San Diego Comic-Con International 2026 ran July 23–26 (with Preview Night on July 22) at the San Diego Convention Center. To be clear, Marvel’s return to Hall H dominated headlines. Also alongside strong showings from Amazon MGM, Prime Video, DC, Paramount, and others. Here’s a ranked rundown of the biggest announcements and moments:
1. Marvel Studios Hall H Panel – Ghost Rider & Black Panther 3 Announced
Kevin Feige’s panel delivered the con’s biggest surprises: a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy (set for 2028), plus Black Panther 3 directed by Ryan Coogler with David Jonsson as the new Black Panther (T’Challa’s son), Letitia Wright and Winston Duke returning, and a December 15, 2028 release date.
2. Avengers: Doomsday Footage, Cast Appearances & Endgame Re-Release
New footage and a poster for Avengers: Doomsday (December 2026) were shown, with a massive cast presence including Robert Downey Jr. (Doctor Doom), Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell (confirmed as Peggy Carter), Ryan Reynolds (surprise Deadpool appearance), Pedro Pascal, Anthony Mackie, and others. Avengers: Endgame was also announced for a theatrical re-release starting September 25 with new footage.
3. Spaceballs: The New One Hall H Panel
The long-awaited sequel (April 2027) brought Rick Moranis (in a rare public appearance as Dark Helmet, earning a standing ovation), Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and others. The presentation featured a hilarious parody of Marvel’s old phase timelines and new footage/teaser materials.
4. Star Trek 60th Anniversary Celebration
A major Hall H panel celebrated the franchise’s 60th anniversary with cast from across eras. Including George Takei, Michael Dorn, Robert Picardo, and current stars). Also looks at Strange New Worlds Season 4, other upcoming projects, and related fan activations/screenings.
5. Blade Runner 2099 & The Rings of Power Season 3 First Looks
Prime Video’s dual panel debuted trailers and footage. Blade Runner 2099 (all episodes November 25, 2026) featured Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 (November 11, 2026) showed Sauron’s rise and new Middle-earth action.
6. Marvel’s Wolverine Story Trailer & Details
Insomniac Games unveiled a new story trailer for the PS5 exclusive (September 15, 2026 release), highlighting Logan’s confrontation with Jean Grey, threats from The Hand and Deathstrike, and other story elements, plus a prequel comic.
7. DC’s Lanterns Trailer & Clayface Surprise
The HBO/Max series Lanterns (Hal Jordan and John Stewart) dropped a trailer with a grounded detective tone and a Nathan Fillion Guy Gardner surprise. Separately, director James Watkins and star Tom Rhys Harries made a surprise appearance during a DC Comics panel to discuss the body-horror Clayface film (theatrical October 23, 2026).
8. Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Screening & Related Game
An advanced screening of the first episode of Season 2 (Prime Video, July 31) took place with cast and crew Q&A. A companion co-op game, Batman: Caped Crusader – Chronicles (Amazon Luna), was also revealed, launching alongside the season.
9. Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 & Other Streaming Panels
Disney’s Percy Jackson kicked off Hall H programming with looks at Season 3 (The Titan’s Curse), including new gods and demigods. Apple TV also made a strong Hall H debut with panels for Dark Matter Season 2, Silo, Matchbox: The Movie, and more.
10. Additional Highlights (Comics, Games, Anniversaries & More)
Strong comic-side news included Marvel’s Avengers: Armageddon fallout (new Avengers and Maximum X-Men series, Predator vs. Punisher), DC Absolute Universe updates, and various exclusives. Other notes: Avatar Studios content, Spider-Man: Brand New Day teases (Jon Bernthal as Punisher), and anniversary celebrations for Star Trek, Pokémon, and others. The floor was packed with cosplay, merch, and activations.
Marvel’s Hall H return after skipping the prior year set the tone for a strong, announcement-heavy con focused on theatrical and streaming pipelines. Coverage continues to roll out with more trailers and details.
