From Avengers: Doomsday to Invincible season 4, it’s no secret the big guns such as Marvel, HBO, Amazon, and Apple came out swinging and not missing!
San Diego Comic-Con is now over for another year and the world’s largest multi-entertainment event certainly lived up to the hype.
Marvel unsurprisingly led the way with a host of memorable moments at its Hall H panel last Saturday, but the past weekend as you should know also provided many other reveals and this is inclusive of new information regarding returning Star Trek shows on Paramount Plus and other notable Prime Video TV show updates.
And while the event showed lots of announcements at Comic-Con 2024, there are nine in particular that we are very excited about. And without any more time wasting, here are the 9 biggest Comic Con 2024 announcements everyone should be excited for.
Avengers 5 New Title and Robert Downey Jr Playing The New Villain
At Marvel’s Hall H panel, big news about the next Avengers movies was expected, especially after Jonathan Majors was fired in December 2023 and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty was renamed. However, Marvel exceeded expectations.
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Marvel announced that Avengers 5, previously called The Kang Dynasty, is now titled Avengers: Doomsday. They also revealed that Doctor Doom, one of its most famous villains, will finally join the MCU.
The biggest surprise was the casting of Doctor Doom: Robert Downey Jr., the former Iron Man. This announcement thrilled the Hall H crowd and left fans worldwide with many questions.
The Russo Brothers to Direct Avengers: Doomsday And Avengers: Secret Wars
Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU was the biggest news from Marvel’s presentation, but there was another major announcement about the next two Avengers films.
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In mid-July, rumors surfaced that Joe and Anthony Russo would return to direct Avengers 5 and 6. These rumors were confirmed when the Russo brothers took the Hall H stage to announce their involvement.
A press release from their AGBO production company revealed that Christopher McFeely, a long-time collaborator, will write the scripts for the new Avengers movies. He replaces Michael Waldron, who previously worked on Loki and Doctor Strange 2.
With Avengers 5 set to begin filming in January 2025, the Russo brothers and McFeely have a tight schedule ahead.
Marvels’ Fantastic Four Movie Has a New Title with First Footage Revealed
In any other year, news about The Fantastic Four debuting in the MCU would have been the headline at Marvel’s Hall H presentation. However, with Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers making a return, it was somewhat overshadowed.
Still, exciting details about the new Fantastic Four movie emerged. Titled “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” it hints at their spacefaring adventures and arrival in the MCU. Director Matt Shakman revealed it won’t be another origin story. Instead, the film, a retro-futuristic period piece, will show the team already established in their alternate universe.
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A two-minute sizzle reel, featuring pre-viz footage, a few live-action scenes, and a glimpse of the villain Galactus, was shown exclusively to attendees.
Additionally, contrary to reports, the Fantastic Four will be part of the next two Avengers films. Their involvement in the Secret Wars storylines and connection to Doctor Doom made this reveal thrilling for fans.
Invincible Season 4 Is Currently In the Works at Amazon Studios
Moving away from Marvel but staying in the superhero realm, Amazon MGM Studios announced that Invincible is getting a fourth season. This news comes 18 months after Amazon told TechRadar that Invincible season 4 hadn’t been secretly greenlit, despite executive producer Seth Rogen’s hints.
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At a Prime Video animation panel, Invincible co-creator Robert Kirkman revealed Mark Grayson’s new blue and black suit, familiar to comic fans, which will debut in season 3. Speaking to GamesRadar at Comic-Con, Kirkman hinted that season 3 might not be split into two parts, responding to fans’ dislike of that release format.
The Rings of Power Season 2 Gets a New Trailer Ahead Of Its Debut on Prime Video
Not to be outdone by its Amazon counterpart, The Rings of Power unveiled an epic three-minute trailer for its second season, premiering on August 29.
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When I say the trailer is epic, I mean it. While I enjoyed season 1, season 2 looks like the Lord of the Rings prequel series we were promised.
The Boys Is Getting Another Spinoff With Soldier Boy And Stormfront In The Thick Of Things
As one of Prime Video’s flagship TV Originals, it’s no surprise that The Boys universe will continue after season 5 wraps up the main show’s narrative.
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We already know that Gen V, the first live-action spin-off, is getting a second season set to arrive in 2025. During The Boys season 4’s spoiler-filled Comic-Con 2024 panel, franchise creator Eric Kripke announced another live-action offshoot, a prequel titled Vought Rising, which is in early development.
Set in the 1950s, it will explore the rise of Vought International, and the creation of Compound V, and serve as an origin story for Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Stormfront (Aya Cash), two of the world’s first Supes.
The Penguin Gets a Thrilling and Exciting New Trailer
With The Penguin set to debut this September, HBO has finally announced its release date: September 19. This puts it in direct competition with Marvel’s Agatha All Along, which launches on Disney Plus the same day.
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To mark the announcement, HBO released an action-packed and melodramatic trailer that hints at the brewing gang war following The Batman’s ending. Additionally, The Batman’s director Matt Reeves confirmed (as reported by IGN) that Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin, will appear in The Batman Part 2.
James Gunn’s Creature Commandos Series gets a first tease as well as a release month reveal
It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) to begin, but it’ll officially kick off before 2024 ends. The rebooted DC Studios’ first project, Creature Commandos, will debut on Max in December.
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This announcement came at the end of the R-rated animated series’ first teaser, revealed by Gunn when he unexpectedly appeared at a DC panel at Comic-Con. The teaser looks promising, and while many might not consider the DCU fully launched until Gunn’s Superman film hits theaters in July 2025, it’s hard to bet against Gunn delivering another fun project with quirky, D-list superpowered characters. In the meantime, check out the details on every DCU Chapter One movie and TV show in development.
Apple TV Plus sci-fi Show Silo Season to Launch in November
It was surprising that many top streaming services didn’t have a major presence at Comic-Con 2024. Netflix was completely absent, while Marvel and Lucasfilm held back any big MCU and Star Wars reveals for August’s D23 Expo.
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Aside from Prime Video and Max, Apple TV Plus was the only other streamer with a significant announcement. Silo, one of Apple’s acclaimed sci-fi shows, will return for its second season on November 15. No trailer was released, so it’s unclear how much time has passed between the end of season 1 and the start of season 2. However, the wait to find out won’t be long.
