CinemaCon 2026 Begins: Full Schedule, Studio Showcases, and the Trailers Set to Define the Year Ahead

CinemaCon 2026 officially kicks off today in Las Vegas, once again positioning itself as the film industry’s most important stage for what’s coming next. Running April 13–16 at Caesars Palace, the annual convention gathers every major studio under one roof to preview their biggest theatrical bets — often debuting exclusive trailers, first looks, and surprise announcements that shape the rest of the year.

This year, anticipation is especially high, with major titles like Digger, The Hunger Games prequel expansion, and a slate of blockbuster sequels and originals expected to dominate conversations.

The Full Studio Schedule (Dates & Times)

Here’s how the week unfolds, with the biggest presentations happening inside the Colosseum:

Monday, April 13

• 1:30 PM – Film Showcase (Angel Studios, StudioCanal)

• 6:30 PM – Sony Pictures Opening Night Presentation

Tuesday, April 14

• 9:00 AM – State of the Industry + NEON

• 4:30 PM – Warner Bros. Presentation

Wednesday, April 15

• 9:30 AM – Major Studio Screening (TBA)

• 3:45 PM – Universal Pictures / Focus Features

• 8:30 PM – Amazon MGM Studios

Thursday, April 16

• 9:45 AM – Paramount Pictures

• 2:30 PM – Walt Disney Studios (Closing Presentation)

What Trailers and First Looks to Expect

CinemaCon is known for exclusive footage — often shown only to attendees — but the ripple effect shapes marketing campaigns worldwide. This year’s expected reveals are already building major buzz.

Among the most talked-about possibilities:

• First look at Avengers: Doomsday

• Early footage from Dune: Part Three

• New material from major franchise continuations like Spider-Man and The Odyssey

• Potential early preview of Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Tom Cruise-led film

And while not confirmed, industry speculation suggests that Lionsgate’s Michael and new Hunger Games universe expansions could make surprise appearances.

Three Most Anticipated Films by Studio

Sony Pictures

• Spider-Man (next installment)

• Karate Kid (new chapter)

• Ghostbusters follow-up

Sony traditionally opens strong, using its Monday night slot to set the tone — expect major crowd-pleasing reveals.

Warner Bros.

• Digger (Tom Cruise, dir. Iñárritu)

• Dune: Part Three

• Supergirl / DC Universe slate

Warner Bros. is expected to dominate Tuesday with a mix of prestige and franchise firepower, particularly with Digger poised as a major awards-season contender.

Universal Pictures

• The Odyssey (Christopher Nolan)

• Disclosure Day (Steven Spielberg)

• Minions & Monsters

Universal’s presentation is shaping up as one of the most diverse, blending blockbuster spectacle with auteur-driven filmmaking.

Amazon MGM Studios

• Masters of the Universe

• Project Hail Mary

• Road House follow-up

Amazon continues to expand its theatrical ambitions, and CinemaCon is its biggest proving ground yet.

Paramount Pictures

• The Hunger Games (next installment/prequel expansion)

• Mission: Impossible continuation

• A Quiet Place universe

Paramount’s Thursday morning slot could be one of the most commercially focused presentations, with strong franchise IP driving its slate.

Walt Disney Studios

• Avengers: Doomsday

• Star Wars (new film slate)

• Inside Out / Pixar follow-ups

Disney closes CinemaCon — and typically owns the moment. Expect the biggest footage drops of the week here.

Why CinemaCon Still Matters

CinemaCon isn’t just a preview event — it’s where the theatrical industry makes its case for the future of moviegoing. Studios use this stage to convince exhibitors, press, and audiences that the big screen still matters in an era dominated by streaming.

And in 2026, that message feels especially urgent.

With a mix of original films (Digger), franchise expansions (Hunger Games, Marvel), and auteur-driven spectacles (The Odyssey), this year’s lineup suggests a recalibration — not away from blockbusters, but toward a broader definition of what a “theatrical event” can be.

The Bottom Line

CinemaCon 2026 begins today with more at stake than ever.

Between high-profile trailers, long-awaited first looks, and a slate that blends legacy franchises with bold new originals, the next four days will likely define not just the summer box office — but the direction of Hollywood itself.

And if early expectations hold, this could be the year CinemaCon reminds everyone exactly why the big screen still wins.