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CinemaCon 2026: Paramount Presentation
‘Street Fighter’ opens in theaters on October 16th.

Preview
- Paramount Pictures made its presentation to the 2026 CinemaCon crowd.
- Among the movies promoted were ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘Scary Movie’.
- There was also a look at a new ‘Christmas Carol’ adaptation.
Given the tumultuous behind-the-scenes business activity of first the Skydance/Paramount acquisition and now the combined studios’ ongoing mission to buy Warner Bros., it’s fair to wonder how much of that will be referenced at the company’s 2026 CinemaCon presentation.

But as is more likely, we’re expecting a focus on movies including the new ‘Scary Movie’ entry and a fresh take on the ‘Street Fighter’ video game.
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Unlike some of its competition, Paramount doesn’t have many of its big hitter franchises with ready entries, though we’ll likely get something from the early 2027 arrival of the fourth ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ movie.

Related Article: Netflix Out of Bidding War for Warner Bros., Paramount Seemingly Wins

Following a looong sizzle reel (narrated by Tom Cruise and ending with him chilling out on the lot’s iconic water tower), freshly minted Paramount/Skydance boss David Ellison took the stage to enthuse about storytelling and –– cross it off your bingo card! –– further confirm that a merged Paramount and Warner Bros. would commit to 30 movies a year theatrically, with healthy 45-day release windows.

There was also a lot of chat about the IP-based movies they’re developing –– expect more ‘Star Trek’, ‘Transformers’, ‘World War Z’ and ‘Top Gun’, plus a ‘Call of Duty’ movie. Oh, and following the success of the first film via Neon, the studio is the new home of the ‘Longlegs’ franchise. And we also learned that classic antagonists Shredder and Kang will show up in the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ sequel, due in 2027.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ opens in theaters on March 19, 2027.

There wasn’t much on the fourth ‘Sonic’ beyond a quick video from the set that confirms Jim Carrey will be back. There was also a mention of Kristen Bell, who voices Amy Rose.
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‘Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’

Billie Eliish in ‘Billie Eliish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)’. Photo: Henry Hwu and Paramount Pictures.

Eilish and director James Cameron (yes, that James Cameron) took the stage to showcase the tour movie (Live in 3D in case you forgot), with Cameron talking up how they developed new 3D tech to make the film –– and make it look amazing. He calls it a “VIP experience”.

The audience were given 3D glasses to watch some new footage from the tour movie.
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‘Scary Movie’

Marlon Wayans plays Shorty in ‘Scary Movie’ from Paramount Pictures.

Next to take the stage was the ‘Scary Movie’ cast (well, Marlon and Shawn Wayans and Anna Faris) discuss the new reboot (or sixth film) in the horror spoof series. “Nobody is safe” seems to be the mantra here, and the Wayans introduced some fresh footage from the movie.

(L to R) Anna Faris plays Cindy and Regina Hall plays Brenda in ‘Scary Movie’ from Paramount Pictures.

That “nobody is safe” also applies to the genre titles this one takes pot shots at, including ‘Sinners’, ‘M3GAN’ and more.
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‘Jackass: Best and Last’

2002’s ‘Jackass: The Movie’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

The new –– and final? –– ‘Jackass’ saw main man Johnny Knoxville trying to convince us all that it really is the last one. Guessing they’re all getting a little too old for the crazy stunts.
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‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’

Carter Young as “Marshall” in ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ from Paramount PIctures and Spinmaster.

In what could be considered tonal whiplash, the next film to be name-checked was the latest ‘Paw Patrol’ movie, with a quick teaser.
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‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’

Logo for ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’. Photo: Paramount.

The new ‘Angry Birds’ film was also given a very brief check-in, and we learned that this one is about fatherhood.
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‘Street Fighter’

Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

The cast for the latest attempt to kick off a franchise based on the classic video game title arrived on stage to discuss it. Wrestler-turned-actor Cody Rhodes showed up dressed in costume as Guile.

They introduced the first trailer for the movie, which you can see above.
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Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story

David Corenswet as “John Tuggle” in ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ from Paramount Pictures.

The new movie from Jonathan Levine stars ‘Superman’s David Corenswet and focuses on the enduring impact John Tuggle had on his team and teammates after being drafted by the New York Giants.

Corenswet appeared via video to introduce the film, talking about how he was inspired by Tuggle’s story but was also conflicted as an Eagles fan playing a Giants icon.

David Corenswet as “John Tuggle” in ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ from Paramount Pictures.
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‘Heart of the Beast’

Brad Pitt poses backstage with the Oscar® for Actor In A Supporting Role during the live ABC Telecast of The 92nd Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Credit/Provider: Nick Agro / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

The new David Ayer movie features Brad Pitt as a former Navy SEAL and his retired combat dog who attempt to return to civilization after a catastrophic accident deep in the Alaskan wilderness.
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Following a quick look at K-Pop Superstar: The Movie, it was on to…

‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’

The new movie from Ti West (who has been better known for more brutal horror in the past) features Johnny Depp as Scrooge. Some footage was screened. Unsurprisingly, it’s leaning into the scarier elements of the story. Happy Christmas?
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‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Oscar® nominee Viola Davis arrives on the red carpet of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Credit/Provider: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

Gina Prince-Bythewood‘s new film adaptsTomi Adeyemi‘s novel, featuring a woman blessed with magical powers by the gods and living in a place where you are forbidden to use them, teams up with a princess to summon the gods and bring down the oppressive regime.

A musical performance preceded the cast (including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Thuso Mbedu) and Prince-Bythewood to the stage to talk up the film. We also got footage.

The footage shows Viola Davis‘ Mama Agba and her allies smacking around some tax collectors. The film is a story about the struggle to bring back magic in a kingdom where magic users are routinely executed. The magic users have Targaryen-like white hair. We see one magician summon a tree fighter to battle enemy warriors. The movie looks unique.
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Noticeably absent? ‘Avatar: Ang, The Last Airbender’, which Paramount originally planned for theaters and then decided to shove to its streaming service. But the biggest news? It recently leaked online….

And with that, Paramount is done!

‘Street Fighter’ opens in theaters on October 16th.
April 16, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: Amazon MGM Studios Presentation
The cast of ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios.

Preview:
- Amazon MGM Studios made its presentation to the 2026 CinemaCon crowd.
- Among the movies promoted were ‘The Sheep Detectives’ and ‘Spaceballs: The New One’.
- There was also a look at Michael B. Jordan’s ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’.
After making its first trip to CinemaCon last year, Amazon MGM Studios has certainly been enjoying a good year at the box office so far, largely thanks to the huge success of ‘Project Hail Mary’ (which, as announced at the panel, just crossed $525 million at the global box office, cementing it as the company’s biggest movie to date, and will see its theatrical window extended, Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!).
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Hoping to keep the momentum rolling, the studio unveiled new looks at this year’s crop of movies and beyond including ‘The Sheep Detectives’ and ‘Masters of the Universe’. But if you were expecting a surprise announcement about casting for the new James Bond movie, there was none –– but VP of Film Courtenay Valenti did promise it’ll be worthy of the venerable franchise’s legacy.

Related Article: ‘Masters of the Universe’: Nicholas Galitzine Offers New Costume Look

Here’s what was revealed…

‘The Thomas Crown Affair’

Michael B. Jordan poses backstage with the Oscar® for Actor in a Leading Role during the 98th Oscars® at Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy
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First out of the gate (even though it isn’t out until next March) was newly minted Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan‘s remake of the 1968 caper movie –– previously re-imagined in 1999, which the actor is directing and starring in.

After a look at some fun footage, Jordan himself took the stage to talk up the fact that Jon Batiste is crafting the music for the movie. He also brought out co-star Adria Arjona, complimenting her “intensity, wit, and fire” while calling her “an incredible scene partner.” Their cat-and-mouse relationship (as art thief and the insurance investigator tracking him down) is at the core of the movie.

Kenneth Branagh, meanwhile, plays the antagonist, the person that Jordan’s Crown targets. Jordan says he made the movie for big screens.
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‘Masters of the Universe’

Nicholas Galitzine stars in ‘Masters of the Universe’. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios.

Hoping for another big hit, Amazon MGM is putting a lot of weight behind ‘Masters of the Universe’, which adapts the 1980s toy line and cartoon series (and was already focus of a notoriously unsuccessful 1987 movie).

Stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes and director Travis Knight took the stage to introduce a new look at the film. Galitzine, of course, was hefting He-Man’s classic power sword, which is surely some sort of safety violation.

Jared Leto stars in ‘Masters of the Universe’. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios.

Some fresh footage from the movie –– which Knight and co. described as tackling how someone is challenged to step up beyond what they think they can do –– was screened after Galitzine had the audience lift the fake swords they received as he recited He-Man’s classic transformation line…

The new scene shows Galitzine’s Prince Adam and Mendes’ Teena reuniting on Earth before they travel to Eternia to battle the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto), which in turn leads into the new trailer.
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‘The Beekeeper 2’

Jason Statham stars as Clay in director David Ayer’s ‘The Beekeeper.’ An Amazon MGM Studios film. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. © 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Another jump ahead in time for a quick look at footage from Jason Statham action sequel ‘The Beekeeper 2’. It’s pretty much exactly what you’d expect from The Stath, and should keep fans happy. Statham himself appeared via video to exclaim, “some people say less is more. I say more is more.”

The new movie will see the Beekeeper society looking to overthrow the US government. At this point in time, the jokes write themselves…
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‘The Sheep Detectives’

Hugh Jackman in ‘The Sheep Detectives’. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios.
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Back to 2026’s schedule, and the quirky mystery drama about a herd of sheep who must solve the murder of their beloved shepherd (Hugh Jackman).

Jackman himself arrived on stage (along with co-stars Nicholas Braun, and a returning Galitzine) to tout the film, which also boasts a considerable cast in both live-action (Emma Thompson) and voice (too many to list) form. It’s described as “a warm deeply human story about finding your place in the world.” And we got an extended look at the movie.

‘A Colt is My Passport’

Gareth Evans (‘The Raid’) returns with a new action movie, this one starring
Sope Dirisu in the story of Colt, a Vietnam veteran turned contract killer, goes on the run after assassinating a gangland boss.
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‘How to Rob a Bank’

David Leitch in Paris for ‘Bullet Train.’ Credit: Oliver Vigerie/Sony Pictures.

With confetti and chaos, the new movie from director David Leitch launched into a first look at a team of social media types who make videos about, well, how to rob banks.

Leitch came on stage with Pete Davidson, and Davidson revealed that this group of robbers livestreams their crimes and robberies. “They’re putting an end to greed and corruption one heist, and one video, at a time,” he said, before Rhenzy Feliz and Anna Sawai were confirmed to be the other two robbers. Leitch wanted to capture the energy of a manic YouTube video, before a video message from the rest of the cast played.
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‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother‘

Mahershala Ali attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.

More action, this time a visceral thriller starring Mahershala Ali and following a hitman struggling to balance his job with his faith & fatherhood. Bassam Tariq directs.

Ali took the stage to enthuse about how the movie checked every box for him, and he introduced some intense footage.
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After a quick look at ‘Verity’ (which we’re surprised wasn’t spotlighted more given its Colleen Hoover origins) it was time for…

‘Spaceballs: The New One’

‘Spaceballs: The New One’ logo. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios.

The much-anticipated ‘Spaceballs’ sequel was introduced by originator Mel Brooks (via video), with cast members Bill Pullman, Josh Gad, Lewis Pullman, Daphne Zuniga and to great response, Rick Moranis actually present to introduce a first look at the movie, which is as funny as you might hope for. Let’s just say the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy is heavily targeted for spoofing.

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‘Highlander’

Henry Cavill in ‘Highlander’. Photo: Henry Cavill’s Instagram Account.

It might still be busy shooting, but the re-imagining of the 1980s action movie is one of the bigger titles on the horizon for the studio.

With Henry Cavill starring as the immortal warrior who must battle others of his kind, it promises plenty of set pieces.

Cavill and director Chad Stahelski (‘John Wick’) are halfway through filming, but the former took time out to appear via video and offer some early footage.
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‘I Play Rocky’

Peter Farrelly accepts the Oscar® for original screenplay during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Credit/Provider: Aaron Poole / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

The chaotic making of the 1976 Sylvester Stallone classic is the subject of this based-on-truth film from director Peter Farrelly.

He strode on stage with some of his cast to talk about the movie, one he described as “for dreamers” before cueing up a first look.
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And with a sizzle reel for other projects on the way, the curtain fell on the Amazon MGM presentation!

‘Masters of the Universe’ opens in theaters on June 5th.
April 16, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: Universal Presentation
(L to R) Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) and Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) in ‘Focker In-Law’, written and directed by John Hamburg. Photo: Universal Pictures.

Preview:
- Universal made its big presentation to the 2026 CinemaCon crowd.
- Among the movies promoted were ‘Disclosure Day’ and ‘The Odyssey’.
- There was also a look at ‘Minions & Monsters’ and ‘Other Mommy’.
Universal had a more muted and mixed 2025 than some other studios –– the latest ‘Jurassic World’ outing was a hit, but other titles, including thriller sequel ‘M3GAN 2.0’ stumbled.

Can it regain its mojo? ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s success as certainly helped, and it does at least have some heavy hitters on deck, including Steven Spielberg with sci-fi pic ‘Disclosure Day’ and Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated epic ‘The Odyssey’.
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Beyond those two biggies, we can expect the usual blend of family fare (including ‘Minions & Monsters’, the latest extension of the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise) and comedies such as ‘Focker In-Law’.

Related Article: Chris Nolan’s Starry New Movie Revealed to be an Adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’

Before the full presentation kicked off, Snoop Dogg took the stage to confirm that the biopic based on his career will start filming this summer, directed by Craig Brewer and starring Jonathan Daviss.

Here’s what was revealed…

‘The Odyssey’

Matt Damon is Odysseus in ‘The Odyssey’, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. Photo: Universal Pictures.

Christopher Nolan’s epic, based on Homer’s story, was somewhat naturally the first big movie featured. Starring half of Hollywood, it promises to be massive in scale and ambitious in scope.

The filmmaker himself took the stage to talk up his latest, joking that he’s glad he doesn’t have to follow Steven Spielberg. ‘The Odyssey’ is not, he says a story. It’s THE story, one he knew he had to shoot entirely in IMAX.

He praised his ensemble, especially Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, who he called the heart of the film. Oh, and it was a “nightmare to make in the best way possible,” but he’s nearly finished.

More than five minutes of new footage from the movie was shown, including a shipwrecked Odysseus (Damon) washing up on a shore, where he’s greeted by the goddess Calypso, played by Charlize Theron, asking her about his past life which he cannot remember, and a battle from the Trojan war and the iconic Trojan Horse.
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‘Minions & Monsters’

(L to R): Ed, James and Henry in Illumination’s ‘Minions & Monsters’. Photo: © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Illumination has been a consistent performer for Universal, its animated output boosting studio coffers. So of course the team were present to pimp the next ‘Minions’ movie featuring the little yellow troublemakers.

It’s set in the 1920s and features the Minions trying to find a new master to serve. Pierre Coffin, who co-writes, directs and voices the creatures, told the crowd that he put everything into the new one, before introducing some fresh footage.
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‘One Night Only’

Monica Barbaro arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

The next film to get a brief spotlight was romantic comedy drama ‘One Night Only’, which stars Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro as two New Yorkers searching for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal.
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‘Other Mommy’

Jessica Chastain attends the Governors Ball following the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Photo: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

The initial teaser for the horror movie, starring Jessica Chastain, was shown. It features Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark), an 8-year-old girl living in a home with marital problems, confronts a sinister entity that comes out of her closet. The presence, whom she calls “Other Mommy,” becomes increasingly threatening to her and her family.
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‘Violent Night 2’

(L to R) Alexis Louder, and David Harbour in ‘Violent Night.’ © Universal Studios.

Next up was a quick look at ‘Violent Night 2’, the sequel to the 2022 action comedy with David Harbour as a grumpy Santa who takes down armed thieves. The 2026 follow-up adds Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus in a story where Santa somehow ends up on the Naughty List.
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‘Focker In-Law’

(L to R) Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) and Olivia Jones (Ariana Grande) in ‘Focker In-Law’, written and directed by John Hamburg. Photo: Universal Pictures.

Getting more of a spotlight was the new ‘Meet the Parents’ outing, which sees Ariana Grande as a young woman looking to marry into Ben Stiller‘s family (and Stiller’s Greg Focker is suspicious of her).

Stiller and Robert De Niro took the stage to introduce a first look, with De Niro commenting that Grande is the funniest scene partner he’s ever had. Ouch!
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‘Sense and Sensibility‘

Focus Features was next up, with a quick look at the latest Jane Austen adaptation. Daisy Edgar-Jones, Caitríona Balfe, Fiona Shaw and George MacKay are among the cast.
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‘Werwulf‘

Director Robert Eggers on the set of his film ‘Nosferatu’, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Aidan Monaghan / © 2024 Focus Features LLC.

Also featured? A look at ‘Nosferatu’ director Robert Eggers‘ next chiller, ‘Werwulf’, which follows a gothic world where townsfolk are investigating a brutal werewolf terrifying their town.
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‘Disclosure Day’

Emily Blunt in ‘Disclosure Day’, directed by Steven Spielberg. Photo: Universal Pictures.

‘Disclosure Day’s Colman Domingo arrived on stage to introduce his director, Steven Spielberg, who is getting a special award from CinemaCon (along with a sizzle reel of past work and a standing ovation from the audience).

His latest, an alien-inflected sci-fi thriller starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Domingo.

The iconic filmmaker took the chance to argue for longer release windows, which naturally plays well with this crowd.

He also sat down with Domingo to discuss his own movie-watching history, his father’s belief in life beyond our world, his own thoughts on aliens and his time making this latest effort.

New footage was shown (though Spielberg said he was keeping every frame of the third act withheld until the movie itself is released), with plenty of tense action.

“It is an experience, this movie,” Spielberg promised. “All you need to get from the beginning to the end is a seat belt.”
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And with that, it’s a wrap on Universal!

‘Focker In-Law’ opens in theaters on November 25th.
April 15, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: Warner Bros. Presentation
Tom Cruise for ‘Digger’ at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: David Jon @davidjonphotography.

Preview:
- Warner Bros. has made its big presentation to the 2026 CinemaCon crowd.
- Among the movies touted were ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Dune: Part III’
- The likes of Tom Cruise and James Gunn showed up to lobby exhibitors.
After a hugely successful 2026 in terms of both box office and awards, Warner Bros. arrives at CinemaCon with a bigger story looming over its head –– the future. With the Paramount merger inching closer, there will of course be questions about the new regime’s plans, even as the likes of David Ellison maintain that the studio’s output will be boosted.
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But the focus, of course, will be on the movies headed our way from the studio, including a couple of DC Studios offerings (‘Supergirl’ and ‘Clayface’), Denis Villeneuve’s new ‘Dune’ entry and that rare beast, a non-‘Mission: Impossible’ job for Tom Cruise in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’.

Related Article: 5 Things We Learned At The ‘Supergirl’ Teaser Trailer Press Conference

Host Patton Oswalt at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: David Jon @davidjonphotography.

With Patton Oswalt as the host (who joked that he wanted to join the DC Universe), this is what was presented…

Before any of the big announcements, we got word from Warner Bros. film bosses Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy that the studio is launching a new label called Warner Clockwork, whose first production is ‘Anora’ director Sean Baker‘s next project, ‘Te Amo!’.

A sizzle reel celebrating last year’s accomplishments was followed by an even more exciting one for 2027, including some big casting news dropped for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’…

We’ve been waiting for you, precious. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum only in theaters 17 December 2027. pic.twitter.com/FuD8Bh8cpl

— Warner Bros. (@warnerbros) April 15, 2026

‘Digger’

(L to R) Tom Cruise and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu for ‘Digger’ at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: David Jon @davidjonphotography.

Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu kick off the 2026 portion of the show with their collaboration, ‘Digger’. Cruise heaped praise on his director, with the filmmaker explaining that he got the idea for the new movie nine years ago and started discussing it with the actor seven years ago. Cruise, according to him was the only choice.

The movie tells of most powerful man in the world as he embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.
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‘The End of Oak Street’

(L to R) Ewan McGregor as Greg Platt, Christian Convery as Brian Platt, Maisy Stella as Audrey Platt and Anne Hathaway as Denise Platt in in ‘The End of Oak Street’, a Warner Bros. Pictures Release. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

The new thriller from David Robert Mitchell (‘It Follows’) is a suburban supernatural story produced by J.J. Abrams.

It features the Platt family, who band together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic event transports their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor lead the cast, but the presentation was mostly an extended trailer.
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‘Evil Dead Burn’

Logo for ‘Evil Dead Burn.’ Photo: New Line.

The New Line segment was kicked off with the next ‘Evil Dead’ movie, this one directed by Sébastien Vanicek, but again it was largely limited to some early footage, which featured some familiar ideas, including the Book of the Dead.
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‘Mortal Kombat II’

(Right) Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in ‘Mortal Kombat 2’. Photo: Warner Bros.

The video game adaptation’s sequel showed off a typically action-packed scene featuring Karl Urban‘s Johnny Cage in action.
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‘The Cat in the Hat’

A scene from 2026’s ‘The Cat in the Hat’. Photo: Warner Bros.

The audience were all supplied with Thing wigs, trumpeting the arrival of a trailer for the new animated take on the Dr. Seuss classic. This one features Bill Hader as the voice of the cat.
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‘Clayface’

DC Comics’ Clayface. Photo: DC Comics.

Next up was DC Studios, with producer and co-CEO Peter Safran on stage to introduce it (director and co-chief James Gunn is a little busy, as production on the ‘Superman’ follow-up ‘Man of Tomorrow’ starts next week.

The first project to cover was ‘Clayface’, about the Batman antagonist, which Safran described as more focused on character than genre. He showed off the first footage from the movie.
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‘Supergirl’

(L to R) Jason Momoa, director Craig Gillespie, Milly Alcock, and producer Peter Safran for ‘Supergirl’ at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: David Jon @davidjonphotography.

While we have to wait until October for ‘Clayface’, the next DC Studios film out of the gate is ‘Supergirl’, starring Milly Alcock as Superman’s wilder cousin. She, director Craig Gillespie and co-star Jason Momoa (playing outer space vigilante Lobo) took the stage to talk up the film –– Momoa on a motorcycle! A new scene from the movie was screened.
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‘Practical Magic 2’

(L to R) Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock for ‘Practical Magic 2’ at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: David Jon @davidjonphotography.

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock showed up to tout the witchy sequel, mentioning their shared appreciation for director Susanne Bier and how the production rebuilt the original movie’s house. What can we expect? “Midnight margaritas, jumping off the roof, and also have our past catching up with us,” according to Kidman. “We have our destinies, and the family. I think it’s going to be really, really fun.”

After some talk about how the characters are inspiring, the first teaser trailer was shown.
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‘Dune: Part Three’

Timothée Chalamet for ‘Dune: Part Three’ at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: David Jon @davidjonphotography.

The big finish was, somewhat naturally, the new ‘Dune’, with director Denis Villeneuve taking the stage accompanied by Fremen warriors. Villeneuve said he made the movie “1,000%” for the fans, and the audience was treated to the first seven minutes of the movie.

Accompanied by the likes of Zendaya, Momoa and notorious opera-disliker Timothée Chalamet, Villeneuve showed off a battle scene that promises some suitably epic action.
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And that’s all, folks!

(L to R) Tom Cruise and Jason Momoa at CinemaCon 2026. Photo Credit: David Jon @davidjonphotography.
April 14, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: Sony Pictures Presentation
(L to R) Kevin Hart, .Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black at the photo call for ‘Jumanji: Open World’ at CinemaCon 2026 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

Preview
- Sony has made its big presentation to the 2026 CinemaCon crowd.
- ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Resident Evil’ were among the big titles talked up.
- We also got a new look at ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ and ‘The Social Reckoning’.
While not exactly the first studio to present at this year’s CinemaCon event in Las Vegas (that honor went to a collection of smaller outfits such as StudioCanal and Angel), Sony was the first of the major legacy companies to tout its wears, including a new ‘Insidious’ entry and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’
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Among the other movies to get new looks? Nate Bargatze’s family comedy ‘The Breadwinner’ and a mysterious new movie called Grandgear being developed by ‘Godzilla Minus One’ director Takashi Yamazaki, and produced by J.J. Abrams.

There was also an appearance by Justin Lin, who is about to head off to New Zealand to shoot an adaptation of video game title ‘Helldivers’ starring Jason Momoa, which will be out next year.

Related Article: Tom Holland Injury Forces Pause of the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shoot

Let’s run down the big hitters, shall we?

‘The Breadwinner’

(L to R) Mandy Moore and Nate Bargatze at a Presentation for ‘The Breadwinner’ at CinemaCon 2026 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

Comedian Nate Bargatze kicked off the presentation proper with footage from his comedy movie, which sees a suburban couple switch parenting roles when the wife (played by Mandy Moore), scores a deal on ‘Shark Tank’. Bargatze was naturally funny introducing the film, but also promised to keep selling tickets to keep the exhibitors happy.
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

(L to R) Spider-Man and Boomerang in Columbia Pictures ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. Copyright: ©2026 CTMG. All Rights Reserved. Photo By Sony Pictures.

The promotional push for the latest Spider-outing has been strangely muted given the success of ‘No Way Home’, and the CinemaCon presentation was much the same –– Tom Holland was there in video form and we got a look at a scene from the film, which the studio is describing as the most emotional and grown up of the franchise so far.
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‘Insidious: Out of the Further’

‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ trailer shot. Photo: Sony.

Directed by Jacob Chase, the latest ‘Insidious’ follows a young woman (played by Amelia Eve) who discovers that not only can she venture into the shadowy supernatural realm known as “the further”, she can also bring what lives there back to the real world. Yeah, that won’t lead to problems at all…
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‘Resident Evil’

Zach Cregger at a Presentation for ‘Resident Evil’ at CinemaCon 2026 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

With ‘Weapons’ hitting big last year, there is naturally plenty of anticipation for Zach Cregger’s next movie. He’s been at work on a new take on video game franchise ‘Resident Evil’, and we got a quick look at it, which appears suitably atmospheric.
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‘The Social Reckoning’

Aaron Sorkin at a Presentation for ‘The Social Reckoning’ at CinemaCon 2026 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to Facebook-focused controversial origin chronicle ‘The Social Network’ sees him taking the director’s chair. We saw a scene from the movie, which explores a whistleblower putting the company’s secrets at risk.
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‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’

(L to R) Justin K. Thompson, Christopher Miller, Bob Persichetti and Phil Lord at a Presentation for ‘SPider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse’ at CinemaCon 2026 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

Despite all the delays, anticipation remains high for the third entry in the animated Spidey movie series. Early footage was shown from the movie, which finds Miles Morales desperately trying to protect his family as he’s hunted across the farthest reaches of the multiverse. It looks amazing, but we’ll still have to wait until June next year to see it.

A scene from ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’. Photo: Sony Pictures.
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‘Jumanji: Open World’

(L to R) Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart at a Presentation for ‘Jumanji: Open World’ at CinemaCon 2026 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

Sony wrapped up its CinemaCon 2026 show with a bang, bringing out Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin Hart to talk up the new entry, with the game expanding into the real world (much like the 1990s original).

A sneak peek included some typically wild footage from what the team is calling “the biggest of the franchise so far.”
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ opens in theaters on July 31st.
April 13, 2026
Willem Dafoe and Steve Zahn join ‘Time Out’
(Left) Willem Dafoe stars in ‘Inside.’ (Right) Steve Zahn stars in ‘Anaconda’.

Preview:
- Willem Dafoe and Steve Zahn are among the cast additions to ‘Time Out’.
- It’s Adam Sandler’s next project.
- Scott Cooper is directing.
Following his critically acclaimed turn in ‘Jay Kelly’, Adam Sandler has lined up his next project; he’ll star for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ director Scott Cooper in ‘Time Out.’

Deadline brings word that the movie, which adapts a 2001 French title, will also feature Willem Dafoe, Gaby Hoffmann, F. Murray Abraham, Steve Zahn and Adam Horovitz among its ensemble.
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Cooper is on to write, direct and produce the new movie, with cameras set to roll starting next month.

Related Article: Adam Sandler and Laura Dern Talk ‘Jay Kelly’ Starring George Clooney

What’s the story of ‘Time Out’?

(L to R) Patrick Wilson as Ben Alcock and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Netflix © 2025.

Based on the film ‘L’Emploi Du Temps’ by Laurent Cantet and Robin Campillo, the pic follows Vincent (Sandler), who after being fired from his job can’t bring himself to tell his wife and family.

Rather than reveal the truth, he spins a web of lies to conceal his situation. He escalates his lies further when he creates an investment scheme and asks friends to contribute, and the deception threatens to overwhelm his life and his family.

‘Time Out’: the director talks

Here’s Cooper on why he decided to tackle the remake:

“I first encountered Laurent Cantet’s film in 2001, and it’s lived with me ever since. I’ve been thinking about revisiting it for years, but now felt like the right moment — we’re living in a time where questions of identity, work, and self-worth have become impossible to ignore.”

Scott Cooper attends the UK Premiere of 20th Century Studios’ ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ during the 69th BFI London Film Festival at Royal Festival Hall, London on October 15th, 2025. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

List of Adam Sandler Movies and TV Shows:
- ‘Saturday Night Live‘ (1975-2025)
- ‘The Cosby Show‘ (1984-1992)
- ‘Remote Control‘ (1987)
- ‘Going Overboard‘ (1989)
- ‘Shakes the Clown‘ (1992)
- ‘Coneheads‘ (1993)
- ‘Airheads‘ (1994)
- ‘Mixed Nuts‘ (1994)
- ‘Billy Madison‘ (1995)
- ‘Happy Gilmore‘ (1996)
- ‘Bulletproof‘ (1996)
- ‘The Wedding Singer‘ (1998)
- ‘The Waterboy‘ (1998)
- ‘Dirty Work‘ (1998)
- ‘Big Daddy‘ (1999)
- ‘Little Nicky‘ (2000)
- ‘Punch-Drunk Love‘ (2002)
- ‘Mr. Deeds‘ (2002)
- ‘Anger Management‘ (2003)
- ‘50 First Dates‘ (2004)
- ‘Spanglish‘ (2004)
- ‘The Longest Yard‘ (2005)
- ‘Click‘ (2006)
- ‘Reign Over Me‘ (2007)
- ‘I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry‘ (2007)
- ‘You Don’t Mess with the Zohan‘ (2008)
- ‘Bedtime Stories‘ (2008)
- ‘Funny People‘ (2009)
- ‘Grown Ups‘ (2010)
- ‘Just Go with It‘ (2011)
- ‘Jack and Jill‘ (2011)
- ‘That’s My Boy‘ (2012)
- ‘Hotel Transylvania‘ (2012)
- ‘Grown Ups 2‘ (2013)
- ‘Blended‘ (2014)
- ‘The Cobbler‘ (2014)
- ‘Pixels‘ (2015)
- ‘Hotel Transylvania 2‘ (2015)
- ‘The Ridiculous 6‘ (2015)
- ‘The Do-Over‘ (2016)
- ‘Sandy Wexler‘ (2017)
- ‘The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)‘ (2017)
- ‘The Week Of‘ (2018)
- ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation‘ (2018)
- ‘Murder Mystery‘ (2019)
- ‘Uncut Gems‘ (2019)
- ‘Hubie Halloween‘ (2020)
- ‘Hustle‘ (2022)
- ‘Murder Mystery 2‘ (2023)
- ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah‘ (2023)
- ‘Leo‘ (2023)
- ‘Spaceman‘ (2024)
- ‘Happy Gilmore 2‘ (2025)
- ‘Jay Kelly‘ (2025)
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April 12, 2026
Anthony Mackie and Dafne Keen Starring in ‘Barracuda’
(Left) Anthony Mackie presents ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2024 MARVEL. (Right)

Preview:
- Anthony Mackie and Dafne Keen are starring in ‘Barracuda’.
- It’s a new action thriller from director Neil Burger.
- Steven Bauer and Anthony Del Negro are also in the cast.
‘Divergent’ director Neil Burger has dabbled in a number of genres in his career so far. And with new movie ‘Barracuda’, he’s switching things up for an action thriller.

Per Deadline’s report, the film will star Anthony Mackie (‘Captain America: Brave New World’) and Dafne Keen (‘Deadpool & Wolverine’), with a script from Adam Mason and Simon Boyes.
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And joining the two leads are Steven Bauer (‘Ray Donovan’) and Anthony Del Negro (‘Running Point’) for what is described as a high-octane chase thriller (more on that below).

Related Article: Who Will Be on Sam Wilson’s Avengers Team in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’?

What’s the story of ‘Barracuda’?

Captain America/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World’. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 Marvel.

Official logline time! “When Karl (Mackie), a former smuggler with a haunted past, storms a nightclub in Mexico to rescue Jodie (Keen), a kidnapped teenage girl, he ignites a chain reaction of blood and bullets that burns across 100 miles of deadly roads toward the U.S. border. The breakout turns into a high-speed race when Karl kills the brother of the ruthless club owner and steals his prized 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. Now hunted by relentless criminals, Karl and Jodie tear across the desert with no way to slow down.”

Barracuda: the filmmaker talks

Here’s Burger talking about the new movie, which has kicked off shooting in New Mexico:

“I’ve been looking to make a non-stop action thriller and I’ve finally found it with this great screenplay. This one never lets up. It’s out-of-control, relentless mayhem in a real-time sprint to the border. I’ve also been wanting to work with Anthony Mackie for some time and know we’ll make a great team. As with ‘Limitless’ and ‘Inheritance’, I’m inventing new visual techniques to make this movie a truly wild ride.”

‘Inheritance’ director Neil Burger. Photo Credit: Chris Chapman.

List of Neil Burger Movies:
- ‘Interview with the Assassin‘ (2002)
- ‘The Illusionist‘ (2006)
- ‘The Lucky Ones‘ (2008)
- ‘ Limitless‘ (2011)
- ‘Divergent‘ (2014)
- ‘The Upside‘ (2017)
- ‘Voyagers‘ (2021)
- ‘The Marsh King’s Daughter‘ (2023)
- ‘Inheritance’ (2025)
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April 12, 2026
Peter Dinklage Joins ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2
(Left) Peter Dinklage stars in ‘Roofman’. Photo: Paramount Pictures. (Right) FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’. Photo: FX and Hulu.

Preview:
- Peter Dinklage will be part of the cast for ‘Alien: Earth’s second season.
- Noah Hawley created the show.
- The new season will start shooting next month in London.
With ‘Alien: Earth’, the TV spin-off of the xenomorph-heavy sci-fi movie franchise, Noah Hawley proved he has a knack for creating shows based on movies, following his work on ‘Fargo’.

The series was a success last year for FX and now, with its second season due to kick off shooting, Deadline reports that ‘Game of Thrones’ veteran Peter Dinklage is joining the cast.
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We don’t yet know what role Dinklage will be playing, but he joins a cast that already includes Sydney Chandler and Babou Ceesay.

Related Article: TV Review: ‘Alien Earth’

What’s the story of ‘Alien: Earth’?

FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’. Pictured: Sydney Chandler as Wendy. Photo: Patrick Brown/FX.

The first season kicked off with the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-landing on Earth, and introduced us to Wendy (Chandler), among the first group of a new breed of synthetic humans who make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.

As the finale dawned, Wendy was more in control of her abilities, but the wider story included the various powerful corporations battling it out for control of the new species that the ship brought to our world.

Hawley and co. will kick off filming the new season next month at London’s Pinewood Studios (where the 1979 original ‘Alien’ was shot), a switch from the first run of episodes’ Thailand locations.

Where else can we see Peter Dinklage?

Dinklage has roles in the movies ‘Wicker’ (which has yet to lock in a release date) and ‘Idiots’, which will be on cinema screens on August 28.

Peter Dinklage at the San Diego Comic-Con panel for ‘The Toxic Avenger’, in July 2025.

Movies in the ‘Alien’ Franchise:
- ‘Alien‘ (1979)
- ‘Aliens‘ (1986)
- ‘Alien³‘ (1992)
- ‘Alien Resurrection‘ (1997)
- ‘Alien vs Predator‘ (2022)
- ‘Aliens vs Predator: Requiem‘ (2007)
- ‘Prometheus‘ (2012)
- ‘Alien: Covenant‘ (2017)
- ‘Alien: Romulus’ (2024)
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April 11, 2026
Cameron Diaz to Star in ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ Sequel
(Left) Cameron Diaz arrives for the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Credit/Provider: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Shelley Long stars in 1989’s ‘Troop Beverly Hills’. Photo: Columbia Pictures.

Preview:
- Cameron Diaz is starring in a sequel to 1989’s ‘Troop Beverly Hills’.
- Clea DuVall is directing from her own script.
- Sony’s TriStar Pictures is backing the new movie.
Keeping her return to movies rolling, Cameron Diaz has been lining up a variety of projects. And she’s adding another to the list, as Deadline reports that she’s teaming up with actor/writer/director Clea DuVall for a sequel to 1989 comedy ‘Troop Beverly Hills’.

DuVall has written a script for the new movie, and will call the shots for Sony’s TriStar arm.
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We’re not sure we had either a sequel to the movie –– which celebrated its 30th anniversary back in 2019 –– or Diaz’ involvement on our bingo card, but it could certainly be fun.

Related Article: ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ Cast Reunites for 30th Anniversary

What’s the story of ‘Troop Beverly Hills’?

(Left) Shelley Long stars in 1989’s ‘Troop Beverly Hills’. Photo: Columbia Pictures.

The movie follows Beverly Hills socialite Phyllis Nefler (Shelley Long) who is undergoing a contentious divorce and seeks to prove her worth to her estranged husband. She becomes a den mother to a troop of Beverly Hills Girl Scouts that her young daughter belongs to. Her unorthodox ways run her afoul of a rival troop leader (Betty Thomas), but Phyllis and the girls persevere at the regional Jamboree.

We don’t yet know how the new movie will continue the story –– perhaps one of the kids is now grown up and has her own adventure?

Where else can we see Cameron Diaz?

Cameron Diaz arrives for the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Credit/Provider: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

Diaz is in the cast for new Apple TV movie ‘Outcome’, directed by Jonah Hill. And she’s reprising her role as Princess Fiona in ‘Shrek 5’, out on next year.

List of Cameron Diaz Movies:
- ‘The Mask‘ (1994)
- ‘She’s the One‘ (1996)
- ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding‘ (1997)
- ‘There’s Something About Mary‘ (1998)
- ‘Being John Malkovich‘ (1999)
- ‘Any Given Sunday‘ (1999)
- ‘Charlie’s Angels‘ (2000)
- ‘Shrek‘ (2001)
- ‘Vanilla Sky‘ (2001)
- ‘Gangs of New York‘ (2002)
- ‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle‘ (2003)
- ‘Shrek 2‘ (2004)
- ‘In Her Shoes‘ (2005)
- ‘The Holiday‘ (2006)
- ‘Shrek the Third‘ (2007)
- ‘What Happens in Vegas’ (2008)
- ‘The Box‘ (2009)
- ‘Shrek Forever After‘ (2010)
- ‘Knight and Day‘ (2010)
- ‘The Green Hornet‘ (2011)
- ‘Bad Teacher‘ (2011)
- ‘The Counselor‘ (2013)
- ‘The Other Woman‘ (2014)
- ‘Sex Tape‘ (2014)
- ‘Annie‘ (2014)
- ‘Back in Action‘ (2025)
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April 11, 2026
New ‘RoboCop’ TV Series Reportedly Greenlit by Amazon
‘RoboCop’ (2014). Photo: Sony Pictures.

Preview:
- Amazon has reportedly ordered a new ‘RoboCop’ series.
- It’ll expand on the world of the 1987 movie.
- Peter Ocko will write the initial script, with James Wan producing.
It’s been a couple of years since we heard much about the developing new series based on 1987’s cyborg law enforcement thriller satire ‘RoboCop’.

Now, via a profile of Amazon’s Head of Global Television, Peter Friedlander, word arrives that the company has greenlit the show.
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Peter Ocko, whose TV CV includes work on shows such as ‘Dead Like Me’ and ‘Lodge 49’, is aboard to serve as executive producer on the series, while genre filmmaker James Wan will produce.

Related Article: Neill Blomkamp Exits ‘Robocop’ Sequel to Work on New Horror Thriller

What was the story of ‘RoboCop’?

‘RoboCop’. Photo: Orion Pictures.

The movie franchise kicked off in 1987 with the first ‘Robocop’ film starring Peter Weller as the titular half man, half machine officer. Weller returned for the sequel in 1990, with Robert Burke taking over the role for ‘Robocop 3’ in 1993.

A reboot starring Joel Kinnaman was released in 2014. There have also been multiple ‘Robocop’ TV shows since then, including two animated and two live-action shows, as well as video games and comic books.

What will the new ‘RoboCop’ series be about?

From the sounds of its official logline, the series will be following a familiar path: “A giant tech conglomerate collaborates with the local police department to introduce a technologically advanced enforcer to combat rising crime — a police officer who’s part man, part machine.”

Will we buy that for a dollar? It remains to be seen…

‘RoboCop’. Photo: Orion Pictures.

Selected Movies and TV Shows in the ‘RoboCop’ Franchise:
- ‘RoboCop’ (1987)
- ‘RoboCop 2’ (1990)
- ‘RoboCop 3’ (1993)
- ‘RoboCop: The Animated Series (1988)
- ‘RoboCop: The Series’ (1994)
- ‘RoboCop: Alpha Commando’ (1998)
- ‘RoboCop: Prime Directives’ (2001)
- ‘RoboCop’ (2014)
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April 10, 2026