CinemaCon Unveils Blockbuster Slate: From Paddington to New Sci-Fi Thrills

For the first time, CinemaCon featured independent distributors Angel Studios, Studiocanal, and Sony Pictures Classics sharing the stage at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. These distributors presented their theatrical slates for the upcoming year and beyond, offering attendees a glimpse into diverse upcoming projects.

Angel Studios is expanding its offerings with genre films, including the action movie 'Runner' set to open on September 11, 2026, and the Cold War drama 'The Brink of War,' premiering August 14, 2026. They also announced a remake of the 1947 Western 'Angel and the Badman,' starring Tommy Lee Jones, scheduled for October 2026, and the Christmas musical 'Drummer Boy,' arriving November 6, 2026.

Studiocanal unveiled ambitious plans, including 'Paddington 4' and an animated 'Paddington' feature, though details on filmmakers remain scarce. The distributor is also developing remakes of John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' and the horror film 'The Howling,' alongside new family adaptations of 'Pippi Longstocking' and 'Mr. Men.' Justine Triet's follow-up to 'Anatomy of a Fall,' titled 'Fonda' and starring Mia Goth, is slated for a 2027 release.

Sony Pictures Classics showcased a range of films, including the dark comedy thriller 'Everybody Wants to F*** Me,' set for 2027, and Danny Boyle's 'Ink,' a historical drama about the launch of 'The Sun' newspaper. They also presented a teaser for the quirky holiday release 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty' and hinted at Tom McCarthy's next film, a climate change drama based on 'Losing Earth,' starring Paul Rudd and Paul Giamatti.