CinemaCon 2026: “Avengers: Doomsday” Trailer Reveals Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom

Marvel Studios set CinemaCon ablaze with the first look at “Avengers: Doomsday,” revealing Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU—not as Iron Man, but as the franchise’s most complex villain yet: Doctor Doom.

By The Credits  |  April 17, 2026

Interview

Producer

How Gregory Hernandez Is Bringing Independent Cinema Back to the Bronx

As CinemaCon celebrates theatrical storytelling, Gregory Hernandez is working to bring that same magic home—rebuilding cinema culture in the Bronx with a permanent space for independent film, careers, and community.

By Bryan Abrams  |  April 17, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: “Top Gun 3” Cleared for Takeoff With Tom Cruise Returning as Maverick

With “Top Gun 3” officially confirmed, Tom Cruise once again prepares to take audiences into the danger zone, continuing a theatrical legacy built for speed, scale, and the big screen.

By The Credits  |  April 16, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: Christopher Nolan Unveils Epic “The Odyssey” Footage, Shot Entirely in IMAX

Christopher Nolan brought CinemaCon to its feet with first footage from “The Odyssey,” his most ambitious theatrical event yet—a mythic action epic shot entirely in IMAX and designed for the biggest screens in the world.

By The Credits  |  April 16, 2026
The Man Who Redefined the Theater Experience: MPA America250 Award Winner Steven Spielberg

At CinemaCon, the Motion Picture Association honored Steven Spielberg for a career that reshaped modern cinema, from “Jaws” to his upcoming return to sci-fi with “Disclosure Day.”

By Bryan Abrams  |  April 15, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: An Unrecognizable Tom Cruise is a Deranged Billionaire in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Digger”

Tom Cruise stunned the CinemaCon crowd with a radical transformation in “Digger,” Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s darkly comic tale of power, ego, and catastrophe.

By The Credits  |  April 15, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: “Dune: Part Three” Roars Onto the CinemaCon Stage in What Denis Villeneuve Calls a Thriller

At CinemaCon, Denis Villeneuve and the cast of “Dune: Part Three” previewed the trilogy’s final chapter, unveiling explosive footage and teasing a darker, more emotional reckoning for Paul Atreides.

By The Credits  |  April 15, 2026
Adria Arjona Joins James Gunn’s DC Universe With a Key Role in “Superman: Man of Tomorrow”

Adria Arjona is officially joining the DC Universe. The rising star of “Andor” and “Hit Man” has been cast in James Gunn’s “Man of Tomorrow,” where David Corenswet’s Superman will be forced into an uneasy alliance with Lex Luthor to confront a threat that could end the world.

By The Credits  |  April 14, 2026
Why Movie Theaters Matter: ReelOutreach and the Power of the Big Screen

Growing up, Jordan Maison rarely went to the movies—but those trips meant everything. Today, through ReelOutreach, he’s giving thousands of kids their first chance to experience the magic of the big screen, whether it’s cheering through “Avengers: Infinity War” or sitting in awe inside a movie theater for the very first time.

By Simon Thompson  |  April 14, 2026
CinemaCon 2026: New Footage Reveals an Isolated Peter Parker & MJ’s New Guy in “Spider‑Man: Brand New Day”

Four years after the events of “Spider‑Man: No Way Home,” Peter Parker is living in a world where no one remembers him—not MJ, not Ned, not the people he sacrificed everything to protect. New footage from Sony’s CinemaCon presentation reveals how “Spider‑Man: Brand New Day” begins with loss, isolation, and the painful consequences of doing the right thing.

By The Credits  |  April 14, 2026
A Dark New Chapter Begins in the First Trailer for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping”

Lionsgate has released the first trailer for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” offering an early look at a young Haymitch Abernathy and the deadly 50th Hunger Games.

By The Credits  |  April 13, 2026
Ralph Fiennes Has a Brilliant Idea on Who Should Play Voldemort in HBO’s “Harry Potter” Series

With HBO’s “Harry Potter” series on the horizon, Voldemort remains the most important role yet to be cast — and Ralph Fiennes has an inspired idea for who should take on the Dark Lord.

By The Credits  |  April 13, 2026
“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” Unveils First Footage and a Stacked New Cast

Lionsgate has unveiled the first footage from “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” offering an early look at the film’s expansive new cast as Panem returns to the big screen.

By The Credits  |  April 13, 2026
“Metal Gear Solid” Movie Coming From “Final Destination” Duo Adam B. Stein & Zach Lipovsky

After the breakout success of “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” directors Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky are officially stepping into the studio spotlight with a first-look deal at Sony Pictures, setting up a slate that spans blockbuster franchises, original films, and ambitious adaptations.

By The Credits  |  April 10, 2026
Cannes 2026 Lineup Revealed: Pedro Almodóvar, Ira Sachs, Léa Seydoux & More With Films in Competition

The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup, and this year’s slate brings a powerful mix of international auteurs, major stars, and buzzy indie voices. New films from Pedro Almodóvar (“Bitter Christmas”), Asghar Farhadi (“Parallel Stories”), and Ira Sachs (“The Man I Love”), along with stars like Catherine Deneuve, Léa Seydoux, Rami Malek, Penélope Cruz, and Javier Bardem.

By The Credits  |  April 9, 2026

Interview

Director, Producer

“The Testaments” Director and Executive Producer Mike Barker on Finding Lightning in a Bottle with Chase Infiniti

Gilead has evolved. In “The Testaments,” director and executive producer Mike Barker reveals how an idealized new era—raised on obedience, beauty, and belief—hides an even darker regression beneath the surface.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  April 8, 2026
Marvel’s New “X-Men” Takes Shape With “Beef” and “The Bear” Creators at the Helm

Marvel Studios’ next "X-Men" film is still years away, but its creative DNA is already coming into focus. With "Thunderbolts*" director Jake Schreier working alongside creators from "Beef" and "The Bear," the reboot promises to return the mutant saga to its roots — where ideology, identity, and deeply personal stakes collide.

By The Credits  |  April 7, 2026

Interview

Producer

Inside RSH Studios: The Historic Hollywood Lot Behind “Moneyball,” Brad Pitt’s Upcoming “Cliff Booth” Movie & More

For more than a century, the studio lot along Cahuenga Boulevard has been a quiet workhorse of Hollywood history. Now known as RSH Studios, the boutique lot has hosted everything from "I Love Lucy" to "Moneyball," adapting through ownership changes, shifting production models, and a post-pandemic industry reset — all while keeping filmmakers at the center of its mission.

By Daron James  |  April 7, 2026

Interview

Composer

“Project Hail Mary” Composer Daniel Pemberton’s Mad Scientist Approach to the Ryan Gosling Hit

For "Project Hail Mary," composer Daniel Pemberton treated the score like an experiment—building tension from tapped wood, distorted voices, and human touch to make space feel both strange and intimate.

By Jack Giroux  |  April 6, 2026

Interview

Costume Designer

From “Handmaid’s Tale” to “Scarpetta”: Costume Designer Ane Crabtree’s Visceral Approach to Character

Emmy-nominated costume designer Ane Crabtree reveals how Patricia Cornwell’s words, Southern roots, and layered trauma shaped the wardrobe of Scarpetta across two timelines in "Scarpetta."

By Daron James  |  April 2, 2026