Sue Storm Is Pregnant, Avengers’ Next Fight, and Stitch Takes Over –Disney CinemaCon 2025 Highlights!
Disney’s Spectacular Showcase at CinemaCon 2025
We have been eagerly anticipating the final panel at CinemaCon, which included Disney and all of its studios, such as 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Marvel and more.
Table Of Content
- Disney’s Spectacular Showcase at CinemaCon 2025
- Opening Address by Alan Bergman and Andrew Cripps
- Exclusive Film Previews
- Lilo & Stitch
- Freakier Friday
- TRON: Ares
- Thrilling Action and Sci-Fi Reveals
- The Amateur
- Predator: Badlands
- Deliver Me from Nowhere
- Comedy and Drama Highlights
- Ella McCay
- The Roses
- Marvel Studios’ Exciting Announcements
- Thunderbolts
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Disney and Pixar’s Animated Highlights
- Elio
- Zootopia 2
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Conclusion
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Opening Address by Alan Bergman and Andrew Cripps
Alan Bergman, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace to welcome attendees and highlight the incredible cinematic experiences that Disney is bringing to theaters. After expressing gratitude to the attendees, he handed the microphone to Andrew Cripps, head of theatrical distribution, who emphasized the importance of the theatrical experience and the collaboration between industry partners to bring audiences back to cinemas.
Exclusive Film Previews
Lilo & Stitch
The presentation kicked off with a montage of footage from Lilo & Stitch, a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic. This heartwarming story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and a fugitive alien who helps mend her broken family opens exclusively in theaters on May 23. The film, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, and introduces Maia Kealoha. A brand-new clip and poster were also unveiled.
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Freakier Friday
Lindsay Lohan, recipient of the CinemaCon Vanguard Award, and Jamie Lee Curtis took the stage to discuss Freakier Friday, the highly anticipated sequel to Freaky Friday. The duo presented an extended trailer, revealing how their characters, Tess and Anna Coleman, navigate new family dynamics. The film, directed by Nisha Ganatra, hits theaters on August 8 and features Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, and Mark Harmon.
TRON: Ares
Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges surprised attendees with an extended trailer for TRON: Ares, the third installment in the TRON franchise. The film, directed by Joachim Rønning, follows Ares, a sophisticated Program sent from the digital world into reality. Starring Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Jeff Bridges, TRON: Ares releases on October 10.
Thrilling Action and Sci-Fi Reveals
The Amateur
CinemaCon attendees were treated to an exclusive clip from The Amateur, an espionage thriller from 20th Century Studios starring Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, and Caitríona Balfe. The film, directed by James Hawes, opens on April 11.
Predator: Badlands
Elle Fanning presented the first trailer for Predator: Badlands, a futuristic take on the franchise set on a remote planet. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (Prey), the film releases on November 7.
Deliver Me from Nowhere
Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong gave fans a sneak peek of Deliver Me from Nowhere, chronicling the making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska album. Directed by Scott Cooper, the film stars Paul Walter Hauser, Odessa Young, Stephen Graham, and Gaby Hoffman.
Comedy and Drama Highlights
Ella McCay
Jamie Lee Curtis returned alongside Emma Mackey to discuss Ella McCay, a comedy directed by James L. Brooks. Curtis and Brooks introduced a special sizzle reel for the film, which features an all-star cast including Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, and Albert Brooks. Ella McCay debuts on September 19.
The Roses
Searchlight Pictures presented the first trailer for The Roses, a reimagining of The War of the Roses, starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Andy Samberg. The film, directed by Jay Roach, releases on August 29.
Marvel Studios’ Exciting Announcements
Thunderbolts
Marvel Studios surprised fans with footage from Thunderbolts, featuring Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Wyatt Russell. The film, directed by Jake Schreier, follows an unconventional team of antiheroes and opens on May 2.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Kevin Feige introduced footage from The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set in a 1960s-inspired world. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, with Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film premieres on July 25.
Disney and Pixar’s Animated Highlights
Elio
Zoe Saldaña took the stage to discuss her role in Elio, Disney and Pixar’s cosmic adventure about a boy mistaken for Earth’s leader. Fans enjoyed six minutes of 3D footage ahead of the film’s June 20 release.
Zootopia 2
Ke Huy Quan shared new visuals from Zootopia 2, confirming that Quinta Brunson has joined the voice cast as Dr. Fuzzby, a therapist quokka. The animated sequel, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, opens on November 26.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
James Cameron appeared via a taped message to introduce a sneak peek of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in the Avatar franchise. Zoe Saldaña returned to preview the film, which follows the continued journey of the Sully family. The movie opens on December 19.
Conclusion
Alan Bergman closed the presentation by celebrating Disney’s 100-year legacy and its commitment to bringing high-quality cinematic experiences to global audiences. With a lineup spanning animation, sci-fi, thrillers, and Marvel blockbusters, Disney’s 2025 slate promises to entertain us.
