CinemaCon 2026: Every Major Announcement You Need to Know
Hollywood's generational run continues
At CinemaCon 2026, Hollywood’s biggest studios laid out a roadmap for the next few years of theatrical releases. Across presentations from Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and Walt Disney Studios, the focus stayed firmly on scale, recognisable IP, and big-screen spectacle.
We got the first official trailer for Street Fighter, confirmation that Top Gun 3 is in development, and new footage from tentpole projects like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. At the same time, filmmakers like Steven Spielberg returned with original projects, balancing out a slate dominated by sequels, reboots, and franchise extensions. Here are all the major announcements from CinemaCon 2026.
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Sony Pictures
We got a first look at Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
The final chapter in the Miles Morales trilogy, Beyond The Spider-Verse, revealed first-look footage that picks up immediately after the previous film. Miles is now on the run from the Spider Society and an alternate version of himself, racing across universes to protect his family. With returning voices including Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac, and Jake Johnson, the film is set for June 18, 2027.
It's Back To Facebook For The Social Reckoning
Aaron Sorkin returns to the world of Facebook with The Social Reckoning, a follow-up inspired by The Social Network. The trailer shown at CinemaCon centres on whistleblower Frances Haugen and the journalists who exposed internal documents, with Mark Zuckerberg depicted during congressional hearings. Positioned as a dialogue-heavy drama with contemporary relevance, it arrives October 9, 2026.
Jumanji Is Heading Into The Real World With Open World
The new Jumanji movie brings the franchise into its fifth and final instalment, flipping the premise by bringing the game into the real world. Directed by Jake Kasdan, the ensemble cast including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, and Awkwafina returns for a Christmas Day 2026 release.
Warner Bros.
We Got The First Few Minutes Of Dune: Part Three
Dine: Part Three was introduced with a seven-minute opening that leans into action, including a Fremen assault sequence. Set 17 years after the previous film, Paul Atreides rules as emperor while confronting a looming conspiracy. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa return, with Denis Villeneuve promising a faster-paced tone ahead of its December 18, 2026 release.
Cast Confirmed For The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Middle-earth expands again with , directed by Andy Serkis. Set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, the story follows Gandalf and Aragorn tracking Gollum before Sauron’s forces reach him. Ian McKellen and Serkis reprise their roles, with a December 17, 2027 release planned.
Tom Cruise Leads A ‘Catastrophic Comedy’ In Digger
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s stands out as a tonal curveball. Described as a “catastrophic comedy,” it stars Tom Cruise as an oil driller responsible for an environmental disaster he must then fix. Backed by a strong supporting cast, the film is set for October 2, 2026.
A Look Into Man of Tomorrow
Man of Tomorrow continues James Gunn’s DC reboot with Superman and Lex Luthor forced into an uneasy alliance against Brainiac. Teases included Luthor’s power suit and new cast additions, setting up a July 9, 2027 release.
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Ti Amo
Sean Baker’s next project, Ti Amo was announced under Warner Bros.’ speciality label. Described as a sweeping sex comedy, details remain minimal beyond its planned 2027 release, though expectations are high following Anora.
A New Untitled Game of Thrones Film
Warner Bros. confirmed a theatrical expansion of Westeros with a film centred on Aegon’s Conquest. Chronicling the unification of the Seven Kingdoms, the project aims for a 2028 release, marking the franchise’s first major big-screen outing.
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Universal Pictures
The Trojan Horse Sequence From The Odyssey
The Odyssey from Christopher Nolan opened with a large-scale Trojan Horse sequence featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus. The footage emphasised practical scale and ensemble casting, including Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, ahead of its July 17, 2026 release.
Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day
Steven Spielberg’s revisits sci-fi through a grounded lens, focusing on humanity’s first confirmed encounter with extraterrestrial truth. Early footage highlighted visual effects and tension-driven storytelling, with a May 15, 2026 release.
Werwulf: Robert Eggers' Next
Robert Eggers returns to folk horror with Werwulf, reuniting with Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe. The teaser focused on transformation imagery without revealing the full creature, maintaining Eggers’ restraint for the cinema. The film is slated for Christmas 2026.
Meet The Focker-In-Law
Focker-In-Law continues the Meet the Parents saga, now flipping generational roles as Greg Focker evaluates his son’s relationship. With Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro returning, the film leans into legacy comedy, releasing November 25, 2026.
Minions Go To Golden-era Hollywood
Universal also confirmed continued expansion of the Minion universe, though specific plot details were kept under wraps. The franchise remains a key pillar for family audiences, and the new entry is currently in development.
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Paramount Pictures
We're Getting Top Gun 3
is officially in development, with Tom Cruise returning as Maverick. The story will explore mentorship in an era of automated warfare, bringing back Miles Teller and Glen Powell for a planned 2027 release.
A New Sonic the Hedgehog Movie
introduced Metal Sonic as its next major antagonist. The teaser positions Sonic and Shadow as uneasy allies, continuing the franchise’s expansion ahead of its March 17, 2026 release.
The Call of Duty Finally Gets A Release Date
The long-gestating adaptation debuted a teaser focused on Task Force 141, with a gritty tone and recognisable characters like Captain Price and Ghost. The film is targeting a June 30, 2028 release.
The New Street Fighter Live Action Trailer Is Here
Street Fighter finally revealed its first official trailer, leaning heavily into stylised fight choreography and game-accurate characterisation. With Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken, the film embraces its video game roots rather than distancing from them, and set up an October 16, 2026 release.
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Heart of the Beast
stars Brad Pitt as a stranded ex-Special Forces soldier surviving in the wilderness alongside his dog. The footage emphasised survival tension, though a release date remains unconfirmed.
Johnny Depp Is The New Ebenezer Scrooge
Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol features Johnny Depp in a transformative take on Scrooge, with a darker, gothic tone teased in early footage. The film is expected to release November 13, 2026.
Walt Disney Studios
The First Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Is Here
Avengers: Doomsday unveiled its first trailer, showcasing a collapsing multiverse and a new Avengers lineup facing Doctor Doom. With Robert Downey Jr. returning in a new role, the film sets up a major MCU turning point for December 18, 2026.
A New Look Into Toy Story 5
The new Toy Story movie pits Woody and Buzz against a modern challenge: children’s attachment to digital devices. The story explores relevance in a tech-driven world, with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen returning ahead of its June 19, 2026 release.
Another Look Into The Live Action Moana
The live action Moana showcased early footage and introduced newcomer Catherine Laga‘aia alongside Dwayne Johnson. The film emphasises cultural authenticity and new music, releasing July 10, 2026.
Ice Age: Boiling Point
sees the herd confronting climate shifts as they search for a new home. With returning voice actors, the film continues the franchise’s long-running appeal, slated for June 2027.
Jacob Elordi Is In A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Drama
The Dog Stars adapts Peter Heller’s novel into a post-apocalyptic survival drama starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin. Directed by Ridley Scott, it is set for August 28, 2026.
Wild Horse Nine
Wild Horse Mine pairs Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich in a dark comedy about a failed CIA mission in 1970s Chile. Directed by Martin McDonagh, the film returns him to crime-inflected storytelling, releasing November 6, 2026.