From 'Dune 3' to a 'Social Network' sequel: The buzziest titles teased at CinemaCon

Culture & TrendsFrom ‘Dune 3’ to a ‘Social Network’ sequel: The buzziest titles teased at CinemaConThe annual film industry event in Las Vegas was a star-studded affair, as studios brought their top talent to the stage to preview their upcoming slates. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya promote the upcoming film "Dune: Part Three" during the Warner Bros presentation at CinemaCon on April 14 in Las Vegas.Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 17, 2026, 3:44 PM EDTBy Saba Hamedy“Long live the movies.”Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.That’s how Paramount Skydance Chief David Ellison opened his presentation at CinemaCon, the annual film industry event in Las Vegas, on Thursday.The sentiment is one that rang true all week, as studios, including Paramount, brought their top stars and directors to the stage to give sneak peeks at their upcoming slates.Here’s a look at some of the buzziest titles that were teased.Disney“The Mandalorian and Grogu”Baby Yoda is making his way to the big screen, and filmmaker Jon Favreau is ready to introduce him to "a brand new audience." The film, which also stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, hits theaters on May 22. “Toy Story 5”Tom Hanks and Tim Allen speak during CinemaCon 2026 on April 16 in Las Vegas.David Becker / Getty Images for CinemaConThe beloved Pixar "Toy Story" franchise is tackling technology. Viewers learned at CinemaCon that the film's fifth installment shows a young kid entranced by her Lilly Pad device, rather than her toy friends. And age has caught up to the toys, as we now see Woody sporting a bald spot.Tom Hanks and Tim Allen resurrect their iconic roles as Woody and Buzz in the film, debuts on June 19.“Whalefall”Disney's 20th Century Studios is adapting the Daniel Klaus novel, which follows a scuba diver (played by Austin Abrams) who is swallowed alive by a...