The Walt Disney Studios lit up the stage at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, giving theater owners and fans an exclusive look at whatโs coming to the big screen. With presentations from Marvel Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures, this yearโs slate is packed with cinematic adventures from every corner of the Disney universe.
Letโs dive into the exciting Disney 2024 CinemaCon lineup.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes โ May 10, 2024
20th Century Studios opened the presentation with a gripping 13-minute preview of this all-new action epic from director Wes Ball. Set generations after Caesarโs reign, apes rule while humans live in the shadows. One young apeโs journey could change the future of both species forever.
Young Woman and the Sea โ May 31, 2024
Daisy Ridley stars in this inspiring true story about Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film celebrates resilience, family, and personal triumphโand opens for a special engagement at the end of May.
Inside Out 2 โ June 14, 2024
Amy Poehler (Joy) appeared live to introduce a 35-minute preview of Pixarโs highly anticipated sequel. With Riley now a teen, headquarters welcomes new Emotions like Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassmentโvoiced by a powerhouse cast including Maya Hawke and Ayo Edebiri.
Inside Out 2 โ June 14, 2024
Amy Poehler (Joy) appeared live to introduce a 35-minute preview of Pixarโs highly anticipated sequel. With Riley now a teen, headquarters welcomes new Emotions like Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassmentโvoiced by a powerhouse cast including Maya Hawke and Ayo Edebiri.
Alien: Romulus โ August 16, 2024
The legendary Alien franchise returns to its horror roots with this terrifying space thriller from director Fede Alvarez. In deep space, a group of colonizers face the universeโs deadliest lifeform in what promises to be a scream-worthy experience.
Kinds of Kindness โ June 21, 2024
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone reunite in a unique three-part fable featuring an all-star cast. Searchlight Pictures, celebrating its 30th anniversary, brings this Cannes-bound film to theaters this summer.
Mufasa: The Lion King โ December 20, 2024
Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins introduced the teaser trailer for this powerful prequel. Through Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaaโs storytelling, audiences will discover Mufasaโs rise from humble beginnings to legend of the Pride Lands.
Moana 2 โ November 27, 2024
The presentation ended with a showstopping appearance by Dwayne โThe Rockโ Johnson, returning as Maui alongside Auliโi Cravalhoโs Moana. This new ocean voyage, filled with music and adventure, features songs by Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, and more.
Looking Ahead to 2025
Disney didnโt stop with 2024. Marvel Studiosโ Captain America: Brave New World arrives February 14, 2025, with Anthony Mackie leading a new era. And 20th Century Studios will bring The Amateur, starring Rami Malek, to theaters on April 11, 2025.
The CinemaCon audience also got early looks at:
- The Artful Dodger (Searchlight Pictures)
- The Amateur (20th Century Studios)
- More surprise appearances and trailers
