After years of steering massive franchises, J.J. Abrams is stepping back into original storytelling with The Great Beyond , and the first footage shown at CinemaCon has people leaning in with curiosity. Warner Bros. revealed what Abrams has been cooking up, marking his first time directing

During the WB presentation today at CinemaCon 2026 we were able to have a first look at J.J. Abrams ’ The Great Beyond , which he wrote and directed. I knew nothing going into this and now I am intrigued. Check out the video and let us know what you think. The cast features Glenn Powell ,