CinemaCon 2025, the premier gathering for movie theater owners worldwide, took place from March 31 to April 3, 2025, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event featured presentations from major studios, offering insights into upcoming film releases.
Sony Pictures’ Highlights:
- The Beatles Biopics: Director Sam Mendes announced a four-film series titled “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,” focusing on each band member’s perspective. Paul Mescal will portray Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. The films are slated for release in April 2028.
- “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”: Tom Holland revealed the title of the fourth Spider-Man movie, set for release on July 31, 2026. Zendaya will reprise her role as MJ Jones-Watson, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing.
- “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”: Sony announced the third installment in the Spider-Verse trilogy, scheduled for release on June 4, 2027. The film will continue the adventures of Miles Morales and other Spider-People across diverse dimensions.
- “28 Years Later”: A new trailer was unveiled, depicting a dark and intense atmosphere reminiscent of the original film. The narrative centers on a small English town surrounded by a large barrier and bridge to the mainland, adorned with skulls and graves.
- “Karate Kid: Legends”: Updates were provided on this upcoming installment, continuing the legacy of the beloved martial arts franchise.
- “How to Train Your Dragon” Live-Action Remake: The live-action adaptation is scheduled to hold its world premiere at CinemaCon on April 2, 2025, with a theatrical release set for June 13, 2025.
- “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants”: The fourth theatrical film based on the series is set for release on December 19, 2025.
- “Animal Friends”: Directed by Peter Atencio, this live-action animated road film features an ensemble cast including Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, and Vince Vaughn. The film is scheduled for release on October 10, 2025.
For a comprehensive overview of Sony’s presentations and announcements at CinemaCon 2025, you can watch the following video: