San Diego Comic-Con 2024 live coverage – All the news from SDCC 2024 as it happened
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San Diego Comic-Con 2024 didn't disappoint. GamesRadar+ was on the ground at SDCC to bring you the biggest news and announcements from some of your favorite shows and movies, and there's plenty to get excited about.
Below, you can dive into our live coverage across the convention's four days, with real time updates on all the major news as it happened. That includes everything from the Doctor Who panel to Marvel's blowout Hall H extravaganza, which featured some very interesting casting news...
At a glance, though, we've rounded up some of the biggest news stories to come out of the convention below as a handy overview of what went down this San Diego Comic-Con 2024.
For a cheat sheet to the convention, be sure to check out the SDCC 2024 schedule and, on the comics side, the DC SDCC 2024 schedule.
The major announcements from SDCC 2024
- Robert Downey Jr. is back in the MCU as Doctor Doom
- The Fantastic Four now has an official title
- Thunderbolts* first trailer plays behind closed doors
- The Penguin has a new trailer and release date
- Giancarlo Esposito reveals his Captain America 4 villain
- The Rings of Power season 2 trailer drops, and it's all about resisting darkness in Middle-earth
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 gets a new trailer with glow-in-the-dark zombies
- Daryl Dixon has been confirmed for season 3, this time in Spain
- DC show Creature Commandos gets a first trailer
- The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 has a tension-filled teaser
- A new Doctor Who spin-off is on the way with a Loki star
- The first look at the Doctor Who Christmas special is here
- Soldier Boy is back as a series regular in The Boys season 5
- The Boys is getting a brand new spin-off set in the '50s, with Soldier Boy and Stormfront
- Gen V season 2 trailer screens behind closed doors, revealing Hamish Linklater's casting
Hello and welcome to our continuing coverage of this year's San Diego Comic-Con!
After last year's quiet (largely down to the WGA strike and SAG-AFTRA strike), this year sees SDCC storming back with multiple big-name events and exciting panels.
From Thursday to Sunday (Wednesday is for those lucky, lucky press, including two of GamesRadar+'s own), SDCC will deliver a wide range of talks, previews, panels, and peeks into the hottest movies and shows just around the corner.
From a Deadpool and Wolverine celebration this Thursday, to The Boys and Doctor Who on Friday, all fandom bases are covered. And, yes, there's even a Marvel Studios panel from Hall H for the first time in two years this Saturday.
In a word? It's going to be epic. And you'll be able to follow along with everything here on this page with GamesRadar+. We'll have all the latest news, announcements, and reveals, plus exclusive insight from the convention floor in San Diego.
What can we expect from the first day of SDCC?
First up, from 11:45 AM PST on Thursday, is a Transformers: One panel. Stars Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry will be in attendance and, if the early Transformers One reactions are any indication, it’s going to be a must watch instalment later this year. Expect more teases and tasters from the Cybertron-set origin tomorrow.
Planet of the Apes, Peacock horror series Teacup, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are also a part of the opening salvo of panels this year.
What We Do in the Shadows is another to sink your teeth into – remember, follow Total Film on Twitter and keep on the GamesRadar+ website for all the latest from the convention floor – while Those About to Die and Venus Prime round out the initial set of talks.
There’s even a special Deadpool and Wolverine panel – with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman expected – at 6:30 PM PST.
How about Friday? Typically, it’s one of the most prolific days of San Diego Comic-Con – and this year is no exception.
Get ready for a return to Middle-earth with The Rings of Power season 2 panel at 11:05 AM PST.
Then – deep breath: Rick and Morty: The Anime, Doctor Who, a Prime Video animation lineup including Invincible, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, The Walking Dead: Dead City, Alien: Romulus, and Dexter: Original Sin. Something for everyone, then.
Like a Dragon fans will want to focus on the Like a Dragon: Yakuza panel at 2:30 PM PST. Remember, check the SDCC schedule link above for full times throughout each day.
Saturday will likely have the most eyes on it, thanks to Marvel’s grand return to Hall H. Previous years have featured jaw-dropping cast announcements and shocking movie reveals. This year is set to be no different. Put 6:00 PM PST in your calendar for that.
Elsewhere, there are panels from Star Trek, Batman: Caped Crusader, and The Penguin to kick off the weekend.
If you’re in an animation mood, there’s also a presence from The Simpsons, Futurama, and Demon Slayer. Might we get an update on Demon Slayer Infinity Castle? Fingers crossed.
It looks like DC fans are in luck: though James Gunn is unable to attend SDCC this year, DC Studios will still reportedly be making some announcements. According to Variety, “The Penguin (starring Colin Farrell) and the animated shows Harley Quinn and Kite Man: Hell Yeah! are all scheduled to appear. Gunn is currently busy filming Superman and Peacemaker season 2, but why would that stop him from Zoom-ing in with a cool update?
Are you all caught up on The Boys season 4? The cast, along with creator Eric Kripke, are set to lead a panel that'll hopefully provide some closure for that absolutely devastating finale – and pave the way for the fifth and finale season. You can also catch Jack Quaid running around the halls of San Diego Comic-Con, as The Boys actor is also doing a panel for My Adventures with Superman, Star Trek, and The Safe Man – the latter being a new Audible original co-starring Bosch's Titus Welliver.
Well, preview day is over and now SDCC 2024 Comic-Con is officially underway! There is so much happening over the next few days including a highly intriguing Deadpool and Wolverine celebration which will be attended by stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman taking place this evening, also today, the Transformers One panel will kick off, which comes after the movie just received some amazing first reviews. And, of course, tomorrow here is The Boys panel — which we are hoping will shed some light on that rather bleak finale and give us a teaser or two for season 5.
Plus, don't forget that on Saturday, Marvel boss Kevin Feige will grace Hall H once again to deliver the highly anticipated Marvel panel, which we haven't seen at SDCC since 2022! For now, Feige is the only speaker announced, but we are expecting to see a few stars show up, maybe even a cast member or two from upcoming projects such as Fantastic Four or Thunderbolts*? Who knows what could happen!
Don't forget to keep checking on this live blog for regular updates from SDCC including the inside scoop from our two writers at the convention this weekend. But, for now, check out this post below from SDCC's official Twitter account celebrating the start of the world's best annual convention.
Greetings, adventurers of all realms! Comic-Con 2024 has begun, and the magic is in the air. Join us for an epic journey filled with excitement and wonder! #SDCC #SDCC2024 https://t.co/euX8T9ugYV 📸 B. Watters © 2022 SDCC pic.twitter.com/1D4nWq0BxYJuly 24, 2024
Yesterday was preview day at SDCC 2024. What does that mean? Well, on Wednesday, July 24, a few lucky lot (including two of our own) had the chance to enter the convention a day early and check out some cool exhibitions.
There were costumes on display from Star Wars spin-off show The Acolyte, Marvel superheroes Deadpool and his new best bud Wolverine’s worn-out suits’ from the duo’s new movie Deadpool and Wolverine, and brand new super suits from the upcoming flick Captain America: Brave New World. Plus, our two on the ground got to see some brand-new Marvel artwork fit with characters such as Deadpool, X-Men ‘97 heroes, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s Miles Morales.
Our duo also spotted the new Superman logo, from James Gunn’s upcoming film, printed onto some fresh DC merch. See Total Film’s Twitter post below for more.
Team Total Film have landed at San Diego Comic-Con! Here's some of the things we spotted on preview night, including a closer look at the #Superman logo and #CaptainAmerica Brave New World suits #SDCC pic.twitter.com/cJ3jTsPZ4kJuly 25, 2024
What else happened on preview day? As well as Marvel exhibiting more Deadpool and Wolverine costumes including star Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova get-up, many other franchises also got in on the fun. Our two on the ground checked out Nickelodeon’s little corner of Comic-Con and got to meet Spongebob Squarepants, and elsewhere there was a Planet of the Apes experience taking place.
And, of course, it wouldn't be SDCC without a bit of sci-fi fun, so naturally there was an interactive Doctor Who station where guests could take a look inside the TARDIS from the series’ newest season. Stay tuned for more SDCC 2024 news here on the live blog and from our two writers at the convention this weekend.
The first panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 is due to take place in just over 6 hours, so to get you ready for the day ahead, here is the full rundown of SDCC today, Thursday, July 25.
We have listed every panel and its scheduled time in Pacific Time as the event is in San Diego, California, USA. But don’t worry, we have also included UK times so our friends on each side of the pond know when is best to check back with this live blog so you don't miss a thing. For other areas, use the Time Zone Converter.
Transformers: One: 11:45am PT (7:45pm BST)
Planet of the Apes: 1:45pm-2:45pm PT (9:45pm-10:45pm BST)
Teacup: 1:45pm PT (9:45pm BST)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: 2:15pm-3:15pm PT (10:15pm-11:15pm BST)
Tales of the TMNT: 2:15pm-3:15pm PT (10:15pm-11:15pm BST)
What We Do in the Shadows: 3:30pm-4.30pm PT (11:30pm-12:30am BST)
Those About to Die: 3pm PT (11pm BST)
Venus Prime: 4:45pm PT (12:45am Friday BST)
Deadpool and Wolverine: 6:30pm-7:30pm PT (2:30am-3:30am Friday BST)
For a more detailed rundown including where each event will take place and who exactly is expected to be in attendance, see our SDCC 2024 schedule here.
The first panel at this year’s SDCC will kick off in about 5 hours. But until then, lets take a look back at yesterdays happenings. Although SDCC 2024 officially starts today, yesterday the convention held a preview day, which two people from GamesRadar+ were luck enough to attend. We have caught up with our two on the ground and they have given us the lowdown on yesterdays events.
First up, our duo got to see some super cool costumes from Disney Plus’ Star Wars spin-off show The Acolyte up close and personal. See below.
From left to right; the purple and brown hooded outfit belongs to the show’s lead character Mae Anlseya (Amandla Stenberg); the cream coloured dress was worn by Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson); the beautiful purple embroidered dress with matching purple and gold piped robe belongs to Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith); and lastly the slate gray outfit fit with a fearsome gold and silver toothed mask belong to The Stranger (Manny Jacinto).
We are back with more exclusive images from yesterdays preview day at SDCC 2024. Our two on site got to visit The Planet of the Apes installation, which is open to the public for the rest of the weekend, and features props and costumes from the franchise. See the images below.
Plus, at the Apes installation, our duo got to meet Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stars Freya Allan and Peter Macon and spoke about the movie getting a motion capture cut at the end of August, which shows the performances pre-VFX.
"I think it's really important because I think it helps people to really understand what performance capture is and what we were actually doing out there on location," Macon exclusively tells GamesRadar+. Allan is also really keen to do performance capture too, telling us: "Well, we've been speaking about me being an extra ape, I don't know if this is all just jokes but I would love that. If there's future films, maybe I can." Read the full story here.
Stay tuned with this live blog for more exclusive images from yesterdays preview day and updates on this weekends convention. Plus, as soon as the panels kick of later today, we will be reporting every announcement made right here.
At the SDCC 2024 preview day yesterday we got a closer look at Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot AKA The Penguin costume from The Batman spin-off show The Penguin. See the picture below.
We first met Farrell’s version of the Gotham gangster in the 2022 Batman flick, but will soon see the villain in all his glory in the upcoming HBO show that Farrell himself described to GamesRadar+ as "so violent, it's so dark, it's relentless."
And lastly, to round up our posts about yesterday’s preview day, take a look at these incredible costumes from the most popular movie out right now, Deadpool and Wolverine. Our two on the ground got a close look at The Merc With the Mouth’s red number accompanied by Dogpool’s matching outfit, and Wolverine’s comic book accurate suit. See the suits in all of their glory below.
Plus, the exhibition included Cassandra Nova’s costume, X-Men’s Charles Xavier’s evil twin sister, who is making her MCU debut for the first every time played by Emma Corrin. On either side of Nova’s fit stands Paradox’s suit, and a TVA uniform, which you can check out below.
But that's not all, in a matter of hours the real fun will begin as San Diego Comic Con kicks off with its first panel, Transformers One. So don't forget to keep checking back on this live blog to catch every announcements made. For exact times, see our SDCC24 schedule here.
Preview day on Wednesday was all about the sights and sounds behind the scenes from some of pop culture's biggest names. Today, it's a very different sort of noise.
First up, a Transformers One panel is kicking off Comic-Con's main festivities, complete with appearances from Chris Hemsworth (fresh off a fantastically evil turn in Furiosa) and Brian Tyree Henry, himself no stranger to franchises with both Eternals and the Spider-Verse trilogy.
That's kicking off at 11:45 AM Pacific/2:45 PM Eastern. That's 7:45 PM BST in the UK for the hardy folk across the pond staying up throughout the night. We salute you.
Transformers One panel is almost here
These live updates aren't just the wild ravings of someone with far too much time on their hands.
No, we also have people live and on the ground in San Diego. Don't believe me? Look at us, all front and center in Hall H with just minutes ago until the Transformers One panel begins.
Team TF are at #SDCC and we are at our first Hall H panel - this morning it’s #TransformersOne 🤖Stay tuned as we will be live tweeting throughout the panel 👀 pic.twitter.com/hxlEyEnPh3July 25, 2024
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and director Josh Cooley are out first. Di Bonaventura says of Transformers One: "It's completely different, people will see the world in a new way"
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and director Josh Cooley have arrived #TransformersOne #SDCCLorenzo says this is Transformers like we have never seen before “it’s completely different, people will see the world in a new way” pic.twitter.com/RURtW5tkm3July 25, 2024
More from Josh Cooley now, who says Transformers was the reason he wanted to get into animation and that he's never seen a script like the one he has for Transformers One. High praise indeed.
A quickfire series of updates from our correspondent in Hall H below, including an "exciting race sequence" and an introduction to Jon Hamm's Sentinel Prime. We're guessing he's not part of SterlingCooperCybertronPrice with an onimous name like that.
The first clip we are shown gives us a glimpse at an exciting race sequence - and we meet the leader Sentinel Prime #TransformersOne #SDCCJuly 25, 2024
Director Josh Cooley teases “an amazing, fantastic” Jon Hamm who is the voice of Sentinel Prime in #TransformersOne #SDCCJuly 25, 2024
Transformers One panel - Chris Hemsworth is here!
Now, a mandated appearance from a Hollywood Chris. It's Chris Hemsworth on stage and talking about how he and co-star Brian Tyree Henry spent several months together to help develop the friendship between the characters who will one day become Optimus Prime and Megatron.
This movie is going to make us cry, isn't it? A reminder, then, that the movie rolls out into cinemas on September 20 in the US and October 11 in the UK.
Chris Hemsworth and Bryan Tyree Henry say they spent several months together to help develop the friendship between their #TransformersOne characters #SDCCWe hope Chris is joking about having bunk beds though! pic.twitter.com/6MHsbMvGzPJuly 25, 2024
The team discuss how this story being a prequel gave them a lot of freedom to do something “really brand new, you will see the things you love in a way you have never seen them before” according to producer Lorenzo #TransformersOne #SDCC pic.twitter.com/TgUNfHoagOJuly 25, 2024
Bumblebee actor Keegan-Michael Key is in a typically chatty mood, opening up about the chance to turn his character into more of a motormouth. A slight left turn from previous versions of the character, then.
Alongside that, there's also the second clip of the panel. In it, Cybertron's fledgling heroes are gifted their cogs and the future of the planet is now in their hands.
Keegan Michael-Key says it was a joy to be able to make Bumblebee a motor-mouth given that he’s usually silent #TransformersOne #SDCC pic.twitter.com/WsiB2AYr9jJuly 25, 2024
The second clip sees our heroes get their cogs to unlock their “full potential” and “the ability to change their world”The future of Cybertron is now “in their hands” but their initial transformation doesn’t exactly go to plan #TransformersOne #SDCCJuly 25, 2024
More tidbits from the panel now, including Chris Hemsworth paying tribute to the OG "iconic" Optimus Prime actor Peter Cullen. Hemsworth says he's not trying to imitate Cullen's work.
And, no, this isn't a mad fever dream: Keegan-Michael Key has just started singing the Transformers TV show theme to a faintly bemused audience. Watch it for yourself below!
Keegan-Michael Key tests the audience’s knowledge of the Transformers TV show theme #TransformersOne pic.twitter.com/xOTPttxnGQJuly 25, 2024
It's official: Steve Buscemi will play Starscream in Transformers One
It's now revealed that Steve Buscemi's role in Transformers One is Starscream, who is typically depicted as Megatron's right-hand man in the Decepticons. We're a long way from that, however, so it'll be intriguing to see how the pair join forces.
Transformers One trailer shown at panel
A new Transformers One trailer is currently being shown to lucky attendees at the panel. Let's hope it gets put online soon, because we need our Cybertron fix...
New Transformers One trailer is here
The new Transformers One trailer has been released (click the link to watch the full video).
Some were maybe put off a little by the cheesy, slapstick tone of the initial trailer. This is a far cry from that reveal, with the focus instead being put on the cracks forming in the friendship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Spawn panel quotes
Amid all of the Transformers excitement in Hall H, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane has been updating fans about the new King Spawn movie.
The key takeaway? The first draft of the "badass" script is officially finished, with a director set to join the project in the coming months.
McFarlane also implores that "we need to do R-Rated Hollywood comic movies", using the likes of Deadpool and Wolverine (whatever happened to that movie, anyway?) and Joker 2 as key touchstones for this Spawn project.
Planet of the Apes begins in 15 minutes
The panels come thick and fast at SDCC. Case in point: a Planet of the Apes panel is just 15 minutes away.
Freya Allan (pictured above) has already teased to GamesRadar+ that she "knows things" when pressed on sequel talk. An announcement to a Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes follow-up could be imminent...
Noa actor Owen Teague is at the Apes panel. He says it's been "a real honor to hopefully carry this franchise on for a few more movies." And a few more after that, if you don't mind. The most recent Apes movies have been some of Hollywood's most consistently great blockbusters and, dare we say it, still some of its most underappreciated...
Noa star Owen Teague says it's been "a real honour to hopefully carry this franchise on for a few more movies" #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes #SDCC pic.twitter.com/uckRJ16rT0July 25, 2024
Kevin Durand has already broken out his Proximus Caesar voice as he admits it is "hard to go back to being a human after being an ape." The person he says who has suffered the most? His wife...#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes #SDCC pic.twitter.com/pwPMFnmeAYJuly 25, 2024
Kevin Durand was a highlight of the Planet of the Apes press tour, often regaling interviewers with tips on how best to embody an ape.
As the Proximus Caesar actor revealed at SDCC, though, it's probably not been a fun experience for his wife. We'll leave you to draw your own conclusions on that one.
From Cybertron to #SDCC, here’s your exclusive look at the Comic-Con poster for #TransformersOne. New trailer out now. pic.twitter.com/QFssSc3k6XJuly 25, 2024
Let's roll back just a second (see what we did there?) to catch you up on another minor detail from the Transformers panel: this incredible poster. '80s kids everywhere must be making space on their bedroom walls as we speak. You're never too old to have a giant picture of Optimus Prime watching you as you sleep, if you ask us.
The best VFX work should, in effect, be invisible and never once taking you out of the action. But we should always find time to recognize the amazing talent behind the scenes that helps bring characters to life, including on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
To prove that point, attendees at the Planet of the Apes panel were treated to a side-by-side clip of the performance capture from its actors and the finished product.
We've just seen a clip of the making of #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes showing a side by side of the performance capture and the final cut of the face-off between Proximus Caesar, Noa, and Mae. It really shows the amazing performance work that went into creating this film #SDCC pic.twitter.com/InZiYJKwtmJuly 25, 2024
The beauty of SDCC is that anything could happen at any time. As if to prove our point, it's been revealed at a SpongeBob SquarePants panel that Mark Hamill will be voicing the Flying Dutchman in a new 2025 movie, titled Search for SquarePants.
Some sequel talk now, but not the iron-clad announcement we were hoping for.
"We'd all very much like to go back," Owen Teague says when he's asked if a sequel is going to happen. Kevin Durand adds that he has got his fingers and toes crossed.
Teacup teaser released
Exciting news for horror fans: we've got the first teaser for Teacup, a James Wan-produced series heading to Peacock on October 10. It's loosely based on Stinger, a 1988 sci-fi novel from Robert McCammon. It's been described by showrunner/executive producer Ian McCulloch as "a puzzle-box mystery, an edge-of-your-seat thriller, a can’t-but-must look horror story, a family drama, [and] a science fiction epic."
Good news for I Am Legend fans: I Am Legend 2 is still very much in the works – and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman has promised "some good news shortly."
“We’re sequelizing the alternative cut, where Will lives and things don’t go well for humanity," said Goldsman, clearing up any confusion over those who remember Will Smith's character dying at the end of the 2007 blockbuster. Smith and Michael B. Jordan are set to star in the sequel as a duo, though a director has yet to be announced.
Continued Goldsman: "The world returns in a way that is kind of spectacular – an exciting playground for all of us – not your father’s I Am Legend."
Percy Jackson casting news
We've been everywhere from Cybertron to Bikini Bottom so far at SDCC. Now it's time to scale the heights of Percy Jackson and The Olympians. Ahead of its second season, it's been announced that Daniel Diemer will be playing Cyclops, the half-brother of Walker Scobell's Percy Jackson. Filming on the new season is due to begin imminently.
Why isn't DC at SDCC?
Superman may be close to wrapping, but it's not set to have any sort of presence at this year's Comic-Con.
According to DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran in a (now-deleted) article on TheWrap, it's simply "too soon" to bring anything to SDCC from the David Corenswet-starring DCU movie.
BioShock movie update
Would you kindly make a note of this update on Netflix's BioShock movie?
"The new regime has lowered the budgets,” producer Roy Lee said at Comic-Con in the past few hours (H/T Variety). "So we’re doing a much smaller version. … It’s going to be a more personal point of view, as opposed to a grander, big project."
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles opening
The opening to Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been released, and it promises to pick up where Mutant Mayhem left off.
The show is a spin-off of last year's hit animated movie and will be a bridge between it and the upcoming sequel. The main cast all return.
By now, you've probably been sticking with us for a good few hours. As a treat, here's a close-up snap of Transformers One stars Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key.
Over in comics land, DC has announced during its Absolute Power panel that Mark Waid and Dan Mora (if there's one thing other than this live blog that you read today, make it Batman/Superman: World's Finest) will be helming a Justice League Unlimited series that begins later this year.
The Acolyte novel announced
We all know what sort of reading material The Acolyte fans have been diving into lately. Once you've devoured all the fan-fic in sight, you'll be pleased to know that a novel set 10 years before The High Republic series has been announced.
The Acolyte: Wayseeker will be written by Justine Ireland and will focus on Vernestra Rwoh, played in the Disney Plus series by Rebecca Henderson.
45 minutes until Deadpool and Wolverine
Cool your chimichangas. Deadpool and Wolverine's SDCC panel hasn't started yet, but it's not far away. Will we get more surprise admissions from Ryan Reynolds? He's already revealed that Deadpool and Wolverine originally had a different title that had to be changed at very short notice.
Expect plenty of laughs, lewd jokes, and perhaps a shock or two. You never know. LFG.
So... about that Deadpool panel. Word on the ground is that it's actually a surprise screening of the movie. It was due to end at 7:30 PM PST but now we don't expect much in the way of news until those lucky souls in attendance have watched it. Let's hope they stay seated for the Deadpool and Wolverine post-credits scene.
SDCC Friday preview
So let's take a look ahead to tomorrow instead, shall we?
For my money, it's the most packed and exciting SDCC day. Yes, Marvel will grab all the headlines on Saturday but there's so much bang for your buck on Friday. The Boys, Doctor Who, The Lord of the Rings, and The Walking Dead all feature.
Me? I'm all about the Like a Dragon: Yakuza panel. Kiryu-chan is coming to Prime Video later this year and, not to be dramatic, it's probably going to be the best thing in recorded history.
- The Boys: 10am PT, Hall H - Eric Kripke and cast expected
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: 11:05am-12:15pm PT, Hall H - Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay and cast expected
- Snowpiercer: 11:15am-12.30pm, Ballroom 20 - Cast and creators expected
- Rick And Morty: The Anime: 12pm PT, Indigo Ballroom - Director Takashi Sano and producers expected
- Doctor Who: 12:30pm-1:30pm, Hall H - Cast and creators expected
- Prime Video's Adult Animation, including Invincible: 1pm PT, Indigo Ballroom - Cast expected
- The Walking Dead: Dead City: 1:45pm-2:45pm, Hall H - Cast and creators expected
- Solar Opposites: 2:00pm-2:45pm, Indigo Ballroom - Cast and creators expected
- Gremlins: Wild Batch: 2:15pm-3:15pm, Room 6A
- Like a Dragon: Yakuza: 2:30pm PT, Room 5AB - Creators expected
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol: 2:45pm-3:45pm, Hall H - Cast and creators expected
- Marvel Fanfare with C.B. Cebulski and Kevin Feige: 3pm-4pm PT, Room 6DE
- Alien: Romulus: 5:15pm-6:15pm, Hall H - Cast and creators expected
- Dexter: Original Sin: 5:45pm PT, Ballroom 20 - Showrunner and cast expected
And, with that, we're close to winding down on the first day on San Diego Comic-Con.
But we're not stopping just yet. Coming up shortly, we'll have quotes from the Transformers One cast and crew and much more besides.
Be sure to stick with GamesRadar+ throughout the weekend for all the latest news, insight, and announcements as they happen.
Kevin Feige came out to introduce a special screening of Deadpool and Wolverine in Hall H alongside stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Reynolds recalled his first-ever experience being in Hall H when the first Deadpool movie was released, calling it "the most memorable moment of my life." The first film was released in 2016, with Reynolds attending a special Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con to promote the film in July 2015.
Fans in Hall H will get to watch the film in full ahead of its July 26 release in the US, with a recap from the cast and director Shawn Levy. The FOMO is real.
Eric Kripke says there'll be a few surprises at The Boys panel tomorrow...and we're so ready.
"This is gonna be really fucking epic," he wrote on Twitter. The featured cast attending the panel includes Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Laz Alonso, Karen Fukuhara, Tomer Capone, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Jessie T. Usher, Nathan Mitchell, Valerie Curry, Susan Heyward, and Claudia Doumit.
We're anticipating a few announcements about season 5 – maybe a potential release date or new cast member...and maybe some Gen Z news as well. Get ready!
The Deadpool and Wolverine panel ended with Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman all describing the experience of watching the movie with the Hall H crowd as one of the best viewings of their lives. Then there were a few special guests brought out in the final moments...
If you've seen the movie then you'll know there are some big Deadpool and Wolverine cameos. To see some of the stars behind those take the stage at Hall H, look at the Twitter thread below. Be warned though, this contains huge spoilers.
Now here's your big SPOILER WARNING! At the end of the #DeadpoolAndWolverine panel, the cast were joined by some very special guests...If you've seen the film and want to see their arrival on stage at #SDCC, watch it in the thread below! pic.twitter.com/g66463lj3cJuly 26, 2024
Marvel's Thursday evening presence at Hall H ended with an amazing drone show over the skies of San Diego. Deadpool and Wolverine were the main focus of this, but the studio also teased the upcoming Fantastic Four movie with a logo and a new tease of big villain Galactus. The show ended with a message that they'll see us on Saturday... We can't wait!
Hello and welcome to the second official day of San Diego Comic-Con (or third if you were lucky enough to attend preview day on Wednesday. Before the fun picks back up later with the first panel of the day, The Boys at 10am PT, let's take a look back at everything that happened yesterday.
Starting with the Transformers One panel. After a short montage played of Transformers franchise history, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and director Josh Cooley took to the stage, accompanied by stars Chris Hemsworth, Keegan-Michael Key, and Bryan-Tyree Henry.
The arrival of stars Chris Hemsworth, Keegan-Michael Key, and Bryan-Tyree Henry at the #TransformersOne panel earlier at #SDCC pic.twitter.com/S4lKYsKY3GJuly 25, 2024
Some highlights of the panel include: Lorenzo said the movie is "completely different," from the rest of the franchise, Cooley teased "an amazing, fantastic" Jon Hamm as Sentinel Prime, and Hemsworth paid tribute to the "iconic" Peter Cullen who originally voiced Optimus Prime.
The panel wrapped by presenting the movie's brand new trailer, which you can watch here.
Next, our two writers at Comic Con attended the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes panel where the team unveiled the VFX magic behind the movie. The panel was attended by stars Freya Allan, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand, and Peter Macon, alongside visualization supervisor Casey Pyke, visual effects supervisor Erik Winquist, and one of the film’s editors Dan Zimmerman.
The cast spoke about attending ape school, seeing their characters on screen for the first time, and even teased a potential sequel, with star Owen Teague saying "We'd all very much like to go back." Freya Allan also spoke on what we would want for her character Mae in a potential follow-up. Watch the video below for more.
Freya Allan shares what she would love to see for her character if she were to return for a sequel to #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes #SDCC pic.twitter.com/RVBxHjKzoXJuly 25, 2024
Our two on the ground also got to see a clip of the making of the movie showing a side-by-side of the performance capture and the final cut of the face-off between Proximus Caesar, Noa, and Mae. "It really shows the amazing performance work that went into creating this film," said our writers.
Then our two on the ground caught the vampy comedy What We Do in the Shadows panel, attended by stars Matt Berry, Mark Proksch, Kristen Schaal, and Kayvan Novak (via Zoom), alongside executive producer and showrunner Paul Simms, and director Kyle Newacheck. The team teased the show’s sixth and final season.
We're in Hall H for the #WhatWeDoInTheShadows panel all about the show's final season. We were just treated to the first episode, and now the cast including Matt Berry are here for a panel discussion! #SDCC pic.twitter.com/JWNaJKd2n8July 25, 2024
The audience was treated to the new season’s first episode, but the real highlight of the panel was Nandor actor Novak speaking in character the whole way through, "Does he know we wrapped?" said the other members of the panel.
Lastly, our two attended the highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine panel, where stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were there to celebrate their newest movie. The audience then got to watch the whole movie with the stars and director Shawn Levy (lucky). Our writers said, "Hugh Jackman was dancing along to key moments, and Reynolds and Levy embraced when the crowd went wild at one point too."
An emotional Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman share that watching #DeadpoolAndWolverine in Hall H was one of the best cinema experiences of their life #SDCC pic.twitter.com/qdCML6NYqEJuly 26, 2024
The cast was then joined on stage by some other Marvel characters who made major cameos in the movie. We won't spoil anything here in case you haven't seen the movie, but if you would like to see exactly who showed up, head over to our Twitter account. The Deadpool and Wolverine panel then wrapped with a crazy lights display outside. See below.
At the end of the #DeadpoolAndWolverine panel, Marvel put on a lights display over the skies of San Diego to celebrate the movie #SDCC pic.twitter.com/S9fcOi83V9July 26, 2024
Before the panels kick off later today, let's take a look at some of the fun our two at the convention have had so far. On preview day, our two on the ground attended the Planet of the Apes exhibition where they got to see a range of props and costumes from the franchise. Watch the video below for more.
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And, of course, it wouldn't be Comic-Con without checking out some exhibition and merchandise booths, so our duo did that too! They visited the One Piece stall, met Godzilla and and even spotted the new Superman logo from James Gunn’s upcoming movie printed on bunch of merch. See our mini vlog below for more.
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Today’s first panel is due to take place in just over 4 hours, so to get you ready for the day ahead, here is the full rundown of SDCC today, Friday, July 26.
We have listed every panel and its scheduled time in Pacific Time as the event is in San Diego, California, USA. But don’t worry, we have also included UK times so our friends on both sides of the pond know when is best to check back with this live blog so you don't miss a thing. For other areas, use the Time Zone Converter.
The Boys: 10am PT (6pm BST)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: 11:05am-12:15pm PT (7:05pm-8:15pm BST)
Snowpiercer: 11:15am-12.30pm PT (7:15pm - 8:30pm BST)
Rick And Morty: The Anime: 12pm PT (8pm BST)
Doctor Who: 12:30pm-1:30pm PT (8:30pm-9:30pm BST)
Prime Video's Adult Animation (including Invincible): 1pm PT (9pm BST)
The Walking Dead: Dead City: 1:45pm-2:45pm PT (9:45pm-10:45pm BST)
Solar Opposites: 2:00pm-2:45pm PT (10pm-10:45pm BST)
Gremlins: Wild Batch: 2:15pm-3:15pm PT (10:15pm-11:15pm BST)
Like a Dragon: Yakuza: 2:30pm PT (10:30pm BST)
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol: 2:45pm-3:45pm PT (10:45pm-11:45pm BST)
Marvel Fanfare with C.B. Cebulski and Kevin Feige: 3pm-4pm PT (11pm-12am BST)
Alien: Romulus: 5:15pm-6:15pm PT (1:15am-2:15am Saturday BST)
Dexter: Original Sin: 5:45pm PT (1:45am Saturday BST)
For a more detailed rundown including where each event will take place and who exactly is expected to be in attendance, see our SDCC 2024 schedule here.
Last night, after the Deadpool and Wolverine panel, Marvel put on a stunning drone light display paying homage to the new Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman flick. See below.
At the end of the #DeadpoolAndWolverine panel, Marvel put on a lights display over the skies of San Diego to celebrate the movie #SDCC pic.twitter.com/S9fcOi83V9July 26, 2024
But after, the drones rearranged to take the shape of the new retro-looking Fantastic Four logo, and then the upcoming movie villain Galactus, confirming the movie’s presence at the Marvel panel at Hall H tomorrow. See the drone display below.
Marvel teases the #FantasticFour and #Galactus over the skies of San Diego at #SDCC - and confirms they will feature in Saturday's Hall H panel pic.twitter.com/NyheazjfAoJuly 26, 2024
Now we know the studio will touch on the upcoming Fantastic Four movie during the panel, we are hoping to see some of the film’s cast in attendance. Read the full story here: Marvel flips Deadpool and Wolverine drone display into a surprise Fantastic Four and Galactus tease at San Diego Comic-Con.
The Marvel panel rumor mill has been on overdrive ever since Kevin Feige unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. Why you ask? Well, whilst accepting his star, the Marvel boss was joined by a few familiar faces that may have just given away Marvel’s special guests in Hall H.
As well as some Deadpool and Wolverine stars, Feige was also joined by; Avengers' (5?) Chris Evans; Guardians of the Galaxy (4?)’s Chris Pratt; Agatha All Along’s Kathryn Hahn; Shang-Chi (2?)’s Simu Liu; Thunderbolts*’s Sebastian Stan.
This makes us think that we may be getting some updates on the projects listed above, if these same stars show up at the panel on Saturday that is. Entertainment Tonight posted a video of the star unveiling on Twitter, see below.
The Avengers have assembled to celebrate Kevin Feige's newly unveiled star on the #HollywoodWalkOfFame. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/eD4Pzah75SJuly 25, 2024
Whilst at the Planet of the Apes installation, our writers caught up with The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stars Freya Allan and Peter Macon where they teased future films and even the possibility of Allan playing an ape. Watch more of the interview below.
We caught up with #TheKingdomofthePlanetoftheApes stars Freya Allan and Peter Macon at #SDCC24 where Freya told us she would love a turn at being an ape in another Apes movie, and we would like to see it! pic.twitter.com/m3I3tirdTEJuly 26, 2024
Transformers One interviews
It's not all panels and pop culture swag at SDCC. We've even had a chance to talk to some big names this week.
Chris Hemsworth has opened up to GamesRadar+ about the parallels between Orion Pax/Optimus Prime in Transformers One and his other famous role: Marvel's Thor.
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and director Josh Cooley have also waxed lyrical about Hemsworth, explaining why he's replaced Peter Cullen for this Transformers prequel.
Calling all House of the Dragon fans! It has been revealed that season 2 episode 7 will receive an exclusive screening tonight at SDCC, where those lucky few in attendance will get to see the episode two whole days before the rest of the world.
Details: Friday July 26, 2024 10:30pm - 11:45pm PDT in Room 6A
An exclusive advance screening of #HouseOfTheDragon Episode 7 will premiere tonight at San Diego Comic-Con. #SDCC Premiere time is at 10:30-11:45 PM PDT (SAT 1:30-2:45 AM EST). Twitter will likely be filled with spoilers, so beware, especially going into the tag. pic.twitter.com/P1iB8GJqqdJuly 26, 2024
This is your 30-minute warning for The Boys panel!
That's right, there is only half an hour left until The Boys kick off the second official day of San Diego Comic-Con 2024. The panel will start at 10am PT (6pm BST) in Hall H. Creator Eric Kripke and the cast are expected to be in attendance.
So if you want to be the first to hear about any Boys news or possible season 5 announcements, make sure you check back with this live blog in 30 minutes! Roll the dramatic Homelander instrumental music now…
We're seated in Hall H and ready to bring you all the biggest updates on The Boys! Keep your eyes peeled for reflections on the big and bloody season 4 – as well as, hopefully, some news on The Boys season 5...
We're seated in Hall H now for another day of panels at #SDCC - first up is #TheBoys pic.twitter.com/0IKQj2UnNyJuly 26, 2024
The Boys panel kicked off with... a musical number? The Starlight song and A-Train's rap were performed for the Hall H crowd, which we can honestly say we weren't expecting.
The panel for #TheBoys is kicking off with a performance of the Starlight song and A-Train's rap #SDCC pic.twitter.com/rD6MQ8JpP4July 26, 2024
But have no fear, the cast are also there too, being introduced by Eric Kripke and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
The Seven has assembled! Following that knockout musical number, the cast of The Boys has taken to the Hall H stage.
The Boys and The Seven are all here at the #SDCC panel #TheBoys pic.twitter.com/WRqKuTxjuQJuly 26, 2024
Starlight actor Erin Moriarty has been reflecting on playing dual roles in season 4, while Antony Starr, who plays Homelander, has been talking about his milk-related escapades...
Antony Starr is talking about the most shocking moment he's had yet in #TheBoys and it's the breast milk scene in season 4. At one point he ended up getting almond milk in his eye... #SDCC pic.twitter.com/8Oc8Vhzn5ZJuly 26, 2024
Hughie actor Jack Quaid also shared a very sweet sentiment about his "hero" Simon Pegg.
Hughie star Jack Quaid says Simon Pegg is his hero so working with him again on season 4 was a real treat and says telling him that in the show required no acting #SDCC #TheBoys pic.twitter.com/dRA5Td6bSXJuly 26, 2024
The Deep actor Chase Crawford, meanwhile, shared that season 4 had his favorite arc so far for his Supe.
Chace Crawford says that #TheBoys season 4 has featured his favourite arc yet for The Deep on the show - and admits at one point Eric Kripke asked him if he'd seen My Octopus Teacher but he "feels like they saw different versions"... #SDCC pic.twitter.com/QRwFGMYwPqJuly 26, 2024
We also got a long-awaited update on season 5, with Kripke revealing that the writers' room has been open for a few months. Plus, Soldier Boy will be back as a regular for the new season!
That wasn't all, though, with a trailer for Gen V season 2 also screened behind closed doors. The Deep makes an appearance, and it's revealed that the new dean is played by none other than... Hamish Linklater! He also narrates the trailer.
And finally, perhaps most intriguingly, a new spin-off is in the works. It's titled Vought Rising and it's set in '50s New York, chronicling the beginning of The Boys. Stormfront will return.
The Rings of Power
Now, let's turn our attention to Middle-earth. It's time for The Rings of Power season 2 panel.
After season 1 ended with the reveal that Halbrand had been Sauron all along, season 2 looks set to be even more focused on the legendary bad guy. He'll be walking amongst the elves in his Annatar guise. He won't go opposed, though, with Galadriel, Elrond, and more ready to fight the rising darkness. A brand new trailer for the second season debuted during the panel, and you can check out the full lowdown through the link.
"The stakes couldn’t be higher," warned the showrunners.
Also in the LOTR panel, we learned about some new creatures coming to the show: Ents and spiders. In fact, one of the spiders is Sheelob, the big ol' creepy crawly who almost kills Frodo in The Return of the King.
"I'm super excited about the fact we have Ents. These magical creatures helped shape my early childhood years. They are they to shepherd and protect the forest – it's a cautionary tale," said Ismael Cruz Córdova.
The Stranger actor Daniel Weyman also teased a bit about what to expect from his mysterious character. "We have seen The Stranger not understand this power. Suddenly in season two he comes into the same area as Tom Bombadil and the tables turn. He seems him wrongfooted – seeing him spar and sing with Tom Bombadil is exciting," he revealed.
So, how about that tension between Sauron and Galadriel, though? Charlie Vickers says "there is hope, I think we will" see some more chemistry between the duo in season 2, much to the crowd's delight.
Doctor Who
Now it's time for Doctor Who! We're seated in Hall H for the panel, ready to bring you all the biggest, timey-wimey news on the sci-fi show.
We're now seated for the #DoctorWho panel in Hall H at #SDCC pic.twitter.com/2P07eA3CVaJuly 26, 2024
Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, and showrunner Russell T Davies are all in attendance. Excitingly, Davies revealed that Kylie Minogue text him during the 'Rogue' episode. "I thought, 'Who is texting me during an episode of Doctor Who?'" he remarked.
Gatwa also discussed how he wanted his Doctor to be an emotional one, and how he tried to take something from each Doctor that came before him.
Plus, Davies confirmed that Varadu Sethu's companion will be named Belinda Chandra. Whether that's any relation to Rani Chandra from The Sarah Jane Adventures remains to be seen...
If that wasn't enough, Gibson revealed that The Little Mermaid star Jonah Hauer-King will join the cast of season 2. He'll be involved in Ruby Sunday's story.
There's also a five-part spin-off show in the works, titled The War Between the Land and the Sea. Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw star.
We've been treated to a first look at the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, which stars Nicola Coughlan as Joy.
It features scenes that take place in Christmas 1940, the Orient Express, Mount Everest, and London 2024… as well as a Silurian!
"Barbie and Ken are back at it again," joked Ncuti Gatwa, who had a role in Barbie opposite Coughlan.
Davies also opened up a bit more on Ruby Sunday in season 2. She's not settling down, he says – in fact, the PTSD from her adventures will feature in the new installment.
As for what else next season might bring, Russell T Davies has confirmed more of Anita Dobson's Mrs Flood. That's welcome news after that mysterious cliffhanger...
Ncuti Gatwa has something of a wishlist, however: "I'm desperate to meet a Dalek. So desperate." Gibson says she wants to meet "the lizards that live underground." She also said that the Goblin King "was a great duet partner."
Russell also has some ideas that involve a galaxy far, far away. "I wish there were no copyright laws and R2-D2 could glide into the TARDIS," he commented.
He also teased more about the future. "It's part of the show going forward, breaking the fourth wall," he revealed. "I can promise you more music! There's more music. It's not a musical but there's an episode that’s packed full of songs."
And that's a wrap on the Doctor Who panel!
Remember that news about Invincible being renewed for season 4 and 5 that was mysteriously deleted? Well, it's official now! Invincible has been renewed for season 4 at Prime Video – and we're just as stoked as you are.
A first look at Invincible season 3 was also teased by way of a poster that shows Mark Grayson in what appears to be a brand new suit, absent of its usual yellow in favor of a black and blue color scheme. Of course, it'll probably get bloody and ripped up about five minutes into the first episode of season 4 – if that.
Junji Ito fans unite! Uzumaki, the long-awaited horror anime based on Ito's manga, is set to premiere September 28 on Adult Swim. The first teaser for the anime was released, which is a less-than-one-minute-long series of black-and-white clips full of blood, bodies, serpent-like tongues, and rolling eyeballs set to the most doom-inducing music we've probably ever heard. At the end, a creepy face says, "Honey, come join me in the spiral!" Of course, we have no choice but to say yes.
Though DC doesn't have an official panel at SDCC, that hasn't stopped DC Studios from sharing some news. Creature Commandos, which is the first project from DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, will begin streaming this December. James Gunn revealed the first teaser on Instagram. It's a madcap, colorful ride, which shows Amanda Waller recruiting a team of non-human "monsters" as Task Force M – AKA, the Creature Commandos.
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The Walking Dead
This year's SDCC also brings with it some juicy Walking Dead panels. A trailer was unveiled for Dead City, which shows Negan up to his old, barbed-wire-bat tricks. "I think Negan has found out that he screwed up, that he made mistakes back then and I think he has made an earnest effort to move forward," Morgan explained. "That being said, the circumstances of this season bring back the old Negan."
Plus, a trailer for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 has also been unveiled, and it features... glow in the dark zombies? Honestly, count us in.
Daryl Dixon showrunner David Zabel also teased a new character named Ash is joining the line-up, who is "crucial," and is someone Carol bonds with. Intriguing...
If all that wasn't enough, Daryl Dixon has also been renewed for season 3, this time filming in Spain.
"We pick up where we left off. It's interesting shooting this show outside of Georgia. We sort of picked up these two characters and we recreated the world around them. So to watch Melissa come to Europe to kick as I've been waiting. As far as the production side I'm involved," Norman Reedus reflected of Daryl Dixon season 3.
But, as for season 2, Reedus spoke a bit about Daryl's mindset: "Part of him wonders, 'Has he been gone so long, have they forgotten about him?' There's a cosmic energy between him and Carol but he's losing that feeling."
Like a Dragon: Yakuza
The first trailer for Like a Dragon: Yakuza has also been unveiled, and it's a slick, stylish trip through Kamurocho's criminal underworld. The video game adaptation is coming to Prime Video this year.
It's been a big day at SDCC so far, with plenty of huge reveals. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories from the panels we attended today.
- The Rings of Power season 2 gets a new, epic trailer about resisting darkness
- Doctor Who is getting a spin-off with a Loki star
- Robert Kirkman addresses whether Invincible season 3 will be split in two
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon renewed for season 3
- First look at Doctor Who Christmas special
- The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 gets a trailer
Kevin Feige is currently sporting an asterisk baseball cap, presumably as a tie-in to Thunderbolts*. Is this another clue about what to expect at tomorrow's Hall H Marvel panel? Most likely...
Not sure what is on the hat Kevin Feige is wearing today. A tease for tomorrow? Am I an idiot? pic.twitter.com/ucUaCeJq7yJuly 26, 2024
Earlier on in The Boys panel, the season 4 blooper real was released. Predictably, it's absolutely hilarious. Check it out below!
The Boys Season 4 blooper reel. You’re all bloody welcome. pic.twitter.com/ncnMHrDsEqJuly 26, 2024
As a reminder, we're expecting more big things tomorrow, too. Saturday at SDCC doesn't just see Marvel's Hall H panel, but also panels from Star Trek, Silo, The Penguin, and Interview with the Vampire, to name just a few titles. We're on the ground throughout the entire convention, so keep this page bookmarked!
Alien: Romulus
We're now seated for the Alien: Romulus panel in Hall H! There's a suitably spooky vibe to the proceedings...
Back in Hall H for our final panel of the day and they’re pumping in smoke and red lighting for #AlienRomulus #SDCC pic.twitter.com/AWJaFVlnUTJuly 27, 2024
"It was the best experience of my career to be in the world of Ridley and Cameron. A once in a lifetime experience," Fede Alvarez reflects. The panel so far has been discussing the use of practical effects – which went down very well in the room.
Fede says he was standing on the shoulder of giants, his favourite directors.To be able to be on this real space ship - they shot chronologically - was emotional when characters died.#AlienRomulus #SDCC pic.twitter.com/2EHEUuoIYaJuly 27, 2024
And that's all, folks! Well, for Friday, anyway. Don't forget to check back here tomorrow for Marvel's Hall H panel and much, much more. See you then!
Happy Saturday! We're back at San Diego Comic-Con for another big day of panels. Everything from Marvel to Star Trek are heading to Hall H, and we'll be covering it all throughout the day.
But before we get into that, we're going to catch you up on some news you might have missed. At the Dexter: Original Sin panel, Michael C. Hall was announced as the narrator for the upcoming prequel. Not only that, it was also confirmed that he'll also be back in an all new sequel series Dexter: Resurrection too.
Elsewhere at the My Adventures With Superman panel, we found out that Superboy will appear in season 3.
Finally, we also got some horror news as it was confirmed that In A Violent Nature is coming back with a sequel.
We've just heard from showrunners J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay all about The Rings of Power season 2 at the press conference. They covered everything from new characters like Tom Bombadil to what it was like filming in the UK. Check out our full thread below.
We're at #TheRingsOfPower season 2 press conference at #SDCC with showrunners J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay as well as executive producer Lindsey Weber - stay tuned for updates pic.twitter.com/yAVQBccxTFJuly 27, 2024
McKay also spoke about the relationship with Sauron and Galadriel, calling out the actors' "chemistry" on screen. He says that even though the characters are on parallel paths, everything is leading to them coming face to face once again at the end of the season. The press conference ended with a final tease for season 3: "We're working on it!"
Marvel live updates - as they happen
Saturday is, of course, stacked with big names. None bigger than Marvel Studios, which is beginning its panel in *checks watch* around four-and-a-half hours.
While we'll keep you updated on the general goings-on from Kevin Feige and company in Hall H, we also have our Marvel SDCC 2024 live blog raring to go for those who want to take a deeper dive into the MCU tonight.
Star Trek panel is underway
Comic-Con is so often the final frontier for those looking for Star Trek's future TV and movie plans. We expect this year to be no different. It's kicking off now in Hall H, so expect big announcements imminently.
Our sister outlet SFX magazine is on the ground and seated at the Star Trek panel. First up, a look at Strange New Worlds season 3, with a peculiar plot point revolving around the crew being indefinitely turned into Vulcans. We're raising a Spock-style eyebrow at that one...
First up, #StrangeNewWorlds#StarTrekUniverse #SDCC pic.twitter.com/NKKdqMBhPXJuly 27, 2024
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 trailer
More from Strange New Worlds now: namely, Number One will be spending more time in the captain's chair this season and that the show is taking on a 'Hollywood murder mystery.' We always said Star Trek needed more noir...
Also, the first look at Strange New Worlds season 3 (complete with that Vulcan plot) has gone live. See for yourself above.
Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 trailer
The trailers are coming thick and fast at SDCC. Lower Decks is next up and, as you can expect from the madcap Star Trek animated series, it's going out with a bang in its final season.
Among the many missions teased here? Skiing, alternate universe versions (Mirror Universe, perhaps?) of the USS Cerritos and a world where it appears to be raining money. What's not to like? You can see the trailer description here.
This isn’t just Deadpool saying ‘Oh, Hello’ to the MCU. It’s Deadpool – and Hugh, Shawn and me – saying farewell to a place and an era that literally made us. We are forever grateful to the fun, weird, uneven and risky world of 20th Century Fox. It was our origin story and we… pic.twitter.com/bvrp3cToteJuly 27, 2024
Away from the SDCC madness for a second: you may have heard of a small indie movie called Deadpool and Wolverine?
No spoilers here, don't worry. Star Ryan Reynolds has taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the outgoing Fox/Marvel universe though.
Reynolds wrote, "This isn’t just Deadpool saying ‘Oh, Hello’ to the MCU. It’s Deadpool – and Hugh, Shawn and me – saying farewell to a place and an era that literally made us. We are forever grateful to the fun, weird, uneven and risky world of 20th Century Fox. It was our origin story and we wouldn’t trade it for anything. And thank you to Kevin Feige and Disney for allowing us to share it."
Batman: Caped Crusader panel has begun
Bat-fans, rejoice! The SDCC panel for Caped Crusader, the spiritual successor to Batman: The Animated series, is now underway.
Bruce Timm, Matt Reeves, and J.J. Abrams are all executive producers on the Prime Video series, which premieres on August 1. We'll have the latest news from the talk as we get it.
In other superhero news, Invincible creator Robert Kirkman has told Variety that "there have been some chats" about a potential crossover between Omni-Man and The Boys' Homelander. Deadpool and Wolverine, eat your heart out.
We attended a roundtable with Kirkman yesterday, who addressed the fan backlash to splitting Invincible season 2 into two parts. His response? "We're aware of the fact that it was not popular." Let's hope Invincible season 3 (and the newly announced fourth season) doesn't follow suit...
Section 31 trailer
Michelle Yeoh is back in the Star Trek universe with Section 31, a spy movie that was announced over five years ago now.
The Section 31 trailer, showcasing Philippa Georgiou in typically acid-tongued, ass-kicking mood, is now live after its SDCC reveal.
Some Batman: Caped Crusader casting news now, fresh from its SDCC panel.
Minnie Driver is set to play a gender-swapped version of iconic villain The Penguin.
Silo panel
Silo, the dystopian drama starring Rebecca Ferguson, is fast becoming one of the jewels in Apple TV's crown. Expect to hear more about the second season of the series (fingers crossed for a release date) from the panel, which is beginning now at Ballroom 20.
The Boys: Vought Rising exclusive
We recently spoke to The Boys creator Eric Kripke, who revealed that he pitched upcoming 1950s-set spin-off Vought Rising back in 2020 and was turned down. Now though? It's comic creator's Garth Ennis "favorite" project from the TV team. High praise indeed.
Read the interview with Eric Kripke from SDCC for more.
Silo season 2 release date
We'll keep this short and sweet: Silo season 2 hits Apple on November 15. We can't wait.
Silo returns! #SILO #SDCC pic.twitter.com/mTi4Co40zaJuly 27, 2024
Silo is also adding The White Lotus actor Steven Zahn to its cast for the new season.
The Penguin trailer and release date
The Penguin, the Colin Farrell-starring spin-off to The Batman, has spread its wings at SDCC and gifted fans a release date *and* a new trailer.
It's coming on September 19, with the teaser showing Penguin's meeting with his mother at Arkham Asylum and a later scene with Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), though this iteration of the character will reportedly be different to the one seen in DC's comics.
30 minutes until Marvel Studios' Hall H panel
Not long to go now for what is, to many, the highlight of San Diego Comic-Con this year. Expect Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, and Captain America to all have a presence. There might be some surprises too. Thor, X-Men, and more could all make a splash in Hall H.
It appears Hall H is getting ready for the Marvel Studios panel. We could be looking at a (short) delay here...
Marvel Studios SDCC panel has begun
Snacks at the ready. This is going to be good.
Don't forget to follow Total Film on Twitter and head on over to the Marvel SDCC live blog for the latest updates.
We are in Hall H ready for the Marvel Studios panel - join us for the biggest announcements #SDCC pic.twitter.com/gGLOeCJcbsJuly 28, 2024
If you can believe it, Marvel has kicked off with a choir singing Like a Prayer. We don't think Madonna is part of a future Marvel Phase, mind.
Captain America: Brave New World is the first Marvel project to be mentioned tonight. Let's see what surprises are in store...
A quick reminder, too, that there is no livestream for the Marvel Studios panel tonight (or any others at Comic-Con). Keep with us for all the latest.
Captain America: Brave New World is a return to the more grounded action of The Winter Soldier according to Kevin Feige.
Tim Blake Nelson also teases his returning character of The Leader in Captain America, saying "they wrote a great story for him."
For inspiration for the new Captain America movie Kevin Feige says it returns to the grounded action of Winter Soldier #SDCCJuly 28, 2024
The identity of Giancarlo Esposito's Brave New World character has been revealed. He's the "King of the Serpent Society" known as Sidewinder.
The Breaking Bad actor had previously said no one would be able to guess his role in the MCU.
Harrison Ford is now out in Hall H, with attendees also being shown a sneak peek from the new Cap movie. The main reveal is that they've found adamantium, which Marvel-heads may know as the material that makes up Wolverine's skeleton and claws.
Next up is Thunderbolts, with David Harbour coming dressed as the Red Guardian.
The Marvel team-up movie, which stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, is out on May 5, 2025.
Next up - Thunderbolts* pic.twitter.com/n7M60wf2WWJuly 28, 2024
Florence Pugh leads the way in Thunderbolts* (no, we're not going to find out what the asterisk stands for just yet), and her co-star Sebastian Stan thinks the Yelena actor is the main thing that stands out in the Phase 5 release.
Sebastian Stan on Thunderbolts - he points to Florence Pugh when asked about what stands out about this movie #SDCCJuly 28, 2024
Val is the MCU's wildcard and actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus tells the assembled Hall H crowd that she's "after power and control" but also "generally wants to kick ass in the Marvel universe."
Julia Louis Dreyfus on Valentina in Thunderbolts: “She’s after power and control but also generally wants to kick ass in the Marvel universe” #SDCC pic.twitter.com/8WnI0wP3UVJuly 28, 2024
Kevin Feige said at the top of this panel that we'll only be hearing about three movies tonight. Thunderbolts, then, could be the meat in a Cap-and-Fantastic Four sandwich.
We've got more quotes from the cast, including Sebastian Stan talking about Bucky's "nine lives" and David Harbour lauding a little-known actor called Florence Pugh.
David Harbour says his favourite co-star is Florence Pugh, joking that she’s an upcoming actor we may hear about soon #SDCC “We get to go a lot of great places and it was a joy” pic.twitter.com/9JBjCfbOfnJuly 28, 2024
Sebastian Stan says playing Bucky for so many years is “like having nine lives” and wonders “how many are left” #Thunderbolts #SDCC pic.twitter.com/uondLy1HEVJuly 28, 2024
Thunderbolts behind-closed-doors trailer
We imagine this footage won't be released to the public for some time, but our reporter on the ground has seen a Thunderbolts trailer.
As per their tweet (see below): "We are treated to a Thunderbolts trailer which starts with Yelena and Alexei reuniting, they then encounter the others and realise someone is setting them on dangerous missions. They want to find out why - “there are bad guys but there are worst guys”
We are treated to a Thunderbolts trailer which starts with Yelena and Alexei reuniting, they then encounter the others and realise someone is setting them on dangerous missions. They want to find out why - “there are bad guys but there are worst guys” #SDCCJuly 28, 2024
Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman is out, having flown over to San Diego from filming in London.
It's being described as set in a "retro future of the '60s." We suspect the alternate universe theory is true in that case.
Pre-shoot footage is also shown, featuring Reed Richards actor Pedro Pascal.
Fantastic Four title revealed!
Fantastic Four has been renamed Fantastic Four - First Steps.
Robert Downey Jr. makes MCU return
Sorry, where were we?
Right: a whole bunch of major Marvel news just dropped.
The headline? Robert Downey Jr. is back in the MCU, but as Doctor Doom in the newly-titled Avengers: Doomsday. The Fantastic Four are also part of the cast of both upcoming Avengers movies.
Robert Downey Jr IS Doctor Doom pic.twitter.com/CurNjQf1RnJuly 28, 2024
That's only part of the story.
Kevin Feige says the casts of Captain America 4, Fantastic Four, and Thunderbolts will all appear in the upcoming Avengers movies #SDCCAnd yes - they will be directed by the Russo Brothers pic.twitter.com/p5l401lmdOJuly 28, 2024
“Joe and I truly believed Endgame was end of the road for us. In the time since through a special story we have come to potentially see a road to take with you all” - the Russos #SDCC pic.twitter.com/V7nfBm8wDuJuly 28, 2024
“New mask - same task” #SDCC pic.twitter.com/qK58S0f7vbJuly 28, 2024
The next two Avengers movies! #SDCC pic.twitter.com/rOi6hn464kJuly 28, 2024
That's all for today, folks!
Saturday's SDCC certainly didn't disappoint. From that Robert Downey Jr. reveal to Star Trek trailers galore, and The Penguin release date, there was plenty to get excited about.
Join us again tomorrow for the fourth and final day of San Diego Comic-Con. Thanks for joining us.
Okay, now it's time for Sunday at SDCC. Though the convention continues today, there aren't really any major panels to keep an eye on, meaning the big reveals and huge updates have come to an end.
But what an SDCC it was, with everything from a new Penguin trailer to that shocking Robert Downey Jr. news to keep us busy! We hope you enjoyed following along with us – and hopefully we'll see you back here next year for even more. LFG!
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