Paramount Pictures delivered a massive slate of updates at CinemaCon 2026, leaving fans with plenty to dissect. From long-awaited franchise sequels to high-concept musical projects, the presentation covered everything from gritty action to slapstick comedy.

Paramount Pictures at CinemaCon 2026: Major Franchise Updates

The presentation opened with a significant industry shift as Skydance CEO David Ellison took the stage. Acknowledging the pending acquisition of Warner Bros., Ellison outlined a vision for a combined powerhouse capable of releasing a minimum of 30 new films annually across both studios. Regarding theatrical strategy, Paramount confirmed a commitment to a 45-day minimum window for theatrical releases, with plans to move films to SVOD services after 90 days.

The studio's heavy hitters took center stage during the presentation:

  • Top Gun 3: Officially in development with Tom Cruise set to return.
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Featured a video message from James Marsden and Tika Sumpter alongside new footage of Sonic, Knuckles, Shadow, and Amy.
  • A Quiet Place Part III: John Krasinski appeared to tease "incredible" new locations currently being scouted.
  • Call of Duty: A teaser featuring game footage set to "Seven Nation Army" was shown; Director Peter Berg confirmed a June 30, 2028 release date.
  • TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 2: Producer Seth Rogen confirmed the sequel is officially in production.

New Horror and Comedy Showcases

The comedy segment provided unexpected highlights, specifically regarding the return of beloved parody franchises. The Scary Movie franchise is back, with Marlon and Shawn Wayans joined by Anna Faris to promote the sixth installment. The footage showcased parodies of modern hits like Get Out, Weapons, and The Substance.

Similarly, the legendary stunt crew returns for Jackass: Best and Last. Johnny Knoxville introduced the final film in the series, which features a montage of classic intros and new, bizarre stunts involving robots. One Paramount executive even teased a specialized themed popcorn bucket for fans to look out for.

Upcoming Animated and Action Slate

Paramount's animated division is also ramping up production. The lineup includes:

  • Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie: Featuring new music from the Backstreet Boys.
  • Angry Birds 3: Starring Jason Sudeikis as a father navigating a chaotic household of toddler birds.

The action segment was headlined by a high-energy look at Street Fighter. Following a sizzle reel set to "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys, the cast appeared onstage—including Cody Rhodes sporting a Guile wig—to debut the film's first official trailer.

Other notable mentions included James Mangold’s The High Side starring Timothée Chalamet, Damien Chazelle’s next project with Cillian Murphy, and the biographical film Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story, introduced by Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms. To close out the spectacle, James Cameron hyped the 3D concert film Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft, noting that they utilized specialized, miniature 3D cameras to capture the performance for a true theatrical experience.