The time of yr is lastly right here when hundreds of nerds descend upon Southern California for San Diego Comedian-Con. Final yr’s Comedian-Con was a return to kind after a number of closely impacted covid years however, with the Writers Guild placing and Display Actors Guild threatening to, main Hollywood manufacturers are being exceedingly cautious this yr, and lots of will not be going in any respect.
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Which, to some, would possibly sound like factor. “Make Comedian-Con in regards to the comics once more!” some will say. Which is all effectively and good however after 20 years of Comedian-Con followers anticipating to expertise greater than comics, if main manufacturers like Marvel or HBO don’t present up, it doesn’t make for a clean transition. Followers at this time anticipate to have the most important, most enjoyable information from all throughout leisure occurring with them within the room. Anybody who obtained tickets, journey, and accommodations to the occasion months prematurely have been hoping for a full tilt Comedian-Con and, it appears, 2023 gained’t be that.
So what’s the deal? Who’s in? Who’s out? What are we lacking and what are we getting? Right here’s a rundown.
What studios are coming to San Diego Comedian-Con 2023?
Anticipate to see Mutant Mayhem at Comedian-Con.Picture: Paramount
Paramount
The studio is anticipated to have a panel for its upcoming movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. No phrase, although, if the studio will focus on any future tasks like Sonic 3, Gladiator 2, Transformers One, A Quiet Place: Day One, or IF. In all probability not.
Prime Video
Although Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy is sort of actually not fairly prepared to tug the curtain again on season two, The Boys spinoff Gen V is pictured on the SDCC badge, suggesting it’ll be there. There’s additionally a brand new season of Good Omens coming in addition to Wheel of Time which might have a presence.
Lionsgate
This could have an asterisk. Lionsgate, the film studio, is unlikely to atttend Comedian-Con this yr (sorry, Starvation Video games followers). However its TV division is prone to attend, particularly with a take a look at the upcoming John Wick sequence The Continental.
Max
The streamer finest identified for altering its title and canceling Batgirl is anticipated to have a presence on the conference, however largely specializing in its animated fare.
Warner Bros… possibly
That is the massive “if.” Rumor has it that Warner Bros. continues to be deciding whether or not or not it is going to be attending Comedian-Con. On a standard yr, few studios go larger than Warner Bros. and this yr the studio actually has the slate for it: Blue Beetle, Aquaman 2, Dune: Half Two, Wonka, and extra. Plus, wouldn’t this be an ideal place for DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran to place in a while with the followers to speak about the way forward for DC?
Don’t overlook, it was Gunn (in his Marvel days) who confirmed footage from the primary Guardians of the Galaxy film simply weeks into manufacturing. If he casts his Superman and Lois by then, think about we obtained a SDCC tease of Superman Legacy? That’s pure wishful pondering—however hey, you by no means know.
What studios will not be coming to San Diego Comedian-Con 2023?
Marvel Studios gained’t have a Corridor H panel this yr.Picture: Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Photos)
Marvel Studios
This, in fact, is the massive one. Marvel Studios often brings enormous issues to Comedian-Con however with the timing of its future schedule seemingly in flux, it appears the studio didn’t assume it might come near final yr’s bonanza. And so, they aren’t coming. Which suggests no Loki season two, no Marvels, no Deadpool 3, no Captain America 4, no Implausible 4 casting, none of it.
Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm simply hosted its personal Comedian-Con of types, Star Wars Celebration, just a few quick months in the past. There we obtained footage from seemingly each new venture on its plate (Ahsoka, Andor season two, Skeleton Crew, Acolyte, and so on.) plus information of latest motion pictures. With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Future already in theaters, there’s not rather more it might add.
Disney
With its different manufacturers not coming, in fact, Disney at giant gained’t be attending. So nothing Haunted Mansion, nothing Inside Out 2, nothing Avatar 3, and so on.
Netflix
In years previous, Netflix has made an enormous splash at Comedian-Con however, mere days in the past, it hosted its personal conference of types, TUDUM, and introduced tons of issues. Principally, there’s no want.
Sony
Sony isn’t identified for large Comedian-Con panels however has held them prior to now, and this yr actually had the potential for one. Gran Turismo appears to suit the invoice. Kraven the Hunter. A brand new Ghostbusters. A number of different movies on this planet of Spider-Man. However, alas, no cube.
Common
Like Sony, Common is extra of a sometimes-player at Comedian-Con—however, additionally like Sony, it has a lot developing that will match the invoice. The animated movie Strays, and the horror movies Final Voyage of the Demeter, 5 Nights at Freddy’s, and The Exorcist: Believer for instance. However it’ll be sitting issues out as soon as once more.
HBO
“Wait,” you’re pondering. Didn’t we simply say Max is coming? Sure, however this isn’t Max. It’s HBO. Dwelling of exhibits like Home of the Dragon and The Final of Us. However sorry, no Joel or Ellie in Corridor H this yr. Possibly sooner or later.
Paramount+
On the flip facet of the HBO and Max factor, whereas the Paramount film studio is anticipated to have a presence, don’t anticipate to study or see something about what’s developing on this planet of its streaming service, comparable to Star Trek.
What studios are we uncertain about?
Will the lifeless stroll into Corridor H this yr? It’s unclear.Picture: AMC
AMC
For those who have been rating manufacturers that make their largest splashes at Comedian-Con annually, AMC could be close to the highest. Specifically, the channel’s Strolling Lifeless panels have at all times been fan favorites and whilst you’d anticipate these to proceed, particularly with new exhibits on the horizon, it’s unclear in the mean time. In all probability largely resulting from expertise availability with the pending actors strike. It’s potential, however unclear. (A rep for AMC instructed io9 that extra particulars could be obtainable quickly.)
Apple
Silo, Basis, The Afterparty—Apple TV+ actually has loads of SDCC properties it might convey. Nonetheless, studies are unclear whether or not or not the streamer is contemplating bringing something in any respect.
As we hear extra, we’ll replace this publish.
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