Everything Disney revealed at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas was so thrilling. They provided an exclusive sneak peek at their upcoming movies, covering a range of genres from their renowned production studios: Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures.
Alan Bergman, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, graced the stage at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace. He emphasized the significance of the theatrical film experience and highlighted the exciting cinematic lineup Disney has in store for theaters in the coming months.
Following Bergman, Tony Chambers, executive vice president and head of theatrical distribution, also shared insights into the studio’s upcoming releases.
Let’s give you an insight into the exclusive clips shared by Disney, starting with the incredible Moana 2.
Moana 2
At CinemaCon 2024, attendees were treated to the first glimpse of Moana 2, along with a little peep at a new song. The lyrics go something like this: “Finally we’re back, back to who we’re meant to be!”
The footage showed Moana sailing with her trusted friend, Pua while singing about returning home to her island. There was also a heartwarming reunion as the islanders celebrated Moana’s safe return from her voyage beyond the horizon.
A sizzle reel followed, featuring scenes with Hei Hei, beautiful sunsets, vast oceans, and a quick glimpse of Maui.
So, get ready to embark on another adventure with Moana, as Moana 2 is set to hit theaters on November 27, 2024.
Deadpool and Wolverine
Moving on, Kevin Feige from Marvel showed a nine-minute clip of Deadpool & Wolverine. Before the clip, he freely used swear words because the movie is rated R.
The footage starts with Ryan Reynolds playing Wade Wilson, who’s now a used car salesman instead of a superhero. Even though he’s not saving the day, he’s still his usual inappropriate self. During a test drive with a family, he makes a crude comment about not having much experience with vaginal sex.
After finding his Deadpool costume in his locker, Wilson and Peter head back to his small apartment where he lives with Blind Al. They’re surprised by a birthday party there. During the party, Wilson makes a joke about cocaine, breaking the fourth wall.
Suddenly, the Time Variance Authority appears and takes Wilson away. He meets Mr. Paradox, who tells him he can fix the timeline and give him what he wants. Wilson responds with a sarcastic remark about Fox and mentions Disneyland before putting on a new costume.
Both Deadpool and Wolverine are set to hit theaters on July 26, 2024.
Inside Out 2
Joy, played by Amy Poehler, spoke about her love for the Inside Out movies. She happily agreed to join “Inside Out 2” because she feels a deep bond with her character.
Amy then showed the first 35 minutes of the sequel. It starts with Riley going through puberty and dealing with new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment.
Fans will definitely have a great time when the movie comes out on June 14th, 2024.
Young Woman and the Sea
Young Woman and the Sea is an inspiring biographical drama starring Daisy Ridley as Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Ederle.
She is an Olympic champion who achieved the incredible feat of swimming 21 miles across the English Channel from France to England in the early 1900s.
The movie was Directed by Joachim Rønning and written by Jeff Nathanson. It draws inspiration from the book “Young Woman and the Sea: How Trude Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World” by Glenn Stout.
This movie is said to be his highest-testing film yet, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Alongside Ridley, the cast includes talented actors like Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Christopher Eccleston, and other great stars. You can catch this remarkable film in theaters on May 31, 2024.
Captain America: Brave New World
At CinemaCon, footage from Captain America: Brave New World was shown. The clip had Harrison Ford’s character, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, asking Anthony Mackie’s Captain America to reform the Avengers.
In another scene, President Ross is seen talking with his team while enjoying a lollipop instead of smoking cigars. He explains his new appearance, mentioning that he had to either shave his mustache or risk losing the election.
In the footage, Isaiah Bradley and another agent are triggered by a high-pitched noise, causing them to attack the heroes.
This leads to chaos, with even President Ross getting involved in the action. Sam remarks that the “inner circle has been compromised.”
Fans will be thrilled to watch in the theaters, when it’s finally released on February 14, 2025.
The Amateur
At Disney’s presentation during CinemaCon 2024, attendees were treated to exclusive clips of The Amateur, a gripping new film starring Rami Malek.
Set to hit theaters on April 11, 2025, the movie follows the journey of a CIA cryptographer who takes matters into his own hands.
After his wife is tragically murdered by terrorists, he blackmails the agency into training him and sending him on a mission to seek revenge.
Alien Romulus
Clips of Alien: Romulus, featuring a pre-taped introduction from Ridley Scott and director Fede Álvarez was also shown at the CinemaCon 2024.
The footage showcased Cailee Spaeny’s Rain Carradine and her crew exploring a ship.
It also has thrilling moments like an android rebooting itself, a xenomorph breaking free from a container and navigating through a flooded ship before attacking a crew member, and an intense scene involving a chest-bursting seizure.
So, mark your calendars because Alien: Romulus is set to hit theaters on August 16, 2024.
The Kingdom of the Planet of Apes
During Disney’s CinemaCon presentation, attendees watched 13 minutes of footage from the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. It started with beautiful shots of nature, following a hawk along a river in the woods with rapids and waterfalls. After, young apes climbing cliffs and treetops were shown.
One of the young apes, Noah, is the protagonist. He leaps across a chasm and climbs up to a nest of eggs. However, the mother hawk returns and knocks him off. He starts sliding down a cliff but manages to save himself.
Next, Noah’s village is seen being under attack by hostile apes wearing armor and wielding tasers. They severely beat Noah during the attack. After the battle, Noah wakes up to find himself as the only person who survived. He discovers his father’s body and buries him before making a vow to find the missing apes and bring them back.
Going through an old train tunnel, Noah went into the remains of an American city overtaken by vegetation. This eerie sight marks just the beginning of Noah’s journey.
Look out for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes in theaters on May 8, 2024.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Barry Jenkins, the director of Mufasa: The Lion King, made an appearance at CinemaCon to discuss the highly anticipated prequel to The Lion King. He treated attendees to a first-look teaser of the film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on December 20, 2024.
Although the footage was brief, it showcased a snowy landscape in Africa, accompanied by a voice-over hinting at a story that begins far beyond the mountains and shadows, on the other side of the light.
Jenkins emphasized that this movie is brimming with heart and tells the journey of how individuals become great.
So, you can expect a lineup of new songs and a storyline that follows Mufasa, Scar, and other characters on an adventure across Africa.
After you’ve gone through Everything Disney revealed at CinemaCon 2024, which of these movies are you looking forward to?
It can be really confusing to choose because all these movies have cool storylines. But, whichever movie you pick, let us know in the comments below!
