Sony kicked off its 2025 CinemaCon panel with a strong showing. While it’ll be exciting to see what other studios reveal throughout the week, here are the biggest announcements from Sony’s presentation that included Spiderman, 28 Years Later and more.
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Spider-Verse & Spider-Man Updates
- Beyond the Spider-Verse finally has a release date—2027. While fans hoped for a sooner release, at least it’s not as far off as 2029.
- Spider-Man 4 starring Tom Holland is officially titled Spider-Man: A Brand New Day and is set to release in July 2026.
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Horror Thrills: I Know What You Did Last Summer & 28 Years Later
- A sneak peek of I Know What You Did Last Summer thrilled audiences. Freddie Prinze Jr. returns, and his character stumbles into a town hall meeting where a string of serial murders is being uncovered.
- 28 Years Later confirmed that Cillian Murphy will return. Attendees got a new look at some terrifying zombies, hinting at the film’s intense horror.
Karate Kid: Legends Steals the Show
Sony offered a special presentation for Karate Kid: Legends, kicking off with a live performance featuring kendo drummers, Japanese flag dancers, and martial artists.
- Stars Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang introduced the film, confirming it connects both the 1984 Karate Kid and the 2010 Jackie Chan version.
- In the first clip shown, Ben Wang’s character, Li Fong, meets Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han, who tests his skills in combat.
- The second scene revealed Mr. Han recruiting Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) to help train Li Fong, bridging the gap between the films. Mr. Han and Mr. Miyagi were old friends, making LaRusso’s mentorship a natural continuation.
- The latest trailer drops online tomorrow, featuring classic Karate Kid elements while serving as both a sequel and a reboot.
Other Sony Announcements
- Jumanji 3 is officially in development, with a planned release in December 2026.
- Neil Blomkamp’s Starship Troopers movie is still moving forward, promising a fresh take that differs from Paul Verhoeven’s satirical original.
Sony’s panel set a high bar—now it’s time to see how the other studios respond!
