San Diego Comic-Con 2026: Major Announcements, Reveals, and Trailers Unveiled

For fans of pop culture keeping an eye on the whirlwind of announcements from the annual Comic-Con International, or SDCC for short, this year’s event is shaping up to be a major highlight. Expect exciting reveals from beloved franchises like Marvel, DC, The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, among many others.

Marvel is making a strong showing with its Hall H panel, where attendees can anticipate insights into upcoming projects from Marvel Studios. This likely includes a sneak peek at Avengers: Doomsday, the sequel to WandaVision titled VisionQuest, and possibly a glimpse at the MCU’s “Phase Zero” slate. Additionally, Marvel is set to showcase two highly anticipated games: Marvel’s Wolverine and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.

On the other hand, DC’s presence will be more subdued, featuring the HBO series Lanterns, the body horror spinoff Clayface, and Batman: Caped Crusader. Fans may have to hold tight for more substantial updates on the James Gunn-led DC Universe and Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part 2.

Beyond comics, SDCC will unveil new content related to The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Blade Runner, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Star Trek, and Spaceballs, along with updates on God of War: Laufey and a plethora of toys and merchandise. Creators in film and television are also using Comic-Con as a platform to drop trailers and other exciting reveals, even if they aren’t officially part of the event.

Comic-Con will take place in San Diego from July 22–26.

As the release of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday approaches, fans are already buzzing about Avengers: Secret Wars. This next Avengers film is set to introduce significant shifts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it won’t be a reboot. Marvel’s Kevin Feige has shed some light on what the MCU will look like post-Doomsday, drawing inspiration from the comic storyline by Jonathan Hickman.

Feige recently clarified in an interview that the MCU will not undergo a reboot, emphasizing that Marvel continues to take cues from the comics, particularly Hickman’s Secret Wars from a decade ago, which provides a roadmap for future developments.

The first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has arrived, showcasing the film’s extensive ensemble cast and offering a closer look at Robert Downey Jr.’s return as the nefarious Doctor Doom.

After months of anticipation, Marvel has finally released a substantial two-and-a-half-minute trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, following a series of brief character teasers featuring iconic figures like Steve Rogers, Thor, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Wakandans, and Namor.

Archie Andrews has faced more than just typical teenage dilemmas; he’s survived a zombie apocalypse, been pursued by the Predator, and endured Sharknado. Now, he’s headed to Hell. Oni Press recently announced a new wave of Riverdale comics, including Archie in Hell, which serves as a spiritual successor to Afterlife With Archie. An exclusive first look at this wild new direction has been revealed.

Archie in Hell will be penned by Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook. Horvath expressed his excitement about the project, noting how perfectly it aligned with his schedule. Crook echoed this sentiment, highlighting the intriguing mix of horror and history that the story brings to Riverdale.

Insomniac Games has fans speculating that Bolivar Trask will be the main antagonist in the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine game. His name has been prominent in trailers leading up to the game’s release, but a twist may be on the horizon. Ahead of the game’s major panel at San Diego Comic-Con, a prequel comic has introduced one of the X-Men’s most formidable foes.

The SDCC 2026 prequel comic, Marvel’s Wolverine #1, was released recently and is written by the game’s narrative director, Walt Williams. It features Wolverine leading Team X, which includes Sabretooth, Mystique, and Sunfire, on a mission to infiltrate a Trask facility. Before what Wolverine suspects is a trap, he contacts the true leader of Team X, Nathaniel Essex, who is seen at The Essex Institute in Canada, preparing Team X to strike back against Trask.

Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, marking the debut of The Original Series in 1966. To commemorate this milestone, Lego has teamed up with Paramount to release its second set based on the franchise, featuring the crew of the original U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701.

This set recreates two iconic interiors of the Enterprise: the bridge and the transporter room, complete with various computer stations, a screen displaying a Lego Klingon warrior, a movable captain’s chair, and turbo lift doors that open at the push of a button.

Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil movie has stirred controversy for its unique take on the survival horror franchise, as it doesn’t feature familiar characters like Leon S. Kennedy or Claire Redfield, but instead follows an entirely new protagonist navigating a grim Resident Evil scenario. Sony Pictures’ latest trailer for Resident Evil aims to win over skeptics, packed with recognizable elements from the franchise.

Yes, there’s a zombie. A typewriter makes an appearance, and the trailer even includes a shot of the Resident Evil franchise’s signature shotgun shells, Heavy Field. Someone mentions “Raccoon City” with a straight face, and we catch glimpses of a quirky character slowly losing his mind amid the chaos, along with a creepy zombie baby. It’s classic Resident Evil!

The Disney Plus adaptation of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians is set to return on November 20, marking the third season of the show, which will adapt the novel The Titan’s Curse. During a significant Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the cast and crew indicated that this season will delve into darker themes.

This upcoming season will be the first live-action adaptation of The Titan’s Curse, following the previous adaptations of The Lightning Thief and The Sea of Monsters by 20th Century Fox in 2010 and 2013, respectively. The panel highlighted that The Titan’s Curse represents a tonal shift, taking the darker elements introduced in the first two seasons to new heights.

A new chapter in the expansive Gundam universe is on the horizon. At San Diego Comic-Con, Bandai Namco Filmworks announced Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, a new anime set to debut in 2027. This series will take place in a fresh Gundam continuity called After Apocalypse, which connects to the recently announced video game Gundam Rogue Orbit.

This new universe is crafted by sci-fi director and writer Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Kamiyama has also directed Eden of the East, Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, and the short The Ninth Jedi from Star Wars: Visions. Novelist Toh EnJoe has contributed to the worldbuilding of the RG universe, while Sola Animation will handle the production of Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO.