Top 15 Impressive Highlights from CinemaCon 2025
In the books, CinemaCon 2022 has wrapped up, showcasing some jaw-dropping movie moments from Hollywood's finest. It's like a non-stop rollercoaster ride, taking you from the heartwarming aerial fantasia of 'How to Train Your Dragon' in the early morning, to a multi-hour extravaganza of new footage from 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' 'Wicked: For Good,' and 'Megan 2.0' just a few hours later. As the night falls, MGM unveils tantalizing teases of 'Masters of the Universe,' Bond, and more.
A new day awakens, and Paramount brings 'Mission: Impossible' and 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' followed by Disney unleashing glimpses of 'Elio,' 'Thunderbolts,' 'Fantastic Four,' and more. Yet, believe it or not, all these blockbusters aren't even on the list! The real magic lies in the surprise of discovering new movies you never knew you needed to see, and getting more pumped for ones you already loved.
If you want to catch a taste of this cinematic goodness before everyone else, you better grab a seat. All the studios have teamed up to bring a carefully selected, 70-minute program of CinemaCon footage to theaters nationwide on April 22 and 24. For more details, follow the link!
Get ready to explore the cosmos with Project Hail Mary. This highly anticipated sci-fi flick, based on Andy Weir's best-selling book, boasts breathtaking, emotional, and thrilling footage that leads us to believe it could be the best space epic of 2026. Check out more here!
Our excitement for Final Destination Bloodlines already ran high but the disgustingly innovative kill we saw at CinemaCon? It upped the stakes tenfold. Can't wait to delve further? Read more here!
Edgar Wright's unique touch on the big screen always gets us amped, but his sci-fi Stephen King adaptation of The Running Man starring Glen Powell? We're practically drooling in anticipation. Read more here!
A small blip on our radar until the trailer dropped, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is now a powerhouse on our must-watch list. Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie go on a fantastical adventure together, guided by GPS units that open magical doors to memories from their pasts. It opens on September 19 and you don't want to miss it!
The Long Walk promises to be an intense, violent, and thought-provoking exploration of survival, with Francis Lawrence directing a group of young actors led by Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Charlie Plummer, and Ben Wang. Mark Hamill plays the sinister villain in this adaptation of Stephen King's novel, hitting theaters on September 12.
Predator: Badlands takes a fresh approach to the franchise, flipping the script to make the Predator the hero, struggling to survive in a world filled with even more monstrous creatures. Elle Fanning aids the Predator in his quest and we can't wait to see what unfolds. Read more here!
In The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal reimagines the Bride of Frankenstein story in a mind-blowingly original twist. Starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, this movie seems to draw inspiration from cult classics like 'Sid and Nancy,' 'Natural Born Killers,' and 'Bonnie and Clyde,' all while maintaining its ties to the Universal Monsters universe. Read more here!
Weapons has been shrouded in mystery for months, but CinemaCon sparked excitement as we learned more about the story. A teacher finds her entire class missing and must navigate through the ensuing chaos. We can't wait to see what unfolds! Read more here!
With an electrifying and suspenseful title like Now You See Me, Now You Don't, it's impossible not to take notice! The third instalment in the franchise embraces its awesome title and showcases characters old and new in what promises to be a fun, magic-filled heist adventure. Read more here!
Bob Odenkirk returns for Nobody 2, promising more action-packed fun after the success of the first film. This sequel puts our hero in the midst of a family vacation, but trouble arises quickly. We expect it to be another hit when it hits theaters on August 15.
James Cameron unveiled the first footage from the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash sequel, and it seems this sci-fi epic is only going to get bigger and better. Check it out here!
Mercy brings forth an enticing premise, following Chris Pratt as a law enforcement officer facing trial by an AI judge, after being accused of killing his wife. Pratt and the AI have 90 minutes to prove his innocence or face dire consequences. The film opens January 23, 2026.
The spinoff we didn't know we needed, Ballerina may just become our new favorite John Wick flick! Featuring an action scene that leaves dishes shattering and limbs snapped, this movie starring Ana de Armas opens on June 6, 2026.
Him takes a wild spin on the sports genre, blending horror into the mix. Tyriq Withers plays a college football star who undergoes terrifying training under the guidance of Marlon Wayans' idol, after suffering an injury. The sinister twist lies in their idol's cultish practices. This horror-comedy opens September 19, 2025.
A surprising sequel to the hit 2021 horror film, Black Phone 2 brings back actors, director, and writer Ethan Hawke and Trevor Middleton. The first footage teases a possible plot twist, hinting that the Grabber may be using the Black Phone to return from the dead and torment the survivors of the first movie. Read more here and prepare for chills!
- With stunning footage showcased at CinemaCon 2022, the upcoming sci-fi movie 'Project Hail Mary' promises to be a standout space epic of 2026, based on Andy Weir's best-selling book.
- The innovative kill scene seen at CinemaCon for 'Final Destination Bloodlines' has greatly increased our excitement for the film.
- Director Edgar Wright's adaptation of 'The Running Man,' starring Glen Powell, is causing a wave of anticipation amongst fans, thanks to its unique blend of science fiction and Stephen King elements.
- The upcoming movie 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,' starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie, was a relatively unknown project until the trailer was released, but it has quickly become a must-watch on our list.
