Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is expected to focus on Avengers: Doomsday, but further updates about the MCU’s future, such as Avengers: Secret Wars, are set to be pushed to the forefront. The anticipation for Doomsday is at an all-time high after the first full trailer dropped online, leading to widespread speculation about what to expect in the upcoming MCU crossover featuring the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige spearheads the one-hour presentation, marking Marvel Studios’ return to Hall H after skipping 2025 entirely. While the panel is officially scheduled to run from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT/ 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 25, it is running late and is now expected to begin by around 7:00 p.m. / 9:00 p.m. ET.
Avengers: Doomsday Takes Center Stage
While attendees wait for the Marvel Studios Hall H panel, they are being handed Doctor Doom masks (and capes), a clear signal that a major portion of the presentation will focus onAvengers: Doomsday.
HERBIE is also on stage at Hall, warming up the crowd ahead of the Marvel Studios panel.
Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel has officially begun with a sizzle reel of past MCU projects with a strong focus on Spider-Man. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is now on stage, wearing a Doctor Doom hat.
Feige described VisionQuest as“the third in what we call the WandaVision trilogy.” However, the Marvel boss pointed out that they will mainly be talking about the movies.
The trailer for Avengers: Endgameencore is now playing in Hall H. The trailer includes shots of Steve Rogers’ journey in returning the Infinity Stones. It also includes heavy emphasis on Tony Stark’s line, “You mess with time, it tends to mess back.”
Feige confirmed that the Avengers: Endgame encore will include exclusive footage of Doomsday.
Ryan Gosling is confirmed to play the MCU’s Ghost Rider. He is now on stage. Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy is set to direct the film, which is scheduled to arrive in 2028. The pair will reunite after working on Star Wars: Starfighter.
Ryan Gosling: “Is this really happening? As you know this is a character I’ve wanted to play for a very long time.”
The full official logo can be seen below:
The Punisher star Jon Bernthal is now on stage to talk about Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
An exclusive clip of Spider-Man and Punisher fighting Mark Ruffalo’s Smart Hulk was shown to attendees.
It’s Avengers: Doomsday time. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are now on stage.
The cast of Doomsday has been revealed on surprise stages in the back of Hall H.
Robert Downey Jr. joins the cast on stage, pointing out that “it isn’t easy being green.”
“It isn’t easy being green. I’ve got this whole family around me to assist being an arch enemy… I think we’ve done something real special. This time you’re either on the side of the good guys or this time you might consider the alternative of joining the family of Doom.”
Hayley Atwell is confirmed to return in Avengers: Doomsday, reprising her role as Peggy Carter. She is on stage with Chris Evans and the rest of the Doomsday cast.
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool has arrived in Hall H. Deadpool asks when the movie is filming, and the cast says it’s already been shot. He asks if there are any reshoots or last-minute additions. It’s unclear if Deadpool will appear in Doomsday.
Marvel Studios officially released a new Avengers: Doomsday poster showcasing Doctor Doom.
The footage of Avengers: Doomsday focused on Reed Richards and Doctor Doom. In one scene, Reed confronted Doom with the line “Did you do this?”Sue Storm reflects, “Victor was always the smartest guy in every room. I knew he was lost. I didn’t know he was broken.”
The footage also showed Doom controlling the Sentinels ahead of a large-scale fight against the heroes.
Ryan Coogler is on stage with Letitia Wright and Winston Duke. Black Panther 3 is confirmed, with a premiere date set for December 15, 2028.
Coogler mentioned in the panel that Black Panther 3will be shot on large-format celluloid film. The official logo forBlack Panther 3 was also shown.
The new T’Challa of the MCU has also been announced: Alien Romulusstar David Jonsson. “The honor is entirely mine,” says Jonsson.
Jonsson is playing T’Challa’s son, Toussaint, in the upcoming MCU threequel.
Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel has officially concluded. No updates on Avengers: Secret Warsand the X-Men film were announced.
