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I’ve been a big sports fan all my life, so I know leagues are not always quick to adapt. I also know they’re not always well-run. But at this point you’d think they would know you have to make a rule that says dogs can’t play. You just have to. Otherwise you end up with a golden retriever in tiny sneakers dropping dimes. And yet, after almost thirty years and 14 movies, they still haven’t. They. Still. Haven’t.

And that’s how we’re about to get a 15th installment, Air Bud Returns. There was even a major search for the next Air Bud and the competition was so stiff that there are actually two winners. Meet Charlie and Summer, two pure bred Golden Retrievers who have the personality, style, and basketball playing skills to be Buddy in the next Air Bud movie.

Variety reports Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment are working on another film in a franchise that began in 1997. The latest movie will, somehow, be the series’ 15th installment. If you’re curious how we’ve already had 14 of these films, that’s because 1998’s Air Bud: Golden Receiver, the first sequel, was the last to premiere in theaters. The next 12 were all direct-to-video releases. That includes the Buddies and Santa Paws spinoffs. You know, those movies we all collectively remember and watched a bunch of times

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Air Bud Entertaiment founder Robert Vince will write and direct this new film. It’s a dual role he’s very familiar with. He’s already pulled that double duty on ten previous installments. He was also a producer on all of the series’ early films and on Santa Paws. His direct connection to the original Air Bud is especially encouraging. Even if he didn’t write it, he gets to claim partial credit for giving moviegoers one of the most iconic lines in Hollywood history, “Ain’t no rules say the dog can’t play basketball.”

A press release shared by Variety provides a synopsis for the film. It unexpectedly meta.

In Air Bud Returns, 12-year old Jacob has always dreamt of being a star basketball player. After the passing of his father, that dream felt even more impossible. But everything changes when he and his mom move into his dad’s childhood home in Fernfield. There, Jacob discovers an original VHS of the Air Bud movie in his father’s belongings and has a chance meeting of a stray golden retriever he names Buddy. Together they embark on a journey of healing, unite a team of misfits, and chase a championship. Through it all they learn to play from the heart, believe in each other, and always take the shot!

Air Bud Returns will begin production soon in the same place they filmed the original, Fort Langley, British Columbia. The film will arrive in theaters on August 21, which is actually National Golden Retrievers Day. And it’s all possible because even after 28 years, sports leagues still haven’t made a rule about dogs playing.

Originally published July 24, 2025.

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CinemaCon 2026 has given us some pretty electrifying sneak peaks so far. Hosted in Las Vegas, the annual trade show event provides major film studios a platform to share exclusive intel and updates on upcoming projects. Sony Pictures, specifically, takes the cake on that front. On April 13, the major studio kicked off with not one, not two, but three major announcements of what’s to come. Sony announced the title for the next Jumanji film (Jumanji: Open World), gave more intel into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and, finally, dropped from fabulous first images for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Let’s take a closer look at the emotionally striking images. Click To View Gallery Sony Pictures Sony Pictures Sony Pictures Sony Pictures

The animated Spider-Verse trilogy is celebrated for its striking visuals and vibrant sequences. On top of emotional, complex storytelling, its one of the things that makes it so great. The images released at CinemaCon reveal some pretty exciting things about the next chapter of the Spider-Verse. Besides teasing the return of the ever-rebellious Spider-Punk, the images reveal a glimpse of Miles’ dad and uncles as their younger selves. Is this teasing a flashback sequence? One can hope. Uncle Aaron faced a very emotional death after Kingpen shot him in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Miles had a strong bond with his uncle and was heavily impacted by his death. It is exciting for fans to get a closer look into the past lives of the Davis brothers.

Another image has Miles embracing his dad on the hood of a car, showcasing their bond. I hate to say it but, piecing a few of the visual clues together, things aren’t looking swell for Miles’ dad. The image of Spider-Punk includes text, which reads: “Gonna save your dad.” This could technically mean anyone, but there’s not a lot of options that make sense. It’s safe to say that Jeff Davis might be in danger. Finally, we see an exceedingly vibrant shot of Miguel O’ Hara winding up a shot at Miles.

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In Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Miles faces himself in an unfamiliar place. We see more of this universe’s Miles, who is the Prowler. Meanwhile, Gwen and her Spider-crew go on a mission to rescue Miles from the wrong universe.

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Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse wraps up the trilogy. The film swings into theaters on June 18, 2027.

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Adria Arjona, who many know from her recent role on Andor as Bix Caleen, has officially been cast in Man of Tomorrow, James Gunn’s follow-up to Superman. But which character is Adria Arjona playing in the DCU movie? The Hollywood Reporter says it’s for an undisclosed role. Meanwhile, Deadline reports that the part is for the alien queen known as Maxima. However, DC Studios’ head honcho James Gunn recently said that all reports of casting for Maxima are, in his words, “bullshit.” Could it be that Adria Arjona is actually playing Wonder Woman? Some reports suggest Princess Diana of Themyscira has a tiny cameo, akin to Milly Alcock’s Supergirl in Superman, securing her for future films.DC Comics/Lucasfilm

Since the Superman sequel has Brainiac as its lead villain, Maxima makes sense on paper. The intergalactic ruler of the planet Almerac played a big role in the classic Superman story, “Panic in the Sky,” which featured Brainiac invading Earth (and you can snag it to read here). But Gunn has already stated that “Panic in the Sky” won’t be a big influence on Man of Tomorrow. If that’s the case, it makes even more sense for Adria Arjona to play Wonder Woman in the DCU. We’ve all seen how good an actress she is on Andor, and there’s no doubt she captures the essence of Diana Prince. We think she’d nail either role, but Wonder Woman just feels like a better fit.

If Adria Arjona is indeed Maxima in Man of Tomorrow, we hope she’s not as one-dimensional in the DCU as she is in the comics. The character first appeared in Action Comics #645 back in 1990. As the superpowered ruler of the planet Almerac, she was looking to seduce Superman into becoming her husband. When she failed, her people exiled her to Earth. There, Maxima was briefly a Justice League member. She also had a memorable episode of Superman: The Animated Series in the ’90s, and appeared on Smallville as well. But we’re honestly hoping that Adira Arjona has landed the far more important role of Wonder Woman. The DCU needs its Trinity. We have our Superman, possibly Wonder Woman, and now, we really need our DCU Batman.

Gunn has already said Adria Arjona would be a great Wonder Woman, so here’s hoping that’s the case for his new DCU.

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Season one of Young Sherlock, a prequel about a rookie Sherlock Holmes, has only been out for a few weeks. But it’s already a tremendous hit for Prime Video right out of the gate. Now, the streamer has officially renewed the series for a second season. Usually, we get early cancellation news, so it’s nice for once to get the opposite. Through its first 28 days of release, Young Sherlock amassed a whopping 45 million viewers. It already ranks among the top ten Prime Video original seasons of all time. Guy Ritchie, who directed the pilot episode (and two Sherlock Holmes films), will return to helm the season two premiere episode.Prime Video

In a statement, Amazon MGM Studios’ Peter Friedlander said the following about Young Sherlock’s success and upcoming second season:

Young Sherlock has that rare magic—millions of fans around the world aren’t just watching a detective story, they’re falling in love with the origin of an icon. Guy Ritchie and Matthew Parkhill have cracked the code on making Sherlock’s early years feel fresh, dangerous, and utterly addictive, and have introduced a compelling take on James Moriarty that sets the stage for what’s to come. We can’t wait to see where they take him next in Season Two.

Focusing on the youthful future premier detective of London, the first season found Holmes meeting his future rival, James Moriarty. It doesn’t take long for Sherlock to entangle himself in a murder investigation that unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy. And as this is a Guy Ritchie production, there are lots of fistfights. Along with Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the titular role, Young Sherlock also features Dónal Finn (The Wheel of Time), Zine Tseng (3-Body Problem), and iconic actors Joseph Fiennes and Colin Firth. For those of you looking to catch up, the first eight episodes of Young Sherlock season one are all available on Prime Video.

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Tom Rothman, Chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, has a notoriously big mouth when it comes to riling up theater owners at CinemaCon. The outspoken executive is a passionate defender of the movie-going experience, unafraid to call out its many percieved enemies. You may recall one of his more notorious retorts from 2017, “Netflix, my ass.” At this year’s CinemaCon, Rothman turned his attention toward theater operators, slamming them for long pre shows and expensive ticket pricing. Sony Animation

“What I’m about to say, I say as a lifelong defender of movie theaters. But I urge you all now to make some hard choices for the long term rather than the short-term health of your business,” said Rothman. “Now is your own Olympic moment with three immediate goals.”

Rothman began by urging the enforcement of longer theatrical windows. Once the clapping died down for that one, he addressed a far bigger annoyance: lengthy ad breaks and pre-shows. As I’m sure anyone who frequents the theater knows, preshows last close to thirty minutes nowadays. That’s as a result of sandwiching ads into the previews. Trailers are a vital part of the movie-going experience, and even I can agree that the amount of ads has gotten a little out of hand.

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“Get off the ad crack,” Rothman put bluntly. “Infrequent moviegoers come at the showtime and hate being forced to watch endless commercials, which they don’t have to do at home where the movies are free.”

His final concern is rising ticket prices. “Affordability is by far the number one economic issue along the majority of Americans. Going to the movies must be more affordable again. I know business has been tough. I’m not heckling; I’m rooting for you because many of you have made wonderful investments in upgrading your theaters.”

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According to Rothman, this couldn’t be a more perfect time to strengthen the movie-going experience. The 2026 box office is looking to be among the best in years. With that, Rothman stepped down from his proverbial soapbox.

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It’s been headline after nauseating headline about Paramount Skydance’s megadeal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery. You’ve heard about it. I’ve heard about it. We’ve all heard about it. It all became official after Netflix dropped out of the hostile bidding race earlier this year, giving Skydance free rein. To put it mildly, Hollywood isn’t happy about the acquisition. On Monday, April 13, more than one thousand A-List names tossed an open letter expressing their “unequivocal opposition.” Attached to that letter include bold-faced names such as Bryan Cranston, J.J. Abrams, Glenn Close, and several others. Paramount has since responded, claiming the merger will give creatives more avenues for their work. Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery

The open letter was released by an alliance of groups, including Norm Eisen’s Democracy Defenders Fund and Jane Fonda’s Committee for the First Amendment. A throng of actors, directors, producer, and other creatives can be found on the list of signatories. Some A-List examples include Jason Bateman, Ben Stiller, Pedro Pascal, Rose Byrne, Denis Villeneuve, and Yorgos Lanthimos.

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“This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape, reducing competition at a moment when our industries, and the audiences we serve, can least afford it,” the letter reads. “The result will be fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across the production ecosystem, higher costs, and less choice for audiences in the United States and around the world. Alarmingly, this merger would reduce the number of major U.S. film studios to just four.”

“We are deeply concerned by indications of support for this merger that prioritize the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over the broader public good. The integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would be grievously compromised.”

In addition, some individuals spoke out on social media. Damon Lindelof shared his complicated thoughts in an Instagram post.

How Did Paramount Respond?

Shortly following the letter, Paramount spoke up to address the situation. Below is an exerpt of the company statement. You can read the full statement in an article on Deadline.

“This transaction uniquely brings together complementary strengths to create a company that can greenlight more projects, back bold ideas, support talent across multiple stages of their careers, and bring stories to audiences at a truly global scale—while strengthening competition by ensuring multiple scaled players are investing in creative talent.

We have been clear in our commitments to do just that: increasing output to a minimum of 30 high-quality feature films annually with full theatrical releases, continuing to license content, and preserving iconic brands with independent creative leadership —ensuring creators have more avenues for their work, not fewer.” – Paramount Skydance

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Sorry Paramount, but no amount of talking is going to make people who’ve made up their minds see things any differently. Media consolidation is, by any stretch of the term, bad. We need competition. We need varying viewpoints. Monopolies simply do more harm than good. Hollywood isn’t afraid to speak out, and this letter is proof of that. You can read the open letter in its entirety here.

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Horror fans rejoice! There’s a new trailer for Hokum, the haunted house thriller from Neon that will hit theaters on May 1. We’ve seen a few looks at this very creepy flick, but star Adam Scott himself made a special appearance during NEON’s presentation at CinemaCon 2026 to debut a new trailer for those in the audience. And yes, Nerdist is one of the lucky ones to get a peek at this new Hokum trailer. Hopefully, it will hit the internet soon!NEON

He says making the film was incredible and that there are moments that will stay with you long after leaving the theater. We get into the crux of the film’s folklore about a witch that lived a long time ago. Scott’s character is basically in a hotel from hell but doesn’t buy into any of the whispers and rumors about its hauntings. Always, always listen to those around you, especially if you’re in a very weird looking abode that’s far from the city.

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That obviously doesn’t work in his favor and, well, we get some pretty frightening images of what he will face. We cannot wait to see what truly unfolds when Hokum hits theaters.

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If Peter Parker falls off a New York City skyscraper and no one knows who he is, does he make a sound? Please don’t bother trying to answer that very silly question, because we all know Tom Holland’s web slinger is going to cause a ruckus at the box office when he returns as the iconic character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. What will this new chapter for the (currently anonymous) superhero look like? What will Peter Parker be doing when he wears his super suit? Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures

A new Spider-Man: Brand New Day synopsis teases us with a little bit more information, it shares, “After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.”

Here’s everything we know about Spider-Man: Brand New Day so far.

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Tom Holland’s fourth standalone film as everyone’s favorite neighborhood hero is called Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The movie takes its title from the 2008 Marvel Comics series. Its storyline shares many similarities with the current plight of the MCU’s character, as it followed Peter Parker after a universe-changing event undid his marriage to MJ. The series was part of a controversial Spider-Man storyline that upset some fans.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Plot Marvel Comics

Marvel Studios and Sony have not released any official information about Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s plot. Tom Holland has called the film “a fresh start” for the character following the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home. That film, which completed the Spider-Man Home Trilogy, ended with Doctor Strange casting a spell that made everyone in the universe forget Peter Parker existed. While not the same, that monumental event is similar to Peter’s situation in the comic book series the movie gets its title from.

We do know when it takes place in the MCU’s timeline. A description for the movie that comes with its official art book, Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art Of The Movie, shares, “Four years have gone by since we last caught up with our friendly neighborhood hero.” That’s right, Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially takes place four years after Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The synopsis for the Spider-Man art book additionally shares of Brand New Day, “Four years have gone by since we last caught up with our friendly neighborhood hero. Peter Parker is no more, but Spider-Man is at the top of his game keeping New York City safe. Things are going well for our anonymous hero until an unusual trail of crimes pulls him into a web of mystery larger than he’s ever faced before. In order to take on what’s ahead, Spider-Man not only needs to be at the top of his physical and mental game, but he must also be prepared to face the repercussions of his past!”

A second synopsis adds to this offering, “After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.”

That lines up with comments franchise producer/steward Amy Pascal provided about the film. She told Deadline‘s Behind the Lens, “We have to deal with the fact that he decided he was going to give up being Peter Parker, and he was gonna focus on being Spider-Man, because being Peter Parker was too hard. So that’s what the movie is about.”

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We also know it won’t be rated R. Kevin Feige has confirmed it will feature a more family-friendly version of Jon Bernthal’s Punisher. Feige revealed, “When Punisher is in the Spider-Man movie, it’ll be a different tonality” than when he’s in his own TV-MA rated Disney+ special. But Punisher WILL appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, shares the Marvel boss.

Behind the Scenes Marvel Studios

Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is taking over directing duties from Jon Watts. Cretton took to Instagram in December 2025 to confirm that filming is done.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Cast Sony/Marvel Studios

Zendaya and Jacob Batalon will return alongside Holland as Peter Parker’s memory-wiped love interest and best friend/guy in the chair MJ and Ned. Sadie Sink will also join the MCU in a still unreleased major role. (Jean Gray, perhaps?)

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One actor whose role we do know is Jon Bernthal’s. He will make his MCU movie debut as the Punisher, Frank Castle. The vigilante might very well be Peter’s unexpected ally.

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Most recently, it was reported that Marvin Jones III will play Tombstone in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tombstone is recurring Spider-Man villain and one of New York’s worst crime bosses in the Marvel Universe. Marvin Jones III also voiced Tombstone in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Sony/CWSpider-Man: Brand New Day’s Release Date

Spider-Man: Brand New Day will swing into theaters on July 31, 2026.

Originally published on June 23, 2025.

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Godzilla Minus Zero is perhaps one of our most anticipated film of 2026. Written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, this sequel to the 2023 smash hit Godzilla Minus One will bring big kaiju action to the screen in November. At CinemaCon 2026, we got to witness a slice of greatness with the first trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero. Yamazaki himself graced the stage to give us this exclusive first look. He thanked the audience for remembering the importance of seeing films in theaters. Don’t worry, we are sure that trailer will hit the internet pretty soon, and will update this post when it arrives! Nerdist

And, we just love the poster that we saw while roaming the halls. Godzilla Minus Zero picks up after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One in 1949 and it will continue to follow the same family once more. The clip shows war action and a glimpse at the state of the world. And, there’s new chaos afoot as we see kaiju action right beside the Statue of Liberty. There was also a behind-the-scenes look at the film’s epic scale and set building. Godzilla Minus Zero releases on November 6, 2026 in the US, and it will also be in IMAX.

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The trailer for Passenger starts off like any other horror movie might. Two men are stopped by the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. One vanishes into the woods. The other, of course, gets in the car and keeps driving. As he drives, he passes the same ominous figure again, and again, and again. You know what is coming. I know what is coming. And still in the middle of a full theater, I SCREAMED my lungs out when the first jump scare came. And then everyone laughed. It was pretty funny. But watching a fuller version of the Passenger trailer now at home, I STILL screamed about three times. It’s jump-scare after jump-scare, and it works. Freak yourself out below.

The road trip, the Passenger trailer posits, is a dangerous activity. And after watching this sneak peek at the upcoming horror movie, we tend to agree. You never know what passenger you might pick up in your travels. We guess you’re safe… as long as you keep going.

It’s hard to say what exactly is happening in the Passenger trailer, but it ABSOLUTELY feels freaky. Plus, there’s some religious imagery that we’re into. And some just downright beautiful cinematography to boot. Of course, there’s the most important thing. It’s is SCARY. Now, a scary trailer is no guarantee that the movie will terrify us. But it feels like a good sign.

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In addition to the trailer, here’s the  synopsis for Passenger, which sheds a bit more light on the intense film’s story: “A few weeks into their van life adventure, a young couple witnesses a horrific accident that leaves the driver dead. Soon they’re being pursued by a demonic stalker who’s impossible to outrun and follows them wherever they go.”

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Yikes! I know I’ll be checking behind me everywhere I go today… Especially if I’m getting behind the wheel of a car.

Passenger releases on May 22.

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Grandgear is gonna bring some big robot and kaiju action to theaters in the not-so-far future. Sony Pictures is behind this project, which has Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki on the team as well as Bad Robot’s J.J. Abrams producing. The production company teased more information at CinemaCon 2026 for the Grandgear movie, including a February 18, 2028 release date as well as a short but very cool concept clip from the film. Legendary/Apple TV+

It was a whole lotta mecha versus kaiju chaos in the streets, basically. And it certainly caught the attention of the crowd, even though it was a very short look. We are hype about what’s coming from Sony in the future, including a Bloodborne R-rated film.

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PlayStation and Sony Pictures are teaming up to make Bloodborne fans’ dreams come true with an R-rated movie. The news sent shockwaves through the crowd at CinemaCon 2026 during Sony’s special presentation on April 13. President of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Group Sanford Panitch, told attendees that the rumors about a film based on the wildly popular Bloodborne gaming franchise were true. And he promised that this film will not skimp on the gore, remaining true to the spirit of the Bloodborne world.

For those who are not quite familiar, Bloodborne follows a traveler who goes to a gothic city full of nightmarish creatures. Obviously, video game adaptations are all the rage right now with the success of shows like The Last of Us to the money making The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

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It’s a smart move for Sony, which is also working on a Helldivers movie starring Jason Momoa. We don’t have any more details about the Bloodborne film at this time, but we cannot wait to see things unfold.

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The Insidious franchise refuses to quit taking us into the Further, and we don’t mind that at all. During CinemaCon 2026, Sony Pictures dropped the trailer for the next installment, Insidious: Out of the Further, and it scared everyone in the best way. Thankfully, it’s not a clip that you have to wait a long time to see. Check it out below:

 In it, we see an older man is at the dentist as a younger women looks in his mouth. Suddenly, a second set of teeth clamp onto her and she ends up in a nightmarish situation where she’s trapped and about to be drilled to death.

It turns out the woman is having nightmares that are scaring her and her daughter. She goes for help and learns that she has a gift to travel from one realm to the next, but she can bring demons back to the real world permanently. She questions what happens if she cannot control it. Here’s a synopsis to go along with that clip:

In Insidious: Out of the Further, Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who discovers she can travel into The Further, the purgatorial realm of lost souls at the heart of the Insidious universe. When something evil comes after her, Gemma discovers an ability that changes everything: she doesn’t just enter The Further, she can bring what lives there back to the real world. Once the demons realize her power, our world becomes their playground.

Insidious: Out of the Further has a truly a creepy and unsettling trailer that had the whole room shaking. One of the worst things that can happen to a person is bringing things from the Further into our realm. Good luck girl!

What Is the Release Date for Insidious: Out of the Further? Sony Pictures

Insidious: Out of the Further will hit theaters on August 21.

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CinemaCon 2026 is delivering a ton of film news in Las Vegas. This annual trade show is the place to be for major movie studios as they tease their upcoming films and drop major announcements about what’s coming in the future. This year, Sony Pictures kicked off the convention’s opening night with a lot of fresh news about their epic movie slate, including the next Jumanji film’s title along with some first footage that will surely delight fans once it hits the internet in the form of a trailer. Columbia Pictures

When the franchise got a sequel back in 2017 with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, we were cautiously optimistic. We grew up with the original 1995 film starring the great Robin Williams, and that’s such a classic. However, we knew the power of Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson was simply too powerful to ignore. And, when you throw in Karen Gillan and Jack Black, well, that’s something to behold.

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It was a hit and so was the 2019 sequel. Now, the quartet is returning on Christmas Day 2026 for Jumanji: Open World, with much of the previous cast returning. Speaking of the cast, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Dwayne Johnson came to CinemaCon to chat about the film… and also talk about how The Rock is kinda drunk. It seems that everyone except Kevin had a great time filming as well. They showed Karen some love considering she couldn’t make it. Johnson also gave props to Robin Williams and says there’s an Easter egg in the film where they are using one half of the original dice that was from the OG film.

Here’s what we saw in the room for this next Jumanji sequel. A woman opens the door for a repair guy, and it is that darn video game console. The horror of Spencer and friends is immediate, especially when they see that Dr. Bravestone is in the world but he’s not quite himself. In fact, none of the avatars are themselves and are stuck in demo mode. Oh boy. It’s one last time to finish another mission in Jumanji.

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Somehow, it has been nearly three long years since Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse left us with the cliffhanger of a lifetime. We are beyond ready to see Gwen and her crew of Spider folks go on a mission to rescue Miles from the wrong universe. Since then, we have been waiting for the sequel, Beyond the Spider-Verse, to arrive at theaters. After a few delays, the film is set to arrive on June 18, 2027. That still feels like a long way off, but CinemaCon 2026 just made Beyond the Spider-Verse seem a tiny bit closer. Sony Animation

Attendees got to see Chris Miller and Phil Lord take the stage along with Bob Persichetti and Justin K Thompson as the directors gave us a look at Beyond the Spider-Verse. They promised it would be a very emotional ending to this trilogy. The footage picks up right where the previous film left off, with Miles having to face himself and find his way out of being in the very wrong place.

We get to see more of this universe’s Miles, who is of course the Prowler. He’s not keen on letting our Miles go and then things get rather funny when the two Miles argue about how to pronounce their last names and what the heck a “Spider-Man” is. We see Miles get a little tricky and get a tease that he will make some new connections to become even stronger as a hero. We cannot wait to see how this epic trilogy ends and how it will set up the spinoff projects for Spider-Gwen and Spider-Punk.

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Once again, horror is set to have another stunning year thanks to films like Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil. Speaking of the latter, this reboot will tell an original story set in the famed game universe, with some inspiration from the second through fourth games specifically. We also know that the film will hit theaters on September 18, 2026. But now, thanks to CinemaCon 2026, we have more information about Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot film, specifically a sneak peek.  

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It will star Austin Abrams along with Paul Walter Hauser, Kali Reis, Zach Cherry, and Johnno Wilson. It was incredibly exciting for Nerdist to get a first look at this 2026 Resident Evil movie, and here’s what we saw. A man comes to a house and asks if he can use the phone but it is to no avail. He leaves a message for someone, saying he’s sorry that they got disconnected earlier but some really f**ked up things happened and now they may not talk again. And that’s an understatement considering the grotesque monsters and gore that we see. It certainly evokes the spirit of Resident Evil games.

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We anticipate that footage will hit the web pretty soon, and when it does we will have it right here for you. 

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CinemaCon 2026 is here and things are heating up with the convention’s first major studio presentation for the week. For those who don’t know, CinemaCon is an annual trade show event that takes place in Las Vegas and brings together studio partners and exhibitors to focus on innovations in the film industry and new trends. But it has also become a place for film studios to give exclusive information and a look at their upcoming slates. Nerdist is on the ground for this event, and we were there to witness Sony Pictures special presentation, which included big news about Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Sony Pictures

We recently got a trailer to show Tom Holland’s triumphant return as Peter Parker. But, CinemaCon 2026 gave us more intel into Spider-Man: Brand New Day. SPE CEO Tom Rothman said it is unlike anything they’ve ever done before. He showed two rad new posters for the film, one of which includes MJ in the eye of Spidey’s mask. We are sure that those images will hit the internet at some point. Rothman also said that this is Tom Holland’s greatest performance.

Holland made an appearance…well, sort of. A video of him appeared onstage and he said this is the most “emotional” movie ever made. He showed us a clip of the consequences of Peter having to make the tough choice for everyone to forget him. He’s in a bodega eating when his old pal Ned comes in. Ned grabs a few things and leaves, and Peter decides to follow him. Ned is with friends at a party full of booze (some of which he just bought). Someone offers Peter a cup and he takes it with little interest before wandering off to look at Ned’s things.

A wall in front of him has various news but Ned pops out before Peter can read more about the many Spidey posts. Ned has even been tracking Spider-Man to figure out who he is. Ned says he wishes he could thank Spider-Man personally, which is so incredibly sad. It gets even sadder when MJ shows up and introduces herself to Peter. As MJ and Ned talk about their lives, including a recent interview, Peter listens from afar and is heartbroken to see MJ in a relationship.

We even see another clip of Spidey getting his stretch on before taking out some guards.

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July is going to be Tom Holland month for sure. He will also portray Telemachus in Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey. Brand New Day will swing into theaters on July 31, just a couple of weeks after The Odyssey hits theaters on July 17. We expect to get news about The Odyssey as well, so stay tuned as we deliver first-hand info to you straight from CinemaCon 2026.

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Well, what do we have here? During StudioCanal’s panel at CinemaCon 2026, the studio announced that it is taking quite the big swing at a John Carpenter classic. There’s an Escape from New York reboot on the way, which StudioCanal is doing in partnership with The Picture Company. We are cautiously optimistic, and for good reason. At one point, Robert Rodriguez, Radio Silence, and even Joel Silver were trying to take a swing at a new version of the 1981 film starring Kurt Russell. AVCO Embassy Pictures

We don’t know who is attached to this gestating version of Escape from New York at this time. Perhaps Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who seems to be in everything, will take on the role of the Plissken, complete with an eye patch and a bad attitude. Filmgoers love a dystopian hellscape, apparently. Let’s see where this one goes and who will be apart of the journey.

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Pippi Longstocking is coming into your worrllldddd, a freckle faced redhead girl. That sentence resonates with quite a few generations who grew up with this mischievous character. Her books have sold well over 90 million copies over the years and she’s had a few live-action turns as well. Now, StudioCanal is bringing Pippi Longstocking to a new generation in a new film. And, she’s not the only throwback character getting new shine. There’s also a Mr. Men film that will bring that character to today’s audience.Beta Film/Cartoon Network

This news comes straight from the studio’s panel at CinemaCon 2026 on April 13. Right now, we can assume both projects are in the early stages of development.

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There wasn’t more information offered to us during the panel but we will be keeping our eyes peeled for sure.

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Shaun the Sheep is one of the most hilarious and frankly adorable stop-motion animated characters to ever exist. We love his facial expressions, fear of many things, and general vibe for real. Now, it’s time for him and his flock to get their time to shine in a new film. We learned during Studio Canal’s panel at CinemaCon 2026 that the new film, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, is on target for its upcoming September 18, 2026 release date and early footage shows a scary monster. Aardman/Studio Canal

While the clip is not online yet, we can tell you exactly what happened. In it, the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm contend with a big old beast coming over the horizon. They go inside of a house in a panic and barricade themselves in, only for the beast to somehow get in. There are a few funny moments, like a cuckoo clock scaring everyone and the beast standing outside of the shower where there are hiding in a very Psycho-like manner. He reaches in, but thankfully everyone stays safe… for now.

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It’s lovely to see classic characters continue to get new stories for generations to enjoy.

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