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Amazon MGM Studios updated on its search for a new James Bond, stressing a careful, respectful process led by Denis Villeneuve with producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman and writer Steven Knight, with no casting announcements yet and news to come when the time is right.
AMC Theatres is raising the monthly price of its Stubs A-List subscription by $2 to $29.99 starting July 15, a second hike since May 2025, with perks remaining the same (up to four movies weekly in all formats, free popcorn and drink upgrades, plus a $5 reward for every $50 spent). The move comes as AMC contends with nearly $4 billion in debt and rising operating costs amid inflation and stagnant attendance, while exploring revenue tweaks like reserved seating for premium members and more pre-show ads ahead of CinemaCon's busy slate.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman teased Practical Magic 2 during Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon panel, reuniting Sally and Gillian Owens in a new chapter that expands a multi-generational witch family under Susanne Bier’s direction, with the return of key cast (Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing) and new names like Maisie Williams, Xolo Mariduña and Solly McLeod; produced by Bullock, Kidman, and Denise Di Novi, the film hits theaters worldwide on September 11.
Warner Bros. used CinemaCon to preview its upcoming slate, spotlighting Tom Cruise’s transformative turn as Digger, J.J. Abrams’ The Great Beyond, and a Clayface project, among other announced titles that signal a bold, multi-year lineup.
Warner Bros. unveiled a 2027–2028 release slate at CinemaCon including The Revenge of La Llorona, an Ocean’s prequel, Evil Dead Wrath, Final Destination 7, The Flood, Gladys and an untitled Baz Luhrmann/Joan of Arc project. The Flood is a space-horror from Zach Cregger about a deep-space team that encounters a reality-warping alien artifact (originally on Netflix); Gladys is a Weapons prequel focusing on Aunt Gladys. Producers include Amblin and Vertigo; it’s not yet clear which project Cregger will direct next.
Warner Bros. unveiled a broad 2027–2028 release calendar at CinemaCon, adding an Ocean’s prequel (June 25, 2027) and a Gladys spin‑off (Sept. 8, 2028) alongside titles like The Revenge of La Llorona (April 9, 2027), Evil Dead Wrath (April 7, 2028), Final Destination 7 (May 12, 2028), Zach Cregger’s The Flood (Aug. 11, 2028) and an untitled Baz Luhrmann Joan of Arc project; the timing could shift if Warner Bros.’ sale to Paramount Skydance proceeds. Executives acknowledged not every film will succeed but said the slate will expand, with plans to unveil 14 movies in 2026 and 18 in 2027.
Warner Bros. and Legendary unveiled a seven‑minute opening sequence for Dune: Part Three at CinemaCon, showing Paul Atreides as emperor confronting a brutal battle, a growing jihad, and a political marriage to Princess Irulan while Chani remains central to his fate; Denis Villeneuve describes Part III as a faster, more emotional thriller, reuniting the cast (including Zendaya) with new additions like Robert Pattinson as Scytale and Jason Momoa returning as a ghola, ahead of a December 18, 2026 theatrical release.
Warner Bros. and New Line revealed the cast for Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum at CinemaCon, with Jamie Dornan cast as Strider (Aragorn), taking over from Viggo Mortensen, and Leo Woodall joining as Halvard. Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Kate Winslet is aboard as a new addition, with Lee Pace back as Thranduil. Andy Serkis directs and reprises Gollum; the story takes place between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as Aragorn and Gandalf hunt Gollum to learn more about the One Ring, with a December 17, 2027 release. A second Rings film, Shadow of the Past, is reportedly in development with Stephen Colbert writing.
CinemaCon Day 1 in Las Vegas featured mini-presentations from three indie distributors—Angel Studios, Studiocanal, and Sony Pictures Classics—outlining their upcoming slates. Highlights included Angel’s Young Washington and a genre-forward lineup; Studiocanal’s remakes of Escape From New York and The Howling alongside other development in animation and family properties; and Sony Pictures Classics’ teaser for Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty plus planned re-releases/restorations of Trainspotting and The Piano, signaling a trend toward IP-driven, genre-friendly indie fare for the near term.
At CinemaCon, Aaron Sorkin unveiled The Social Reckoning, a companion film to The Social Network, starring Mikey Madison as Frances Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as Jeff Horwitz, with Jeremy Strong as a grown Mark Zuckerberg; the drama follows their bid to expose Facebook’s secrets, framed as a David-and-Goliath story, with Sony releasing the film in theaters on Oct. 9.