Paramount Pictures Goes All In on Theatrical at CinemaCon

The cast of Street Fighter at Paramount's CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas

Street Fighter

One of the most theatrical moments of the presentation followed with an elaborate introduction for Street Fighter.

The segment featured onstage appearances by cast members including Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoai, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Eric André and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, who helped introduce the world premiere of the film's trailer. The moment emphasized fan enthusiasm for the live-action adaptation of the popular video game, in theaters October 16, 2026.

Phil Simms onstage at Paramount's CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas

Mr.Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story

Former NFL quarterback Phil Simms then took the stage to introduceMr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story, from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Sports. His remarks were followed by a taped greeting from star David Corenswet, leading into the debut of special footage spotlighting the emotional sports drama that tells the story of New York Giants' player John Tuggle, who was dubbed the "Mr. Irrelevant" of the 1983 NFL draft. Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story hits theaters December 25, 2026.

Heart of the Beast

Barber returned to introduce Heart of the Beast, a survival thriller starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer. The audience was treated to special footage, highlighting dramatic stakes of the film

K-Pop Superstar: The Movie

A shift in tone followed with K-Pop Superstar: The Movie, introduced via a high-energy extended footage reel. The film was positioned as a global, music-driven coming-of-age story built for theatrical audiences and will debut in theaters on February 12, 2027.

Johnny Depp onstage at Paramount's CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas

Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol

Director Ti West appeared via a taped greeting before Johnny Depp took the stage to introduce Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol. Depp offered remarks before debuting special footage, revealing a dramatic and stylized reimagining of the classic story, in theaters on November 13, 2026.

The cast of Children of Blood and Bone at Paramount's CinemaCon Presentation

Children of Blood and Bone

The presentation closed on an epic note with Children of Blood and Bone. Gina Prince-Bythewood joined cast members Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Regina King on stage to introduce an exclusive look from the upcoming fantasy adaptation, in theaters January 15, 2027.

Paramount's CinemaCon 2026 presentation was a showcase of movies designed to play big on the big screen with something for everyone.

The studio closed the morning with a clear message delivered through every clip, appearance, and reveal: these stories are made for theaters, and the moviegoing experience remains at the center of Paramount's future.