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  • 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.
    (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.
    (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.
    (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.
    ‘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.
    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 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.
    (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.
    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.
    (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.
    ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ opens in theaters on July 31st.
  • First ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Trailer Is a Game-Changer

    First ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Trailer Is a Game-Changer

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    “Jumanji: The Next Level” is bringing its A-game.

    The sequel to 2017’s “Welcome to the Jungle” does indeed take the game to the next level by introducing new players to take over the avatars embodied by Dwayne JohnsonKevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan.

    The teens played by Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Ser’Darius Blain, and Morgan Turner all return, but this time, there’s a twist. Wolff’s character has a cranky old grandfather (Danny DeVito) who gets sucked into the game, alongside his pal (Danny Glover).

    They respectively inhabit Johnson and Hart’s avatars, so yes, we can smell what The Rock is cooking and it’s a Danny DeVito impersonation.

    The movie also brings back Nick Jonas as pilot Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough and brings in franchise newcomer Awkwafina.

    “Jumanji: The Next Level” opens in theaters December 13.

  • First ‘Jumanji’ Sequel Photo Brings the Band Back Together

    First ‘Jumanji’ Sequel Photo Brings the Band Back Together

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    The sequel to hit Sony flick “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is due to launch later this year, featuring returning foursome  Dwayne JohnsonKaren Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black as the film’s video game avatar leads. The first photo from the new film brings that gang back together, and while on the surface it looks like not much has changed, one star suggests that there’s more than meets the eye.

    In the image — shared by both Sony and Johnson on their social media pages on Tuesday — we see Hart, Gillan, Black, and Johnson give the camera their best blue steel gazes.

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    But as Johnson noted on Instagram, “things may not be as they seem,” and the speakeasy-looking setting in which the characters are posing certainly appears to be worlds away from the titular jungle where the last film took place. Is this a major clue about the plot of the sequel? Or just something to throw off fans before more concrete details are revealed?

    Whatever’s going on, we’re intrigued. The reported addition of new characters played by Awkwafina, Danny DeVito, and Danny Glover doesn’t hurt, either.

    We’ll find out what’s happening when the as-yet-untitled “Jumanji” sequel hits theaters on December 13.