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Universal Studios CinemaCon 2026 Panel: Live Blog (Completed) - The Odyssey, Disclosure Day, Minions & Monsters

We are at CinemaCon's Universal Studios panel, with big movies like Michael, Disclosure Day, The Odyssey, and more expected to have a large presence!

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Marvel Studios Confirms 4 Main Villains For Historic Netflix Crossover Movie

Marvel Studios' historic Netflix crossover movie is pulling out all the stops by unleashing its slate of villains.

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Amazon MGM Studios CinemaCon 2026 Panel: Live Blog (Completed) - Masters of the Universe, The Beekeeper 2, Spaceballs 2

Along with hit shows like The Boys, Amazon MGM Studios will have a huge slate of movies to release this year and beyond.

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Beyond The Spider-Verse's New Photo Spoils Time Jump Plot Twist

A new official image from Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse strongly hinted that Miles Morales will travel back in time.

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Marvel Studios Set to Resurrect Thanos In 2027 Movie (Report)

Marvel Studios will reportedly bring back its greatest villain in an upcoming MCU crossover.

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HBO Max Users Have Just 2 Weeks Left to Watch a 10/10 Sci-Fi Masterpiece

Sci-fi fans don't have much time before Alex Garland's Oscar-winning directorial debut leaves HBO.

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New 2026 Data Proves Comic Book Movies Are Dying

An early 2026 box office winner is proving that superheroes are out of style.

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This Is Why Thragg Is So Much Stronger Than Other Viltrumites In Invincible

There is a compelling reason why Thragg is much stronger than the other Viltrumites, including Nolan and Mark.

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Vanessa’s Death In Daredevil Born Again Sets Up The Return Of This Netflix Ironfist Villain

Wilson Fisk lost the love of his life, Vanessa, but that opens the door for another of his love interests to return.

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DC Studios Officially Casts the 9th Star Wars Actor Into the DCU

James Gunn is taking a page out of Marvel's book by casting a bunch of Star Wars actors in the DCU.

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Cars 2027 Reboot Unveils Its Major Redesign

Pixar's Cars is getting a reboot next year, and it looks a little different.

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Warner Bros. & DC Studios CinemaCon 2026 Panel: Live Blog (Concluded)

Warner Bros. is ready to deliver exciting news about upcoming theatrical releases to the CinemaCon crowd.

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Invincible Season 4 Episode 7 Trailer Spoils Major Reunion (And Fans Aren’t Happy)

A new teaser gave Invincible fans a glimpse of Debbie in space, leaving some of them nervous.

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Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Reveals Official Popcorn Buckets With Shao Kahn Mask (Photos)

Mortal Kombat 2's popcorn buckets have finally been revealed, and they look insane.

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'Masters of the Universe' Movie Reveals Skeletor Popcorn Buckets (Exclusive)

The Direct has the latest on Masters of the Universe's stellar popcorn bucket selection.

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Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Footage Confirms How Miles Escapes Prowler

CinemaCon attendees got a new look into what will happen in Sony Animation's third Spider-Verse movie.

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Iconic Marvel Netflix Villain Returns In Official Spider-Man: Brand New Day Poster

Spider-Man: Brand New Day might've just confirmed its main villain by featuring a dangerous antagonist in a new poster.

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New Spider-Verse 3 Trailer Features Evil Miles Morales, Kingpin, Peter Parker's Baby & More (CinemaCon 2026 Description)

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse just screened more new footage at CinemaCon.

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First 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Clip Reveals Peter Parker & MJ's Reunion (CinemaCon 2026 Footage Description)

The Direct has the scoop on Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s exclusive CinemaCon clip.

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Marvel Studios Announces Release of the MCU's 5th Reboot

Marvel Studios just revealed the first wave of promotional materials for its 5th MCU reboot.

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2026's WandaVision Sequel's Villain Is a Complete Game-Changer For The MCU

The next chapter in the WandaVision story on Disney+, VisionQuest, marks an important moment for the ever-expanding MCU.

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X-Men '97 Season 2 Confirms 31 Marvel Characters Who Will Appear

X-Men '97 Season 2 already has a massive cast of heroes and villains in store for this summer.

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Sony CinemaCon 2026: Every Major Announcement From Sony Pictures’ Panel

Sony Pictures is live at CinemaCon to show off what it has in store for the next few years.

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Creature Commandos Season 2 Won't Be the Only New DC TV Show Releasing In 2027

In 2027, James Gunn’s DC will release several TV shows in addition to Creature Commandos Season 2.

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Black Panther 3 Just Hit a Huge Milestone Amid T'Challa Recasting Reports

Ryan Coogler's return to the MCU might be even sooner than previously expected.

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The Boys Season 5 Episode 3 Trailer Confirms V-One’s Pivotal Role

The official trailer for The Boys Season 5, Episode 3 confirmed that the series will unpack the secrets of V-One.

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CinemaCon 2026 Schedule + Expected Announcements From Marvel, Disney & More

CinemaCon 2026 will deliver countless major announcements for most of the studios in the entertainment industry.

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Star Wars’ Next Movie Projected To Hit New Low For Disney Era

The Star Wars galaxy is heading for disaster with its return to theaters.

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Marvel Studios Sets The Record Straight On Avengers Doomsday Release Change Rumors

Marvel Studios is clearing the air on rumors that Avengers: Doomsday may shift release date.

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Netflix Defenders Reassembled: Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Jessica Jones Actors Share Official Marvel Return Photo

A new behind-the-scenes photo from a longtime Marvel star should have Defenders fans thrilled for what's coming next.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Daredevil’s 6 Canon MCU Suits

Marvel fans have seen several iterations of the Daredevil suit in live-action, but only six are confirmed to be canon.

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The Pitt's Next Episode Preview Reveals the Fallout of Dr. Al Hashimi’s Revelation

The official promo for The Pitt Season 2's finale revealed what's next for Dr. Al-Hashimi.

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Peter Dinklage Just Joined His 8th Major Franchise Since Game Of Thrones

Tyrion Lannister himself, Peter Dinklage, is about to join another major franchise.

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HBO Max Confirms DC's Latest TV Show Release Ahead of James Gunn's Big 2026 DCU Slate

New DC material is on its way to HBO Max before James Gunn's thrilling slate of DC Universe releases continues.

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Marvel Studios Just Replaced Its 8th Superhero With a New Actor

A new MCU hero will join a long list of characters who have inherited iconic hero mantles.

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Jon Bernthal Issues Statement on The Punisher: 'I Won’t Pretend These Elements Don’t Appeal to Something Deep and Primal In Me'

Jon Bernthal addressed his deep connection to his MCU character, The Punisher, ahead of his upcoming projects.

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Photos Unveil Major Redesigns For 3 Main Characters

Tom Holland's Spider-Man isn't the only character getting a makeover in 2026.

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Avengers: Doomsday's First Death Might've Just Been Spoiled

The casting of one MCU actor in Matt Reeves' sequel to The Batman raises doubts about their character's chances in Doomsday.

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We Need To Talk About Daredevil: Born Again's Cherry

Despite its strong reviews, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 still isn't making a key character compelling.

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Avengers Doomsday Reveals New Official Synopsis Highlighting Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, Chris Hemsworth's Thor, & Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom

Marvel Studios is pulling out all the stops to build anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday with its new synopsis.

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DC Studios Announces Historic Movie Slate For Summer 2026

DC will make history in the James Gunn era with its June 2026 release plan.

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