The San Diego Comic-Con is the biggest annual celebration of our creative comic and pop culture — and a boost to San Diego’s tourism economy. Comic-Con San Diego 2024 was a whirlwind of excitement, with countless panels, exhibits, and unforgettable moments. From panels with star-studded guests to cosplay contests, to hyping upcoming movies – and getting to see big movie stars up close: it didn’t disappoint.
All good things must come to an end, and we were sorry to see the event come to a close on July 28th.
With that said, let’s relive some of the highlights that made the event so awesome:
Marvel Studios Dominates Hall H
* New Movie Announcements: Marvel Studios once again took center stage in Hall H with exciting announcements about upcoming films and series. We learned that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reprising Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers films, the iconic supervillain best known as the arch-nemesis of the Fantastic Four. “Avengers: Doomsday” is set to release in May 2026, while “Avengers: Secret Wars” will premiere a year later in May 2027
*Fans were treated to appearances by their favorite Marvel stars, including potential reveals about the future of the MCU.
* NetherRealm Studios revealed that there will be a new Mortal Kombat DLC “Khaos Reigns.”
* FX created a memorable set promoting their new vampire comedy, “What we do in the Shadows.”
* Cosplay: As always, Comic-Con was a haven for incredible cosplay, with fans showcasing their creativity and dedication.
* Exclusive Merchandise: Limited edition collectibles and merchandise were * Chariot Races — The Peacock network re-enacted a chariot race to promote its new series, “For Those About to Die.”
Saving Garner
And, as you probably know, there was some drama that was not anticipated or planned for. And that was Jennifer Garner’s episode of being trapped in an elevator for over an hour. The savvy actress turned to social media to communicate with the outside world: “Hey guys, we’re stuck on this elevator. I need, um, I could use a Wolverine, I could use a Deadpool. I could use someone.” To pass the time, she sang “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.” After nearly 90 minutes, firefighters arrived on the scene and freed Garner, who still had time to make an appearance at the “Deadpool and Wolverine” screening.
Watch the video clip below:
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