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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…

Filmhouse Group CEO Kene Okwuosa and CMO Mojisola Oladapo

How Filmhouse is Positioning Nollywood, and Its Own Business, within the Global Cinema Landscape

On a typical weekend release night in Lagos, the line outside a Filmhouse cinema tells a story Nollywood has been trying to spread for decades, but never quite had the infrastructure to prove. The crowd is younger than you might expect. The tickets aren’t cheap. The screens are world-class. And the…

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…