December 2024 marks the roaring arrival of “Mufasa: The Lion King” at CinemaCon 2024. As attendees gather, anticipation builds for what other surprises the studio has in store. Presentations unveiled sneak peeks of upcoming films, such as the return of Moana in “Moana 2,” the dynamic reunion of Deadpool and Wolverine, and a glimpse into the next installment of the Planet of the Apes saga, “Kingdom of the Apes.”
Additionally, “Alien: Romulus” generated considerable buzz with its unveiling. Though CinemaCon remains an exclusive event, we’re here to provide all the insider details on these highly anticipated releases.
Directed by Barry Jenkins and scheduled for release on December 20, 2024, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is poised to make a grand entrance onto screens. Disney and Jenkins offered attendees at CinemaCon Las Vegas a sneak peek at the film, receiving enthusiastic applause for its breathtaking visuals and tone. The teaser will be available to the public in the upcoming weeks.
The Lion King Plot
The new narrative delves into Mufasa’s life and his ascent to kingship, culminating in the passing of the crown to his son, Simba. Based on Disney’s 1994 animated masterpiece, “The Lion King,” which Jon Favreau adapted in 2019, the film follows in the footsteps of its predecessor. Favreau’s adaptation proved to be a massive success, raking in $1.7 billion globally and securing its place as the highest-grossing Disney-branded film to date. Expressing his enthusiasm, Jenkins remarked, “OMG, it is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.”
Attention All Deadpool Enthusiasts!
The long-awaited update is finally here! At CinemaCon, lucky attendees were given an exclusive 9-minute sneak peek of Deadpool & Wolverine. The storyline revolves around Wade Wilson and his comrade from X-Force. The preview depicts them crashing a birthday bash attended by former X-Men members, sparking the intervention of the Time Variance Authority. This thrusts Wade into a multiverse-rescuing predicament, prompting him to enhance his suit and assert his autonomy from Fox in classic Deadpool style
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes : Release Date: May 10, 2024, Directed by Wes Ball
Deadpool & Wolverine: Release Date: July 26, 2024, Directed by Shawn Levy
Inside Out 2: Release Date: June 14, 2024, Directed by Kelsey Mann
Alien: Romulus: Release Date: August 16, 2024, Directed by Fede Álvarez
Moana 2: Release Date: November 27, 2024, Directed by David G. Derrick
Mufasa: The Lion King: Release Date: December 20, 2024, Directed by Barry Jenkins
Captain America: Brave New World: Release Date: February 14, 2025, Directed by Julius Onah
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