The spotlight is set to shine on Hollywood talent as CinemaCon's Big Screen Achievement Awards prepare to honor a spectacular lineup of stars at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 3, 2025. Among the evening's highlights, Channing Tatum is to receive the prestigious Decade of Achievement in Film award, celebrating his impressive body of work during the last ten years. Meanwhile, Ana de Armas is recognized as Action Star of the Year ahead of her much-anticipated film Ballerina, while Lindsay Lohan will be celebrated with a Vanguard Award ahead of her return to the big screen in Freakier Friday, next to Jamie Lee Curtis.
Comedy legends Cheech & Chong are also slated to receive the Career Achievement in Comedy prize, honoring their lasting impact in the industry. They are set to return with their latest release, Cheech & Chong's Last Movie, hitting theaters on April 25, 2025, alongside limited engagements beginning April 20, 2025. Additionally, David Jonsson, known for his role in Alien: Romulus, is to be awarded the Next Generation Award, showcasing the promising talents of emerging actors.
Younger stars such as Madeleine McGraw, who broke out in The Black Phone, will be recognized as Rising Star of 2025 as she reprises her role in the upcoming sequel, Black Phone 2, set to release on October 17, 2025. Notably, Ben Wang will earn the title of Star of Tomorrow ahead of his role in Karate Kid: Legends, scheduled to hit theaters on May 30, 2025. The awards ceremony will also honor Glen Powell with the title of Star of the Year, emphasizing his impressive rising profile within the film industry.
Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon, emphasizes the significance of the awards, stating, “The Big Screen Achievement Awards are exhibition’s way of saying thank you to the talented and creative people that make magic on movie screens all across the globe. They are essential to the wonder that is the moviegoing experience.”
Channing Tatum, who is fresh off his role in Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut Blink Twice and a cameo in the anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine, next stars in Derek Cianfrance's upcoming film Roofman, exclusively hitting theaters on October 3, 2025. His decade of achievements features films like Magic Mike XXL, The Hateful Eight, Hail, Caesar!, and more.
Ana de Armas will portray Eve Macarro in Ballerina, a spinoff of the acclaimed John Wick franchise, which is set to be released on June 6, 2025. De Armas has made waves with her performances in films like Blonde, Ghosted, and No Time to Die, enriching her growing reputation as a leading lady in Hollywood.
Lindsay Lohan, returning to theaters in Walt Disney Studios' Freakier Friday, slated for a nationwide release on August 8, 2025, is recognized for her contributions to popular films like Mean Girls and A Prairie Home Companion. This award marks a notable moment in her professional comeback, which has been bolstered by various projects, including Netflix originals.
David Jonsson's next noteworthy appearance in The Long Walk, an adaptation of Stephen King's first-written novel, showcases his versatility as an actor and adds to his already compelling career trajectory. Following that, he has several projects in the pipeline, including Wasteman and an untitled film by Frank Ocean.
Meanwhile, Madeleine McGraw, whose acting career began impressively at the young age of four in Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper, will bring back her character in Black Phone 2. She has an impressive body of work already, including performances in Cars 3 and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Finally, Ben Wang is set to star in the highly anticipated Karate Kid: Legends, sharing the screen with legendary actors Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. Wang, who features in Sony Pictures' project, has also made notable appearances in productions like Mean Girls and The Long Walk.
As the annual gathering of theatrical exhibition insiders, CinemaCon reflects the vibrant state of the film industry, celebrating both esteemed veterans and rising talents. The event, hosted by Cinema United (formerly known as the National Association of Theatre Owners), is scheduled to take place from March 31 to April 3, 2025, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
The Big Screen Achievement Awards offer a momentous opportunity to recognize the incredible contributions that these stars have made to the moviegoing experience. With an exciting lineup of honorees, this year's awards promise to honor the art of filmmaking and the brilliant individuals behind it.
