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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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