Once the exclusive domain of comic book releases, cosplayers, and in-depth discussions, San Diego Comic-Con now continues its new life as ground zero for some of the biggest annual news in pop culture. This year, Disney used it to break the emergency glass and reveal Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Universe as Dr. Doom, but SDCC 2024 isn’t just about the old guy wearing a new mask s story.
The event doesn’t have any online content for those trying to follow at home, but there’s also big news from other parts of the superhero-enhanced entertainment industry complex. Popular Amazon Satires boys A prequel is in the works. StarCraftThe revival continues with a cool trailer Article 31putting the clown aside, the penguin is trying to enjoy a moment.
Comic-Con opened on July 24 and ended on July 28, with most of the most anticipated teasers and teasers saved for the last minute. It wasn’t a big year for video games, but we did get a lot more about like a dragon TV series adaptation. If you’re busy with life or just cooling off in the shade with your summer beverage of choice this weekend, here’s all the breaking news you might have missed.
Like a Dragon: Like a Dragon Get release date and trailer
Amazon Prime Adaptation like a dragon (previously known as Yakuza in the West) began airing on October 24 and focuses on love and crime in the fictional Kamurocho entertainment district. new trailer A brief introduction to series protagonist Kiryu, played by actor Ryoma Takeuchi, and his extensive back tattoos. This is an interview with the director.
a new one doctor who Spin-off is coming
it’s known The war between land and sea The story follows a high-stakes international crisis after powerful sea creatures surface and reveal themselves to humans for the first time. The shadow military organization UNIT intervenes and manages the ensuing war. The film stars Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, with Gemma Redgrave and Alexander Devrit returning. It will air on Disney+.
boys Get a prequel spin-off about Soldier Boy
Amazon’s Dark Parody boys A spin-off called “Origin Story” is in the works Vought rises About the creation of a super weird legacy by an evil megacorporation. Jensen Ackles will return as Soldier Boy and Aya Cash will return as Stormfront. The story takes place in the 1950s and revolves around a murder mystery. No doubt this will also tie in with the fifth and final season. boys Among them, Soldier Boy is likely to appear in the final showdown with Homelander.
Transformers One Trailer Shows Optimus Prime and Megatron’s Teenage Friendship
It’s not all truck explosions and Michael Bay crane shots. Transformers OneThe first fully animated film in a decade, showcasing life on Cybertron for the Autobots and Decepticons, the latest trailer features Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry respectively before being sworn in Optimus Prime and Megatron, laughing and betraying each other.
this ring of power actually looks good
amazon season 2 Lord of the Rings The prequel looks like what everyone originally hoped for in the series’ expensive but often rather boring debut. ring of power Back live on August 29th, there’s a lot going on this time, with giant spiders, the Balrog and Tom Bombadil yelling at the amnesiac wizard. That’s how we came back.
conan the barbarian Coming soon to “Mortal Kombat 1”
Everyone’s favorite licensed character torture chamber is about to get a new cast of movie icons to brutally torture. Mortal Kombat 1The second year DLC includes Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Terminator 2’s T-1000, Ghostface, and Conan the Barbarian. Who wouldn’t want to see Scorpion yelling “come here” to a masked killer? scream? Mortal Kombat 1: Reign of Chaos Arrived September 24th. This is a damn trailer.
Star Wars: Episode 31 Looks like John Wick in space
Michelle Yeoh’s movie spin-off star wars discovery The trailer shows off a more neon-filled, heist-filled side of the Commonwealth. Star Wars: Episode 31 Showcasing Michelle Yeoh’s role as Emperor Philippa George, an alternative universe space warlord. It’s unclear exactly what she will do, but the SDCC announcement team noted that Georgiou was conducting covert espionage. The film will be released on Paramount+ next year.
Fans don’t have to wait much longer silo Season 2
Attendees at the SDCC panel got their first look at the second season of Apple TV’s post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama based on Hugh Howey’s novel. All I can tell you is it’s coming November 15. Rebecca Ferguson Play as a gritty engineer among a society of humans living underground who believe the Earth remains uninhabitable. It’s one of the most addictive shows of the streaming wars era. Luckily, there’s still time to catch up before you’re spoiled for choice with this fall’s twist-filled shows.
HBO Max penguin Get the trailer and launch this fall
Colin Farrow’s Penguin is an unexpected highlight of the 2022 reboot of “The Batman.” The film was so good that Warner Bros. decided to create a full-length TV series about Ozzie Cobb’s rise to power as the drug war tore Gotham apart. Batman has always been more of a criminal of opportunity than the psychopathic type he’s known for, and it’ll be interesting to see how the show makes Penguin a character that fans can root for.
I just recently finished watching the new black series on Apple TV. sugar, I’m fully on the Farrell drug and ready for more. SDCC also confirmed that he will reprise his role in The is batman 2. penguin The star went live on September 19th.
Harrison Ford transforms into Red Hulk Captain America: Brave New World
Fans have been speculating since the first film brave new world Trailers teased the Red Hulk, and new footage over the weekend confirmed the theory that Harrison Ford’s President Thunderbolt Ross will be transformed into the antihero. The team also confirmed that Giancarlo Esposito will play Sidewinder, the leader of the Viper Society criminal organization who wears a cape that allows him to teleport (at least in the comics, who knows how the movie version will work?).
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Universe Avengers: Doomsday and secret wars
The biggest news from SDCC 2024 is that Joe Russo and Anthony Russo will be returning to helm the next phase of the rudderless MCU. The chapter will kick off with the return of Robert Downey Jr., but this time he will be playing Doctor Doom instead of Iron Man. It’s unclear if Tony Stark is back and has some secret plans, or if this is a parallel universe version of one or both characters, as Stark dies at the end of the game. Avengers: Endgame.
endwhich is essentially avengers 5scheduled to be implemented in 2026, followed by secret wars As early as 2027. Fantastic FourHe is about to have his own movie released and will also appear in these two films. RDJ created the most profitable franchise in Hollywood history. We’ll see if he can revive it after a series of flops and flops, or if comic book superhero fatigue is over.
