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TikTok and Cinema United Release New Report Focused On Platform’s Positive Impact on Moviegoing
Built By Fandom Report Finds that Sustained TikTok Engagement Consistently Predicts Stronger Box Office Holds Across Genres, Release Sizes, and Audience Types
LAS VEGAS (April 14, 2026) – TikTok and Cinema United today released Built By Fandom: How TikTok Audiences Are Powering Modern Theatrical Success, a new report examining how engagement on TikTok correlates with theatrical performance. Developed with box office data from Comscore, the report finds that TikTok activity is not just a measure of cultural buzz; it is a leading indicator of box office staying power.
“This report reinforces what we know to be true: that moviegoing is a cultural experience that resonates deeply with audiences,” says Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. “The data shows that when films connect with communities on TikTok, people come to theatres. That is good for our members, good for Main Streets around the world, and good for the movie industry.”
Across four films representing a deliberate cross-section of the modern theatrical landscape—The Housemaid, Sinners, Wicked: For Good, and Zootopia 2—the report identifies a consistent pattern: as TikTok engagement grew week-over-week, so did box office receipts. The findings hold across a thriller based on a best-selling book; a singular genre-bending film that weaves together culture, music, family, and the supernatural; the epic conclusion of a global cinematic cultural sensation; and a record-breaking animated feature sequel, strengthening the case that the dynamic is not genre-specific and the marketplace succeeds when there is something for everyone.
“This report underscores that fandom on TikTok isn’t just a cultural force; it’s a business driver. When audiences discover a film on the platform, they don’t just watch it—they participate, create, share, and show up in person,” says Dennis Papirowski, Global Head of Entertainment and News at TikTok. “Our global FilmTok community has a unique ability to mobilize that passion into real, measurable momentum, and we’re proud to partner with exhibitors and studios to keep translating that energy into audiences in seats.”
The results are striking. Sinners posted the best second-weekend hold of any wide release in 2025, dropping just 5%, following a 459% surge in TikTok posts during its first week and an additional 7% increase the next week. The Housemaid earned more in its second week than its first—a rare outcome—as TikTok activity rose 13%. Wicked: For Good peaked at nearly 60,000 TikTok posts per day, more than any other 2025 film measured. Zootopia 2 saw TikTok posts surge 163% in its second week, adding $58 million domestically as fan conversation continued to build long after opening weekend.
For exhibitors, the report offers something beyond marketing insight with actionable intelligence for programming decisions. By using TikTok momentum as an indicator, theatre operators gain an additional data point for hold decisions, identifying which films are building audiences beyond opening weekend.
The report also highlights TikTok’s role earlier in the funnel. According to surveys conducted by TikTok, nearly 50% of users say they have discovered a new movie on the platform. Of those, 42% looked up showtimes and 36% purchased a ticket, demonstrating TikTok’s ability to convert online engagement into real-world moviegoing.
Download the full report here.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
About Cinema United
Founded in 1948, Cinema United is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 31,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and more than 30,000 screens in 80 countries worldwide. Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the largest cinema chains to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. For additional information, please visit cinemaunited.org. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon® attracts upwards of six thousand motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry – from exhibition and distribution to the equipment and concession areas – all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. The Coca-Cola Company and Barco are the official co-presenting sponsors of CinemaCon® 2026. For more information, visit cinemacon.com. Follow CinemaCon on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
Cinema United President and CEO Michael O’Leary Delivers State of the Industry At CinemaCon 2026
Address Focused on Key Themes of Unity, Industry Highlights, Innovation and Investment in Exhibition, Consolidation, and Theatrical Exclusivity
LAS VEGAS (APRIL 14, 2026) – Today, Cinema United President and CEO Michael O’Leary took to the Dolby Colosseum stage to deliver his annual State of the Industry address at CinemaCon 2026. O’Leary touted the current strength of the exhibition industry, including themes of unity and growing audience trends, while not shying away from issues concerning consolidation and theatrical exclusivity.
“Theatre owners work every day to make their cinemas special, from reinvesting in technology and infrastructure to special events,” said O’Leary, citing several examples of Cinema United members connecting with their communities. “And not surprisingly, audiences are responding.”
Highlighting theatrical exhibition as a Main Street industry, O’Leary emphasized the importance of moviegoing and its cultural and economic impact on communities throughout history. He reinforced the need for unity by spotlighting the newly announced Cinema United Filmmaker Leadership Council, saying that “this collaboration could not have come at a more crucial time, and I want to thank these world-class filmmakers and artists for their leadership and commitment to exhibition.”
Addressing consolidation, O’Leary reiterated Cinema United’s strong stance, stating: “Further concentrating marketplace power in the hands of a smaller group of distributors that dictate the terms, windows, scheduling, screen-placement of movies, and access to historic film catalogs will have a real and lasting impact on Main Street and millions of movie fans around the world.”
On theatrical exclusivity, O’Leary touted a change in attitude among distributors: “After six-plus years of theories and experiments devoted to proving that theatrical’s days have passed, there is a growing recognition of something we have always known—theatrical exhibition is the foundation upon which the entire entertainment industry rests, and that will never change.”
O’Leary pointed out that in 2025, the average theatrical window for the top 100 films was 37 days, representing a three-day increase over the previous year. He added that if those releases last year benefited from a minimum 45-day window, the overall average would have been a full two weeks longer at 49 days, emphasizing the critical nature of exclusive windows for theaters.
O’Leary concluded his speech by looking to the future: “If we work together, if we stay disciplined and focused on the future, I know that someone, fifty years from now, will stand on a stage like this, in an auditorium full of theatre operators to celebrate the wonder of our industry and chart a path for yet another century of movies on the big screen.”
About Cinema United
Founded in 1948, Cinema United is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 31,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and more than 30,000 screens in 80 countries worldwide. Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the largest cinema chains to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. For additional information, please visit cinemaunited.org. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon® attracts upwards of six thousand motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry – from exhibition and distribution to the equipment and concession areas – all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. The Coca-Cola Company and Barco are the official co-presenting sponsors of CinemaCon® 2026. For more information, visit cinemacon.com. Follow CinemaCon on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
CinemaCon 2026 Daily Recap – Day One
The first day of CinemaCon kicked off with three Educational Programming Tracks for attendees.
The Audiences and Innovation track featured three panel discussions:
Boxoffice’s Daniel Loria moderated “Reclaiming Cultural Moments, Locally and Globally: Winning in an Era of Attention Warfare” with Fathom Entertainment’s Shannah Miller, Cinemark’s Laura Najlis, Cineplexx’s Christof Papousek, and Disney’s David Sieden. The panel stressed that exhibition holds advantages that no digital platform can touch: the collective electricity of shared in-person reactions, the sense of community that forms when strangers experience a story together, and the ritual of going to the movies that still carries cultural weight.
Paul Dergarabedian and Mike Polydoros moderated “Understanding 2026 Audiences: Gen Z and Emerging Trends” with GKIDS’ Chance Huskey and YouTube Content Creator Jeremy Jahns. The session provided exhibitors with actionable insights into 2026 moviegoing trends and what Gen Z audiences seek in entertainment.
“Optimizing the Cinema Experience: A Showcase of World Class Cinema Designs” was moderated by Cinema Association Australasia’s Cameron Mitchell, who was joined by Omniplex’s Paul John Anderson, Galaxy Cinemas’ Ms. Mai Hoa, and HOYTS’ Damian Keogh. The panel allowed exhibitors to showcase examples of best practice from their foyers, auditoriums, F&B outlets and cinema concepts.
The Food & Beverage track kicked off with “Building the Next Generation of Food & Beverage Leaders” with EF&B Association’s Dan Herrle, which explored new and effective ways to develop management teams and strengthen frontline performance. Next was “Now Showing: The Latest in Food & Beverage Innovation” with Cinemark’s David Haywood, Santikos’ Rob Lehman, and Marcus’ Rob Novak. The F&B track concluded with “Reimagining the Lobby & Concession Experience” featuring J& Snack Foods’ Dan Fachner, Mars Snacking’s Michael Kelly, and The Coca-Cola Company’s Josh Nations.
The Technology track boasted an impressive slate of panels. “Beyond the Screen: Immersive Tech Transforming Theaters” kicked things off with ICTA’s Jan Runge moderating and Dolby’s Michael Archer, Regal’s Matt Basford, Barco’s Carlo Rijsbrack, and GDC’s Annie Wang guiding a discussion about how advancements in imaging and sound technologies are redefining presentation quality and helping theaters stand out in a competitive market. “Practical AI for Streamlined Theater Operations” was led by UNIC’s Laura Houlgatte Abott and featured LOOK Cinemas’ Brian Schultz, The Boxoffice Company’s Marine Suttle, and Vue’s Otto Turton. The technology track ended with “Leveraging Technology to Engage with Audiences” moderated by The Boxoffice Company’s Stan Ruszkowski, Rokt’s Callum Donnelly, B&B’s Paul Farnsworth, Letterboxd’s Matt Kolowski, Google’s Eric Moro, and TikTok’s Dawn Yang.
The CinemaCon Film Showcase brought Angel, Sony Pictures Classics and STUDIOCANAL to the Dolby Colosseum stage. Angel touted a wide range of releases, but spent the most time on Young Washington, their historical epic opening on July 3. Sony Pictures Classics touted new films from Pedro Almodovar and David Wain, among others. STUDIOCANAL brought in Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle to talk about Ink, his new film about Rupert Murdoch.
To kick off the evening, Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob received the Legend of Cinema award following heartfelt introductions from Michael O’Leary and Tom Rothman. O’Leary spoke about how supportive Ellis has been, and how he often to calls to check in without any requests or motives.
Finally, Sony closed out the evening with an excellent presentation that touted such promising upcoming blockbusters as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Resident Evil, and Jumanji: Open World.
CinemaCon® Announces Its 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards Honorees
LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2026) – CinemaCon®, the world’s largest convention for the global cinema industry and the official convention of Cinema United, revealed today the honorees for the 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards, taking place on April 16 at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This year’s honorees are James Cameron (Cinema United Spirit of the Industry), Queen Latifah (Cultural Impact in Film), LaKeith Stanfield (Star of the Year), Adam Scott (Award of Excellence in Acting), Noah Centineo (Star of Tomorrow), and Catherine Laga’aia (Rising Star of 2026).
Designed to recognize the remarkable achievements of the extraordinary talent behind the movies made for the theatrical experience, the Big Screen Achievement Awards afford an opportunity for the global theatrical exhibition industry to show their gratitude to the performers and filmmakers who bring the magic of movies to their screens.
“Our industry is at its best when those in it come together to celebrate the power of seeing a movie on the big screen,” said Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. “This includes the incredibly talented people both in front of and behind the camera, whose work is at the heart of what makes the moviegoing experience so powerful and enduring. The films from this year’s honorees will undoubtedly capture the imaginations of audiences around the world, and we are proud to honor their achievements.”
The Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by CinemaCon’s official co-presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company, takes place at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and represent the finale to the world’s premier showcase of theatrical exhibition, CinemaCon. Hosting the awards this year will be Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner.
James Cameron’s upcoming film, Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), opens in theaters on May 8, 2026 via Paramount Pictures. Captured during her sold-out world tour, the film brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation. Presented in immersive 3D, the film is directed by Cameron and Billie Eilish.
Queen Latifah returns next year as the voice of Ellie in Ice Age: Boiling Point, due in theaters on February 5, 2027. A dinosaur-and-lava-filled madcap adventure, Ice Age: Boiling Point takes Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, Scrat and the rest of the herd to visit never-before-seen corners of the treacherous Lost World. Latifah is a GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, Oscar®-nominated actress, producer and entrepreneur with a career spanning music, film, and television. Since making her big screen debut in Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever, Latifah has delivered standout performances in such films as Set it Off, Living Out Loud, Chicago, Bringing Down the House, The Secret Life of Bees, Hairspray, Mad Money, The Last Holiday, Beauty Shop, Girls Trip and Miracles from Heaven — to name just a few. On the small screen, she received an Emmy Award nomination, Golden Globe win, and a SAG Award win for her role in Life Support. Other television credits include Living Single, Steel Magnolias and Bessie for which she received an Emmy Award nomination, Golden Globe nomination and a SAG Award. Most recently she led the hit CBS series The Equalizer.
LaKeith Stanfield can be seen next month starring in NEON’s I Love Boosters, releasing in theaters on May 22, 2026. Written and directed by Boots Riley (Sorry To Bother You), Stanfield stars opposite Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore in a film about a crew of professional shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. An Academy Award nominee whose work spans film, television and music, Stanfield is best known for his work in Judas and the Black Messiah, Get Out, Sorry to Bother You, Knives Out, Uncut Gems, The Harder They Fall, Selma, and Snowden. On television he is widely known for his role in the FX series Atlanta.
Adam Scott stars in Hokum, NEON’s supernatural horror film arriving in theaters May 1, 2026. When novelist Ohm Bauman (Scott) retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront dark corners of his past. Widely known for his role in Step Brothers, Scott’s other film credits include Madame Web, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Black Mass, The Vicious Kind, Sleeping With Other People, Bachelorette, The Disaster Artist, Our Idiot Brother, Monster-In-Lay, Knocked Up, and The Aviator. Scott has earned Emmy, Golden Globe , Screen Actors Guild, Film Independent Spirit and Critics’ Choice Award nominations for his starring role in Apple TV’s Severance. Other notable small screen work includes Parks and Recreation, Big Little Lies, Party Down, and The Good Place.
Noah Centineo will star in Paramount Pictures’ Street Fighter, coming to theatres on October 16, 2026. Filmed for IMAX®and set in 1993, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters. In addition to Street Fighter, Centineo is currently in production on John Rambo and will star in and produce the live-action Gundam. His additional film credits include Union County, Warfare, The Recruit and Black Adam. In 2023, Centineo founded Arkhum Productions alongside Enzo Marc producing such films as Our Hero, Balthazar and the upcoming Iconoclast, Meta, and Listen. Centineo rose to fame in the popular trilogy To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and the series The Fosters.
Catherine Laga’aia will make her big screen debut in Moana, Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure opening exclusively in theaters on July 10, 2026. Moana (Laga’aia)answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. Prior to landing the role of Moana in a worldwide search, Laga’aia appeared in the limited series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and will next be seen in the 2027 the feature film thriller Crashout.
Approved press images for award honorees can be downloaded here.
About Cinema United
Founded in 1948, Cinema United is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 31,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and more than 30,000 screens in 80 countries worldwide. Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the largest cinema chains to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. For additional information, please visit cinemaunited.org. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon® attracts upwards of six thousand motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry – from exhibition and distribution to the equipment and concession areas – all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. The Coca-Cola Company and Barco are the official co-presenting sponsors of CinemaCon® 2026. For more information, visitcinemacon.com. Follow CinemaCon on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
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Jon Favreau To Headline This Year’s Creative Community Luncheon Discussion At CinemaCon®
Acclaimed Filmmaker and Director of Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” Will be Joined in Conversation by Moderator Matt Belloni of “The Town”
Event to Be Held April 16 at Caesars Palace’s Octavius Ballroom in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (April 1, 2026) – Award-winning filmmaker Jon Favreau, director and producer of Lucasfilm’s highly-anticipated Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, starring Pedro Pascal, will headline the annual CinemaCon® Creative Community Luncheon to be held in the afternoon on Thursday, April 16 at Caesars Palace’s Octavius Ballroom in Las Vegas. The host for this year’s Creative Community Luncheon discussion will be Matt Belloni, editor and founding partner of Puck News and host of “The Town with Matt Belloni.”
“Anticipation for a new Star Wars movie on the big screen is sky high, making this an incredible way to kick off the summer movie season,” says Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. “This event presents a great opportunity to hear from Jon Favreau, one of the most talented filmmakers working today. I want to thank Jon, Matt Belloni for hosting, as well as the entire teams at Disney and Lucasfilm for helping ensure this luncheon will be the talk of CinemaCon.”
The annual luncheon, which is traditionally held on the final day of CinemaCon, will take place just ahead of The Walt Disney Studios’ presentation at 2:30pm PT, bringing the week to an epic close.
A cornerstone of the show, the luncheon is an opportunity for the global exhibition industry to hear directly from the extraordinary and innovative creators behind some of the year’s biggest theatrical releases. Past participants at the annual CinemaCon luncheon have included Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Edgar Wright, Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elizabeth Banks, Jerry Bruckheimer, Patty Jenkins, and Jon M. Chu. This year’s Creative Community Luncheon is sponsored by Fathom Entertainment and by D-BOX Technologies.
The Mandalorian and Grogu, opening exclusively in theatres worldwide on May 22, marks a welcome return for the Star Wars franchise to CinemaCon being the first theatrical release in the Star Wars canon to be represented there since 2019’s Rise of the Skywalker. The Mandalorian and Grogu also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.
Hosted by Cinema United, CinemaCon is the world’s premier showcase of theatrical exhibition, taking place April 13-16 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. CinemaCon’s 2026 official presenting sponsors are The Coca-Cola Company and Barco.
About Cinema United
Founded in 1948, Cinema United is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 31,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and more than 30,000 screens in 80 countries worldwide. Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the largest cinema chains to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. For additional information, please visit cinemaunited.org. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
About CinemaCon CinemaCon® attracts upwards of six thousand motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry – from exhibition and distribution to the equipment and concession areas – all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. The Coca-Cola Company and Barco are the official co-presenting sponsors of CinemaCon® 2026. For more information, visit cinemacon.com. Follow CinemaCon on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
CinemaCon® Welcomes GKIDS And Academy Award® Winning Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki To The Main Stage For The First Time
GKIDS to Kickstart Tuesday’s Programming with Exclusive Sneak Peek Footage of “Godzilla Minus Zero” Hosted by Its Oscar®-winning Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki
Newest Addition Highlights the Importance of Diverse Global Options and Alternative Storytelling on the Big Screen
LAS VEGAS – March 9, 2026 – CinemaCon®, the world’s largest convention for the global cinema industry and the official convention of Cinema United, announced today that it will kick off its Tuesday, April 14 studio presentations on the main stage of the Caesars Palace Colosseum with a special preview from GKIDS, further demonstrating the importance of diverse movies seen on the big screen.
GKIDS, the Academy Award®-winning curator, producer, and distributor that was acquired by TOHO in 2024, will kick off Tuesday morning’s “State of the Industry” opening presentation with exclusive sneak preview footage from the highly anticipated Godzilla Minus Zero. Director Takashi Yamazaki, who won 2023’s Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects for the box office phenom Godzilla Minus One, will take the stage at CinemaCon for the first time for a special introduction to the upcoming film. This year’s exclusive first-look of footage from Godzilla Minus Zero bookends an earlier presentation from 2024, when TOHO President Hiro Matsuoka took to the stage at CinemaCon to celebrate the historic release of Godzilla Minus One, and highlight the Godzilla franchise’s 70th anniversary.
“The future strength of our industry depends on a year-round diverse slate of films that speaks to the broad range of moviegoing audiences around the world. GKIDS exemplifies a commitment to diverse moviegoing choices, and we are thrilled to be working with them,” said Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. “Many thanks to David Jesteadt, the entire GKIDS team and the visionary filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki for their continued support of theatrical and what is sure to be an incredible show.”
“We are longtime champions of the importance of the shared theatrical experience,” said David Jesteadt, President of GKIDS. “We believe there’s no better place to kick off Yamazaki-san’s Godzilla Minus Zero than at CinemaCon with the folks who present that movie magic on the big screen: the cinema owners.”
TOHO will release Godzilla Minus Zero theatrically in Japan on Tuesday, November 3, with GKIDS set to launch a wide theatrical release across North America beginning Friday, November 6, 2026.
This news follows on the heels of the previously announced inaugural “CinemaCon Film Showcase,” which will feature Angel, Row K Entertainment and STUDIOCANAL, all on the main stage for the first time on Monday, April 13. Hosted by Cinema United, CinemaCon is the world’s premier showcase of theatrical exhibition, taking place April 13-16 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
About GKIDS
GKIDS is the Academy Award-winning curator, producer, and distributor of artist-driven, globally inspired cinema dedicated to connecting North American audiences with distinctive stories from around the world. Widely celebrated for its leadership in the “animation is film” movement, the studio has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape for feature animation in the U.S. and internationally for nearly two decades. GKIDS represents the work of many of the world’s most acclaimed animation filmmakers, including Makoto Shinkai (Your Name., Weathering With You), Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress), Tomm Moore (Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers), Mamoru Hosoda (Mirai, Wolf Children), and serves as the North American home of Japan’s legendary Studio Ghibli.
Upcoming theatrical releases include the Oscar-nominated Kokuho, a generations-spanning drama set in the world of kabuki, which has become the highest-grossing Japanese live action film of all time in its home market; the highly anticipated Godzilla Minus Zero, from the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki; and Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, the latest Aardman feature in the beloved Oscar-nominated film series.In addition to the Oscar-nominated Little Amélie and the Character of Rain, recent theatrical releases are the box office hit Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, Mamoru Oshii’s cult classic Angel’s Egg, and the critically acclaimed All You Need Is Kill, alongside groundbreaking television series such as Dan Da Dan, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Arcane: League of Legends. @GKIDSFilms
About GODZILLA MINUS ZERO
Godzilla Minus Zero is the highly anticipated new film from director, screenwriter and with VFX by Takashi Yamazaki, who won the Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects for Godzilla Minus One. While plot details remain tightly under wraps, CinemaCon attendees can look forward to a special first look of the hotly anticipated new feature. TOHO will release Godzilla Minus Zero theatrically in Japan on Tuesday, November 3, with GKIDS set to launch a wide theatrical release across North America beginning Friday, November 6, 2026. Takashi Yamazaki returns to Godzilla as Director, Screenwriter and for VFX. The film, which is currently in production, is produced by TOHO Studios and ROBOT, with VFX from SHIROGUMI Inc.
About Cinema United
Founded in 1948, Cinema United is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 31,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and more than 30,000 screens in 80 countries worldwide. Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the largest cinema chains to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. For additional information, please visitcinemaunited.org. Follow us onInstagram,LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon attracts upwards of six thousand motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry – from exhibition and distribution to the equipment and concession areas – all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. The Coca-Cola Company – one of the industry’s most highly regarded and respected partners in the world of movies – is the official presenting sponsor of CinemaCon. For more information, visit cinemacon.com. Follow CinemaCon on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
Barco Joins The Coca-Cola Company As Official Co-Presenting Sponsor Of CinemaCon® 2026
New Partnership Marks the First of Its Kind for the Global Cinema Convention in Its Fifteen-Year History
LAS VEGAS (March 5, 2026) – Today, it was announced that Barco, a global leader in laser-powered cinema technology, is joining The Coca-Cola Company as an official presenting sponsor of this year’s CinemaCon®, the world’s largest convention for the global cinema industry and the official convention of Cinema United. This marks the first time since rebranding as CinemaCon in 2011 that the convention will have two official co-presenting sponsors.
In addition to becoming a co-presenting partner, Barco will sponsor the new Trade Show Networking Reception held on the first day of CinemaCon on Monday, April 13. Barco will also once again bring its award-winning laser projection to the Colosseum and trade show with an eye-catching exhibition suite and purpose-built HDR by Barco laser theatre in Roman Ballrooms 3 and 4 at Caesars Palace.
“This new level of partnership by Barco represents an exciting first for CinemaCon as the convention continues to grow and expand on a global scale,” says Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. “Barco continues to be an incredible partner of exhibition, and by choosing to join Coca-Cola as an official co-presenting sponsor, they are taking their commitment to the global theatrical experience to new heights. We look forward to their continued leadership and support in the years ahead.”
“We’re proud to expand our relationship with Cinema United as the new co-presenting partner at CinemaCon,” says Gerwin Damberg, Executive Vice President of Barco Cinema. “Cinema is one of the most powerful storytelling mediums in the world, and the theatrical experience remains the best way for audiences to discover and share those stories together. At Barco, our focus is on continuous innovation, from laser projection to next-generation premium experiences, like HDR by Barco, that helps filmmakers present their work in the most compelling way possible. But technology alone doesn’t create the magic of cinema. It’s the collaboration between filmmakers, studios, exhibitors, and technology partners that brings stories to life for audiences around the globe. CinemaCon is where our industry comes together each year to celebrate that collaboration, share ideas, and look ahead to the next chapter of the theatrical experience. We’re excited to join Coca-Cola in supporting this year’s convention and celebrating the enduring magic of movies on the big screen.”
Hosted by Cinema United, CinemaCon is the world’s premier showcase of theatrical exhibition, taking place April 13-16 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
About Barco
Barco, headquartered in Kortrijk (Belgium), is a global technology company leading in visualization, networking, and collaboration solutions. Its innovative technologies drive advancements in the healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment markets. At the heart of Barco’s success are over 3,000 dedicated ‘visioneers’, each passionately contributing to driving change through technology. Listed on Euronext (BAR), Reuters (BARBt.BR), and Bloomberg (BAR BB), Barco realized sales of 964 million euro in 2025. For further insights, please visit www.barco.com or connect on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
Barco. Visioneering a bright tomorrow. © 2026
About Cinema United
Founded in 1948, Cinema United is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 31,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and more than 30,000 screens in 80 countries worldwide. Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the largest cinema chains to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. For additional information, please visit cinemaunited.org. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.