CinemaCon: Lionsgate and Sony make franchise moves with John Wick and Spider-Man

CinemaCon: Lionsgate and Sony make franchise moves with John Wick and Spider-Man

CinemaCon 2025 is underway and picking up a full head of steam with major Hollywood film studios presenting an onslaught of upcoming projects.

Sony and Lionsgate kicked off proceedings on March 31 and April 1, teasing big things from their respective John Wick and Spider-Man franchises.

Film News Blitz’s David Bason tries to make sense of it all.

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Marvel news: Brand new day for Holland’s Spidey

Marvel news: Brand new day for Holland’s Spidey

Yesterday evening’s CinemaCon event saw Sony Pictures reveal the fourth MCU Spider-Man installment’s title, along with a few extra details and hints surrounding the Tom Holland led feature.

The fourth Spider-Man installment will be known as Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo talks you through the significant, recently released details surrounding Holland’s Spidey and his new adventure.

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Film news: Interesting hints in newly released MCU Thunderbolts* teaser

Film news: Interesting hints in newly released MCU Thunderbolts* teaser

Late last night, Marvel Studios dropped yet another teaser trailer on their Twitter account for the now eagerly anticipated, Thunderbolts*.

With not much to go on, if you compare it to the teaser or full trailer prior, there are a few things for us to discuss, and possible questions to pose.

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo details any small hints within the teaser and ponders what they may mean.

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Film news: Marvel announce notable Avengers: Doomsday cast

Film news: Marvel announce notable Avengers: Doomsday cast

Earlier today, Marvel Studios went live on all their notable platforms to reveal the highly anticipated cast of Avengers: Doomsday.

With the live stream and cast revelations now concluded, let's discuss who is going to feature in the MCU epic.

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo recounts the revealed cast for the MCU’s Avengers: Doomsday.

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Film News: Spider-Man 4 to Sink or swim
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Film News: Spider-Man 4 to Sink or swim

Recent details surrounding the next MCU installment in the Spider-Man franchise have been released and it has confirmed the entrance of Stranger Things’ young star, Sadie Sink.

Talks have been circulating in Marvel universe circles and fandom as to who Sink will be playing and the extent of the effect her inclusion will have in the film and furthermore, the MCU.

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo ponders the possible characters Sink could portray and what her role may signify in the Spider-Man franchise and in MCU phase six.

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Marvel news: The entry of Sentry in the MCU’s Thunderbolts*
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Marvel news: The entry of Sentry in the MCU’s Thunderbolts*

As Daredevil: Born Again is making a big impact on the small screen, fans are heavily anticipating the release of Marvel’s next big-screen adventure, Thunderbolts*.

The MCU made a big splash with its Thunderbolts* Super Bowl trailer last month and its teasing of the uber-powerful character Sentry.

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reviews the Thunderbolts* trailer and what the entry of Sentry means for the MCU going forward.

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Marvel news: The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer kicks off MCU Phase Six
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Marvel news: The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer kicks off MCU Phase Six

Amid frenzied anticipation, The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer has been released, and the franchise's second reboot looks set to kick off the sixth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in style.

Many have speculated over the need for a re-hashing of the series, after the disastrous Fox attempt in 2015, ‘Fant4stic’, but with the series back in Marvel’s hands, the trailer showed what could be a blockbuster to keep your head up for.

With Marvel initially saying the trailer would premier at 12:00 GMT on Tuesday, they made over 500 thousand viewers on X, and an extra 200 thousand on YouTube wait an extra hour on stream, and Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews took a look.

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