CinemaCon Day 1: Sony Pictures Classics Highlights Angel
CinemaCon has kicked off in Las Vegas, featuring notable presentations from independent distributors Angel Studios, Studiocanal, and Sony Pictures Classics. These companies showcased their upcoming film slates during the event at Caesar’s Palace.
Sony Pictures Classics Highlights at CinemaCon
Exciting New Releases
- Everybody Wants to F* Me: A dark comedy thriller starring Taron Egerton, directed by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, set for a 2027 release.
- Ink: A true story about the launch of the British tabloid “The Sun,” directed by Danny Boyle, featuring Jack O’Connell and Claire Foy.
- Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty: A quirky film that drew positive reactions at Sundance, aimed for a holiday release.
Noteworthy Announcements
Angel Studios revealed their upcoming project, Young Washington, a Revolutionary War film opening on Independence Day. The film, starring William Franklyn-Miller as a young George Washington, features a notable cast including Ben Kingsley and Kelsey Grammer.
Studiocanal announced in-development projects such as a new Paddington film and remakes of classics like John Carpenter’s Escape From New York and The Howling.
Future Projects and Expectations
Angel Studios also shared plans for genre films like Runner, an action movie set to release in September 2026, and a political drama titled The Brink of War, featuring Jeff Daniels. Furthermore, a remake of John Wayne’s Western, Angel and the Badman, is set for October 2026.
Among the other anticipated films is Hershey, a biopic on the famous chocolate company, scheduled for Thanksgiving 2026. The studio highlighted its success in the industry, boasting 2 million Angel Guild members and impressive box office figures.
Returning Classics and New Titles
Studiocanal is preparing to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with a theatrical return. They are also developing adaptations like Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library.
In addition, Sony Pictures Classics will showcase re-releases of Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting and a 4K restoration of Jane Campion’s The Piano this summer.
The announcements at CinemaCon reflect a year of diverse and exciting content, promising something for everyone from both new and established filmmakers.
