Power on... Marvel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 and what the comic book giant could show after the Avengers: Doomsday trailer's earlier-than-expected release

Date:
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Ahead of Marvel's next San Diego Comic-Con presentation, Tom Power looks at the movies and shows we could soon learn more about: The 2026 edition of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is almost upon us, and you know what that means: all manner of rumors and speculation about the surprises Marvel might have in
store for us at its now-customary Hall H panel.

To a certain extent, the biggest reveal has already happened. Marvel
Cinematic Universe (MCU) diehards had expected the first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday to be the focal point of the comic book titan's next presentation. With Avengers: Doomsday 's main trailer released on Monday
(July 20), though, Marvel must have something just as significant around
which to center its forthcoming panel on July 25 at 5:30pm PT.

As attentions turn towards the Disney subsidiary's hour-long address at SDCC 2026, chief among fans' immediate thoughts is: what big reveal could Marvel make that a) would rival Avengers: Doomsday 's first proper trailer as a
major talking point, and b) is so noteworthy that Marvel felt confident
enough to unveil Doomsday 's trailer earlier than expected?

One project that fits the bill is Marvel's new X-Men movie. The only post-Multiverse Saga film in active development, myriad rumors are
circulating online about who could star in the mutant-led flick.

For what it's worth, industry insiders, albeit ones with
sketchy track records, have claimed there'll be no such cast reveals at SDCC 2026. My reading of the situation is that'll be the case, too, especially as Marvel will want to focus to stay on the rest of its 2026 line-up I'll discuss this in more detail shortly and the projects it'll release in 2027, such as Daredevil: Born Again season 3 and Avengers: Secret Wars . We're not expecting the new X-Men movie to arrive until the following year.

That said, I'd be surprised if Marvel doesn't say something about the MCU's first X-Men film. Speculation abounds that the comic titan might tentatively discuss other Marvel Phase 7 movies, such as Thunderbolts 2 , The Fantastic Four: First Steps sequel, Black Panther 3 , Nova , and Midnight Sons the
last of which might repurpose Marvel's long-gestating plans to introduce Mahershala Ali's Blade to the MCU. It would be bizarre, then, if that quintet is covered, but not the first film of what'll be version 2.0 of the MCU.

But, onto more pressing matters namely, the rest of Marvel's 2026 movie and
TV slate.

On the film side of things, Spider-Man: Brand New Day , which swings into theaters between July 29 and 31 (depending on where you live), is expected to have a big presence at SDCC 2026. I'm willing to bet that attendees will be treated to some exclusive first-look footage, but any spoiler-based content, such as the identity of Sadie Sink's much-discussed mystery character in Spider-Man 4 , won't be part of proceedings. Could we also get an early Spider-Man 5 announcement? As a huge Spidey fan, I'd be overjoyed if we did.

As for Avengers: Doomsday , I believe Marvel will show off some new clips
from one of this year's most anticipated new movies , with the most likely candidates being extended looks at shots from its first main trailer. Where its sequel in Secret Wars is concerned, I think we'll get a name-drop and the briefest, spoiler-free hints about its story, but that's all. Pre-SDCC 2026 chatter about Marvel's forthcoming Disney+ shows is much harder to read.
After all, the studio has regularly reserved its biggest TV announcements for D23 Expo (Disney's flagship fan event, which takes place annually in Anaheim, California), so it stands to reason that there won't be a change in strategy this year.

Nevertheless, I predict we'll get some details about its final two TV series of the year VisionQuest and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man ( YFNSM ) season 2 at SDCC. Viewers will be reunited with White Vision in Disney+ show VisionQuest, which arrives this October.

With VisionQuest , I foresee confirmation of its main cast and a behind-closed-doors look at the Paul Bettany-led live-action program. Whether that'll be a full first trailer or a more general sneak peek remains to be seen, but I wouldn't be surprised if, as long as it's the former, VisionQuest's first trailer isn't publicly released following its possible unveiling at
SDCC.

The same is true of YFNSM season 2. I'm of the opinion that Marvel's animated Spider-Man show will be highlighted in greater detail at D23 Expo 2026. That said, I'm fairly confident that Marvel will also deliver some news about it. Is it too much to ask for an official launch date? Not in my book. Meanwhile, Marvel has already confirmed that it's full steam ahead on season 3 of its critically-acclaimed animated series X-Men 97 . Will we hear more about it shortly? Not in my view. We've still got three more episodes of X-Men 97 season 2 to enjoy before it goes off the air, so any conversations about its follow-up season especially those of a spoiler-based persuasion will have
to wait until D23 Expo 2026 or this year's New York Comic-Con.

Finally, will we hear anything substantial about Wonder Man season 2 ? That's similarly unlikely. Co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton has been incredibly busy with directing Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Although Cretton recently said that the cameras could roll on Wonder Man 's next chapter as early as next year, this year's D23 Expo feels like a better fit for any major announcements for this series, as well as Marvel Zombies season 2 , the company's first R-rated animated program.

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