Comic-con 2026: Marvel Shines While Others Struggle

WHO:

Variety - David Jonsson will star in Black Panther III as the son of King T’Challa.

Variety - Tim Robbins appeared at Apple TV's Hall H panel to discuss his character in Silo.

Gizmodo - Mike Flanagan made his San Diego Comic-Con debut.

Gizmodo - Tim Robbins appeared at Apple TV's Hall H panel.

Gizmodo - Marvel Studios, Ryan Gosling, Mike Flanagan, Guillermo del Toro, Tim Robbins, Johnny Depp, James Gunn, Apple TV, DC Studios.

ABC News - Ryan Gosling, Black Panther.

WHAT:

Gizmodo - The upcoming Spaceballs: The New One is set to release in April 2027.

Variety - The Blade Runner 2099 series is confirmed to premiere in November 2026.

Variety - The new DC show Lanterns screened seven clips during its panel, which received strong consensus from attendees.

Variety - The Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards were handed out on July 24, but a list of winners was leaked prior to the event.

Gizmodo - The highly anticipated sequel Spaceballs: The New One is set to release in April 2027.

Variety - The upcoming Blade Runner 2099 series is confirmed to premiere in November 2026.

Variety - The DC Comics panel at Comic-Con 2026 featured eight Eisner Awards wins, more than any other company.

Variety - The upcoming Blade Runner 2099 series is set to premiere in November.

Variety - The new DC show Lanterns screened seven clips during its panel, which received strong consensus from attendees.

Gizmodo - The new DC show Lanterns featured a themed charging station near the convention center, allowing fans to charge their phones like Hal Jordan needs to charge his ring.

Gizmodo - The team behind Spaceballs: The New One announced plans for a cinematic universe called "The Almighty Schwarz Saga," which will span 11 phases.

Gizmodo - Apple TV's Hall H panel included a surprise tease of Neuromancer, which was not previously announced as part of the panel.

Gizmodo - Prime Video revealed a stunning first teaser trailer for Blade Runner 2099, showcasing its "sunshine noir" visuals and featuring stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.

Gizmodo - Apple TV's Hall H panel included a teaser for the second season of Dark Matter, featuring an action-packed first trailer.

Gizmodo - The new DC show Lanterns featured a themed charging station for fans, allowing them to charge their phones like Hal Jordan needs to charge his ring.

Gizmodo - The team behind Spaceballs: The New One joked about their film starting a cinematic universe called “The Almighty Schwarz Saga,” which they referred to as the “ASSwhole,” during their panel at Comic-Con 2026.

Gizmodo - Apple TV's Hall H panel included a catch-up with the creators and several cast members of the horror series Widow’s Bay, celebrating its viral success and impressive haul of Emmy nominations.

Gizmodo - Apple TV's Hall H panel included a surprise tease of Neuromancer, which was not previously announced as part of the panel.

Gizmodo - The cast and crew of the horror series Widow’s Bay participated in a discussion during Apple TV's Hall H panel, celebrating the show's viral success and its impressive haul of Emmy nominations.

Gizmodo - The team behind Spaceballs: The New One announced plans for a cinematic universe called "The Almighty Schwarz Saga," which will span 11 phases.

Gizmodo - Prime Video revealed a teaser trailer for Blade Runner 2099, showcasing its "sunshine noir" visuals and featuring stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.

Gizmodo - Apple TV's Hall H panel included a teaser for the second season of Dark Matter, featuring an action-packed first trailer.

Gizmodo - The new DC show Lanterns featured a themed charging station for fans.

Gizmodo - The team behind Spaceballs: The New One announced plans for a cinematic universe called "The Almighty Schwarz Saga."

Gizmodo - Prime Video revealed a teaser trailer for Blade Runner 2099 during Hall H.

Gizmodo - Marvel Studios held a Hall H panel at Comic-Con 2026, announcing a Ryan Gosling Ghost Rider movie, a new Black Panther, and a Deadpool tease.

Gizmodo - Mike Flanagan announced the release date for his upcoming Stephen King series, Carrie, as October 7.

Gizmodo - Apple TV showcased its current hit Silo and teased the second season of Dark Matter, along with a surprise tease of Neuromancer.

Gizmodo - The Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards were handed out on July 24, but a list of winners was leaked prior to the event.

Gizmodo - Hundreds of people reportedly used counterfeit wristbands to skip lines at popular events like Hall H and Funko.

WHERE:

Gizmodo - San Diego Comic-Con 2026 took place in San Diego, California.

Gizmodo - The event is officially staying in San Diego through at least 2030.

WHEN:

Gizmodo - The Hall H panel for Marvel Studios occurred during Comic-Con 2026.

Gizmodo - Mike Flanagan's series Carrie is set to release on October 7.

Gizmodo - The Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards were held on July 24.

WHY:

Gizmodo - The lack of DC Studios film news was felt deeply at Comic-Con, as James Gunn was off shooting Man of Tomorrow, which contributed to disappointment among fans.

Variety - The lack of DC Studios film news was felt deeply at Comic-Con, as James Gunn was off shooting Man of Tomorrow.

Gizmodo - Guillermo del Toro emphasized that the 3D conversion of Pan’s Labyrinth for its 20th anniversary re-release would not utilize AI technology, which he highlighted during his panel at Comic-Con 2026.

Gizmodo - Guillermo del Toro emphasized that the 3D conversion of Pan’s Labyrinth for its 20th anniversary re-release would not utilize AI technology.

Gizmodo - Guillermo del Toro promoted the 20th anniversary re-release of Pan’s Labyrinth at Comic-Con 2026.

Gizmodo - The announcement of the event staying in San Diego through 2030 was made during Comic-Con 2026.

HOW:

Gizmodo - Hundreds of people reportedly used counterfeit wristbands to skip lines at popular events like Hall H and Funko, leading to many legitimate fans being locked out.

Variety - The DC activation included a Lanterns Training Headquarters escape room that took fans 30 minutes to complete.

Gizmodo - Marvel Studios created buzz with a presentation for Avengers: Doomsday and a changing costume display at their booth, which changed every single day.

Gizmodo - Apple TV showcased a surprise tease of Neuromancer during their Hall H panel.

Gizmodo - Marvel Studios created buzz with a presentation for Avengers: Doomsday and a changing costume display at their booth.

Gizmodo - Apple TV engaged the audience with discussions and teasers during their Hall H panel.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 19:24 UTC)

The highly anticipated series Blade Runner 2099 is officially set to premiere in November 2026, while the new DC show Lanterns has generated buzz after screening seven clips that received positive feedback from attendees. In other news, the upcoming film Spaceballs: The New One is scheduled for release in April 2027. However, the excitement surrounding these events was overshadowed by reports that hundreds of people used counterfeit wristbands to bypass lines at popular events, leaving many genuine fans unable to attend.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 14:45 UTC)

The highly anticipated sequel, Spaceballs: The New One, is set to release in April 2027, while the upcoming Blade Runner 2099 series is confirmed to premiere in November 2026. At Comic-Con 2026, the DC Comics panel celebrated eight Eisner Awards wins, more than any other company, although the absence of DC Studios film news left many fans disappointed as James Gunn was busy shooting Man of Tomorrow. Additionally, reports indicate that hundreds of people used counterfeit wristbands to bypass lines at popular events like Hall H and Funko, resulting in many legitimate fans being locked out.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 05:53 UTC)

David Jonsson has been cast to play the son of King T’Challa in the upcoming Black Panther III, while Tim Robbins made an appearance at Apple TV's Hall H panel to discuss his role in Silo. Fans got a sneak peek at the new DC show Lanterns, which screened seven clips that were well-received, although the absence of film news from DC Studios was notable as James Gunn was busy filming Man of Tomorrow. Additionally, attendees could experience a Lanterns Training Headquarters escape room, which took about 30 minutes to complete.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 03:58 UTC)

In an exciting showcase at Comic-Con, Prime Video unveiled a stunning first teaser trailer for "Blade Runner 2099," highlighting its unique "sunshine noir" visuals and featuring stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer. Meanwhile, Marvel Studios generated buzz with their presentation for "Avengers: Doomsday," complete with a costume display that changed daily, and Apple TV surprised fans with a teaser for the second season of "Dark Matter." Additionally, Guillermo del Toro announced that the 3D conversion of "Pan’s Labyrinth" for its 20th anniversary re-release would not involve AI technology, a point he made clear during his panel.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 02:49 UTC)

At Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Studios generated excitement with their presentation for Avengers: Doomsday, showcasing a costume display that changed daily. Meanwhile, the team behind Spaceballs: The New One humorously announced their film's new cinematic universe, dubbed “The Almighty Schwarz Saga,” during their panel. In other highlights, Apple TV celebrated the success of the horror series Widow’s Bay, while Guillermo del Toro assured fans that the 3D conversion of Pan’s Labyrinth for its 20th anniversary would not involve AI technology.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 01:26 UTC)

At Comic-Con 2026, the team behind Spaceballs: The New One humorously announced their plans for a cinematic universe called “The Almighty Schwarz Saga,” cheekily referring to it as the “ASSwhole.” During Apple TV's Hall H panel, attendees were treated to a surprise tease of Neuromancer, along with a discussion featuring the cast and crew of the horror series Widow’s Bay, who celebrated the show's viral success and impressive Emmy nominations. Additionally, Guillermo del Toro made it clear that the 3D conversion of Pan’s Labyrinth for its 20th anniversary re-release would not involve any AI technology.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 00:18 UTC)

The team behind Spaceballs: The New One has announced an ambitious cinematic universe called "The Almighty Schwarz Saga," which will unfold over 11 phases. Meanwhile, Prime Video has unveiled a teaser trailer for Blade Runner 2099, highlighting its unique "sunshine noir" visuals and featuring stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer. Additionally, Apple TV's Hall H panel showcased an action-packed first trailer for the second season of Dark Matter, while Guillermo del Toro confirmed that the 3D conversion of Pan’s Labyrinth for its 20th anniversary re-release will not involve AI technology.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 23:19 UTC)

At San Diego Comic-Con, Mike Flanagan made his debut, while Tim Robbins took the stage at Apple TV's Hall H panel. Fans were treated to a themed charging station for the new DC show Lanterns, and the creators of Spaceballs: The New One announced an ambitious cinematic universe called "The Almighty Schwarz Saga." Additionally, Guillermo del Toro promoted the 20th anniversary re-release of Pan’s Labyrinth, and Apple TV surprised attendees with a teaser for Neuromancer during their presentation.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 22:24 UTC)

At Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego, Marvel Studios made a splash by announcing a new Ryan Gosling-led Ghost Rider movie, a fresh installment of Black Panther, and a tease for Deadpool. Mike Flanagan revealed that his adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie will premiere on October 7, while Apple TV showcased its hit series Silo and teased the upcoming season of Dark Matter. Additionally, the event confirmed that Comic-Con will remain in San Diego through at least 2030, despite reports of counterfeit wristbands being used to bypass lines at popular events.