CinemaCon 2026 has come and gone, and we’re still reeling from all the big reveals and special surprises that came to us during all of the studio presentations. RT was on the ground in Las Vegas, and there’s been a lot to talk about. Check out all the latest news with everything we’ve learned, and be sure to follow our coverage on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and more!
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Day 4 – Walt Disney Studios
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans Stun Crowd with Avengers: Doomsday Trailer
It has been a while — six years, to be precise — since we’ve seen all of Marvel’s mightiest heroes gathered in one film, so anticipation has been understandably high for Avengers: Doomsday, recent franchise doldrums notwithstanding. Thankfully, Marvel and Disney did not disappoint with their presentation on Thursday, bringing out directors Joe and Anthony Russo and stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans to debut the first full-length trailer for the fans.
The footage begins with a shot of Professor X inside the X-Mansion witnessing a flash of light outside, followed by Doctor Doom (Downey) landing outside the mansion as Downey, in an accented voice, speaks in voiceover. The trailer reveals shots of Gambit (Channing Tatum) fighting Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), Yelena Belova fighting Mystique shapeshifted into her own image, and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) fighting Doctor Doom, plus the Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts (aka New Avengers), Namor (Tenoch Huerta), and, in the trailer’s biggest moment, Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers emerging to wield Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir.
The audience response was understandably electric, and it was probably the smartest way for Disney to end its presentation. Avengers: Doomsday is set to open in theaters on December 18.
Buzz and Woody Battle Tech in Toy Story 5 Clips
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen took the stage to debut first-look footage at Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 5, offering more context for the film. Disney provided two clips for the audience, the first of which sees young Bonnie being enamored with a tablet in the shape of a frog called Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee. When Bonnie leaves the room, Jessie (Joan Cusack) confronts Lilypad about taking Bonnie away from her friends, to which Lillypad responds by sending friend requests to the other kids in Bonnie’s dance class. As Jessie attacks Lillypad out of frustration, Bonnie returns, the toys turn inanimate, and Bonnie delights at the new friends she now has through Lillypad.
The second clip shed light on another storyline in the film, as Hanks’ Woody returns — a little worse for wear after his time away from the gang — to help, and the old rivalry between him and Allen’s Buzz reignites as they squabble over who will lead the effort to save the toys.
Both Hanks and Allen joked about how old they felt when they recently looked back at footage of themselves working on the original Toy Story back in 1995, but most of the rest of us are just glad they’re still at it. Toy Story 5 opens in theaters on June 19.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Debuts First 17 Minutes of Footage
Jon Favreau also made a big splash for the Star Wars fans, as he appeared on stage to present The Mandalorian and Grogu. It wasn’t just an update on the film or a mere hype session, however; Favreau shared the first 17 minutes of the film with the audience.
Favreau began by talking about how “Star Wars made me fall in love with movies,” explaining that he saw the movie for the first time with his father and that he hoped that same enthusiasm would translate for fans seeing this film for the first time. He then debuted the new trailer, after which he said he wished he could show more. And that’s when he shocked everyone by presenting the 17-minute opening of the film.
The scene begins with a secret meeting of Empire sympathizers that Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin has infiltrated. As things get tense, he reveals himself and makes his escape, taking out an entire Empire base in the process. With Grogu by his side, Mando commandeers an AT-ST walker and takes on the much larger AT-AT walkers before flying back to regroup with with Ward, a New Republic leader played by Sigourney Weaver. Ward initially scolds Mando for killing his target but hands out his next assignment, namely to rescue a Hutt (voiced by Jeremy Allen White) from rival gangsters.
The explosive footage helped alleviate concerns for some who worried the film would feel like a mere extended episode of the Disney+ series, and there was plenty of Grogu sweetness to go around, too. Fans of the show and Star Wars on the big screen should all be excited for the film, which releases in theaters on May 22.
Other Updates
- Disney announced a new premium large format initiative that it calls Infinity Vision, meant to “signify to audiences which auditoriums offer the biggest, brightest, and most immersive cinematic experiences.”
- Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia introduced an exclusive look at the upcoming live-action Moana, in theaters on July 10.
- Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones were announced as the stars of an upcoming Disney animated film called Hexed, about a teenage girl who discovers witchy secrets about her family.
- Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, and Ray Romano came on stage to talk about the next chapter of the Ice Age franchise, Boiling Point, and debuted a sneak peek at the film’s opening sequence.
- New footage and trailers were presented for films Whalefall, The Dog Stars, and Wild Horse Nine.
Day 4 – Paramount Pictures
Bruce Buffer Introduces Street Fighter Cast and New Trailer
During Paramount’s presentation, legendary ring announcer Bruce Buffer to instruct the audience to “get your coins ready as we travel back to 1993.” Buffer then went on to introduce several members of the cast including David Dastmalchian (M. Bison), Callina Liang (Chun-Li), 50 Cent (Balrog), Roman Reigns (Akuma), Olivier Richters (Zangief), Andrew Schulz (Dan), Cody Rhodes (Guile), Noah Centineo (Ken), and Eric Andre (Don Sauvage).
50 Cent stated that the film has to be seen on the big screen, and Richters brought out an old TV to cue the new trailer. Street Fighter hits theaters on October 16.
Johnny Knoxville Debuts Trailer for Jackass: Best and Last
Johnny Knoxville stunned fans earlier this year when he announced that a new Jackass movie would be coming to theaters this summer, and he was on hand at Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation to offer the first look at the film’s trailer. Knoxville explained that he knew this was going to be the last one, so they went “extra hard” on it to make the best Jackass ever. Accordingly, Knoxville revealed that the official title for the film would be Jackass: Best and Last.
The trailer showed archival footage of past stunts and cast members, including the late Ryan Dunn, as well as some of the new stunts in the film. They included things like penis shock collars, an escape room, and prostate exam given to Steve-O by a robot. Jackass: Best and Last opens in theaters on June 26.
Billie Eilish and James Cameron Reinvent the Concert Film
Billie Eilish and James Cameron came on stage to talk about their collaboration on Eilish’s concert film Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft. They touted the film as the best way to see a concert, while Cameron went into detail on the new tech employed to make the film a reality. Specifically, he called out a camera the size of a pack of ciagarettes that was used to offer the closest perspective possible, making the audience feel like we’re on the stage with Eilish. Afterwards, the pair debuted an extended look at the film, as audience members were provided with 3D glasses for the experience.
Scary Movie Prepares to Offend Everybody
Shawn and Marlon Wayans and Anna Faris took to the stage to hype up their upcoming return to the Scary Movie franchise, pushing back against the idea that R-rated comedies don’t work: “F— that!” Marlon Wayans then stated, “We are equal opportunity offenders. Nobody is safe,” before unfurling a comically long scroll to indicate the list of people they’ll likely need to apologize to, including “white people, Black people, off-white people, Mexicans, Mexican’ts,” and more.
The trio then debuted a new trailer for the film, which of course included a slew of timely pop culture references to things like Get Out, Weapons, Sinners, and The Substance. Scary Movie is set to open in theaters on June 5.
Other Updates
- It was announced that a new Top Gun is movie is currently in development, though we didn’t get any further details.
- Teyana Taylor is making her feature directorial debut with Get Lite, following in the footsteps of classic Paramount dance movies like Saturday Night Fever, Footloose, and Save the Last Dance.
- Johnny Depp presented a first look at Ti West’s upcoming horror-tinged Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.
- We got new looks at Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie and Angry Birds 3.
- The David Corenswet sports biopic Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story revealed its full title and first-look footage.
- The Brad Pitt-and-dog survival adventure
- Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, and Thuso Mbedu previewed the upcoming fantasy adaptation Children of Blood and Bone.
CinemaCon 2026 runs from Sunday, April 12 to Thursday, April 16, with studio presentations taking place on Monday through Thursday. Here’s what the schedule currently looks like:
Monday, April 13: Angel, Sony Pictures Classics, STUDIOCANAL; Sony Pictures Entertainment
Tuesday, April 14: Neon; Warner Bros.
Wednesday, April 15: Universal Pictures and Focus Features; Amazon MGM Studios
Thursday, April 16: Paramount Pictures; Walt Disney Studios