The CinemaCon 2023 schedule has been released which includes Warner Bros. showing up in a big way with The Flash and movie studios participating including Disney, Sony, Paramount, Universal, and Lionsgate.
The biggest draw seems to be the premiere of The Flash ahead of its June 16 release date as comparisons are already being made to Top Gun: Maverick premiering at last year’s CinemaCon which went on to become a billion-dollar movie at the box office.
It’s unknown if any of the other DC projects will be promoted as upcoming includes Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and James Gunn and Peter Safran recently announced their new DCU slate which includes Superman: Legacy. James Gunn is currently promoting Guardians of the Galaxy 3 for Marvel on a worldwide tour, so it’s doubtful Gunn will be showing up in Las Vegas for the convention, but it could be possible Gunn appears in a video message. It’s also possible footage from Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom may be shown.
It has also been announced that Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav will be on stage in a rare appearance and will be kicking off the WB presentation.
Disney is bringing their 20th Century Studios horror-thriller to CinemaCon with The Boogeyman, which adapts the Stephen King story. Disney could also very well be bringing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 3 which opens in May, has The Marvels opening later this year, Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones 5 which opens in June, and recently at Star Wars Celebration saw new announcements so look for more from Star Wars at CinemaCon.
Paramount is also having an outdoor party for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and has a panel the next morning.
Lionsgate is bringing Joy Ride, and while Universal hasn’t announced what it is bringing, Universal and Illumination recently have huge success with Super Mario which will likely hit the magic billion-dollar mark at the box office, so new Nintendo announcements could be possible. Universal also has Fast X upcoming, so Vin Diesel could appear at CinemaCon, and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Kung Fu Panda 4, Despicable Me 4 could also be possibilities.
Check out the movie slate schedule below. You can download the full schedule here.
MONDAY, 24 APRIL
CINEMACON 2023 OPENING NIGHT
Sony Pictures Entertainment Kicks Things Off with an Exclusive Presentation Highlighting its Upcoming Releases
6:15 PM – 8:15 PM LOCATION: The Colosseum—Casino Level
(Doors open at 5:45pm)
Hosted by:
Tom Rothman, Chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group
Josh Greenstein, President, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group
Steven O’Dell, President, International Releasing
Adrian Smith, President, Domestic Releasing (The use of cameras or any electronic devices – audio or video – is strictly prohibited. Please completely power down your mobile devices before the start of the presentation.
TUESDAY, 25 APRIL
“THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY” AND STUDIO PRESENTATION FROM WARNER BROS. PICTURES
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM LOCATION: The Colosseum—Casino Level
(Doors open 7:45am)
DLP Cinema Presents
“A Salute to the Top Films of 2022”
(CinemaCon extends its appreciation to Cinema Concepts and Dolby Laboratories)
NATO Marquee Award Presentation
Rolando Rodriguez, Senior Advisor, Marcus Corp. and Influx and Chairman, NATO
Industry Addresses
Charles Rivkin, Chairman & CEO, MPA
John Fithian, President & CEO, NATO
Industry Recognition
Frank Tees (ICTA) and Denise de Zutter (NAC)
Special acknowledgement to NCM – America’s Movie Network for providing the morning’s pre-show content.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Celebrating 100 Years of Movie Magic, Invites you to “The Big Picture,” a Special Presentation Highlighting its Upcoming Release Slate
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WARNER BROS. PICTURES INVITES YOU TO A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING OF “THE FLASH”
4:45 PM – 7:15 PM LOCATION: The Colosseum—Casino Level
(Doors open at 4:15pm)
Warner Bros. Pictures presents “The Flash,” directed by Andy Muschietti (the “IT” films, “Mama”). Ezra Miller reprises their role as Barry Allen in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film.
Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?
“The Flash” is produced by Barbara Muschietti and Michael Disco. The screenplay is by Christina Hodson, with a screen story by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein and Joby Harold, based on characters from DC. Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Double Dream/a Disco Factory production of an Andy Muschietti film, “The Flash.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theaters in North America on June 16 and internationally beginning 14 June 2023.
WEDNESDAY, 26 APRIL
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS INVITES YOU TO ITS 2023 PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTING ITS UPCOMING RELEASE SCHEDULE, FOLLOWED BY A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING OF 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS’ “THE BOOGEYMAN”
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM LOCATION: The Colosseum—Casino Level
(Doors open 9:00am)
20th Century Studios presents “The Boogeyman,” a horror-thriller from the mind of best-selling author Stephen King, which opens June 2, 2023, in theaters nationwide.
High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer are reeling from the recent death of their mother and aren’t getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who is dealing with his own pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their home seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims.
“The Boogeyman,” directed by Rob Savage with a screenplay by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman and a screen story by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods based upon the short story by Stephen King, stars Sophie Thatcher,Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair, Marin Ireland, Madison Hu, LisaGay Hamilton,and David Dastmalchian. The producers are Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Dan Cohen, with John H. Starke, Emily Morris, Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, Ryan Cunningham, Adam Kolbrenner, and Robin Meisinger serving as executive producers.
Hosted By
Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman Disney Entertainment
Tony Chambers, EVP, Head of Theatrical Distribution, The Walt Disney Company
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UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND FOCUS FEATURES INVITE YOU TO A SPECIAL PRESENTATION FEATURING FOOTAGE FROM THEIR UPCOMING SLATE
4:00 PM – 6:15 PM LOCATION: The Colosseum—Casino Level
(Doors open 3:30pm)
Hosted by:
Donna Langley, Chairman, Universal Film Entertainment Group
Peter Levinsohn, Vice Chairman and Chief Distribution Officer, Universal Film Entertainment Group
Jim Orr, President, Domestic Distribution, Universal Pictures
Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Universal Pictures International
Peter Kujawski, Chairman, Focus Features
Lisa Bunnell, President, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Focus Features
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DINNER PARTY: CINEMACON CELEBRATES “TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS”
LOCATION: Caesars Palace—Main Entrance Limo Lot
(Doors open at 6:30pm)
Come join the fun at a special outdoor party, complete with great food, drinks, entertainment and a surprise or two. It’s going to be a “BOT” time in the old town tonight!
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Cleveland O’Neal, CEO
Eric Tabak, VP, Exhibitor Relations
THURSDAY, 27 APRIL
PARAMOUNT PICTURES INVITES YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTING ITS UPCOMING SLATE
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM LOCATION: The Colosseum—Casino Level
(Doors open 9:30am)
Hosted by:
Brian Robbins, President and CEO
Chris Aronson, President, Domestic Distribution
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LIONSGATE INVITES YOU TO ITS 2023 STUDIO PRESENTATION INCLUDING A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING OF “JOY RIDE”
LOCATION: The Colosseum—Casino Level
(Doors open 2:00pm)
Following its raucous and critically acclaimed debut at this year’s SXSW, Lionsgate brings “Joy Ride” to CinemaCon.
From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of “Crazy Rich Asians”, “Joy Ride” stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu as four friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime wild and debaucherous international adventure. Directed by Adele Lim the film is set for release only in theaters on July 7, 2023. The screenplay is by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong & Teresa Hsiao, with a story by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong & Teresa Hsiao & Adele Lim. The film is produced by Point Grey’s Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Josh Fagen, alongside Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Teresa Hsiao, and Adele Lim.
Hosted by:
Adam Fogelson, Vice Chairman, Motion Picture Group
David Spitz, President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution
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