CinemaCon2025: All The Highlights You Need To See

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At CinemaCon 2025, we got a sneak peek into a future filled with highly anticipated blockbusters – here’s what left us most excited!

Superman Returns — But This Time It’s Different

Director James Gunn gave fans a first look at his upcoming Superman reboot, and it’s clear this isn’t just going to be another retelling of Clark Kent’s origin. David Corenswet takes on the role of the Man of Steel, with Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane. The film promises a grounded, character-driven focus, but also teases larger elements like pocket universe and sorcery. It’s bold, it’s fresh — and according to James Gunn, it’s just the beginning. Superman will officially kick off their new DC Universe and lay the foundation for everything that follows. It’s scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.

Wicked: For Good — Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Return To The Big Screen

On November 20, 2025, audiences at CinemaCon were treated to an exclusive sneak peek of the sequel to “With Wicked: For Good.” The new footage unveiled Dorothy for the first time and hinted at a more emotionally-charged continuation of Elphaba and Glina’s tale. Performers Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo revealed that the second installment delves deeper into the characters’ internal struggles, emotional journeys, and the escalating tension between them as their world collapses around them.

Jurassic World Rebirth — New Era, New Lead, Same Dinosaurs

At CinemaCon, attendees were given a sneak peek at “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” the upcoming installment in the cherished series, occurring five years after “Dominion.” In this installment, Scarlett Johansson takes on the role of Zora Bennett, a scientist dedicated to retrieving dinosaur DNA, shifting the narrative from survival to scientific exploration. The preview didn’t immediately delve into grand spectacle; instead, it felt more concentrated and somewhat chilly in tone. Rather than attempting to surpass the previous film with larger explosions, this new direction aims to redefine the franchise. Scarlett Johansson promises that the movie will once again make the series terrifying, a claim we’ll discover to be true when the film is released on July 2, 2025.

The Beatles Biopics — Four Movies, One Massive Story And Many Memes

Sam Mendes is taking on a grand project involving the Beatles, with four distinct biographical films planned for release in April 2028. Each film will offer a unique perspective from one of the band members, and Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn have been chosen to portray them respectively. The response has been varied, ranging from legitimate critiques regarding the lack of Liverpool roots and concerns about the accents, to a flood of memes. Most of the criticism seems to be directed at Barry Keoghan, who is playing Ringo Starr, with many jokes circulating, some amusing, others quite harsh. Whether you’re a fan or not, it appears the project is moving forward, and the memes are proving to be quite effective for marketing thus far.

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Nostalgia Hits Hard: Animated Sequels Take The Spotlight

This year’s CinemaCon saw a significant buzz generated by the sequels from animated films, ranging from cherished oldies to recent favorites – here are some key points.

A fresh installment from the Ice Age series will be released by December 2026, bringing back the beloved original voice actors.

Title Update: Shrek 5 Set for Holiday Season 2026 Debut

Additionally, we welcome Zendaya to the cast, portraying the role of Felicia, who is revealed as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter.

The third installment of Minions, Minions 3, has been officially confirmed by Universal and is scheduled to hit theaters in July 2026. At this moment, details are scarce, but the mischievous, yellow troublemakers will be back next summer.

“In the exciting world of gaming, I can’t wait to jump into another adventure with my brother Luigi! We’ve been getting a lot of buzz since our last movie hit the big screen in 2023. This time, we’re back for more fun in the Super Mario Bros 2 movie, scheduled for release in April 2026.”

2025’s CinemaCon promises a thrilling journey from action-packed superhero films to anticipated sequels; the clock is ticking towards these cinematic masterpieces!

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2025-04-03 21:10