The cast and filmmakers behind the Spaceballs sequel, including Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, presented at CinemaCon on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. In a video message, Mel Brooks announced the title as Spaceballs: The New One. The sequel is expected in theaters next year. Christopher Nolan also presented a glimpse of The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, scheduled for release on July 17. The film is notable as the first motion picture shot entirely on IMAX film.
Amazon MGM Studios presented first looks at Peter Farrelly's Sylvester Stallone biopic I Play Rocky and Michael B. Jordan's The Thomas Crown Affair at the event. Michael B. Jordan directs and stars in The Thomas Crown Affair, alongside Adria Arjona. Amazon MGM Studios plans to release 15 movies a year by 2027. Courtenay Valenti, head of film at Amazon MGM Studios, stated at CinemaCon that the studio is taking time to select the next James Bond actor with care and deep respect. According to reports from the event, Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next James Bond film, with Amy Pascal and David Heyman as producers, Tanya Lapointe as executive producer, and Steven Knight as screenwriter.
The Odyssey is a story that has fascinated generation after generation for 3,000 years. It's not a story, it's the story.
Universal Pictures announced Steven Spielberg's original science fiction film Disclosure Day, coming to theaters this summer. Snoop Dogg revealed a partnership with Universal for a film about his life, directed by Craig Brewer and aiming for release next year. Universal also pledged to extend the exclusive theatrical window for all its movies to 45 days starting in 2027.
Box office successes highlighted include Project Hail Mary, which has earned over $515 million globally and will return to IMAX theaters for one week starting Friday. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has made over $631 million worldwide in 15 days and is on its way to being the year's first billion-dollar movie.
It's always been a film, first and foremost, about this idea of family, this idea of homecoming.
Sony Pictures unveiled new footage from Spider-Man: Brand New Day at CinemaCon on Monday. The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and opens in theaters on July 31. Sony also announced development of an R-rated adaptation of the video game Bloodborne and set the release date for Grand Gear on February 18, 2028.
Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro reunited for a new Meet the Parents film titled Focker-In-Law, premiering the trailer at CinemaCon on Wednesday. The film features Ariana Grande as a new character and brings back original cast members Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, and others.
I'm just really glad not to be following Steven Spielberg.