shown in the screenings A Movie Minecraft, was released to the public a few days after the conference. See:

Universal Pictures s671x

The next day, the Universal brought news about his films, including franchises like Jurassic World and the sequences of Wicked, Megan, the black phone e Super Mario Bros. See:

How to Train Your Dragon (June 13) 2u4m5w

Before the Universal na CinemaCon, the studio first showed the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon. The film is scheduled to premiere on June 13th in cinemas around the world.

Check out the trailer:

Jurassic World: A New Beginning (July 2th) 2m5q2v

A Universal opened with Jurassic World: Rebirth. The was attended by the director Gareth Edwards and the stars Scarlett Johansson e Mahershala Ali. The featured previously unreleased scenes from the film, read the description:

The video begins with the character of Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Bennett, in a foggy, sterile laboratory, lit red by alarm lights. A giant mutant dinosaur attacks a man she is talking to behind a glass wall, while he begs her to open the door. The characters are then tasked with collecting DNA from an experimental dinosaur breeding site. The montage then shows several action scenes, such as the main team fleeing a T-Rex on a raft, a Quetzalcoatlus attacking the heroes while they collect eggs in a mysterious temple, and a Mosasaurus attack in the middle of the ocean. The trailer ends with a clear view of the big villain of the moment: a new and terrifying mutant dinosaur.

The scenes were leaked on the internet recently and, therefore, Universal may officially release it at any time. In the meantime, check out the first official trailer for the film:

The Bad Guys 2 (August 1st) 2o2z6w

DreamWorks was also present during the . Universal. To talk about The Bad Guys 2, which hits theaters on August 1, Awkwafina e Craig robinson took the stage with good humor and jokes about the cast. The new trailer shows the group being recruited by the Bad Girls for the biggest robbery in history. Despite accepting the plan, the Bad Guys intend to sabotage everything — and the mission goes all the way to space. Read the description of the exclusive trailer for the event:

The preview starts in a similar way to the trailer already released, with the Bad Guys gang trying to live the good life, with Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell) trying to work at a bank he used to rob. It is then that the characters meet the Mean Girls, a more sinister female team led by a snow leopard-like antagonist, who are planning a heist involving a space shuttle. Mr. Wolf agrees to work with them, but with an ulterior motive: to sabotage and turn them in. The preview ends with an impressive action sequence, where the Mean Guys in a helicopter try to stop a rocket from leaving the atmosphere.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2027) 2ez5s

After the first full screening of How to Train Your Dragon in live-action, Nico Parker e Gerard Butler went up on stage CinemaCon next to the director Dean deblois. Butler joked that the audience had already seen them in the morning, but that they definitely missed the cast. DeBlois then announced that this will not be the last film in the franchise: the sequel is already in development and is scheduled to premiere on June 11, 2027.

HIM (September 19) 72v5p

Jordan Peele presented his new horror film, HIM, accompanied by the actors Marlon wayans e Tyriq Withers. The plot revolves around a young college football star who suffers a serious injury before being coached by one of his greatest idols. Wayans defined the film as “a sports movie with a twist,” while Withers highlighted the mix between sports and horror. A teaser was shown at the convention, read the description:

The teaser begins with a young American football player played by Tyriq Withers going through an intense training sequence, pushing himself to the limit. Withers' character then receives mentorship from a legendary retired quarterback played by Marlon wayans, whose intense speech echoes throughout the preview. The film's color scheme shifts to an X-ray vision as Withers' character collides head-on with another player. Wayans questions whether his apprentice really wants success as we see Withers being followed by a demonic ram mascot. There is a recurring shot of Wayans yelling at Withers face-to-face inside his helmet. The preview also features flashes of injections, cultists, and ends with a shot of Withers on a dark field, with the football field covered in mysterious occult symbols.

Anonymous 2 (August 15) 2s25c

A Universal revealed a preview of Anonymous 2, sequel starring Bob odenkirk. In the new film, Hutch Mansell faces family problems because of a mysterious job that keeps him distant.

A trailer was released, showing Hutch at a work convention, being targeted by mysterious men, which results in a fight in an elevator. We see his family complaining about his absence, followed by a chaotic vacation with Christopher Lloyd. At an amusement park, an incident with his daughter leads Hutch to confront employees, ending up in jail with his son. The preview ends with a quick sequence of brutal and funny action, including a speedboat fight with someone wearing a rubber duck mask.

The Phoenician Scheme (May 29) 46614c

A Focus Features announced The Phoenician Scheme, new movie Wes Anderson. The production, with the director's characteristic visual style, is a spy thriller and features a strong cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hanks, Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, Bryan Cranston e Scarlett Johansson.

Benicio Del Toro plays Zia-zia Korda, a wealthy aristocrat, and Mia Threapleton is his nun daughter, Sister Liesl. After narrowly escaping a plane crash, Korda decides to leave his entire property to his daughter, a moment that precedes the installation of chaos.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (December 5) 6l5hz

The sequence Five Nights at Freddy's 2 was presented at CinemaCon with a theatrical touch: Jason blumCEO of blumhouse, entered the stage dressed as Freddy, drawing laughter as he said he kept the costume on throughout the first film to save money. According to him, the sequel will delve even deeper into the mysteries behind the killer animatronics.

The Black Telephone 2 (October 17st) 2v4t31

Jason blum returned to the stage to present The Black Phone 2 wearing a mask inspired by the new film. The actress Madeline Mcgraw, who also participated in the , said that the experience of filming the sequence was incredible and highlighted that the director Scott Derrickson I felt there was still more to explore with these characters.

During the event, a trailer was shown that rekindles the presence of the villain Grabber, played by Ethan Hawke. Though he died in the first film, the preview suggests his influence lives on — with a chilling line over the phone: “You know better than anyone that ‘dead’ is just a word.”

M3GAN 2.0 (June 27) 3t5y6b

The actress Violet McGraw went up on stage CinemaCon to present M3GAN 2.0, a sequel to the hit that mixes horror and artificial intelligence. According to her, the new threat is Emilia, an AI with even darker intentions that will force the team to reactivate the old M3GAN — now with improvements that make her faster, stronger and scarier. The even included a choreography of 30 Megan dolls to the sound of Britney Spears before the trailer is shown.

Soulm8te (January 2, 2026) 1m4uz

Soulm8te, spin-off of the universe of M3GAN, promises to delve into themes such as sex, obsession and technology in a more explicit and provocative way. In the exclusive material shown, Lily Sullivan plays a sex robot who goes crazy when her “partner” falls in love with another woman (claudia doumit).

The initially sensual atmosphere quickly gives way to chaos, with scenes that mix graphic violence, dark humor and a touch of “trash exaggeration”. Directed by Kate Dolan and produced by Jason Blum and James Wan, the film makes it clear that it is not afraid to provoke: one of the final scenes shows Sullivan drowning Doumit in a toilet while saying disdainfully: “this female empowerment stuff doesn’t fly with me”.

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The new work of the acclaimed Yorgos Lanthimos presented a brief but tension-filled teaser. Jesse Plemons plays a beekeeper who discusses the role of each bee in his hive, amidst a disturbing narration. Quick scenes show Emma Stone as a powerful and glamorous figure — the “queen” of the operation — before her sudden collapse. The preview ends on a disturbing note: Stone is shown unconscious, her head shaved and her body covered in white paint, under the cold gaze of Plemons’ character.

Wicked: For Good (November 21th) 4sj4h

A Universal ended his presentation at Cinema Con 2025 with Wicked: For Good. The gathered Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) to Ariana Grande (glinda), the director Jon M Chu and the producer Marc platt. The new production explores the consequences of the choices made by the protagonists in the first film.

The trailer shown brought grand scenes, such as glinda walking through Emerald City looking for Elphaba, the dramatic landing of the Witch on a new yellow brick road, and until the first glimpse of Dorothy next to Tin Man, Cowardly Lion e Straw man. Exciting moments like the wedding of Fiyero with glinda and the reunion with Elphaba also marked the preview, packed with songs No Good Deed e For Good. The last scene shows Elphaba e glinda hugging each other at the top of a tower, before the Witch takes flight with her winged monkey.

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• The sequence of Super Mario Bros. The film will arrive in April 2026.
• A new film by Minions is due to be released in July 2026
• Shrek 5 is scheduled to premiere at Christmas 2026.

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Continuing the event, after the Universal, representatives of Amazon MGM Studios came to talk about their projects, including The ant 2, the long-awaited film by Masters of the Universe and many book adaptations. Check it out:

After the Hunt (October 17st) 271p3u

With Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield e Ayo Edebiri in the lead roles, After the Hunt delves into a college campus gripped by debates about power, ethics, and cancellation.

The story revolves around Harry (Garfield), a charismatic and provocative teacher, ired by a young assistant played by Edebiri. Everything changes when she accuses Harry of sexual assault, placing her co-worker and longtime friend (Roberts) at the center of a spiral of accusations, racial tensions and heated discussions about cancel culture.

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Mercy was one of the surprises of Cinema Con 2025. The sci-fi thriller stars Chris Pratt as a detective accused of killing his own wife — and who needs to prove his innocence in an unconventional way: with the help (or judgment?) of an artificial intelligence played by Rebecca ferguson.

Directed by Timur Bekmambetov (The wanted), the material shown about the film mixes traditional narrative with a “desktop movie” aesthetic, that is, much of the action takes place within the interface of the AI-controlled system. Stuck in a chair and with only 90 minutes on the clock, the protagonist searches through files, personal records and digital memories of the family — while his “level of innocence” diminishes with each new revelation.

Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie (February 20, 2026) 30632g

Scheduled for February 20, 2026, Three Bags Full is a family crime comedy with an unusual twist: the detective is a group of sheep. In the plot, the shepherd (Hugh Jackman) is murdered and his sheep decide to investigate who is to blame. The exhibition on Cinema Con 2025 brought behind-the-scenes footage and showed the light and fun tone of the production.

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Project Hail Mary, an adaptation of Andy Weir's work, has received its first exclusive trailer on Cinema Con 2025 and is scheduled to premiere on March 20, 2026. Directed by the duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film brings Ryan Gosling in the role of a clumsy professor who is recruited by a scientist (Sandra Huller) for an almost impossible mission: saving the Sun — and, consequently, the Earth.

The trailer starts off in a comedic tone, with Gosling resisting the idea of ​​being sent into space (“I put the not em astronaut”, he jokes). But soon this changes into something grander. During the lonely journey in space, he begins to realize that he is not so alone after all: a mysterious ship approaches and, upon investigating, he encounters an alien creature called Rocky — whose appearance is still kept secret.

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The studio also showed the first teaser for Verity, adaptation of the best-selling book by Colleen hoover. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett e D. The preview begins by showing the meeting between the characters of Hathaway e Hartnett — she, a renowned thriller writer; he, her future husband. After a time jump, we see the character of D, Lowen, arriving at the couple's home to finish the book that Verity, now incapacitated and speechless, can no longer finish.

As Lowen becomes more intimate with the family, the atmosphere changes from drama to thriller. There are scenes with blood, increasing tension and even an involvement between Lowen and Jeremy. One sequence shows Lowen confused, imagining Verity in Jeremy's place during a kiss. The trailer ends with Verity staring at Lowen through the window, reinforcing the mystery and the unsettling atmosphere of the plot.

Masters of the Universe (June 5, 2026) 5t216o

The director Travis Knight took the stage alongside Nicholas galitzine (who interprets He-Man) to Camila Mendes to present a first glimpse of the production. Although the material shown was still limited, one of the scenes showed He-Man reaching for his sword, in a moment that evoked the classic spirit of the franchise.

Knight stressed that the goal is to be faithful to the original animation and toys, but with a modern epic fantasy twist. Concept art and behind-the-scenes photos were revealed that showed the look of iconic characters such as Skeleton (Jared Leto), Malignant (Alison brie), The witch (morena baccarin) to Mentor (Idris Elba), all with costumes that directly refer to the eighties look. Although the film is still in production and few plot details have been revealed, the focus on practical effects, real sets and detailed costumes signals a strong commitment to nostalgia and visual whimsy — something that promises to please both old fans and a new audience.

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No confirmed date yet, Crime 101 is the new movie of Bart Layton, starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, Barry keoghan e Monica Barbara. The preview showed the plot interspersing four characters in Los Angeles: a jewel thief (hemsworth), a detective (Ruffalo), a broker (Berry) and a young rebel ionate about motorcycles (Keoghan). When Hemsworth and Halle Berry's characters team up for an $11 million heist, plans start to spiral out of control because of the detective and the young man's unpredictable behavior.

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A Amazon MGM also presented the first trailer for Is God Is, a film adaptation of the play of the same name. The story revolves around two twin sisters (played by Kara Young e Mallory Johnson) who receive from their mother, on her deathbed, the mission to kill their father — the person responsible for a fire that left the three of them with serious burns. The film's aesthetic mixes Greek tragedy, Afro punk and old-fashioned western.

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On the afternoon of April 3, the Paramount presented its releases between 2025 and 2026, with great emphasis on the latest film by by Tom Cruise in the long franchise Mission: Impossible and news about productions from the universe of Avatar (the animation, not the feature film with blue humanoids). Check out everything that happened at the :

The Competitor (November 7th) 5d6n

Directed by Edgar Wright, the film adapts the book by Stephen King. Wright stated during the conference that he needed a star with real charisma to bring the protagonist to life, a role that went to Glen Powell, who took the stage alongside the director and fellow cast such as colman domingo e Josh Brolin.

With filming recently completed, the event's audience was treated to the first preview of the film, which combines brutal, stylized action with a frenetic pace. Powell plays Ben Richards, a man on the run in a violent reality show, and features in intense scenes, including one in which he screams at the cameras, “I’m still here, you bastards!” The atmosphere is said to be reminiscent of an alternate version of Hunger Games with Wright's unique visual signature.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23) 6d3z39

The last Mission Impossible closed the presentation of Paramount na CinemaCon. by Tom Cruise took the stage to the sound of the franchise's classic soundtrack and took the opportunity to pay tribute Val Kilmer, your colleague in Top Gun, who died on April 1st at the age of 65. Cruise also highlighted the importance of the director Christopher McQuarrie, whom he called the person truly responsible for the success of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

McQuarrie, who received the Director of the Year award at the event, revealed that he was about to quit filmmaking before Cruise convinced him otherwise. The audience was then treated to a new trailer for the eighth film, which shows Ethan Hunt hanging from a red plane, scenes of dangerous jumps, nuclear missiles being launched and the return of the AI ​​known as The Entity.

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Rihanna appeared via video to introduce a new trailer, which shows Papa Smurf asking people to find his brother Ken (voiced by Ron Swanson) before being whisked away through a magical portal. The story expands into the real world, blending animation and live-action.

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Roofman, new movie Derek Cian scheduled to premiere on October 3rd, was one of the highlights of the presentation of Paramount. Channing Tatum, who plays the protagonist, took to the stage to present the production, based on a true story. He plays Jeffrey Manchester, a polite and unusual thief who robbed several McDonald's branches before his situation got out of hand.

In the clip shown, the character is escaping from prison and hiding inside a Toys R' Us store. There, he interacts with employees played by Peter Dinklage e Kirsten Dunst, while listening to a character from LaKeith Stanfield who may not have much talent for crime.

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Paramount also presented the remake of The Naked Gun (Run, the police are coming!), now directed by Akiva Shaffer and starring Liam Neeson. The presentation began with a saxophone performance and a comical narration that imitated the presenter's inner thoughts. Chris Harrison, drawing laughter from the audience.

Liam Neeson plays the son of Frank Drabin, original character played by Leslie Nielsen. The idea behind the new film is to maintain the classic franchise's slapstick humor, mixing police action with absurd jokes and hilarious situations, now for a new generation. Watch the trailer:

Other films mentioned in the Paramount 1h2754

• Jennifer Hudson e McKenna Grace should dub a new movie from PAW Patrol.

• The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender (The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, in free translation) is the official title of the long-awaited animated film by Avatar.
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Chaos 2 was announced.
• Unreleased material from the new film Sponge Bob, Search for SquarePants (Search for Square Pants, in free translation), shows that will take the character to the oceanic abyss, with the participation of Mark Hamill as the Flying Dutchman. The film opens on December 19.
• An adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone (Children of Blood and Bone) was announced.
• Heart of the Breast, next film directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad), was confirmed.
• Panic 7 confirmed the cast, including the return of Courteney Cox, and revealed the official logo for the production.
• Sonic 4 was also confirmed by Brian robbins, co-CEO of Paramount.

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As usual, the Disney closed the CinemaCon. This year, the studio brought its main franchises between the studios Disney, Marvel, Pixar e 20th Century Studios (old Fox). Check it out:

A Disney opened his presentation at CinemaCon featuring the long-awaited live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. Andrew Cripps, the studio's head of theatrical distribution, spoke about the project as a massive poster for Stitch appeared on the big screen — the alien was featured on iconic accessories from Disney, like a lightsaber, the logo of Marvel and ears of the Mickey.

The public watched a preview already known, showing Stitch in public with Lilo and Nani, who try to convince the others that he is just a dog. Uncomfortable with the collar, Stitch growls and lets out a "Ruff", making it clear that he is not at all happy with the disguise.

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Lindsay Lohan e Jamie Lee Curtis went on stage together to present a preview of An Even Crazier Friday, sequel to the classic Freaky Friday. Curtis teased that there will be “twice as many body swaps” this time around, and promised that fans will see her like never before — thanks to a “very aggressive teenage transformation.” Exclusive footage from the event reveals that it’s now Lohan’s character’s daughter’s turn to swap bodies with her mother. In her daughter’s body, Anna tries to flirt with an old crush, and it doesn’t end well.

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The Tron: Ares began with a laser show to mark the franchise's return after more than a decade. Jared Leto took to the stage excitedly, highlighting that the soundtrack will feature songs from Nine Inch Nails and promising that the film will “hit the fan’s stride.”

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Predator: Badlands raises the question: “What if the Predator was the good guy?” Elle Fanning, one of the stars of the film, revealed that this is one of the most different performances of her career, with her character ing the Predator on an as-yet-unexplored alien planet. In the preview for the event, the creature appears with white dreadlocks and faces everything from humanoid opponents with swords to giant monsters and living vines in a mysterious forest.

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Jeremy allen white (of The Bear) to Jeremy strong (Succession) participated in the of Deliver Me From Nowhere, biopic of Bruce Springsteen, with no release date yet, but scheduled for 2025. In the trailer, Springsteen searches for authenticity amid the chaos of fame, while Landau encourages him. The preview ends with White emotionally performing the classic “Born to Run”.

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Jamie Lee Curtis returned to the stage of CinemaCon, this time next to Emma mackey (fri Education), to present Ella McCay. The film follows an idealistic young politician who tries to balance family challenges with her career, as she is about to take office as governor. The film is directed by James L. Brooks, who also participated in the presentation. The preview presented at the event showed Woody Harrelson as the protagonist's father and Curtis as her aunt.

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The cast of Thunderbolts caused by entering through the back of the auditorium Cinema Con 2025, staging a clumsy and fun arrival. Wyatt russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Florence Pugh, David Harbour e Hannah John-Kamen participated in the game before showing new scenes from the film. In one of them, the Red Guardian compares his powers with those of Bucky Barnes, as the group invades a building in scenes full of action and humor.

In another scene, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, now owner of the building that previously bore the symbol of Avengers, mocks the and reveals that he sent them to kill each other, without expecting them to end up uniting. In the end, the team faces a powerful threat: the mysterious Sentinel. The promise is clear — with the Avengers off-stage, are the Thunderbolts who will try to save the day.

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Kevin Feige appeared via video directly from the set to present Avengers: Doomsday, the biggest event of the Marvel in theaters so far. According to him, even after the record announcement of 27 characters in the March streaming service, there are still many surprises to come. Feige confirmed that the film will bring together heroes from Thunderbolts, Wakanda, Fantastic Four, X-Men originals and others. The premiere is scheduled for May 1, 2026.

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On the of Marvel, the public was able to see previously unreleased excerpts from Fantastic Four: Getting Started, which premieres in July. The scenes include a TV show that summarizes the group's origins in MCU and show Ben Grimm saving people from a ship in distress.

Furthermore, a scene confirms that Sue storm is pregnant at some point in the film, indicating the future arrival of Franklin Richards. Julia garner appears as the Silver Surfer, warning the heroes that “their planet is marked for death”. The action promises to be cosmic, with reed richards reflecting on the dangers he himself attracted by “stretching the limits of space.”

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The new animation Pixar, Elio, premieres on June 20. The story follows an 11-year-old boy who accidentally becomes Earth's intergalactic ambassador. The scenes shown at the event show Elio being abducted and meeting the Comuniverse, where several alien species live. Even with only a few minutes shown, the vibrant and creative visuals caught the attention of those present.

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With a humorous presentation, Zootopia 2 got into the convention spirit with a video of Nick Wilde narrating the “ZinemaCon”. ing that the CinemaCon is a convention for distributors and exhibitors, the satire included names of fictional cinemas in the animal style, such as “Pandango” (Fandango) and “Dolbeaver Cinema” (Dolby Cinema). We Huy Quan took to the stage to promote his new character, Gary, a snake. A therapy scene with the Dr. Fuzbee (confirming Quinta Brunson in the cast), where Judy e Mark Hopps seek help for relationship problems.

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James Cameron appeared by video from New Zealand to present Avatar: Fire and Ash (Avatar: Fire and Ash), scheduled for December 19. Zoe saldana took the stage and said that this will be the most emotional film in the saga so far. The film will introduce two new Na'vi clans: the wind traders and the ash people — the latter will be the villains this time around. The images showed aerial battles, erupting volcanoes and an epic duel between jake sully e Quaritch in Na'vi bodies, with a stunning backdrop.

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 07 / 04 / 2025.

Sources: The Direct (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), DiscussingFilm e ScreenRant.