After a two-year (pandemic-caused) break from its annual tradition of bringing thousands of fans together for a marathon of teases for impending movies and series of note, this week marks the full-scale return of the in-person Comic-Con experience in San Diego.
Among the most anticipated panels at this year’s event, held at the San Diego Convention Center, are Marvel (whose upcoming slate includes the Black Panther sequel and the latest Guardians entry) and Warner Bros/DC (whose Dwayne Johnson-starring Black Adam will get some stage time). Others with major panel plans include HBO, Netflix, Paramount, Amazon’s Prime Video, Apple TV+, and more.
Below, see a continually updated assortment of the biggest teasers and trailers (including the Nicolas Cageless expansion of the larger National Treasure universe) coming out of San Diego Comic-Con this year.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’
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While it’s true that Lord of the Rings fans have been given a number of previews at the impending The Rings of Power series in recent months, the SDCC trailer released by Prime Video marks the most expansive look yet. As longtime LOTR scholars will note, the hotly anticipated series takes place thousands of years prior to the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Hobbit and main LOTR stories. Expect to see the series’ premiere via Prime Video on Sept. 2.
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
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Marvel fans received their very first glimpse of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever starring Lupita Nyong’o, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, and Angela Bassett, among others. The Ryan Coogler-directed film is scheduled for a Nov. 11 release, with the new preview promising an action-packed follow-up to the 2018 film led by the late Chadwick Boseman.
'Shazam! Fury of the Gods'
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The Zachary Levi-led Shazam! Fury of the Gods received its first official trailer during Comic-Con, sharing a taste of what’s in store for the sequel to the hit DC movie that came out in 2019. Fans should expect another dose of action-comedy in this superhero film that is scheduled for a Dec. 21 release via Warner Bros. Pictures.
'Black Adam'
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San Diego Comic-Con attendees were treated to a new sneak peek of Black Adam, DC’s much-anticipated superhero film starring Dwayne Johnson. A spinoff from Shazam!, Black Adam is scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 21.
'John Wick: Chapter 4'
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Keanu Reeves is in full kick-ass mode in a new clip teasing John Wick: Chapter 4, which is filled to the brim with action scenes that have made this franchise such a success. The fourth installment from Lionsgate will arrive in theaters on March 24, 2023.
‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
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Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, this live-action adventure (based on the role-playing game of the same name) stars Chris Pine, Regé-Jean Page, Michelle Rodriguez, and more. Expect it in theaters on March 3, 2023.
'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'
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A new trailer for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was unveiled at Comic-Con, which stars Tatiana Maslany in the titular role alongside Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra, and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Of course, Mark Ruffalo reprises his role as Bruce Banner/Hulk. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will land on Disney+ on Aug. 17.
‘National Treasure: Edge of History’
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Leading the cast of this new series from Disney+—set to launch soon on the streaming platform—is Lisette Alexis. Fans should expect a continuation of the wildly popular film franchise, which was led by Nicolas Cage.
'I am Groot'
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Groot—the lovable Marvel superhero who gained notoriety as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy team—will get a bigger share of the limelight through his own collection of original shorts appropriately titled I am Groot, which will be available Aug. 10 on Disney+
‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’
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Ahead of its debut next year, Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur—an animated series based on the Marvel Comics characters—gave SDCC attendees a first-look clip and confirmed its stacked cast of guest voice talent including Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Maya Hawke, David Diggs, Jennifer Hudson, Method Man, Wesley Snipes, and more.
'The Sandman'
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A new look at The Sandman—starring Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Charles Dance, Boyd Holbrook, and more—was shared at Comic-Con. Netflix’s adaptation of the DC comic series arrives on Aug. 5.
