Trending Now - Sony Urges Theaters to Prioritize Extended Release Windows and Lower Ticket Prices for Industry's Future
WHO:
Deadline - Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group.
The Direct - Multiple studios including Sony, Warner Bros., Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount, and Disney.
WHAT:
The Direct - Sony Pictures is expected to showcase updates on its slate, including "Insidious: The Bleeding World" and "Resident Evil" during its CinemaCon presentation.
The Direct - Warner Bros. will promote "Mortal Kombat 2," "Evil Dead Burn," and "The Cat in the Hat" during its panel at CinemaCon.
The Direct - Universal's "The Odyssey," directed by Christopher Nolan, is set to debut on July 17, 2026, featuring a cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya.
The Direct - Amazon MGM Studios is planning to release "Spaceballs 2" on April 23, 2027, with Josh Gad writing and appearing in an undisclosed role.
The Direct - Paramount is expected to present "Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender," an animated movie scheduled for release in October 2026 on Paramount+.
The Direct - Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" is slated for theaters on July 10, 2026, featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Maui.
The Direct - Warner Bros. will add two new movies to its Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate, with "Supergirl" set for release on June 26, 2026, and "Clayface" on October 23, 2026.
The Direct - Universal's "Michael," a biopic about Michael Jackson, will star Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, and Nia Long, detailing Jackson's early life and career.
The Direct - Amazon MGM Studios will release "Jack Ryan: Ghost War" on May 20, 2026, featuring John Krasinski alongside Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, and Betty Gabriel.
The Direct - Paramount's "Angry Birds 3" is set to debut on December 23, 2026, featuring new voices including Emma Myers, Keke Palmer, and Walker Scobell.
The Direct - Disney's "Toy Story 5" is scheduled for release on June 19, 2026, and will feature Woody and Buzz in a new adventure against technology.
Deadline - Tom Rothman stated, “Get off the ad crack,” urging theater owners to reduce the 30 minutes of trailers and commercials before movies start for a better viewing experience.
The Direct - Sony Pictures' biggest theatrical release of the year is "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," set to release on July 31, 2026.
The Direct - Universal's upcoming biopic "Michael," about Michael Jackson, is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026.
The Direct - Warner Bros. will present "Dune Messiah" (Dune 3), featuring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson, during its panel on April 14, 2026.
The Direct - Amazon MGM Studios will release "Jack Ryan: Ghost War" on May 20, 2026, starring John Krasinski.
The Direct - Disney's "Avengers: Doomsday" is set to debut on December 18, 2026, featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
Deadline - Tom Rothman urged theaters to enforce longer release windows, eliminate advertisements, and offer cheaper tickets for the long-term health of the film industry.
The Direct - CinemaCon 2026 is the world's largest gathering for the theater industry, featuring presentations from at least six major movie studios.
WHERE:
The Direct - CinemaCon 2026 is being held at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WHEN:
The Direct - CinemaCon 2026 is taking place from Monday, April 13th to Thursday, April 16th, 2026.
The Direct - Sony's presentation occurred on Monday, April 13th, 2026, from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET.
The Direct - Warner Bros. is scheduled to present on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET.
The Direct - Universal's presentation is set for Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
The Direct - Amazon MGM Studios will present on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, from 11:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. ET.
The Direct - Paramount's presentation is scheduled for Thursday, April 16th, 2026, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET.
The Direct - Disney's presentation will take place on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET.
WHY:
Variety - Tom Rothman emphasized the need for theaters to adapt to changing audience preferences to ensure the industry's long-term health, stating, “Get off the ad crack.”
Variety - Tom Rothman emphasized the need for theaters to adapt to changing audience preferences to ensure the industry's long-term health.
Deadline - Tom Rothman believes that enforcing longer release windows and lowering ticket prices are essential for the long-term health of the film industry.
HOW:
The Direct - CinemaCon features presentations where theater owners and studios showcase upcoming movies and discuss industry trends.
(UPDATED April 14, 2026 19:22 UTC)
At CinemaCon, Sony Pictures is set to unveil updates on its upcoming projects, including "Insidious: The Bleeding World" and "Resident Evil." Warner Bros. will also showcase titles like "Mortal Kombat 2," "Evil Dead Burn," and "The Cat in the Hat," while Universal's highly anticipated "The Odyssey," directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, is scheduled to debut July 17th. Additionally, Disney's live-action remake of "Moana," featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Maui, is set to hit theaters July 10th, and Amazon MGM Studios plans to release "Spaceballs 2" April 23rdrd, 2027.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 15:22 UTC)
Warner Bros. has announced two new additions to its Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate, with "Supergirl" set to hit theaters June 26th, and "Clayface" following October 23rd. Meanwhile, Universal is gearing up for the release of "Michael," a biopic about Michael Jackson starring Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo, while Amazon MGM Studios will debut "Jack Ryan: Ghost War" May 20th, featuring John Krasinski. Additionally, Disney's "Toy Story 5" is scheduled for June 19th, and Paramount's "Angry Birds 3" will arrive December 23rd, as industry leaders like Tom Rothman stress the importance of theaters adapting to changing audience preferences.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 05:42 UTC)
Tom Rothman has called on theater owners to reduce the thirty minutes of trailers and commercials before movies start, urging them to enhance the viewing experience for audiences. In upcoming film news, Universal's biopic "Michael," about Michael Jackson, is set for release April 24th, while Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" will hit theaters July 31st. Additionally, Warner Bros. will showcase "Dune Messiah" during its panel on Tuesday, and Disney's "Avengers: Doomsday" is scheduled to debut December 18th.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 04:03 UTC)
At CinemaCon 2026, taking place at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas from on Monday to April 16th, Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, urged theaters to implement longer release windows, eliminate advertisements, and reduce ticket prices to ensure the film industry's long-term health. The event features presentations from major studios including Sony, Warner Bros., Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount, and Disney, with Warner Bros. scheduled to present on Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET. CinemaCon serves as the world's largest gathering for the theater industry, where theater owners and studios come together to showcase upcoming films and discuss key industry trends.