Walt Disney Studios Headlines CinemaCon 2026: Major Studio Presentation Schedule Released. The 2026 CinemaCon schedule is officially out, and it looks like a busy week for anyone heading to Las Vegas this April. The big studios are taking over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to show off what they’ve got coming for the rest of the year and into 2027.
This year’s lineup signals a “broadening of the scope,” according to organizers, with an emphasis on diversifying the theatrical pipeline. While the titans like Disney and Warner Bros. remain the anchors, new showcases from indie powerhouses aim to prove that the “big screen” experience is more varied than ever. CinemaCon runs from April 12th to 16th, 2026.
For those who follow our Popcorn Bucket news, Golden Link and Zinc will be part of CinemaCon 2026!
The 2026 Heavy Hitters: Schedule at a Glance
The week kicks off with a newly formatted CinemaCon Film Showcase, designed to spotlight studios beyond the “Big Five.”
| Date | Time | Presentation |
| Monday | 01:30 PM | Film Showcase: Featuring Angel Studios & Studiocanal |
| Monday | 06:30 PM | Sony Pictures Entertainment: Opening Night Kick-Off |
| Tuesday | 04:30 PM | Warner Bros. Pictures: “The Big Picture” |
| Wednesday | 04:00 PM | Universal Pictures & Focus Features |
| Wednesday | 08:30 PM | Amazon MGM Studios: Exclusive Slate Preview |
| Thursday | 09:45 AM | Paramount Pictures |
| Thursday | 02:30 PM | Walt Disney Studios: The Grand Finale |
Disney’s Encore: Can They Top 2025?
All eyes are on Walt Disney Studios, which closes the convention on Thursday afternoon. Last year, Disney staged a powerhouse 2025 presentation that leaned heavily on nostalgia and massive IP.
Looking Back at Disney’s 2025 Highlights:
- Marvel’s Return to Form: Fans were treated to exclusive footage from The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Thunderbolts*.
- James Cameron’s Mastery: 3D first look at Avatar: Fire and Ash stole the show.
- Live-Action Reimagining: Footage of the live-action Lilo & Stitch and Freakier Friday (featuring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan on stage) proved Disney’s commitment to legacy hits.
- The Springsteen Buzz: 20th Century Studios wowed the crowd with a somber, electric first look at Jeremy Allen White in the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere.
What to Expect in 2026:
Industry insiders anticipate Disney will shift focus toward its massive 2026-2027 tentpoles. Rumors suggest the first official trailer for the live-action Moana and major updates on the next Star Wars theatrical entries could be the “mic drop” moments of the convention.
Opening Night: Sony’s “Spider-Man” Momentum
Sony Pictures will kick things off Monday night. Following their 2025 reveal of the title Spider-Man: Brand New Day (scheduled for July 2026), exhibitors are hungry for actual footage of Tom Holland’s return. Expect heavy promotion for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and their high-stakes Nintendo adaptation, The Legend of Zelda.
The Newcomers: Angel & Studiocanal
In a shift for 2026, the CinemaCon Film Showcase on Monday afternoon will feature Angel Studios and Studiocanal. This special forum acknowledges that “more films are needed to fill screens on a global basis,” inviting these studios to present their diverse slates directly to their exhibition partners.
“Hearing from as many companies that enrich our pipeline with a diverse array of titles is important to us all.” — CinemaCon Organizers
CinemaCon has evolved and grown to become the largest and most important gathering for the worldwide motion picture theater industry. CinemaCon is truly a global event attracting attendees from more than 80 countries.
