Summary
San Diego Comic Conof 2024 is promising an exciting lineup of panels, with Saturday, July 27th being rife with some particularly interesting events. Getting its start in 1970, San Diego Comic Con has anillustrious history of being on the cutting edge of pop culture news and celebration.This year will be no different, with a multitude ofhighly-anticipated movies, TV shows, and more being teased in panels on the second-to-last day of the event.
Of course, it goes without saying that Marvel and DC will be the stars of the show at Comic Con, with both universes getting panels that promise juicy updates on exciting upcoming projects on July 27th. For the first time in a while, San Diego Comic Con’sDC appearances might be more exciting than Marvel’s.Beyond the comic book giants, the event will see prescient updates from animated comedy series, sticoms, science fiction worlds, and fantasy creators.
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Everybody Still Hates Chris
Cast
Everybody Still Hates Chris is an animated reboot of the original sitcom inspired by Chris Rock’s teenage years. The series continues to explore Chris’s experiences navigating adolescence in Brooklyn, highlighting the challenges and humor of growing up in a tough neighborhood. Based on Rock’s own life, the show features his narration, combining nostalgia with fresh perspectives and animated storytelling.
Everybody Hates Chriswas one of the most celebrated comedies of the mid-2000s,and for good reason. Chronicling comedian Chris Rock’s experiences as a kid growing up in Brooklyn in the late 80s, and narrated by Rock himself, the multi-network series ran for four seasons. Other than fueling Chris Rock’s own career, the series helped popularize names like Terry Crews and Tyler James Williams.
Other than fueling Chris Rock’s own career, the series helped popularize names like Terry Crews and Tyler James Williams.
Now, like many other late-stage comedy series reboots, audiences will be returning to the Rock family after 15 years thanks to theupcoming animated sitcomEverybody Still Hates Chris.At San Diego Comic Con, the series' star-studded voice cast, a mix of both new and returning actors, will provide some animated discussion over a sneak peek of the series. Returning fans won’t want to miss this celebration of the reboot in the San Diego Convention Center’s Indigo Ballroom.
9Marvel Studios
6:00 – 7:00pm
For all that can be said about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the franchise still manages to garner loads of excitement even so late into its cinematic life. Ever since 2008’sIron Man, the MCU’s impressive list of films has managed to captivate both hardcore fans of Marvel Comics and unsuspecting general audiences alike.The series' success is thanks in no small part to the efforts of Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige,who will be making an appearance at San Diego Comic Con.
As of the time of writing, details are sparse as to what Feige and any other of the panel’s unannounced special guests will actually be discussing during their allotted hour in the famous Hall H. In all likelihood, the topic of conversation will revolve around theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming slate of filmsin the latter half of 2024 and 2025.The panel will be almost mandatory viewing for the MCU’s hoards of loyal fans.
A fan-favorite recurring panel of San Diego Comic Con, The Star Trek Universe is once again among the most hotly anticipated panels of the entire weekend. The Star Trek franchise has been going through something of a renaissance in the last decade, and the upcoming panel will certainly reflect that.Conversations can be expected from cast and crew on multiple Star Trek projects, includingStar Trek: Strange New Worlds,Star Trek: Lower Decks,Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, andStar Trek: Section 31.
The panel will be moderated by Justin Simien, filmmaker, author, and actor known for films likeDear White PeopleandHaunted Mansion.Other big names expected to show include Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jack Quaid, Alex Kurtzman, Omari Hardwick, Sam Richardson, and many more.It’s safe to say that The Star Trek Universe will be one of the most packed events of Hall H.
“Through the Looking Glass”
7Superman & Lois Special Video Presentation and Q&A
11:15am – 12:15pm
The CW’s enduring Arrowverse is the single most enduring live-action adaptation of DC Comics,but seems to be finally coming to an end withthe final season fourth season ofSuperman & Lois.While the series may be only tangentially related to the Arrowverse, it’s still a bittersweet goodbye to the last vestiges of the historic shared TV universe. Either way, San Diego Comic Con will be featuring a panel giving a final first look at an upcoming season of Superman & Lois.
Among the attendees of the panel are executive producers Greg Berlanti, Todd Helbing, Brent Fletcher, Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns.
The exciting video presentation will be followed by a Q&A session hosted by some ofSuperman & Lois' actors and producers. Among the attendees of the panel are executive producers Greg Berlanti, Todd Helbing, Brent Fletcher, Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns. Their names have been previously attached to Arrowverse shows likeArrow, The Flash, Supergirl, andBatwoman, along with other fan-favorite DC shows likeTitansand network leaders likeLost.
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow- Lois Lane was part of the “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover
6Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches
5:00 – 6:15pm
A powerful double-header, this panel will see the return of the one and only Anne Rice’s intriguing world of immortal bloodsuckers. Iterating off ofThe Vampire Chroniclesbook series by Anne Rice,Interview with the Vampirehas amassed an impressive cult following over just two seasons. The show will enjoya panel discussing the hotly-anticipated third seasonas well as the bombshell drops of the most recent series, hosted by Mark Johnson, who oversees the Anne Rice Immortal Universe.
Immediately following will be a panel centered around the nascent horror seriesMayfair Witches.Also based on an Anne Rice novel,The Lives of Mayfair Witches, the series will celebrate its upcoming second season with a panel in Ballroom 20. Featured will be showrunner Esta Spalding alongside theMayfair Witchescast, including Alexandra Daddario, who is playing series protagonist Rowan Mayfair.
5Futurama
11:00 – 11:45am
Even thoughFuturamahas been canceled so many times, the irreverent comedic take on a classic sci-fi future from visionary cartoonist Matt Groening has always had the fan demand to revive from the dead time and time again. Once again, the crew of Planet Express will be back on the small screen courtesy of Hulu, with an all-new season premiering July 29th.Just days before the season premiere, San Diego Comic Con will be offering a sneak previewin the San Diego Convention Center’s Ballroom 20.
Joining the limited dose ofFuturama’s new season will be producers David X. Cohen, Claudia Katz, and none other than Matt Groening himself. In addition, the returning voice cast, including John DiMaggio, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, David Herman, Maurice LaMarche and Billy West will all be getting the old band back together for the world premiere of the newestFuturamagags and goofs.The hype for this particular panel proves why the series has been able to come back from development limboso many times.
Futuramaisn’t the only Matt Groening creation to be getting a valuable bit of spotlight at San Diego Comic Con. After a whopping 35 seasons,The Simpsonsis still going strong. Though they’ve found a new home on streaming after the Disney-Fox merger, one of the most irreverent animated sitcom families have proven their enduring appeal in recent years. But it’s a particular aspect ofThe Simpsonsthat will be focused on at this year’s panel in the San Diego Convention Center’s Ballroom 20,right afterFuturama.
TheTreehouse of Horrorminiseries embedded withinThe Simpsonshas been a running Halloween tradition.Every year, the normal continuity and format of the series is broken in order to focus on an anthology of horror-themed vignettes, typically parodying other famous movies or shows in the genre. Panelists Matt Groening, Matt Selman, Rob LaZebnik, Tim Bailey, and Kevin Smith will tease that latestTreehouse of Horror 35with original art, drawings for prizes, and more ghoulish surprises.
Critical Roleis the world’s premier stream ofDungeons & Dragons,promoting the world’s greatest tabletop roleplaying game with a series of long-running sessions streamed live to an audience of adoring fans. The series has since capitalized on its popularity with a series of game supplements and even an animated show,The Legend of Vox Machina, which aims to release its third season soon. While the highly-anticipated panel won’t seem to be directly discussing such topics, there’s still a lot of excitement to be had forCritical Rolefans.
Sure enough, the “Fireside Chat” and Q and A will promise an intimate space for die-hard fans of the series,or “Critters”, to share their burning questions, and hopefully get some answers. In attendance will beCritical Rolefounders and prominent voice actors, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Ashley Johnson, Talesin Jaffe, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and Liam O’Brien. In the moderator’s seat will be Krystina Arielle, adored host ofStar Wars: The High Republic Show.
While possible ideas for spin-offs of Matt Reeves' amazingThe Batmanhad almost infinite possibilities, few fans were expecting the announcement of a streaming prequel series focused on Colin Farrell’s Penguin. But HBO’s originalThe Penguinwill provide just that, set to premier in September of 2024.The project promises a epic crime thriller of the same caliber asThe Batman,providing more context for the standalone DC adaptation’s Gotham City.
Hall H of the Sand Diego Convention Center is set to exhibit a panel featuring some important names for the series.Panelists will include executive producers Lauren LeFranc, Dylan Clark, and Matt Reeves himself,as well as cast members Cristin Milioti and Rhenzy Feliz. Collin Farrell will also be joining the event, albeit virtually, helping to usher in a new age of Gotham City villain storytelling.
The Penguinwon’t be the only Batman property to look forward to this San Diego Comic Con. The recently-teased animated seriesBatman: Caped Crusaderpromises a grittier Batman, taking place in a pulpy period universe that pays homage to Batman’s original roots as a comic character of the late 1930s and early 1940s.Once again, Matt Reeves is set to produce the Dark Knight’s latest project,hosting a panel in the San Diego Convention Center’s room 6BCF.
Also among the panel’s attendees will be cast members Hamish Linklater, Jamie Chung, and Minnie Driver, who will join Comic Con attendees for a screening of the highly-anticipated new show.Notably, the series will be produced by Bruce Timm,famous for his work on the critically-acclaimed cartoon of the 90s,Batman: The Animated Series.IfBatman: Caped Crusadercan capture even a fragment of its predecessors' popularity, it’ll make the hype atSan Diego Comic Conmore than justified.
San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con is a yearly pop culture event celebrating movies, TV Shows, video games, and more. Each year, thousands of people flock to San Diego to attend the event, which hosts various celebrities and guests. SDCC was first held in 1970 under the banner Golden State Comic Book Convention.
