CinemaCon, the world’s largest convention for the global cinema industry and the official convention of Cinema United, has announced that Black Bear will serve as sponsor of CinemaCon’s Opening Night Party on Monday, April 13, at the Soleia Rooftop Nightclub at the Cromwell in Las Vegas. The celebration will cap off an eventful opening day of the theatrical industry’s biggest week of the year, and Black Bear, a leading independent studio that produces, finances, and distributes film and television content worldwide, also will serve as a Spotlight Sponsor of the convention. The annual launch party will highlight Black Bear’s upcoming release titles, including “In The Grey,” “Tuner,” “Spa Weekend,” “Wife & Dog,” “The Rivals of Amziah King,” and “Wicker.”

“We are excited to partner with Black Bear and spotlight their impressive slate at this year’s CinemaCon,” said Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. “I want to thank the entire Black Bear team for their partnership. Our industry succeeds when there is something for everyone, and Black Bear’s diverse range of films will appeal to moviegoers in 2026 and beyond.”

“Black Bear is passionate about connecting moviegoing audiences with filmmaker-driven fare as well as wide-release action and genre films,” said David Spitz, Black Bear’s Head of U.S. Theatrical Distribution. “Partnering with CinemaCon lets us celebrate the industry and reaffirm our commitment to the theatrical experience. We’re excited to bring our distinctive slate of films to theaters as we expand our U.S. distribution footprint.”

Black Bear’s upcoming releases include Guy Ritchie’s “In the Grey,” starring Henry Cavill, Academy Award-nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza González; Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s “Tuner,” starring Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu, and Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman; “The Rivals of Amziah King,” starring Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey; “Spa Weekend,” starring Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, and Anna Faris; Guy Ritchie’s “Wife & Dog,” starring Academy Award-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, Academy Award-nominee Rosamund Pike, and Academy Award-winner Anthony Hopkins; and Sundance breakout “Wicker,” starring Academy Award-winner Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, and Peter Dinklage.

Hosted by Cinema United, CinemaCon is the world’s premier showcase of theatrical exhibition, taking place April 13-16 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. CinemaCon’s 2026 official presenting sponsors are The Coca-Cola Company and Barco.

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