Hollywood Studios Unveil Major Film Slate at CinemaCon 2025 with AI Resurrections and Franchise Returns
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada, major Hollywood studios previewed upcoming films, revealing significant developments. Disney showcased the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, releasing December 18, featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and returns from Chris Evans and Patrick Stewart. Paramount announced Top Gun 3 is in development with Tom Cruise returning. AI technology resurrected the late Val Kilmer for As Deep As The Grave, with his family's blessing. Christopher Nolan presented exclusive footage from The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya. Denis Villeneuve introduced a scene from Dune: Part III, describing it as more action-packed. Aaron Sorkin is directing The Social Reckoning, a sequel to The Social Network, with Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, set for October release. A fourth Paddington film was confirmed. Michael B. Jordan is starring in and directing a remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. Rick Moranis returns from retirement for Spaceballs: The New One. Amazon MGM Studios' Courtenay Valenti stated the next James Bond film is progressing slowly with care. Other announcements included Focker In-Law with Ariana Grande, I Play Rocky with Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone, a Verity adaptation with Dakota Johnson, Jumanji: Open World, Toy Story 5, and new films from Disney including Moana and Ice Age: Boiling Point.
Key facts
- CinemaCon 2025 was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Avengers: Doomsday trailer revealed Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
- Top Gun 3 is officially in development with Tom Cruise.
- AI was used to resurrect Val Kilmer for As Deep As The Grave.
- Christopher Nolan presented footage from The Odyssey.
- Dune: Part III is described as more action-packed and emotional.
- The Social Reckoning, a sequel to The Social Network, releases in October.
- A fourth Paddington film was confirmed.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Joe Russo
- Chris Evans
- Channing Tatum
- Simu Liu
- Patrick Stewart
- Chris Hemsworth
- Tom Cruise
- Josh Greenstein
- Ariana Grande
- Ben Stiller
- Robert de Niro
- Christopher Nolan
- Matt Damon
- Tom Holland
- Anne Hathaway
- Zendaya
- Timothee Chalamet
- Jason Momoa
- Denis Villeneuve
- Val Kilmer
- Courtenay Valenti
- Jeremy Strong
- Aaron Sorkin
- Mikey Madison
- Wunmi Mosaku
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Frances Haugen
- Michael B. Jordan
- Adria Arjona
- Lily Gladstone
- Aubrey Plaza
- Mel Brooks
- George Wyner
- Daphne Zuniga
- Bill Pullman
- Rick Moranis
- Anthony Ippolito
- Stephan James
- Sylvester Stallone
- Dakota Johnson
- Josh Hartnett
- Colleen Hoover
- Blake Lively
- Justin Baldoni
- Kevin Hart
- Dwayne Johnson
- Jack Black
- Robin Williams
- Tom Hanks
- Tim Allen
- Queen Latifah
- Meryl Streep
- Jon Favreau
- Leo Woodall
- Jacksepticeye
Institutions
- Disney
- Paramount
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Studiocanal
- Variety
Locations
- Las Vegas
- Nevada
- United States