Summary
It’s that time of year again — and for people like me, who are not attendingSan Diego Comic-Con(SDCC) 2024 in person, this means regularly checking YouTube for the trailers and announcements I’m expecting. TheHall H panels at SDCC 2024are the main event, several of which are likely to include new trailers and updates about movies and TV shows from major production companies.SDCC is the ultimate event for fandom culture, and studio executives like to take advantage of thisto promote things likeevery upcoming Disney movie.
However, please remember thatDisney and Marvel updates are not the only things happening at Comic-Con;it is an event for fandoms of all kinds. Fans may soon be treated to trailers forexciting upcoming animated TV shows in 2024or announcements about the cast and plot of some promising reboots. I am eager to find out more about what is next for my favorite TV shows, while I expect that certain producers will make the most of the marketing opportunity Comic-Con presents.
All information about SDCC 2024 panels is according to the schedule viacomic-con.org.
Friday is the day forThe Walking Deadfans at SDCC 2024: First up is Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan to talk aboutThe Walking Dead: Dead Cityseason 2. This will immediately be followed by Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride discussing Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier’s spinoff show (both panels taking place in Hall H). In the case of the latter,it is confirmed that the panel will debut the official trailer for season 2, which is titledThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon—The Book of Caroland will premiere on September 29.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
In a post-apocalyptic France, the series follows Daryl Dixon as he navigates the complexities of a new landscape. Separated from his familiar world, Daryl faces unexpected challenges and forges new alliances while confronting the lingering threats of a walker-infested reality.
SDCC 2024: 10 Biggest Panels On Friday, July 26
The panels at SDCC 2024 on Friday will cover the upcoming seasons of Rings of Power and The Walking Dead, plus Women in Comics and BookTok Tropes.
14Everybody Still Hates Chris Release Date & Trailer
Everybody Still Hates Chris Panel - Saturday
Fans are looking forward to the animated revival ofEverybody Hates Chris, titledEverybody Still Hates Chris. Like its initial run,Everybody Still Hates Chriswill continue with its sitcom formula, inspired by Chris Rock’s youth,with Rock returning as the creator and narrator.Everybody Still Hates Chris’release dateis unconfirmed, but speculated to be sometime in late 2024. With this release window drawing closer and Comic-Con gearing up for a full panel and teasing a first look, I think it’s plausible thatEverybody Still Hates Chriswill get an official release date, if not its first trailer.
13Shang-Chi 2 Release Date
Marvel Studios Panel - Saturday
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsis a highlight of the post-Endgameera and deserving of a sequel.
Disney and Marvel typically update the calendar ofupcoming MCU movies and TV showsat Comic-Con, andone project still shrouded in mystery isShang-Chi 2.Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsis a highlight of the post-Endgameera and deserving of a sequel.Shang-Chi 2’s castis likely to include Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Meng’er Zhang. However, it is strange that the movie has no release date when many other projects have their place on the schedule. An update is overdue, which is why it should be one of the things discussed by the Marvel Studios panel.
Shang-Chi 2
Cast
Shang-Chi 2 is the direct sequel to Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. It brings back Simu Liu’s titular martial arts expert after his fight with his father Xu Wenwu, now wielding the ten rings and confident in his skills as a superhero.
12Bella Thorne’s The Tower Trailer
First Look: The Tower Starring Bella Thorne Panel - Friday
Original movies and series are the underdogs at Comic-Con, when most of the attention is on the long-running franchises. However,The Toweris a fascinating premise which I am interested in hearing more about, and believe could also debut a trailer next week.The fantasy drama movie starring Bella Thorne, Cam Gigandet, and Jack Kilmer depicts a mermaid trapped in a water towerfor years in a small Southern town. The movie’s release date has yet to be revealed, but it is in post-production. Additionally, if Comic-Con arranged this panel, it’s a safe bet it will include a trailer.
11Common Side Effects Trailer
Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects First Look Panel - Friday
Rick and Morty may have competition as Adult Swim’s top scientific duo. Alongside theRick and Morty: The Animepanel,Adult Swim is hosting a panel for the new seriesCommon Side Effects.Common Side Effectsis confirmed to be about two former high school lab partners who uncover a big pharma conspiracy and research a possible cure for all the world’s diseases. The creators and cast will discuss the show — but again, I point out that the panel is advertised as a"first look.“The show is expected in 2024, so a trailer debut at Comic-Con would be timely.
Common Side Effects
Common Side Effects follows former high school lab partners Marshall and Frances as they uncover a conspiracy involving big pharma and the government, centered on a rare mushroom that could revolutionize medical science.
10Andor Season 2 Trailer (& Other Star Wars TV Show Updates)
Various Star Wars Panels
The extendedStar Warsfranchise has several panels, always a given at Comic-Con.Various creators and actors are coming to discuss all thingsStar Wars,on panels including Star Wars Memories, Hasbro Star Wars Panel, Exploring Galaxy’s Edge, and more. Amid all this, long-awaited updates forThe Mandalorianseason 4andThe Book of Boba Fettseason 2could happen. However, Disney might just go ahead and drop a trailer for the highly anticipatedAndorseason 2. Especially in the wake ofThe Acolyte’sdisappointing reception, they may want to turn attention back to what is easily the best Disney+Star Warsseries.
Andor
Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
9Blade Update
Marvel Studios Panel
TheMCU’s newBlademovieis supposed to be coming out in 2025, but fans have reason to doubt this. With the amazing lead casting choice of Mahershala Ali, everyone is eager to see theBladereboot. However, the MCU is strangely (and frustratingly) taking its time, with the movie having been pushed back from its initial 2023 release date.Bladehas had a tumultuous development cycle with rewrites and all the actors except Ali and Mia Goth leaving the project.It would come as a relief if the Marvel Studios panel gave some update onBladeto assure people it is still a priority.
Blade
Marvel Studios' Blade sees the return of the iconic vampire hunter more than two decades after Wesley Snipes first played the character in live-action. Starring Mahershala Ali as Eric Brooks, the Blade reboot officially introduces vampires to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Eternals' second post-credits scene teased the Daywalker’s MCU debut.
10 MCU Movie Announcements & Reveals I Want To See At SDCC 2024
With Marvel Studios reportedly set to appear at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, there are a few movie announcements and new details that I hope we’ll get.
8Dexter: Original Sin Trailer
Dexter: Original Sin Panel - Friday
Unconfirmed cast members, creators, and producers are making an appearance to talk about theDexterprequel TV show, starring Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson, Molly Brown, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Patrick Dempsey.Dexter: Original Sinseems to be on track for a late 2024 or early 2025 premiere,making now about the right time for a teaser trailer. Originally, the first stills fromDexter: Original Sinwere just recently released, only a week before Comic-Con. I think it’s possible that they are building up to a bigger reveal that will happen with the panel.
7Twilight Animated TV Show Release Window
Twilight With Director Catherine Hardwicke - Thursday
SDCC 2024 includes a conversation between Matt Ryan andTwilightdirector Catherine Hardwicke about the trials of adapting the franchise, an interesting addition given that there have been no newTwilightadaptations in years. The event that makes this more current is the announcement of the animatedTwilightreboot TV show, the details of which have been kept under wraps.TheTwilightfranchise may have given Hardwicke permission to announce something relevant to the show,such as an approximate release date or some story changes. Production will still be lengthy if they are committed to good animation.
Twilight
Twilight is a TV show reboot of the popular vampire film series that was based on Stephenie Meyer’s young-adult novels.
6Like A Dragon: Yakuza Trailer
Prime Video: Like A Dragon: Yakuza Panel - Friday
Also said to be coming out in 2024 but yet to release any stills or trailers is Amazon Prime’sLike a Dragon: Yakuza,based on SEGA’sLike a DragonorYakuzavideo game series. This will be another addition to the ever-mounting number of video game TV show adaptations;Like a Dragon: Yakuzawill be competing for attention given how over-saturated the genre is. Interestingly, only two cast members — Kento Kaku and Ryoma Takeuchi — have been confirmed. The panel is said to feature a"surprise A-list star"and a first look, making a trailer and a full cast announcement seem likely.
