James Cameron, an industry leader in the theatrical experience, leads CinemaCon’s list of honorees for the Big Screen Achievement Awards.
The gala — a star-studded gathering that concludes the show’s four-day insider gathering presented by Cinema United — is scheduled to take place inside the Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 16. It will see awards go to James Cameron (Cinema United Spirit of the Industry), Queen Latifah (Cultural Influence in Film), Lakeith Stanfield (Star of the Year), Zoey Deutch (Vanguard Award) and Adam Scott (Excellence in Film Award). Acting), Noah Centineo (Star of Tomorrow) and Katherine Lagaia (Rising Star of 2026). This event will be hosted by co-sponsor Coca-Cola Entertainment tonight She is replaced by star Nichelle Turner at His colleague, Kevin Frazier, who faced her in recent years.
“Our industry is at its best when people come together to celebrate the power of watching a movie on the big screen,” said Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. “This includes the incredibly talented people in front of and behind the camera, whose work is at the heart of what makes the cinema experience so powerful and enduring. The films of this year’s honorees will undoubtedly capture the imagination of audiences around the world, and we are proud to honor their achievements.”
Cameron’s tribute comes on the heels of a huge release for his blockbuster franchise Avatar: Fire and Ashes From 20th Century Studios, and ahead of the Oscar winner’s latest project, a musical co-directed by a Grammy Award-winning star in… Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D). This film, which opens in theaters from Paramount Pictures on May 8, 2026, was shot using Cameron’s 3D camera systems.
Latifah’s reward comes before her return with Ellie’s voice Ice Age: Boiling Pointscheduled to hit theaters on February 5, 2027. The multi-hyphenate actress will be honored following a diverse career that has seen her tackle stage, screen, and music charts while also being an active producer and entrepreneur. Her credits include Jungle Fever, Chicago (which was nominated for an Oscar), Go, Live Out Loud, Bring Down the House, The Secret Life of Bees, Hairspray, Crazy Money, Just Right, Joyful Noise, Last Holiday, Beauty Shop, Girls Trip, Miracles from Heaven and the Crowd, The Little Mermaid, Bessie And recently, Eq.
Stanfield is the next star in Boots Riley’s movie I love the boosters Of neon. The film, which opens on May 22, finds him starring opposite Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylor Paige, Bobby Liu, Eiza Gonzalez, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore in a film about a crew of professional shoplifters who target the fashion maven. The Oscar nominee was seen in Judas and the Black Messiah, Get Out, Sorry to Bother You, Get Out the Knives, Uncut Gems, The Harder They Fall, Selma, Snowden and Atlanta.
Deutch, who recently played Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater’s film Mysterious novelComes to the Cup as it prepares for Sony Pictures Classics’ release Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Cardwhich premiered at Sundance. The film hits theaters on July 10. Deutsch can be seen soon Isabelle’s voicemail messages He played the title role in Set it up, Juror No. 2, not good and Something from Tiffany.
Scott, who exited the critically acclaimed role to cut For Apple TV, he returns to the big screen in Neon’s supernatural horror film Hokum on May 1. He plays novelist Om Boman, who takes refuge in a remote inn to scatter his parents’ ashes only to be consumed by enchanting tales that haunt the honeymoon suite. His other film credits include Stepbrothers, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Black Mass, The Evil Kind, Sleeping With Other People, The Bachelorette, The Disaster Artist, Our Idiot Brother, The Monster in the Lay, Knocked Up and The pilot.
Centineo comes to CinemaCon ahead of the film’s expected release Street fightr from Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures in association with Capcom. The pic will be in theaters on October 16. Centineo was recently completed John Rambo He will star in and produce the live event Gundam. Centineo broke in To all the boys I’ve loved before Trilogy and its credits list includes Union County, War, Black Adam and Recruiter.
Newbie Lagaʻaia will make her big screen debut MoanaDisney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved animated adventure. The film debuts exclusively in theaters on July 10, and finds her playing the title character opposite Dwayne Johnson as the infamous demigod Maui. Before landing the coveted role, Laqaiya appeared in the limited series Lost Flowers by Alice Hart.
CinemaCon, hosted by Cinema United, runs April 13-16, and is presented by sponsors Coca-Cola and Barco.
