San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is underway, bringing a wave of news and reveals from across the entertainment landscape, including significant updates for gamers and fans of major media franchises. Marvel Studios, DC, and various gaming developers are using the event to showcase what lies ahead for their respective universes.
Marvel's presence at Hall H is expected to provide a comprehensive look at the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While specific details remain under wraps, discussions are anticipated regarding "Avengers: Doomsday," a potential sequel to "WandaVision" titled "VisionQuest," and the overarching MCU slate, potentially referred to as "Phase Zero." The convention will also feature two notable game releases: Insomniac Games' "Marvel's Wolverine" and "Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls." Pre-release materials for "Marvel's Wolverine" have hinted at the involvement of Bolivar Trask, but a recent prequel comic introduced Nathaniel Essex as a potential hidden antagonist, with Wolverine leading a mission for him against Trask.
DC Comics is also present, though with a more reserved approach compared to Marvel. The event will highlight the HBO series "Lanterns," the body horror spinoff "Clayface," and the animated series "Batman: Caped Crusader." Details on the broader DCU under James Gunn and "The Batman Part 2" are not expected to be a major focus.
Beyond comic book adaptations, San Diego Comic-Con is a platform for numerous other franchises. "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" and "Star Trek" are set to receive updates, alongside "Blade Runner" and "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." The convention is also celebrating "Star Trek's" 60th anniversary with a new Lego set, the "Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge." This set meticulously recreates iconic interiors from the original series, including the bridge and transporter room, complete with interactive elements.
In the realm of film, a new trailer for Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" movie has been released, offering a more traditional take on the survival horror franchise than previously indicated. The trailer showcases familiar elements such as zombies, a typewriter, and the "Heavy Field" shotgun shells, alongside mentions of "Raccoon City." The film features an original protagonist navigating a grim "Resident Evil" scenario.
Additionally, "Archie Comics" is delving into darker territory with "Archie in Hell," a new series from Oni Press. Written by Patrick Horvath and illustrated by Tyler Crook, the comic is described as a spiritual successor to "Afterlife With Archie" and explores a new, harrowing direction for the character.
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige has also commented on the future of the MCU post-"Avengers: Doomsday." He denied any plans for a full reboot, instead likening the upcoming narrative direction to the "Hickman Secret Wars" comic storyline, suggesting a roadmap for substantial, yet continuous, evolution of the cinematic universe. "Avengers: Doomsday" itself is set to release in 2027, following its predecessor.
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 runs from July 22–26 in San Diego, hosting reveals and news from a wide array of pop culture and gaming entities.