J.J. Abrams Unveils ‘The Great Beyond’ at CinemaCon; Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega Travel to Alternate Universe With ‘Extensive World Building’

Home Film News Apr 14, 2026 6:56pm PT J.J. Abrams Unveils ‘The Great Beyond’ at CinemaCon; Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega Travel to Alternate Universe With ‘Extensive World Building’ By Matt Donnelly, Jordan Moreau Getty Images J.J. Abrams is ready to come out of hiding and launch into “The Great Beyond.” The filmmaker, fresh off a shocking downsizing of his mini-studio Bad Robot, unveiled a first look at CinemaCon of the new action project he’s directing, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega. Plot details were under wraps since the project was announced, but film fans have been watching closely — as this is the first feature Abrams has helmed since 2019’s “Star Wars: Episode IX -The Rise of Skywalker.” Related Stories Imax CEO Richard Gelfond Taking Temporary Medical Leave Due to Pneumonia