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Ryan Reynolds surprised Comic-Con attendees by sneaking into the Marvel Studios presentation in a gray Deadpool suit with no handlers or security, wandering the floor incognito and taking selfies; he later posted a video confirming the stunt and hinting at future Deadpool material featuring deep cuts from the comics.
British actor David Jonsson, a Bafta Rising Star winner known for Industry, The Long Walk and Rye Lane, was announced by director Ryan Coogler at Comic-Con as the new Black Panther, portraying T'Challa II—the Wakandan king’s secret son who grows into the mantle after Chadwick Boseman’s 2020 passing. The reveal drew praise from fellow stars and fans, with co-stars Letitia Wright and others weighing in, and Coogler stressing the coming-of-age arc. The film is slated for December 2028, part of Marvel’s MCU slate, and follows efforts to honor Boseman’s legacy while expanding the Black Panther family. A wider Comic-Con lineup also highlighted new MCU projects, including Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider.
Dungeons & Dragons writer-director Jonathan Goldstein revealed at Comic-Con that a sequel to the 2023 film has been written, but it may not be produced due to high costs; despite the original earning $205 million worldwide on a $150 million budget and strong reviews, Paramount has not greenlit a follow-up, while related live-action plans have shifted to Netflix's The Forgotten Realms.
Mike Flanagan’s fourth Carrie adaptation is headed to Amazon Prime on October 7, with a Comic-Con trailer that updates the Stephen King classic for modern teens, tackling online cruelty and real-life issues like bullying and active-shooter drills, informed by high schoolers’ experiences in the writers’ room.
Comic-Con 2026 showcased a wave of reveals from Marvel, Prime Video, Apple TV, and AMC: Ghost Rider in a 2028 film, David Jonsson as Black Panther, Blade Runner 2099 on Prime Video, The Rings of Power Season 3 with new cast, Mike Flanagan's Carrie on Prime Video, and Apple TV's Neuromancer, signaling major bets for the next two years and more to come.
Carrie-Anne Moss, 58, stars in AMC+’s Baba Yaga-inspired series Yaga, joined by Noah Reid and Clark Backo. The first trailer portrays Moss as a magnetic university professor who becomes entwined with Hudson Williams’ character Henry Park, the young heir to a fishing empire, in a coastal-town saga filled with dark rituals. Moss’s look shifts from her Matrix persona to a mythic, haunting presence as the cast promotes the show at Comic-Con.
At Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego, Hollywood’s biggest names lit up the day: Marvel teased Ryan Gosling as Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider in a major Hall H reveal, joined by Downey Jr., Pascal, Evans and a star-packed lineup. Apple TV+ promoted Matchbox: The Movie with Jessica Biel and John Cena, and highlighted Silo/Dark Matter stars like Tim Robbins and Jennifer Connelly; Star Trek’s Michelle Hurd, George Takei, Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, and Ethan Peck also appeared. The event’s energy spanned Marvel, Star Trek and streaming banners, with guests such as Jerry O’Connell and Kingston Rumi Southwick on hand.
At Comic-Con, The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley announced Season 9 will launch with a supersized two-part premiere, airing in January after last season’s cliffhanger where Tim and Lucy were abducted. Production has begun, with Nathan Fillion set to join on set Monday, while Melissa O’Neil addressed fan reactions to the finale; Jay Ellis also dropped by to tease The Rookie: North, the upcoming spinoff.
SDCC 2026 unleashed a flood of trailers and release dates across platforms, with Prime Video leading the pack thanks to Carrie, Rings of Power S3, Blade Runner 2099, and Reacher S4; other highlights included Lanterns on HBO Max, Avatar: Seven Havens, Neuromancer, Percy Jackson S3, Queen of the Damned, Coyote vs. Acme, and more, while Marvel offered no new footage at Hall H.
At Comic-Con, Marvel announced Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in a 2028 standalone film, confirmed Black Panther III for December 15, 2028 with David Jonsson as T’Challa’s son and the new Black Panther, and teased Avengers: Doomsday with Deadpool and Peggy Carter returning.
Apple TV+ unveiled first footage from Sam Hargrave’s Matchbox the Movie at San Diego Comic-Con, starring John Cena as a CIA agent and Jessica Biel among the ensemble; inspired by Mattel’s Matchbox cars, the globe-trotting thriller about a missing nuclear warhead bows Oct. 9 on Apple TV+.
Johnny Depp attended San Diego Comic-Con in full Ebenezer Scrooge makeup to promote his upcoming Christmas Carol prequel, Ebenezer. The stunt drew loud audience reactions and sharp criticism, with many calling it embarrassing and suggesting it signals a weak Hollywood comeback for the controversial actor amid past legal troubles and allegations.
Marvel’s Comic-Con panel previewed a Ghost Rider movie starring Ryan Gosling and announced Black Panther 3 with David Jonsson as T’Challa II; an exclusive Doomsday trailer teased backstory and Sentinel battles, but no definitive X-Men announcements, leaving fans hungry for more at D23.
Ruaridh Aldington is joining Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 2 as series regular Keats, a young alien cadet with a mysterious backstory encountered on an away mission; announced at San Diego Comic-Con, he joins an ensemble led by Holly Hunter and Karim Diané as cadets navigate friendships, rivalries, and new threats to the Federation.
Marvel Studios delivered a record-setting Hall H panel at Comic-Con 2026, unveiling a hidden stage that brought Thunderbolts and X‑Men cast members onto the main stage alongside Pedro Pascal, Robert Downey Jr., and Hayley Atwell. Key reveals included David Jonsson as the son of T’Challa in Black Panther 3, Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider with Shawn Levy directing a 2028 film, and Deadpool & Wolverine returning in a 2028 project (with Ryan Reynolds crashing the event). An extended Doomsday reel, Doom-themed costumes, and a non-stop show of music and spectacle underscored Marvel’s bold push after a mixed reception to the trailer, signaling a major comeback for the studio.