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CinemaCon 2026 - Studio Presentations

CinemaCon 2026: The Studios Make Their Case for Theatrical

The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas was built for spectacle, which makes it the right room for the wrong argument. For four days in mid-April, the major studios (and several independent distributors) stood on its stage and walked theatre owners through 2026 and 2027 slates that were, on pap…
CinemaCon 2026 - David Ellison of Paramount Skydance, Michael O'Leary of Cinema United and Charles Rivkin of the Motion Picture Association

CinemaCon 2026: A Merger Splits the House

CinemaCon has always been a place where the industry gathers to reassure itself. That was true again this year inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where the annual State of the Industry presentations delivered a familiar message: theatrical is resilient, culturally vital, and firmly back on trac…
CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: What’s Shaping the Cinema Business

Each year, CinemaCon offers a snapshot of where the cinema business is headed next. But beyond the studio presentations, the trade show floor tells a broader story – one defined by the technologies, products, and services reshaping how cinemas operate, engage audiences, and generate revenue. But nav…
Samsung - Spatial Signage

The Movie Poster Gets a Makeover: Samsung’s Spatial Signage Wants to Stop You in Your Tracks

Samsung is bringing glasses-free 3D display technology to the cinema lobby — and betting that immersive visuals could help exhibitors make the case for a more compelling night out. Walk past the right display at CinemaCon this April, and something might make you stop cold. It won’t be a traile…
CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Attractions, Arcade & Alternative Revenue

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: Attractions, Arcade & Alternative Revenue

Even before the Covid pandemic shuttered cinemas for nearly two years, exhibitors had begun to expand beyond traditional auditorium models; attractions and location-based entertainment are playing an increasingly important role in driving attendance and revenue. At CinemaCon 2026, amusement companie…
CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Seating & Auditorium Design

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: Seating & Auditorium Design

As cinemas continue to differentiate the in-theater experience, seating and auditorium design remain central to how audiences perceive value. At CinemaCon 2026, exhibitors are highlighting a range of seating solutions and structural upgrades designed to improve comfort, flexibility, and overall pres…
CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Projection, Sound & Presentation Technology

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: Projection, Sound & Presentation Technology

While much of the focus at CinemaCon is on the business of cinema, the core theatrical experience still depends on how a film looks and sounds on screen. At CinemaCon 2026, cinema equipment manufacturers and providers are highlighting advances across projection, LED cinema displays, immersive audio,…
CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Business, Marketing & Operational Platforms - Featured Image

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: Business, Marketing & Operational Platforms

Beyond ticketing and concessions, a growing layer of systems is shaping how cinemas operate, connect with audiences, and make decisions. At CinemaCon 2026, numerous companies are showcasing platforms that sit behind the scenes of the moviegoing experience; spanning theatre management, content delive…
CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Concessions, Food and Beverage

CinemaCon Product Preview 2026: Concessions, Food & Beverage

Concessions remain one of the most important drivers of revenue for cinema operators — [referring to my comment on the previous piece, maybe em-dash is just house style?]and one of the areas seeing the most visible evolution. At CinemaCon 2026, exhibitors are showcasing a mix of new products, format…
Agile Ticketing - iOS and VisualVenue Digital Signage

CinemaCon Product Preview 2026: Ticketing & Point of Sale Systems

At the center of every cinema operation is the transaction. From ticket sales and concessions to loyalty programs and subscriptions, point of sale systems have evolved far beyond their original role. Today’s platforms are increasingly cloud-based, integrated, filled with artificial intelligence and…

Industry Briefs

  • Bleecker Street & Outerlight Entertainment

    Outerlight Acquires Bleecker Street With Plans to Expand Event Cinema Business

    Oct 16, 2026
  • DCDC United States Coverage Map

    DCDC Upgrades Content Delivery Network Across 1,600 U.S. Cinema Locations

    Oct 15, 2026
  • Hoyts IMAX - Australia and New Zealand

    Exhibitors Serve Up More IMAX Auditoriums

    Oct 15, 2026
  • Screenvision partners with The New York Times Games

    Screenvision Wants to Reinvent the Cinema Pre-Show. Will Audiences Play Along?

    Oct 15, 2026
  • Cineplex - Canada - Third Quarter 2026 Earnings

    Cineplex Posts Record Quarter as North American Box Office Rebound Gains Momentum

    Oct 15, 2026
  • Prince Charles Cinema

    The Prince Charles Cinema Gets a New Lease on Life as Britain Celebrates Its Independents

    Oct 15, 2026
  • Alamo Drafthouse - A24 Cinema Club

    Alamo and A24 Turn Catalogue Films Into Collectible Events

    Oct 8, 2026
  • Samsung's Onyx LED screen at the Lurdy Cinema in Budapest, Hungary

    Cinema LED Keeps Finding Its Way Into More Theatres

    Oct 8, 2026

Popular Posts

  • (From left) Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, Cinema United President & CEO, Michael O'Leary

    Cinema United Didn’t Back the Paramount-Warner Merger. It Put Its Terms on the Table.

    Aug 21, 2026
  • Paramount Warner Bros. Merger - Antitrust Settlement

    The Paramount-Warner Merger Is Permanent. The Guardrails for Movie Theatres Are Not

    Sep 22, 2026
  • Nathalie Kaiser, Rentrak Manager, Statistics and Research, Cathy Huis in ’t Veld-Esser, Gofilex CTO and co-owner, Miguel Rivera, Cinépolis Group VP Global Film Programming and Content, Johnny Carr, Vue International Head of Event Cinema and Distribution, Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, and Paul Huis in ’t veld, Gofilex CEO, during the ICTA Focus Session, "How Event Cinema, Live Experiences & Streaming Technology Are Set to Transform Cinema-Going" at CineEurope 2026 in Barcelona, Spain on June 23, 2026.

    Event Cinema Is Becoming an Always-On Business

    Aug 10, 2026
  • (From Left) Daniel Loria of Boxoffice Pro, Adam Rymer from Regal, Brock. Bagby of B&B Theatres, Valmir Fernandes from Cinemark, Nicole Woods of RealD and Rolando Rodriguez from Lumma, during CinéShow 2026 in Dallas, Texas on August 25, 2026.

    Cinemas Aren’t Just Marketing Movies Anymore. They’re Marketing Auditoriums

    Sep 15, 2026
  • Cinerama Dome - Hollywood, California

    Cinerama Dome Revival Gives Sony a Hollywood Flagship for Its Exhibition Ambitions

    Jul 22, 2026
  • Cinema United - 2026 Fall Cinema Investment Report - Cinema Investment By The Numbers

    Cinema Owners Have Invested $2.7 Billion in Theatres. What Is That Money Buying?

    Oct 1, 2026
  • Allan Reagan, Founder & Executive Chair of Flix Brewhouse, receiving the Frank Liberto Award at CinéShow 2026 in Dallas, Texas on August 25, 2026.

    Cinergy and Cinema United’s Todd Halstead Honored at CinéShow as Flix Brewhouse’s Allan Reagan Puts Ukraine Center Stage

    Aug 31, 2026
  • (From left) Moderator Cathrine Jakobsen led the case-study discussion during the "Youth, Trends and Taboos on Films" seminar at Haugesund 2026. Silje Salomonsen, co-director of “Back to Tottori,” and Norwegian distributor Linn Barholt participated in seminar on August 25, 2026. (Photo: Grethe Nygaard)

    Young Audiences Already Like Cinema. The Hard Part Is Giving Them a Reason to Go

    Aug 31, 2026
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