Michael B. Jordan Previews Upcoming 'The Thomas Crown Affair' at CinemaCon

The actor's appearance comes a month after his Oscar win for 'Sinners'.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:34am

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Michael B. Jordan, 39, appeared at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas on April 15 to debut a trailer for his upcoming movie 'The Thomas Crown Affair.' The film, a remake of the 1968 and 1999 movies, will feature Jordan as the title character, a billionaire who steals a painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and falls in love with the insurance investigator assigned to recover the artwork. Jordan's appearance comes just a month after he won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in 'Sinners.'

Why it matters

Jordan's appearance at CinemaCon to promote 'The Thomas Crown Affair' marks his first public event since his historic Oscar win for 'Sinners,' which has generated significant buzz and anticipation for his upcoming projects. The film is also a high-profile remake of a classic heist movie, which could appeal to a wide audience if executed well.

The details

The trailer for 'The Thomas Crown Affair' revealed that Jordan's character, Thomas Crown, is a billionaire who steals a painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and falls in love with the insurance investigator assigned to recover the artwork. The film will also feature Adria Arjona, Ruth Negga, Aubrey Plaza, Danai Gurira, Kenneth Branagh, Pilou Asbæk, Paapa Essiedu, and Lily Gladstone in supporting roles.

  • Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor Oscar on March 15, 2026.
  • Jordan appeared at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 15, 2026, to preview 'The Thomas Crown Affair.'

The players

Michael B. Jordan

A 39-year-old actor who recently won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in 'Sinners' and is now promoting his upcoming film 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' in which he will star and direct.

The Thomas Crown Affair

A 2027 remake of the classic 1968 and 1999 heist films, starring Michael B. Jordan as a billionaire who steals a painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and falls in love with the insurance investigator assigned to recover the artwork.

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What they’re saying

“It's a big movie. It's international. It's sexy. It's a lot of fun. A lot of twists and turns. It's going to have some things that I think audiences won't be expecting that might be a nice treat for them.”

— Michael B. Jordan

What’s next

The Thomas Crown Affair is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 7, 2027.

The takeaway

Michael B. Jordan's appearance at CinemaCon to preview his upcoming film 'The Thomas Crown Affair' comes at a high point in his career, just a month after his historic Oscar win for 'Sinners.' The remake of the classic heist film promises to be a high-profile project that could further cement Jordan's status as a leading man and director in Hollywood.