Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock appeared together on the Las Vegas CinemaCon red carpet, with Kidman wearing a sheer black dress and Bullock in a red suit with a black leather bra, according to multiple reports. The event, which runs through Thursday, saw Disney begin mass layoffs on Tuesday, expected to total around 1,000, with some cuts from the movie studio and marketing department, as confirmed by major media sources. This backdrop of corporate restructuring contrasted with the glitz of Hollywood presentations.
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock presented a sneak peek of Practical Magic 2 at CinemaCon, according to major media reports. Kidman described the sequel as including midnight margaritas, jumping off the roof, and the past catching up with the characters, while Bullock said returning felt like coming back to a home they once lived in. Kidman added that the film is about destinies and family. Specific plot details or a release date for Practical Magic 2 have not been confirmed, leaving fans eager for more information.
We have our destinies, and the family. I think it's going to be really, really fun.
Rick Moranis made a rare appearance at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, reprising his role as Dark Helmet in Spaceballs 2, multiple reports indicate. Mel Brooks said via video message that the Spaceballs sequel is just like the old one, but newer, and joked he didn't title it 'Spaceballs: The Search for More Money' because he already found the money in his basement. Spaceballs: The New One is set for release on April 23, 2027, according to major media. The full cast and creative team for the sequel remain unknown, adding to anticipation among exhibitors and audiences.
Michael B. Jordan said at CinemaCon that he has been daydreaming about making The Thomas Crown Affair for years, and watching the 1999 version at age 12 left a very big impression on him. Chris Miller noted that Project Hail Mary is now the biggest original movie of the year because exhibitors believed in it, while Pete Davidson described the movie How to Rob a Bank as totally insane. Box office projections or marketing strategies for these films were not detailed, leaving their commercial prospects unclear.
It's just like the old one, but it's newer.
Reactions to the Practical Magic 2 and Spaceballs sequel announcements have sparked curiosity, but how exhibitors and audiences responded beyond reported quotes is not widely documented. The unknowns extend to other major announcements or previews Disney made at their CinemaCon presentation, which could influence industry trends.
Disney is closing CinemaCon on Thursday evening in Las Vegas, according to major media. Some fans have criticized Nicole Kidman's hair on the red carpet, suggesting it is a wig or hairpiece, while major media reports indicate Kidman has been living the single life since September. The event highlighted both fan excitement and corporate challenges in the film industry.