Live Updates: Marvel Studios Unveils 2026 SDCC Announcements

WHO:

Screen Rant - Kevin Feige is the head of Marvel Studios.

GamesRadar+ - Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in the MCU.

GamesRadar+ - Shawn Levy is the director of the new Ghost Rider movie.

WHAT:

CNET - Marvel Studios announced that "Avengers: Endgame Encore" will feature an exclusive look at "Doomsday."

Variety - The trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" was shown only to attendees in Hall H, highlighting Doctor Doom's plan to raise an army of Sentinels.

CNET - Marvel Studios did not reveal the new cast for the upcoming 2028 X-Men movie during the panel.

Variety - The trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" features Doctor Doom raising an army of Sentinels to take down the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men.

GamesRadar+ - A trailer for "Avengers: Endgame Encore" was shown at the panel, featuring an exclusive look at "Doomsday."

Variety - The exclusive footage of "Avengers: Doomsday" was shown only to attendees in Hall H, highlighting Doctor Doom's plan to raise an army of Sentinels.

GamesRadar+ - The Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 has officially started, beginning almost 30 minutes late.

GamesRadar+ - Marvel is distributing themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks to attendees in Hall H as part of the event experience.

CNET - Marvel Studios did not reveal the new cast for the upcoming 2028 X-Men movie during the panel.

Variety - Kevin Feige surprised attendees with exclusive footage of "Avengers: Doomsday," which features Doctor Doom raising an army of Sentinels to take down the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men.

Coming Soon - The Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is the first time Marvel has returned to Hall H since 2024.

GamesRadar+ - The Marvel panel is expected to last about an hour, starting at 5:30 PM PDT, which translates to 8:30 PM EDT and 1:30 AM BST.

GamesRadar+ - The previous panel before Marvel's was running 30 minutes late, causing a delay in the start of the Marvel panel.

GamesRadar+ - Marvel Studios is making announcements at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

GamesRadar+ - Avengers: Endgame Encore will be released in theaters on September 25, 2026.

GamesRadar+ - The Marvel panel is expected to last about an hour.

GamesRadar+ - Marvel is only showcasing movies at the panel, excluding VisionQuest and Daredevil: Born Again.

WHERE:

Screen Rant - The announcements are taking place in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

GamesRadar+ - Attendees are receiving Doctor Doom masks in Hall H.

WHEN:

GamesRadar+ - "Avengers: Endgame Encore" is set to be released in theaters on September 25, 2026.

GamesRadar+ - The Marvel panel is expected to last about an hour, concluding around 6:30 PM PDT.

GamesRadar+ - The Marvel panel is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM PDT.

GamesRadar+ - VisionQuest is set to be released on October 14.

WHY:

GamesRadar+ - The Marvel panel aims to showcase upcoming movies and provide surprises for fans.

HOW:

GamesRadar+ - Marvel is distributing themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks to attendees in Hall H as part of the event experience.

GamesRadar+ - Attendees in Hall H are receiving themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks as part of the event experience.

Variety - The trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" begins with Victor Von Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) sitting on a throne while Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm (a.k.a. the Invisible Woman) explains the situation.

GamesRadar+ - Attendees in Hall H are receiving themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks as part of the event experience.

GamesRadar+ - Marvel is distributing themed masks and cloaks to attendees as part of the event experience.

(UPDATED July 26, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Marvel Studios has announced that "Avengers: Endgame Encore" will include an exclusive look at the upcoming film "Avengers: Doomsday." The trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday," which showcases Doctor Doom's plan to raise an army of Sentinels, was presented exclusively to attendees in Hall H. Fans can look forward to "Avengers: Endgame Encore" hitting theaters on September 25, 2026.

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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 19:23 UTC)

Marvel Studios did not unveil the new cast for the highly anticipated 2028 X-Men movie during their recent panel. Meanwhile, the trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" showcases Doctor Doom assembling an army of Sentinels to challenge the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men. To enhance the event experience, Marvel is distributing themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks to attendees in Hall H.

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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 11:19 UTC)

A new trailer for "Avengers: Endgame Encore" was unveiled at the Marvel panel, showcasing exclusive footage of "Avengers: Doomsday," which highlights Doctor Doom's sinister plan to raise an army of Sentinels. This exciting presentation is taking place in Hall H, where attendees are also receiving themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks to enhance their experience. The panel is set to last about an hour, wrapping up around 6:30 PM PDT.

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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 05:54 UTC)

The Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 has officially kicked off, though it started nearly 30 minutes late. Attendees in Hall H are receiving themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks as part of the event experience. However, Marvel Studios did not unveil the new cast for the highly anticipated 2028 X-Men movie during the panel.

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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 04:08 UTC)

In a thrilling reveal, Kevin Feige surprised attendees with exclusive footage of "Avengers: Doomsday," showcasing Doctor Doom raising an army of Sentinels to challenge the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men. The trailer opens with Victor Von Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., sitting on a throne while Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman, lays out the dire situation. Fans are eagerly anticipating the film's release as the tension builds between these iconic characters.

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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 02:48 UTC)

The Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 marks the first time Marvel has returned to Hall H since 2024, and it's set to kick off at 5:30 PM PDT, which is 8:30 PM EDT and 1:30 AM BST. However, the start of the panel has been delayed due to the previous panel running 30 minutes late. Attendees in Hall H will be treated to themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks as part of the event experience.

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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 01:27 UTC)

Marvel Studios is making exciting announcements at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where the Marvel panel is set to kick off at 5:30 PM PDT in Hall H. Among the highlights, Ryan Gosling will take on the role of Ghost Rider in a new film directed by Shawn Levy, while fans can look forward to the theatrical release of Avengers: Endgame Encore on September 25, 2026. Attendees will also receive themed Doctor Doom masks and cloaks, enhancing the experience as Marvel showcases its upcoming movie lineup.