San Diego Comic-Con is again in full pressure this 12 months (and so is IGN’s livestream), happening from July 25-28, and we’re simply beginning to get a good suggestion of the films, TV exhibits, and video games that will probably be holding panels this 12 months.
Headlining the early bulletins are motion pictures like Transformers One and TV collection like The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Rick and Morty: The Anime, Dexter: Original Sin, varied Star Trek exhibits, and extra. And though it hasn’t been formally introduced but, Marvel Studios is anticipated to return with one other jam-packed Hall H panel, which has been held on the Saturday evenings in previous years.
This 12 months’s conference ought to be a return to type after SDCC 2023 was closely impacted by the writers’ and actors’ strikes, making it troublesome for many huge stars to seem and promote their upcoming initiatives. 2022’s conference noticed panels for Marvel, DC, HBO, Prime Video, and far, way more.
Keep in thoughts that official bulletins have solely began to roll out, so there’s nonetheless lots that will probably be revealed within the coming days. We’ll replace this text as they arrive in with panel instances and official description, however within the meantime, here is every thing we all know to this point:
Thursday
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Avatar: Braving the Elements – Live! with Janet Varney & Dante Basco: Jump into the wonderful world of Avatar with Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”), co-hosts of Nickelodeon’s award-winning, official companion podcast – Avatar: Braving the Elements. Join us as we revisit a few of the most iconic scenes from the animated collection with particular friends: Greg Baldwin (voice of “Uncle Iroh”), Michaela Jill Murphy (voice of the unique “Toph”), and Cara O’Neil (Dark Horse Comics). We’ll additionally speak in regards to the newest and best happenings within the Avatarverse and put our super-fan trivia expertise to the check – you will not need to miss this opportunity to affix pals, benders, and non-benders alike to geek out about All. Things. Avatar! (Room: 6BCF)
11:45 p.m. – Transformers One (per Deadline): Stars Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key, director Josh Cooley, and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura will showcase some unique footage and extra. (Hall H)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Celebrating 25 Years of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants: What’s funnier than 24? 25! Nickelodeon is celebrating SpongeBob SquarePants’ landmark twenty fifth anniversary with a panel that can take followers right down to Bikini Bottom and past for a particular take a look at its iconic origins, together with a dwell solid desk learn of “Help Wanted, unique content material, and the nautical nonsense to return. Join the legendary voice solid Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), together with government producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller and particular friends as they have a good time one of the vital widespread characters and beloved animated collection of all time. It’s going to be the Best Day Ever! Moderator: Good Burgers’ Ed (Kel Mitchell). (Hall H)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – First Look at Peacock’s Horror-Thriller Series Teacup: Join government producers James Wan and Ian McCulloch and stars Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, and Chaske Spencer for an unique sneak peek at Peacock and Atomic Monster’s upcoming unique horror collection Teacup – a terrifying story following a disparate group of individuals in rural Georgia who should come collectively within the face of a mysterious risk as a way to survive. (Ballroom 20)
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Cowabunga! From the studios that introduced audiences the Mutant Mayhem movie, the all-new Paramount+ unique collection Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles explores the adventures of everybody’s favourite pizza-loving heroes as they emerge from the sewers and onto the streets of NYC. Join the voices of Leo, Raph, Donnie, Mikey and particular friends, in addition to collection producers, for an unique panel that includes never-before-seen content material moderated by host, author, podcaster and slapstick comedian Claire Lim. (Room: 6BCF)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Behind-the-Action of Peacock’s Gladiator Epic Those About to Die: Dive into the Roman Empire’s explosive intersection of sports activities, politics, and dynasties as featured in Those About To Die with an unique behind-the-scenes take a look at the making of the Peacock collection alongside government producer/director Roland Emmerich and stars Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, Jojo Macari, and Dimitri Leonidas. (Ballroom 20)
Friday
10:00 a.m. – The Boys: Join showrunner and government producer Eric Kripke and the collection’ stars for a post-season finale celebration. Hear from the solid and creator in regards to the head-exploding, jaw-dropping fourth season, together with behind-the-scenes secrets and techniques, favourite moments, and thrilling surprises. Based on The New York Times best-selling comedian by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a enjoyable and irreverent tackle what occurs when superheroes, who’re as widespread as celebrities, abuse their superpowers slightly than use them for good. It’s the powerless in opposition to the super-powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to reveal the reality about The Seven. (Hall H)
11:00 a.m. – Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Series First Look: Come expertise the unwanted effects of an unbelievable panel dialogue about Adult Swim’s extremely anticipated new collection. “Common Side Effects.” From government producers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely, this comedic thriller follows two former highschool lab companions who tackle huge pharma and authorities companies as they attempt to convey a medication that cures every thing to the entire world. Co-creator Steve Hely and author/director Sean Buckelew will be a part of the collection voice solid together with Martha Kelly, Emily Pendergast, Joseph Lee Anderson and Dave King to debate the brand new collection. (Indigo Ballroom)
11:05 a.m. – The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power: Join the collection’ showrunners and solid as they offer an inside look into the extremely anticipated second season, premiering August 29, 2024 on Prime Video. Get able to expertise beautiful visuals, thrilling surprises, and distinctive perception into the darkness that has returned to threaten all of Middle-earth this season. (Hall H)
12:00 p.m. – Adult Swim’s “Rick And Morty: The Anime” Series First Look: Go additional into the multiverse of Rick and Morty with the brand new collection “Rick and Morty: The Anime” because it lands at San Diego Comic-Con. Writer/director Takashi Sano, producers Joseph Chou and Takenari Maeda, and Adult Swim’s head of motion and anime Jason DeMarco will share particulars in regards to the intergalactic journey and present you the internal workings of the brand new collection on Adult Swim. (Indigo Ballroom)
1:00 p.m. – Adapting Fan Favorites: A Conversation with Prime Video’s Adult Animation Creators: Join government producers Robert Kirkman (Invincible), Vivienne Medrano (Hazbin Hotel), Travis Willingham (The Legend of Vox Machina), and Kyle Hunter (Sausage Party: Foodtopia) as they talk about adapting a few of the hottest comedian books, crowdfunded gems, movies, and extra into profitable tv collection, give sneak peeks into upcoming seasons, and share unique information from every of their respective collection. (Indigo Ballroom)
2:30 p.m. – Like a Dragon: Yakuza: Join collection lead Ryoma Takeuchi, producers, and a shock A-list star from the solid, as they share an unique first look and delve into the creation of this adaptation based mostly on SEGA’s iconic sport liked by followers globally. Fans will stroll away with an unique memento from the panel. (5AB)
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Dexter: Original Sin: Dexter: Original Sin solid, showrunner and government producers talk about the upcoming prequel to the fan-favorite collection Dexter. Join showrunner and government producer Clyde Phillips, government producer Scott Reynolds and solid members Christian Slater (Harry Morgan), Patrick Gibson (Dexter Morgan) and Molly Brown (Debra Morgan) as they share what to anticipate from the brand new collection and unveil just a few thrilling surprises. Moderated by Dexter: Original Sin particular visitor star, Sarah Michelle Gellar. (Ballroom 20)
Saturday
10:00 am – My Adventures with Superman Screening Presentation and Panel: Join government producers Jake Wyatt, Josie Campbell, Brendan Clogher, and voice solid members Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, and Kiana Madeira as they reply your burning questions from season two. Plus get the early scoop on all of the motion, comedy, and romance that awaits Clark, Lois, and Jimmy in season three. Airing on Adult Swim, “My Adventures with Superman” is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. (Indigo Ballroom)
1:45 p.m. -3:15 p.m. – Star Trek: The fan-favorite STAR TREK universe panel returns to San Diego Comic-Con, that includes unique back-to-back conversations with solid and producers from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, a Hall H welcome to new solid members from Star Trek: Section 31, plus reveals and surprises you will not need to miss! Moderated by award-winning filmmaker, director and government producer Justin Simien. (Hall H)
2:45 p.m. – Batman: Caped Crusader: Join government producer Matt Reeves and solid members Hamish Linklater, Jamie Chung, and Minnie Driver for the world-premiere screening of the upcoming and extremely anticipated collection adopted by a moderated Q&A the place they may talk about their characters and tease key storylines within the upcoming season. From Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, sixth & Idaho, and based mostly on DC characters, the collection is a reimagining of the Batman mythology by the visionary lens of government producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm. Batman: Caped Crusader government producers additionally embody Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register. (6BCF)
6:45 p.m. – From: MGM+’s FROM unravels the thriller of a nightmarish city that traps all those that enter. As the unwilling residents battle to maintain a way of normalcy and seek for a manner out, they have to additionally survive the threats of the encircling forest – together with the terrifying creatures that come out when the solar goes down. Join government producers Jeff Pinkner, Jack Bender, John Griffin and the celebs of the collection Harold Perrineau, Elizabeth Saunders, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, and David Alpay for a sneak peek on the new questions and threats that await the townsfolk in Season 3. (Indigo Ballroom)
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Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or modifying, you’ll find her studying fantasy novels or taking part in Dungeons & Dragons.
