This week CinemaCon was held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, bringing us the latest news on the most anticipated movies and franchises. Those who attended this convention had the opportunity to listen to those responsible for the best films giving details about them and, what makes us most envious, they were able to see exclusive previews of films such as Avatar 2 Y Black Adam.
So that you are not left with doubts about what was said or who participated in it (or what movies were announced!), here we bring you everything you need to know.
1. Finally! There is advance of Avatar 2
For years there has been talk of a sequel to which for a long time reigned as the highest grossing film. Well they say that good things take time and Avatar 2 finally has an official title and release date. Avatar: The Way of Water will hit the big screen in December of this year and its first official preview will premiere at the screenings of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
After a decade of the events of the first film, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ begins by telling the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri and their children), the problems that haunt them, what they must do to stay safe , the battles they must fight to stay alive and the tragedies they suffer.
Speaking at the CinemaCon panel via video call from New Zealand, James Cameron said he wants to “go back to pushing the limits of what cinema can do.” In addition, it was revealed that both The Way of Water like the rest of the sequels that are planned, they are contained stories, with a beginning and an end, which will form an epic saga.
2. What’s next for the MCU?
In any event of this type, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) cannot be missing, which is without a doubt the leading franchise in entertainment. To start, they shared 20 minutes of unreleased footage from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswhich is obviously not available to the public, but don’t worry, the movie hits theaters in less than a week.
Additionally, Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, announced that he and his team are currently on a creative retreat to cement plans for the next decade of superhero movies, which are well underway. So now you know, the next phase of the MCU is a done deal.
I’ll be back as soon as I get off stage for our first creative retreat with the Marvel Studios team that we’ve had in the last three years. We have a giant board there that takes us through the next decade of MCU movies. They are different, unique and special and are meant to be screened in theaters.
3. Chris Evans introduced Lightyear
One of the great guests was Chris Evans, who stars in the new Pixar movie, Lightyear, which shows us the hero who inspired the famous toy Buzz Lightyear. During the Pixar panel, 30 minutes of never-before-seen footage from the film was presented.
According to viewers, there are many references to toy story and the attention to detail in the sequences in space is spectacular. In addition, they compare it with science fiction classics such as Interstellar Y 2001: A Space Odyssey. We already want it to be June!
4. Barbie hits theaters!
The live action of the most famous doll in history is already a reality! The Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will hit theaters in the summer of next year. During the panel, the first official image of Margot as the favorite doll of millions of girls was revealed.
5. The sequel to batman it is a fact
A couple of weeks ago, Robert Pattinson showed what an actor he is by playing one of DC Comics’ most iconic superheroes. batman It was a resounding success both at the box office and among critics, so the confirmation of a second part was a matter of time.
Sure, no more details yet, but judging by how amazing it was batmanSurely, this sequel will also be a cinematographic gem.
6. Learn about the history of “The King of Rock”
Another of Warner Bros.’s most anticipated films is ELVISthe biopic of the iconic Elvis Presley starring Austin Butler. A large part of the Warner Bros. panel was dedicated to this film and there was a round of questions and answers with those responsible for the film. The director said the following:
‘ELVIS’ isn’t really a biopic. It really is about America in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. At the center of the culture, for the good, the bad, and the ugly, was Elvis Presley.
For his part, when Austin Butler was asked how he prepared to play such an iconic figure in American culture (and, really, in the world, since Elvis is still one of the biggest stars that has ever existed in the world of music), the actor replied that he focused on finding the humanity behind the idol.
The main thing I set out to find was his humanity. He is one of those individuals who has been elevated to such iconic status that he is almost superhuman.
7. Timothée Chalamet is Willy Wonka
It has long been known that Timothée Chalamet will play Willi Wonka in the reboot from Charlie and the Chocolate Factoryentitled wonka. Although the film will not hit the big screen until the holiday season of 2023, during the Warner Bros. panel, a brief preview was shown in which, in addition to Chalamet, his co-stars Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson and Jim Carter came out.
8. What does the DC Universe have in store for us?
One of the most anticipated releases by fans from DC comics is Black Adam and the truth is that we can’t wait to see Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson play a superhero. During the event the first trailer was revealed, which unfortunately is not yet available to the public.
However, those who saw it are very excited, because a superhero was shown that was very different from what we are used to. We can only wait for both the trailer and the premiere of the movie, which will hit theaters in October.
The first trailer for ‘Black Adam’ is dark, dangerous, and gritty. It ends with the protagonist catching a rocket with his bare hand watching it explode.
In addition, previews of other super-anticipated DC movies were shown, such as the sequel to Aquaman, the new Flash tape starring Ezra Miller, among others. We hope that in the course of the year they will be revealed to the public.
9. There are also surprises for the fans of terror
If you are not the biggest fan of superhero movies or biographical films, don’t worry! There were also previews that may interest you if what you like is pure terror. During the event, the first preview of Halloween Endsthe long-awaited conclusion to one of the most iconic sagas of horror cinema.
As with the footage shown for the rest of the movies on this list, it’s not yet available to the public, but will likely be revealed in the coming months. And, of course, the terrifying ending to the Laurie Strode and Michael Myers story hits the big screen on October 14.