Tom Holland has become somewhat notorious for revealing spoilers from Marvel movies ahead of their release. These have included sharing the Infinity War poster live on social media, confirming the original Spider-Man movies were a trilogy, and revealing that his character goes to space in Infinity War.

However, none of these are the moments that Holland regrets the most. In a new interview, the Spider-Man star was asked which spoiler he regrets the most, and he revealed his wish for a do-over with one particular screening moment.

"Yeah, I remember when Infinity War was coming out, Kevin Feige, the legend, always does this thing where he rents a party bus, and we drive around LA, and we surprise fans in the first opening night screenings," Holland told Complex at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere.

"And I thought that we were walking into a room of people that had seen the movie; I thought the movie had ended. And I walked on stage, and I said, 'Don't worry everybody, I'm still alive.' And there was this huge collective sigh, and I was like, 'Wow, I thought that was gonna get a bigger reaction.'"

Holland went on to reveal he looked over at Feige, who was gesturing at him to get off the stage afterwards. At the end of Infinity War, Spider-Man is one of the victims of Thanos' snap, disintegrating into ash in Tony Stark's arms. Of course, he does make a big return in Avengers: Endgame, emerging straight onto the battlefield with his other snapped comrades, but this is a massive spoiler.

Thankfully, Holland has been able to keep a few more secrets ahead of the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. At the moment, we still don't know who Sadie Sink is playing or who the villain is.

The fourth Spider-Man movie releases on July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US. Read our Spider-Man: Brand New Day review for more, as well as our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has debuted to an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score, winning over critics with its first reviews. The MCU movie is currently sitting at 92% on the website, making it the best-rated MCU movie in five years.

The last movie to hit over 90% on the website was Spider-Man: No Way Home, which landed 93% back in 2021. Since then, it's been a mixed bag for the MCU. Some have come close, like Thunderbolts and Guardians of the Galaxy 3. However, others have really fallen short, including Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and Captain America: Brave New World.

Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive so far for Brand New Day. Our own four-star verdict called the movie the best MCU movie since Avengers: Endgame. "Taking Spidey back to web-slinging basics, Tom Holland’s fourth solo outing as Spider-Man is a blast, with personal stakes to match its evolved spectacle," reads Jordan Farley's Spider-Man: Brand New Day review.

The Independent's Clarisse Loughrey calls it the best Spider-Man movie in more than 20 years. "Tom Holland’s web-slinger – finally New York-based and fighting on a street level – has never been more authentic to the source material than in his fourth solo go-round, and the entire franchise is better for it," she writes in her four-star review.

David Rooney at The Hollywood Reporter also enjoyed the fourth outing in the franchise, praising the emotion of the film. "The dynamic of these three together – and of Holland, Zendaya and Batalon in the roles – has been lovingly nurtured over four films and pays off here with genuinely affecting moments that will have some fans getting misty-eyed," they wrote.

"We don’t get many great MCU movies anymore," writes William Bibbiani of The Wrap in another glowing review. "That this is one of the highlights of the whole franchise feels amazing."

Some reviews have been a bit more negative. Variety's Owen Gleiberman said the film is "trying too hard," concluding the Marvel Phase 6 film "is watchable without ever being transporting". Meanwhile Indie Wire's David Ehrlich calls it "dull and downbeat," adding that the story lets it down by being "absolutely clueless about how to push forward".

Peter Bradshaw at The Guardian gave it three stars, writing that "a more radical reboot is needed." He writes: "It's an entertaining spectacle, but really without the novelty of movie-iterations like the more experimental Spider-Verse animations."

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is out in theaters on July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US. For more, read our guide to upcoming Marvel movies and shows and our breakdown of how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

In classic fourth wall breaking fashion, Ryan Reynolds hid a major Marvel tease in the special gray Deadpool costume he wore to SDCC.

Reynolds crashed Marvel's Hall H panel in the get up and could also be seen roaming around the convention.

On Twitter, he shared the Pantone color swatch for the suit, and it's titled Jean Grey.

Jean Grey, of course, is a member of the X-Men, and heavy speculation links Sadie Sink's mystery Spider-Man: Brand New Day character to the mutant. Is this Reynolds's irreverent way of teasing the casting? It certainly seems so.

Sink makes her MCU debut in the Spidey movie, and it seems her role might have been spoiled at the premiere – after over a year of total secrecy.

First reactions to the fourth MCU Spidey movie are overwhelmingly positive, and our own Spider-Man: Brand New Day review awards the film a stellar four stars. "Taking Spidey back to web-slinging basics, Tom Holland's fourth solo outing as Spider-Man is a blast, with personal stakes to match its evolved spectacle. It's the Multiverse Saga's best movie… at least until Doomsday," it reads.

As for Deadpool, Reynolds has previously indicated that Deadpool 4 is in the works, though nothing has been officially announced.

"There's a few really deep cuts that are missing from the movies, I think there's a few deep cuts missing from some of the comics," Reynolds said, before getting into specifics.

"There's certainly some stuff that I love that Fabian [Nicieza] wrote that is incredible. Gerry Duggan is a friend and an incredible comic book writer. There's stuff coming, there eventually will be another Deadpool film."

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives this July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order to get up to speed.

Marvel Studios may have hit a rough patch following the box office conquering high of Avengers: Endgame, but the undeniable bright spot of the shaky Multiverse Saga has been Tom Holland's Spider-Man. After 2021's No Way Home – a post-Endgame victory lap featuring all three big-screen Spideys – Spider-Man: Brand New Day is something of a creative refresh. Divisive director Jon Watts is out, Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton is in after an aborted Avengers movie. And while there's much that feels familiar here, alongside some frustrating wheel-spinning as far as the MCU's big picture is concerned, Brand New Day is a home run, and Marvel Studios' strongest standalone outing since Endgame.

Picking up some four years after the events of No Way Home, which ended with Doctor Strange casting a spell that caused the world to forget Peter Parker is Spider-Man, including love of his life MJ (Zendaya) and geeky BFF Ned (Jacob Batalon), Brand New Day takes Spidey back to web-slinging basics. Pete may be keeping the streets safe by taking down colourful costumed villains, but he's the loneliest boy in New York, longing for a reunion with MJ and Ned, and privately mourning the death of Aunt May.

Enter a mysterious hooded individual (Stranger Things star Sadie Sink), who's committing impossible crimes by jumping from mind to mind, and mysteriously targeting the Department of Damage Control, led by Bill Metzger (Severance's Trammell Tilman). The identity of Sink's mystery character has been the source of rampant speculation, and we won't spoil it here, but she's integral to the story and broadens the scope of the MCU in a major way. Also in the mix are The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), who add to the sense of Avengers-like event here, particularly when all three come together for a scrap that feels ripped straight from a comic-book splash page.

Crimes and Punishment

Cretton made one of the more fondly regarded post-Endgame movies in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and his more grounded filmmaking style (born from a pre-Marvel career in indie cinema) proves a perfect fit for a street-level take on Marvel's wall-crawler. The web-swinging here feels as visceral and immediate as the character drama, with significant time and attention dedicated to Peter's hollow personal life. Arguably, it's the first time a Spidey movie has got this alchemical mix just right since Spider-Man 2, as, like Sam Raimi, Cretton knows Spider-Man is at its best when Peter's great power comes with an even greater responsibility.

Speaking of power, Peter's had a bit of an upgrade in Brand New Day, and mercifully there isn't a nano-bot in sight. Peter's homemade, primary color costume pops off the screen, and might be the best a Spidey-suit has ever looked outside of the comics. His organic evolution is also a key part of the story, allowing Cretton and co. to take Peter back to square one, as he learns to use even more powerful organic web-shooters and heightened senses as if for the first time, increasing the danger as the threat to the city escalates.

And while the reality-ending stakes of No Way Home are brought down to Earth here, Brand New Day doesn't fall short when it comes to spectacle. The aforementioned Hulk/Punisher three-way is a knockout; it's the scariest Hulk has been since his helicarrier rampage in the original Avengers. A dazzling battle with ninja assassins The Hand is like something out of House of Flying Daggers, with graceful wirework and furious fight choreography captured with a corkscrew camera. And what a delight to have a wisecracking, cocksure Spidey in his prime at the center of it all.

Under the hood

It's a more personal, more emotional story than any of the Holland Spideys, one that reckons with the consequences of Peter's decision at the climax of No Way Home in a way that doesn't let him off Scott-free. Zendaya and Holland are particularly strong in a number of key heart-to-hearts. As is Bernthal's Punisher, who's softened only slightly for the family-friendly Spider-Man crowd, his big-brother-little-brother bickering with Peter a constant delight whenever the pair are (reluctantly) brought together.

Some ropey VFX aside, it looks terrific; Cretton has an eye for New York that Watts never did (it's telling that the credits play over gorgeous, verite-style footage from across the city). It never quite troubles Spider-Man 2 as the very best of the superhero genre; it plays things a little too safe for that, with a predictable third-act villain turn, and a certain sense that we're retreading old ground with a character we all know inside out by this stage.

And without getting into specifics, if you're tapped into the rampant speculation around the movie, you may be a little disappointed by the lack of true surprises in Brand New Day. But – Sadie Sink mystery aside – there's a sense that, for the first time in a long time, this is a Spider-Man movie that's been made for the right reasons, with its long-term legacy in mind, not just Friday night audience reactions. Brand New Day is all the better for it.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases in theaters on July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US. For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way and our breakdown of how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU return as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday has already caused some concern among a passionate Marvel audience.

While some of those fears have been dampened in recent months, the reveal of Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom voice – with a heavy fictional Latverian accent – in a recent trailer proved divisive among fans, with some even comparing it to a bad Dracula impression.

Now, Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo have revealed the surprisingly low-key origins behind the Doom voice – and their own reaction to the one-time Iron Man actor's take on how the supervillain should sound.

“That was something that Robert surprised us with one day,” Anthony Russo told People. “We were talking about all the details of the character: the voice, of course, is a key part of it, especially in the mask. So one day I think it was in the trailer, we were just sort of talking about some ideas, and he broke out into the voice. And we knew at that moment, that was it."

Joe Russo added that he got "chills" from that moment, comparing it to the same actor's emotional Tony Stark sacrifice and 'I am Iron Man' callback in Avengers: Endgame.

“Robert tends to present a lot of those super memorable moments," Joe Russo said.

Another Doom complaint has been that the iconic Marvel character has arrived out of nowhere in the MCU with minimal build-up, which led to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige clapping back by saying Thanos' path to Avengers: Infinity War was similar.

Elsewhere, a new range of toys has seemingly confirmed the surprise identity of the only hero who could be powerful enough to take on Doom: Shang-Chi.

Avengers: Doomsday opens in cinemas on December 18.

For more, check out the upcoming Marvel movies in the works. Then work your way to Doomsday from the beginning with our essential guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Everyone loves The Odyssey. Or so we thought.

Emily Wilson, one of the most prominent modern-day translators of Homer's epic poem, has slammed Christopher Nolan's movie in a new essay.

In a 4,000-word piece published in the latest edition of the London Review of Books, Wilson tore into Nolan's adaptation for a myriad reasons, including what she deemed a poor script, mischaracterization of Odysseus, and lacking anything convincing to say about The Odyssey's prevailing themes.

"In at least one interview, [Nolan] cited my version of the first line of the poem: ‘Tell me about a complicated man.’ But I would be ashamed to have written any part of this script," Wilson wrote.

In another scathing passage, Wilson fires a volley of acid-tongued arrows towards The Odyssey's message.

"Nolan’s Odyssey lacks many of the elements that make the poem great," Wilson stated. "It has nothing convincing to say about time, memory, history, war, or about the relationship between one warrior's glorious return and the lives of his family, adversaries, comrades, friends and neighbours."

"It lacks psychological, emotional, political and ethical depth. Its narrative structure is gimmicky. The writing is abysmal. None of the characters has convincing motivation for their actions or words. There are no sex scenes, and all the food looks horrible."

Fair point about the food – Circle's platter still turns the stomach. Other complaints, though, could be seen as Nolan's interpretation of the text amid its translation to the big screen. Audiences and critics alike have certainly praised its handling of the trauma of the Trojan War and its emotional journey.

It's not all bad, though. Wilson does have some praise for Robert Pattinson's performance as Antinous, declaring "he also deserves one of the Oscars that will shower down on this movie like the golden rain of Zeus." The classicist also commends Nolan for "doing his best to get the general public reading again." So, there's that.

Well, we liked it. Discover our verdict with The Odyssey review and see where it ranks on our list of best Christopher Nolan movies.

We're just days away from the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but that hasn't stopped Sadie Sink's mystery character from finally being spoiled.

Sink was cast in the film way back in March 2025, and her character has been tightly under wraps ever since. Naturally, that sparked a frenzy of fan theories, with many believing Sink is playing none other than Jean Grey.

But, thanks to a red carpet interview at the Marvel Phase 6 film's premiere, we now seemingly know for sure exactly who Sink is playing. Spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day follow!

When asked which character he was most excited to see, musician Steve Lacy replied: "You know what, Jean. I like Jean. She's the villain, but there's a reason to her madness, and I like her. I like her character, I like her character, I don't know why."

In fairness, this isn't strictly confirmation that Sink is playing Jean Grey – just that Jean is apparently in the movie. But, it would be a pretty weird coincidence if Jean wasn't played by Sink at this point.

It also seems to be confirmation of just who the film's mystery villain is, too.

First reactions to the film are also in from the premiere, and they're particularly glowing, saying it's like a "mini Avengers film." With Mark Ruffalo's Hulk, Jon Bernthal's Punisher, and Sink's (possible) Jean Grey all part of the line-up, that seems like a fitting comparison.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives this July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else the MCU has in store.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is being called Tom Holland's best Spider-Man yet in glowing first reactions to the Marvel movie.

Collider's Perri Nemiroff called it "absolutely fantastic." She wrote on Twitter: "Far and away a favorite of the recent MCU installments. It's largely about the importance of work-life balance and community, and, OH MY, do writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers ensure those ideas hit hard. Can’t believe how emotional the film made me."

Film journalist Scott Menzel wrote: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day somehow manages to top No Way Home as my new favorite Spider-Man film and the best Marvel movie to date. The secret sauce with this one is the emotional weight of the screenplay."

Fandango's Erik Davis says the film heads in some interesting new directions, calling it "part detective story, part psychological thriller, part buddy comedy." He also has high praise for Sadie Sink's mystery role, adding: "the Sadie Sink mystery absolutely pays off. She's perfect."

"#SpidermanBrandNewDay is fantastic, no notes," adds film critic Wendy Lee Szany. "Top tier action! Love how deep the story goes into the consequences of Peter's choice (from NWH) and how it affects his life as Peter and as Spider-Man. Definitely some tearjerker moment in there. Felt like a mini Avengers film."

Variety's Jazz Tangcay was equally glowing, writing on Twitter: "Destin Daniel Cretton brings incredible energy to the #Spiderman franchise. #Brandnewday is action-packed from start to finish. That sound design is incredible. this might be Tom Holland's best outing as Spiderman to date. It's the Summer of Tom Holland, Zendaya + John Bernthal'"

Movie Web's Joseph Deckelmeier goes one step further, calling it "easily the best Spider-Man movie yet." They wrote: "Incredible action, real emotional stakes, huge surprises, and Peter & Frank steal every scene together. This is THE summer movie of the year! Tom Holland and Sadie Sink are incredible in this film!"

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in UK cinemas first on July 29 before hitting US theaters on July 31. For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way and our breakdown of how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Ryan Reynolds shocked fans during San Diego Comic-Con 2026 when he revealed during the Marvel Studios panel that he had been walking around the convention in a grey-and-blue Deadpool costume... and that he wasn't just a cosplayer with an extra-impressive suit.

As it turns out, Reynolds had been taking photos with fans all day ahead of the panel... and no one knew. "The fans got Deadpool off the ground so many years ago," Reynolds wrote on Twitter alongside a video montage of him meeting fans. "Yesterday, 10 years after the first film and exactly 2 years after Deadpool & Wolverine, I felt so lucky to be on the #SDCC floor with everyone whose unapologetic devotion brings so much joy to this world." You can check out the video below.

"No handlers, no security, no ropes. WHAT A GIFT," he continued. "Thanks to everyone I met, who aren’t only cosplaying but world-building. And also… actual Sergeant Slaughter!"

At the panel itself, Reynolds showed up in costume to ask: "Why was Thor crying?" This, of course, is in reference to the weird Deadpool and Wolverine scene in the TVA that shows Thor crying on a screen. Is it from a future Avengers movie? We have no idea. Neither did any of the Avengers on stage at the panel, including Paul Rudd, who replied, "He's a Wrexham fan?"

There was no word as to whether Deadpool would be in Avengers: Doomsday, nor did we get an update on a potential Deadpool 4. Though, maybe Thor was crying because he didn't get a photo with undercover Ryan Reynolds at San Diego Comic-Con.

Deadpool 4 has not yet been officially announced. Avengers: Doomsday releases in theaters on December 18. Look ahead with our list of upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

Zach Cregger says star Austin Abrams almost died during the making of Resident Evil... and that the moment was captured on camera.

"So there’s a scene in this movie…it’s in the trailer," Cregger told Dread Central. "He’s [Austin] running down the street, and there’s zombies on the roof of the buildings on either side, and they’re all leaping at him. And so we had to design this thing where he’s just running with bodies falling and detonating all around him. I knew I didn’t want to do it with VFX. So I was like, how do we do this?"

"All these explosions are real, and the way to do it is, you get a bunch of cranes, and you have all these body-sized blood bags, and you rehearse the shit out of how they’re going to fall, and how fast he’s going to run, and then you just shoot it," Cregger explained. "So, he’s running, and they’re releasing these bags that are falling and hitting all around and exploding. One triggered too early, and it missed him by inches. And these things are all like one hundred and fifty pounds, and would have killed him if he had been one step to the right. He would have died. And it’s in the movie. So it’s fucking worth it. I was pretty stoked."

Cregger also reportedly specified that he was happy that Abrams was safe and uninjured, though he did receive minor injuries throughout the course of filming. This is unfortunately par for the course for a physical zombie movie with action of this caliber. Cregger directs from a screenplay he penned with Shay Hatten. Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser also star.

Abrams, who starred in HBO's Euphoria and Cregger's Weapons, plays Bryan, a medical courier who is in the process of making a delivery to Raccoon City General Hospital when an outbreak forces him to fight for his life. A new scene was shown behind closed doors at San Diego Comic-Con that saw Bryan pull over to the site of a wrecked cop car, only to engage in combat with a terrifying, fast-moving zombie woman.

Resident Evil hits theaters on September 18. For more, check out our guide to upcoming horror movies.

Marvel boss Kevin Feige has opened up on why there's a gap of Marvel movies between the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.

At Marvel's Hall H panel at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, a Ghost Rider movie starring Ryan Gosling and Black Panther 3 starring David Jonsson were both announced – but neither will arrive until 2028, leaving a big movie gap between Doomsday and Secret Wars.

"A lot of it is a strategy we've talked about for a while, of focusing on quality," Feige told Empire magazine after the panel. "We always try to focus on quality, but when quantity is so much, you get spread thin. We didn't want to be spread thin, and the Avengers is as important as it comes.

"And Secret Wars, in particular for Empire readers, who know the comics, is a setup in and of itself to the future, to what's next," he added. "So really, it was landing those two movies and setting up 2028, of which we've revealed two of them so far, Ghost Rider and Panther 3."

Doomsday arrives this December 18, while Secret Wars lands on December 17, 2027. That's a long stretch of time without a Marvel movie. However, there will be at least one show: Daredevil: Born Again season 3 arrives in March 2027.

As for Ghost Rider, that film will be directed by Shawn Levy. Ryan Coogler returns to direct Black Panther 3. Jonsson will play T'Challa's son, also named T'Challa, who was introduced in the Wakanda Forever post-credits scene.

"In this next film, he grows up, comes of age, and we had to find an incredible actor," Coogler shared.

Next up for Marvel is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which arrives this July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else that's in store.

Kevin Feige says Ryan Coogler called him after secretly meeting with actor David Jonsson – and that the two unanimously agreed on casting him as the new Black Panther.

"A month and a half or so before that process, he called me and said, 'I found him,'" Feige told Empire. "I said, ‘What do you mean?’ He goes, 'I found him. He's this guy, David Jonsson.' He mentioned his movies. I had seen some of them. I watched more. He goes, 'I'm going to meet him.'"

Continued Feige: "He had a secret meeting with him under cloak of darkness in a hotel somewhere, and called me afterwards and said, ‘He’s the guy, he’s the guy, I felt it. I felt it in my soul. He’s a good man, and he is the next Black Panther.' And I got chills, and I got a little welled-up and said, 'Let’s do it.' So we’ve been sitting on this secret for a good five or six months.”

The news broke at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 during the Marvel Studios panel, when Kevin Feige brought Coogler to the stage and announced that Black Panther 3 was set for a December 15, 2028 release. Coogler then revealed to the crowd that they were not recasting T'Challa, but had instead cast someone to play a grown-up version of T'Challa's son (who was introduced as a kiddo in the Wakanda Forever post-credits scene). "In this next film, he grows up, comes of age, and we had to find an incredible actor," he said, before introducing David Jonsson as the new Black Panther.

Jonsson is best known for starring in Alien: Romulus, which earned him a BAFTA for Rising Star in 2025, and the dystopian Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk. If you're unfamiliar with his work, both of these movies showcase exactly what he can do... and prove why Marvel cast the perfect actor.

For more, check out our list of all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way in 2026 and beyond.

After months of controversy surrounding social media leaks and a surprise shift from a theatrical release to streaming on Paramount Plus, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is finally available for fans to watch – legally and at home.

But that hasn't stopped early complaints from a passionate audience wondering where one of the OG animated series' cult favorites, Suki, was during the vast majority of its runtime.

"I know fans are going to be upset. Suki's not in the movie," Avatar co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino lamented to Variety.

"We did try versions where Suki was in the movie. You just have to make these decisions where it's like, we only have 85 minutes to tell the story. We were already having a hard time giving our beloved main characters their spotlight and enough screen time."

Despite that, DiMartino confirmed that Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors weren't just sitting around during the events of The Last Airbender, a sequel feature that saw an all-grown-up Aang face down another cataclysmic threat alongside the 'Gaang'.

"The Kyoshi Warriors are out there! They were off saving somebody else while the events of this movie were going on," DiMartino said. "Doesn’t mean they’re not around. They have their own comic book series now, so they are busy ladies."

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender director Lauren Montgomery also hinted that there were more plans afoot for Suki in alternate versions of the movie, a parade in Republic City.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is now streaming on Paramount Plus. For our verdict, read the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender review.

Then, see what other movie release dates you will have to look forward to in 2026.

Christopher Nolan has revealed why he changed the ending of The Odyssey compared to the original poem.

In Nolan's film, the story ends with Odysseus's triumphant return home and his killing of the suitors, before he and his wife Penelope set sail on another adventure together. Read more in our The Odyssey ending explained.

However, in the original Homer, the story concludes with the same return and slaying of the suitors, but Telemachus hangs a group of slave girls who had been sexually involved with the men. Odysseus and Penelope also do not venture off on another journey.

When asked by Time about the film's exploration of "man as beast," specifically in regards to the Circe sequence and the sack of Troy, Nolan explained: "Circe articulates it well in the film. I love the way Samantha [Morton] has played the part. Talking about choices of adaptation, the end of the poem is so grim and so misogynistic, I had to exclude some of that material. But I didn't want to completely take it off the table in terms of what it is saying about men and the way they wage war."

The Odyssey makes several other changes to the poem, too, including cutting some of the gods, reducing how long Odysseus stayed with Circe, and changing which shades Odysseus speaks to in the underworld scene.

"Comes with the territory," Nolan has said previously of backlash to the movie. "But look," he added, "these conversations that happen before people see the film – they're always irrelevant, because no one having them knows what the film actually is yet."

The Odyssey is in theaters now. For more, check out our guide to the most exciting upcoming movies, or our roundup of the best Christopher Nolan movies.

Though he's not giving anything away, Robert Downey Jr. says he has seen Avengers: Doomsday, and promises that it doesn't disappoint.

When Entertainment Weekly asked the cast of Doomsday if anyone had seen the movie, the Doctor Doom star replied, "I'm on the inside track, and it is absolutely fantastic." Then when Red Guardian star David Harbour asked if it was better than the footage they showed inside of Hall H at SDCC 2026, Downey replied, "It's like that except extra, and I'll sidebar with all of you. I think we may redeem ourselves yet."

In case you missed it, during Marvel's return to Hall H this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, the Doomsday cast took to the stage to present a sneak peek of the new movie. The footage opened with Doom sitting on his throne as we hear Sue Storm talking about how the villain went from smart scientist to dangerous baddie. We then see Doom looking up longingly at an image of his wife and child (the same one from the Doomsday poster), before he warns the Avengers of his plan to seek justice and resurrects a bunch of Sentinels.

Doomsday has huge shoes to fill, being the first Avengers movie since the most successful Marvel movie ever, Avengers: Endgame. The 2019 film earned $2.8 billion worldwide during its theatrical run. However, Marvel will release an extended cut of Endgame just months before Doomsday hits screens, with a new post-credits scene that will lead right into the new movie.

However, it sounds as though Doomsday hasn't tried to copy its predecessor, and will deliver a superhero unlike what we have seen before from the studio. Later in the interview, Ant-Man star Paul Rudd added, "It does feel unique. This one's like, 'Oh, I haven't seen this.' I'm excited to see the film because I know being there, reading it, working on it, the enormity of it was apparent and it felt very fresh."

Doomsday is set to usher in a new age for the studio and "lay the foundation for the future" of the MCU, as per the film's new synopsis, which reads, "Universes collide, and the Multiverse Saga begins its final chapter in Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday."

Avengers: Doomsday arrives this December 18. For more on Marvel Phase 6, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

Marvel fans have certainly grumbled about Doctor Doom's sudden debut in Avengers: Doomsday, but Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige thinks it mirrors the build up of Thanos on the road to Avengers: Infinity War.

"The 'Thanos buildup' has built up in people's heads over the years," Feige offered to Brandon Davis at San Diego Comic-Con. "He sat on a chair at the end of [Guardians of the Galaxy]; he put on a gauntlet and said 'I'll do it myself', and he yelled at Ronan [the Accuser] on a video screen briefly. That was kind of it."

Feige continued, "I remember the memes making fun of Thanos for just sitting in a chair… when we got to Infinity War, we really said this is the introduction of Thanos to people. That's how that movie was built."

Whatever Feige's opinion on Thanos, few would disagree it was a Marvel masterclass in drip-feeding story elements and making The Mad Titan feel like a universe-ending threat long before he stepped off his throne. Each Infinity Stone was given the requisite time and care as, too, were those personally affected by Thanos's actions – including Gamora and Drax.

Those may be lacking in some people's eyes this time around, but Feige is confident that the Thanos blueprint of really digging into the villain's narrative and backstory in his first full movie is the way to go as the Multiverse Saga draws to a close.

"That's what we're doing with Doom: Doomsday is an introduction and story of Doom," Feige said. "You peel the onion and learn about him as you go."

Feige added, "It is meant for audiences who know and love him from the comics and audiences who have no clue who it is."

The first look at Doctor Doom in action arrived as part of last week's Avengers: Doomsday trailer. A second teaser was shown to attendees at Marvel's Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Now, the question remains: how will Doom stack up to Thanos?

Avengers: Doomsday hits cinemas on December 18.

If you're still playing catch up, you'll need our essential guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Shang-Chi "may be the only hero powerful enough" to stop Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday – according to a wave of new merchandise.

Marvel and Hasbro's new line of Avengers: Doomsday toys (as revealed by People) showcase a lineup of Earth's Mightiest Heroes that might make Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom think twice about taking on the Sacred Timeline.

But it's Shang-Chi who supposedly boasts the ability – and Ten Rings – to stop whatever threats come their way.

As per the Shang-Chi toy description, Simu Liu's Avenger “may be the only hero powerful enough to stop the threat the Avengers face." Bold words, indeed.

While it's been a minute since we've seen Shang-Chi in action, his standalone 2021 movie introduced his ultra-powerful skillset, courtesy of the ancient Ten Rings. They're not quite on the level of the Infinity Stones, but arguably could be enough to give Doom trouble in his universe-conquering quest.

Elsewhere, a LEGO set may have confirmed which heroes and villains will be present during one of Avengers: Doomsday's most climactic set-pieces.

The Avengers: Doomsday Comic-Con trailer already revealed that Doom would be raising a Sentinel. Now, the 'Epic Battle: Doomsday Showdown' set features Thor, Reed Richards, Mystique, Magneto, and Nightcrawler battling it out against Doctor Doom.

Given how Doom blocks Stormbreaker in the first official Avengers: Doomsday trailer, we could be looking at an X-Mansion fight taking place near the beginning of the movie, setting the scene for a Marvel crossover like no other.

Avengers: Doomsday opens in cinemas on December 18, and these Hasbro Doomsday action figures should be available around the same time.

For more, check out the upcoming Marvel movies coming your way, plus everything that was announced at Marvel's SDCC Hall H panel.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has only been in cinemas for a little over one week, but the movie has already been leaked online numerous times.

The new movie appeared in full on Twitter over the weekend. It looked like the leaks had both been filmed from inside movie theatres and in 4K, meaning someone must have got hold of a digital copy somehow. The leaks gathered millions of views after being on the site for a few hours. However, Universal Pictures is taking care of the situation, quickly removing leaks as soon as they can.

In a statement to Deadline, a spokesperson from Universal said, "We became aware of the unauthorized posting of the film and immediately initiated takedown protocols. We take copyright infringement seriously and will pursue all appropriate remedies to protect our content and intellectual property rights."

The Odyssey is extremely in demand in the moment. Tickets to 70mm screenings have sold out in most cinemas up until the end of September. This is unsurprising as presales for the movie's opening sold out in a matter of hours one year before it was even released. The movie has grossed upwards of $639 million globally so far, after hitting the big screen on July 17.

The movie, which is based on Homer's ancient Greek epic of the same name, has also become an online sensation, and a huge hit with fans and critics alike. In our five-star The Odyssey review, we call the movie "A grounded, spiritual, uncanny rendering of Greek myth, The Odyssey is a dazzling epic and a major film-of-the-year contender."

The Odyssey isn't the first movie to be leaked online this year. In April, Avatar Aang: The Last Aibender appeared online before it had even hit screens. The new Avatar movie finally released on Paramount Plus on July 25.

The Odyssey is out in cinemas now. For more, check out our beginner's guide to The Odyssey, and find out where the new movie places in our ranking of the best Christopher Nolan movies.

Christopher Nolan's fantasy epic The Odyssey is a big film, but a photo shared by an IMAX projectionist truly shows just how big.

A projectionist at an IMAX theater posted an image of the film reel for The Odyssey looks like after its loaded into the console, explaining that it contains over 250,000 frames... which comes out to 11 miles long and 630 lbs in weight. For comparison, the average theatrical film reel is somewhere around 16,000 frames. The Odyssey, however, is far from the average film as it's nearly three hours in length (which is quite typical for a Christopher Nolan film, if you ask me). You can check out the image below.

Nolan also told Jimmy Fallon that the IMAX prints for The Odyssey were almost confiscated by airport customs agents in Scotland. "They opened all the canisters," Nolan said. Thankfully, nothing was damaged.

The film is an adaptation of Homer's famous epic poem. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, King of Ithaca, who is just trying to get home after the Trojan War. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple, and the people he loves back home are wondering whether or not it's time to move on. Various suitors are competing for the hand of his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway), though his son Telemachus (Tom Holland) hopes depe down that Odysseus is still alive.

The Odyssey is in theaters now. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming movies in 2026 and beyond, or, check out our list of movie release dates.

One of the most exciting upcoming video game movies is The Legend of Zelda, starring House of the Dragon's Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Renegade Nell's Bo Bragason as Zelda.

GamesRadar+ recently caught up with Ainsworth on Zoom to chat about his role as Daeron Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 3 – but, naturally, we had to ask about Ainsworth's trip to Hyrule, too.

"I can't speak too much on the film itself, but I remember vividly when Breath of the Wild came out – and it might show my age – but I remember being quite young at the time when it came out, and so I didn't have a Switch at the time," he admits. "And so, I was watching gamers play it, and watching playthroughs, essentially."

Ainsworth was born in 2008, and Breath of the Wild, possibly the best Zelda game of all time, was released in 2017. Way to make us feel old…

"And then, upon being fortunate enough to play this role, such an iconic character, going back and realizing the 40 years of legacy and history, and the varied tones, the varied stories, the varied renditions and vocal performances of this character as well," he continues. "Yeah, I'm a big fan, and just really excited, because it was an awesome thing to shoot. New Zealand is a wonderful place. But yeah, can't say too much more."

The Legend of Zelda movie arrives on May 7, 2027, while House of the Dragon season 3 continues weekly on HBO Max, Sky, and NOW in the UK, and HBO in the US.

You can keep up to date with our House of the Dragon season 3 release schedule, and, for even more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Game of Thrones movies and TV shows.

Ryan Gosling came to Marvel with a vision for Ghost Rider, according to studio boss Kevin Feige. It was announced during Marvel's SDCC 2026 panel that the Blade Runner 2049 actor would be joining the MCU as the comic book character in a new movie directed by Shawn Levy.

"I am going to let Ryan reveal what he wants to reveal, when he wants to reveal it, and what he wanted to reveal today is: he's playing Ghost Rider," Feige told Comicbook.com. "He is a huge fan of the comics; he did come to us particularly with a specific vision, based on some particular comics, but I'll let him unveil that as he wants to."

At the moment we don't know much more about the Ghost Rider movie other than its logo and that it will be released in 2028. This means we don't know which version of the character will debut in film, Johnny Blaze or Danny Ketch.

Ghost Rider has had mixed success on screen before, having been played by Nicolas Cage in two live-action films and by Gabriel Luna in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

First up for Levy and Reynolds is Star Wars: Starfighter, which will be released in 2027. Feige has seen the movie, and told audiences at SDCC that he thinks it's "awesome".

Elsewhere, at the Marvel panel, some new footage from Avengers: Doomsday debuted, highlighting the history between Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom. It was also confirmed that David Jonsson is joining the MCU as T'Challa's son in the upcoming Black Panther 3. We also got an exclusive look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day ahead of its release in theaters next week.

For more, check out our guide to everything announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 and our breakdown of the SDCC 2026 schedule. We've also rounded up all of the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way in 2026 and beyond.

Chris Evans has opened up about why he has returned for Avengers: Doomsday, admitting he turned down "dozens" of pitches from Marvel over the past eight years.

"When we finished Endgame in 2018, Lou [D’Esposito] and Kevin [Feige] took me to dinner and they were like, 'We’d love to keep doing movies with Steve Rogers as Nomad,'" Evans told Entertainment Weekly after the Marvel SDCC 2026 panel. "And I said, 'Okay, well, what do you got?' They showed me a pitch, and it was a great pitch, but for whatever reason, it just didn't feel right at the time. I kind of wanted to… I was a little precious. I wanted to preserve it. But I just said, 'Please keep pitching.'"

Nomad is an alternate identity that Steve Rogers takes on in the Marvel comics. During a run during the mid '70s, Rogers became disillusioned with the United States government and decided to become a man without a country. Anthony Mackie recently teased that this is the version of the character we'll meet in Avengers: Doomsday.

Evans added that none of the MCU ideas from Feige and co. felt right until he got the call about Doomsday.

"Over the course of eight years, I probably heard at least a dozen pitches," he continued. "And they were all wonderful. It just never quite felt right. And you do start thinking maybe that's the expiration – whatever it is – maybe it's not right because it's just not right."

However, it was another actor's return that changed the game for the Avengers star. "I got a phone call from my team saying there’s a rumor [Robert Downey Jr. is] talking to Marvel, and I was like, 'Uh, oh. What does this mean?' And all of a sudden it felt right. Joe [Russo] gave me the pitch, and Downey was [back]. It just all of a sudden… it was like, 'This is it.'"

Elsewhere at the Marvel panel, some new footage from Avengers: Doomsday debuted, teasing the history between Doom and Reed Richards. It was also announced that a Ghost Rider movie with Ryan Gosling is happening and that David Jonsson is joining the cast of Black Panther 3.

Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, 2026. For more, check out everything that happened at SDCC 2026 in our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 live coverage as well as checking out our breakdown of all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way.

Robert Downey Jr. has opened up about returning to the MCU as a new character, and he's admitted it was quite an isolating process.

Speaking after the Marvel SDCC 2026 panel, where new footage from the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday debuted, Downey Jr. was asked about the throughline between Iron Man and Victor Von Doom.

"I mean there's the science thing and they're considered pretty brilliant guys but Tony had the trauma that turned him into a hero and Doom has got the exact opposite to where it takes the prowess of all of these folks to go up against him," he explained to Entertainment Weekly. "It was a joy to pull [off]. It was really weird being on the other side of a bad guy mask because it's just such an isolated vibe, and I'm seeing them all socialise and I'm the enemy."

His Avengers co-star Chris Evans, who is returning as Steve Rogers in the Marvel Phase 6 movie, said working on the film reminded him of the original Avengers movie.

"I would find myself during that movie watching. You're in the scene but then you're like, 'Robert Downey Jr.'s playing Tony Stark' and 'Oh fuck, I have a line,'" he added to the publication. "And on this one I felt that a little bit again, just kind of watching you do this thing that I couldn't wait to see."

Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, 2026 and sees a whole host of major stars return. Alongside the original Avengers like Thor and Rogers, the cast of Thunderbolts, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, and the Fox X-Men movies all star as well.

The official synopsis is pretty vague at the moment, reading: "Heroes from three different worlds must unite when they're thrust together to confront a catastrophic danger that could destroy everything they know." However, we did see some of the epic action in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer.

For more, check out everything that happened at SDCC 2026 in our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 live coverage as well as checking out our breakdown of all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way.

Ever since it was announced that Steve Rogers was returning in Avengers: Doomsday, speculation has been rife about what role he'll play in the new movie. Now, it seems like we might have our best insight yet, all thanks to current Captain America star Anthony Mackie.

Speaking to Variety after Marvel's SDCC 2026 panel, Mackie clarified that Chris Evans' character will not be Cap again. "Steve Rogers is returning, not Captain America," Mackie said. "Steve Rogers in the comic book – there is a comic book, you say you're a nerd, read the comic book. Don't be a nerd by trade, be a nerd by fact. So, in the comic book, Steve Rogers becomes Nomad."

Realizing he might have revealed too much, Mackie didn't give away any more when pressed if that could happen in the MCU. "I don't know! I don't even watch movies!"

In the Marvel comics, the original Captain America becomes Nomad after abandoning his original title when he becomes disillusioned with the United States government. He becomes a man without a country, allowing him to continue fighting as a hero, but not being defined by the USA. The storyline only lasted for a few months in the mid '70s but it was an interesting one.

We are still not sure how this version of Steve Rogers appears in Doomsday. The last we saw of him, he was an old man, having returned back to life with Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Atwell is confirmed for Doomsday and we've seen footage of Rogers with a baby. How does this all fit in with what's going on in the upcoming movie? Only time will tell.

At the Marvel panel, some new Avengers: Doomsday footage also debuted, revealing more about Victor Von Doom's past with Reed Richards. You can find out everything that happened in our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 live coverage.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026. For more, check out our guides to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows you need to know about.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters in less than a week, but that didn't stop Kevin Feige and Punisher star Jon Bernthal from taking to the famed Hall H stage at San Diego Comic-Con to debut a new clip from the movie.

The Comic-Con exclusive clip was introduced by Bernthal, the only Brand New Day cast member to appear on the panel. After a gently amusing, only slightly awkward bit of pre-rehearsed banter between Bernthal and Feige, the clip revealed a Punisher-centric moment in the movie.

In the clip, Spidey and the Hulk are going toe-to-toe when Punisher enters, repeatedly shooting Hulk in the head with an automatic rifle, but the bullets simply bounce off big Green's head. Spidey tosses a web grenade at Hulk, and the professor is briefly suspended in the air by it.

"What are you doing here?" asks an irate Spidey. "What do you think I'm doing here? Saving your ass," replies The Punisher. "This is way above your pay grade," adds Spidey. All of a sudden, the Hulk breaks free and jumps towards them. Spidey, thinking quickly, attaches a web to Frank and slides him under Hulk. Frank tosses Hulk a bomb. "Really?" asks Professor Hulk. Frank shoots the bomb, exploding it and knocking Hulk back.

Frank and Peter take cover, and Peter learns that someone has sent Frank. "She tells me I gotta come watch you," Frank says. "Did she actually say that to you?" asks Peter. "Are you blushing, daffodil?" says Frank. The footage ends with Spidey attempting to get an inhibitor device back on the Hulk, and Frank doesn't want any part of it. "Are you just trying to get out of fighting the Hulk?" asks Spidey. "I guess so," says The Punisher.

Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into cinemas, check out our guide to all the Marvel movies and shows you need to watch before checking out the red-and-blue wall-crawler's latest adventure. Somehow, we still don't know who Sadie Sink is playing, but Holland recently claimed she isn't playing Jean Grey.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in UK cinemas on July 29, and in US theaters on July 31. In the meantime, get up to speed on the rest of Marvel Phase 6 with our guide to the other upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

More Avengers: Doomsday footage has been shown at Marvel's Hall H panel during this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

Those worried about the lack of Fantastic Four connection to Doctor Doom can rest easy. The behind-closed-door teaser, which GamesRadar+ was in attendance for, features Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm narrating.

Opening with a lingering shot of Doom sitting on his throne, Sue Storm narrates the roughly two minutes of footage. "Victor was always the smartest guy in every room. He used to be different. Used to be kind. Used to be caring. Everything he loved was taken from him. I knew he was lost, but I did not realise that he was broken."

She's speaking to a room of assembled Marvel heroes and mutants, including Shang-Chi, Gambit, the Thunderbolts, Thor and more. Magneto, Professor X and Steve Rogers are also seen in glimpses. As Sue speaks, we see Doom looking up longingly at the image of his wife and child featured on the Doomsday poster.

Cut to a distressed-looking Reed Richards who asks Victor, "Did you do this?" Quick cuts reveal new images of Johnny Storm holding Franklin close in a bright environment, Steve Rogers cradling his baby, Shuri in Wakanda, Thor looking at his daughter Love, Cyclops looking battle-worn, and more.

Cyptically, Doom says: "All of you have lived stolen lives and now you must give them back."

Suddenly, something flies out of a window at the top of a towering building. It's Doom, who lands with impact. "Did you do this?" asks Reed again, shouting now, looking up at Victor. Thor enters the fray "I swear you will beg for hell long before I grant it." He jumps, but as in the film's first trailer, Doom blocks the axe with two fingers, and easily bats it away with magic, blasting Thor back in the process.

The footage ends with Doom placing his hand on the ground and resurrecting a number of broken Sentinels. "Hell answers to me. For I am Doom."

Our next real taste of Avengers: Doomsday will likely be as part of Avengers: Endgame Encore, the re-release of Marvel's greatest cinematic success, this September. Director the Russos have already promised fresh footage which will narratively bridge the gap between Endgame and Doomsday.

That wasn't all from Marvel. Black Panther 3 has been announced for December 15, 2028, with David Jonsson playing T'Challa's son in the threequel.

Ghost Rider, starring Ryan Gosling, is also slated post-Secret Wars in 2028. Deadpool and Wolverine's Shawn Levy will helm the project.

Avengers: Doomsday hits cinemas on December 18. For more, check out the upcoming Marvel movies currently in the works.

Catch up on everything else from SDCC with the SDCC live blog and SDCC Marvel live updates.

At the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel, Marvel Studios revealed some new details about Black Panther 3.

Kevin Feige officially confirmed that Ryan Coogler, fresh off his Oscar win, will direct, and the film is set for a December 15, 2028 release.

Most crucially of all, however, is the news that a new Black Panther has been cast. The Long Walk's David Jonsson will be taking up the mantle, playing the character of T'Challa's son, who was introduced in the Wakanda Forever post-credits scene. It's not quite clear how that works out on the Marvel timeline, considering T'Challa II was a young child when we met him. However, Coogler did sort of acknowledge this on stage. "In this next film, he grows up, comes of age, and we had to find an incredible actor," he shared.

"I want to say thank you so much," Jonsson told the crowd. "Thank you, Ryan. Thank you, Kevin. Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and the privilege of blessing to join. I actually don't want to say too much because I want to let this screen do the talking. But believe me, the honor is entirely mine. Thank you."

Black Panther 3 has been in development for some time, following on from the success of Black Panther 2 back in 2022. Denzel Washington was long rumored to be part of the cast after he revealed that Coogler had written a role specifically for him.

"Ryan Coogler is writing a part for me in the next Black Panther," Washington told TODAY during the Gladiator 2 press tour. He then listed off roles as Othello, Hannibal, in a mystery film with Steve McQueen, and King Lear before concluding: "After that, I'm going to retire."

We won't be waiting too long to see the Black Panther cast either as they are confirmed to be a part of Avengers: Doomsday. The Wakandans appeared in an early teaser and again as part of the main recently released trailer. It's not clear at the moment what role they'll play in the upcoming film, but new Black Panther Shuri, M'Baku, and Namor will all be involved.

For more from Marvel's panel, follow along with our Marvel SDCC 2026 live coverage as well as our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 live coverage as a whole and our SDCC 2026 schedule.

We've also got a list of all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way in 2026 and beyond.

His job is bike. In a shock SDCC announcement, Marvel Studios has announced that Barbie and Project Hail Mary star Ryan Gosling is joining the MCU as Ghost Rider.

During Marvel's Hall H panel, Kevin Feige brought Gosling out to announce a standalone 2028 movie with Deadpool and Wolverine's Shawn Levy on-board to direct. Levy also helmed the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, also starring Gosling.

First debuting in the pages of 1972's Marvel Spotlight, Ghost Rider has been the moniker given to several heroes who have become the flame-spewing Spirit of Vengeance. He has been played on-screen by Nicolas Cage in two live-action movies and by Gabriel Luna in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Gosling had done little in the past to pump the brakes on speculation surrounding a Marvel superhero role.

"Some discussions have been had. It’s a complicated situation," Gosling said on Happy Sad Confused earlier this year. Previously, he had shut down reports that he was attached to a Nova project, instead suggesting that he wanted to play the chain-wielding, hellish Ghost Rider in the MCU. A separate Nova movie is in the works, however.

Next up in the MCU is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which sees Tom Holland's wallcrawler team up with Jon Bernthal's Punisher to take down an unknowable threat. It may or may not be Sadie Sink's mystery character, who is largely thought to be X-Men's Jean Grey.

Then, Avengers: Doomsday arrives this December. A first trailer was released earlier this month, though fans are split on Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom voice.

Keep up with all things SDCC with our SDCC 2026 schedule and Marvel SDCC live blog.

Plus, dive into everything else Marvel Studios has been cooking up with our complete guide to upcoming Marvel movies.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day won't include Daredevil's Claire Temple after Rosario Dawson confirms her character's scenes were cut.

Speaking at GalaxyCon, Dawson said she "shot a scene" for Brand New Day but it "got cut out."

One attendee said there was a "collective gasp of excitement" at the reveal, followed quickly by "a collective groan" when it dawned on fans that Temple – a nurse operating in New York who finds herself in close proximity to many Marvel street-level heroes – wouldn't be appearing in the fourth Spider-Man MCU movie.

Claire Temple, though, wasn't just Matt Murdock's healer and confidant in Daredevil. Rosario's healthcare worker also became the connective tissue between all of Netflix's Marvel projects, going on to make an appearance in Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and, ultimately, The Defenders.

Despite Dawson's absence from the project, Spider-Man: Brand New Day at least brings Jon Bernthal's Punisher onto the big screen. There has been plenty of speculation about Daredevil arriving, not least of all because of The Hand's presence, a curiously-edited trailer shot, and a prison-set scene in the wake of Daredevil: Born Again season 2's ending.

Those disappointed not to see Dawson reprise one franchise role can rest assured that she's still in a galaxy far, far away as lead of Ahsoka season 2 – which is expected to release next year on Disney Plus.

Keep up with all things SDCC with our SDCC 2026 schedule and Marvel SDCC live blog.

Then, dive into everything else Marvel Studios has been cooking up with our complete guide to upcoming Marvel movies.

We're sure you were as heartbroken as we were during Fast X’s finale when John Cena's Jakob Toretto sacrificed himself to help his brother Dom, played by Vin Diesel in Fast X (yep, that sentence is still absolutely bonkers, isn't it?).

Then worry not, because it looks like the wrestler-turned-movie star has another high-powered vehicle to start up with in Apple's new movie Matchbox: The Movie, which just released a brand new trailer. In fact, there's not just one vehicle but several, and they're all getting smashed together in ridiculously explosive fashion.

The new film, directed by Extraction helmer Sam Hargrave, follows Cena as CIA agent Sean, who reunites with his old childhood friends from his Matchbox car days (like you didn't have those, either). Unfortunately, his efforts to keep his job under wraps hit a snag when his old pals (comprised of Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris) wake up and find themselves forced to tag along with our hero, who has been framed for a crime he didn’t commit.

From there, a globe-trotting adventure unfolds that really does feel like it's carefully parked between Fast and the Furious and The Hangover.

Joining the action are Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani, Corey Stoll and Bill Camp, who will all undoubtedly be screeching, swerving and smashing into one another before miraculously walking away unscathed.

See how they handle things behind the wheel when Matchbox: The Movie arrives on Apple TV on October 9, 2026.

If you want more filmic fun from Apple TV, check out our rankings of the best Apple TV movies here. Follow along with all the San Diego Comic Con 2026 live coverage as well as checking out our SDCC 2026 schedule.

The Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 featured a whole host of big surprises. Marking the studio's return to Hall H for the first time since 2024, the main focus was on upcoming movies. Marvel boss Kevin Feige took us through some of the major upcoming slate, announcing a Ghost Rider movie with Ryan Gosling and giving some big updates on Black Panther 3.

Avengers: Doomsday was the main focus though, and was given the most time. Attendees in Hall H were treated to some exclusive footage as we edge closer to the end of the Multiverse Saga. Not all of Marvel's upcoming slate was covered though with VisionQuest mentioned only briefly and Avengers: Secret Wars and the upcoming X-Men movie not getting a look in.

Below we get into all of the major announcements from Hall H, as they happened at the SDCC 2026 Marvel panel.

For more, you can also check out our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 live coverage and our SDCC 2026 schedule too.

Everything announced at the Marvel SDCC 2026 panel

• Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in the MCU in 2028 movie from Deadpool and Wolverine director
• Black Panther 3 arrives in 2028 with a new Black Panther – and it's not a T'Challa recast
• Avengers: Doomsday Comic-Con footage reveals more of Doctor Doom's past and rekindles Marvel's greatest rivalry
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day Comic-Con exclusive footage description has Spidey and The Punisher team up to take on the Hulk

How to watch the Marvel SDCC 2026 panel

As we get closer to the panel's start, you'll likely be wondering how you can watch the Marvel SDCC 2026 panel. The short answer is, you can't. San Diego Comic-Con doesn't livestream their panels so you have to be in the room to be able to watch it as it happens.

Luckily for you, GamesRadar+ is in Hall H and we'll be keeping you updated every step of the way. Follow along here, as well as on our social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok) so you don't miss a moment.

Just a reminder too about timings: the panel begins at 5.30pm PDT. If you're on the east coast then that's 9.30pm and if you're in the UK then that's 1.30am. We expect it will last about an hour or so, depending on what's announced.

In terms of what we're expecting to be covered tonight in the Marvel panel, we don't yet have anything confirmed. Marvel has released no guests, no agenda, and Kevin Feige has been keeping tight-lipped. Speaking to Collider just last week, the Marvel Studios head said: "Listen, you probably know as good a tease as I do in terms of the fact that when we go to Hall H, it's for a reason, and it's to have some surprises and show a few things. It's our home away from home, Hall H, so I'm very excited to be heading back."

One thing we are expecting to have a big presence at SDCC this year is Avengers: Doomsday. If you'd asked us a week ago, we would have put good money that it would be in this panel when we'd finally see the full trailer. However, Marvel actually dropped that on Monday (read our Avengers: Doomsday trailer breakdown here)...

This means we're not expecting to see any more footage released widely, but that doesn't mean no news. The Russo Brothers will likely be there with Robert Downey Jr. and we might even get a scene shown exclusively in Hall H, which we'll share a description of with you.

Doomsday has already been appearing all around SDCC too, with new costumes being showcased and a special installation in the middle of town. Check out a closer look at Doctor Doom's costume below.

Avengers: Secret Wars is also about a year and a half out too – and we still know relatively little about it. We're not expecting to hear too much about the plot details given they're likely very dependent on what goes down in Doomsday, but we could hear some casting news. At the moment, Doomsday has a few big omissions, including Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Hulk. Could we get confirmation about their return?

What happened the last time Marvel were at San Diego Comic-Con?

It's been a few years since Marvel Studios has been at SDCC, but the last time they made quite an impact. After Deadpool & Wolverine got its own showcase on Friday night, Saturday night belonged to Marvel Studios' upcoming slate. The biggest surprise of the evening was the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. was returning to the MCU, not as Iron Man but as a new character: Doctor Doom.

He appeared on stage in a Doom mask to mark the occasion and subsequently surprised just about everyone. We were in Hall H when it happened and the atmosphere was electric. Here's a little recap of how that all went down…

Traditionally these Marvel panels have also focused on the upcoming slate. This means that VisionQuest, which is the conclusion to the WandaVision trilogy could also be a focus during the presentation. We've still not seen a trailer for the upcoming Disney Plus show, despite it showing behind closed doors at CinemaCon earlier this year. It's out on October 14 too so we're more than overdue a first look...

Another potential point of focus could be Daredevil: Born Again season 3. While it might not seem like the most exciting announcement for the Hall H slot, timing might be in its favor. The third season of the Disney Plus show has just finished filming and there have been a lot of leaks. Marvel might use the opportunity to announce some of the casting we already know about officially and there may even be some footage. We'll bring you updates as they happen with that.

Probably the most exciting potential announcements will be around the upcoming X-Men movie. Kevin Feige has made no secret that the next stage of the MCU will be all about mutants and director Jake Shrier is behind an upcoming reboot film. Currently, we don't know much at all about it, apart from that it won't be linked to any of the X-Men movies we've seen before. Screenwriter Lee Sung Jin told Deadline earlier this year that Feige "just wants to take a big swing and start anew, not be beholden to any of the movies that have come before."

Given that it's going to be so key to the future of the MCU, we might get some casting announcements. Rumors have been swirling around everyone from Adam Driver to Bill Skarsgård, and then there's the persistent speculation that Sadie Sink will debut as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Watch this space...

30 minutes to go!

We're now just 30 minutes away from the start of the Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026! GamesRadar+ is seated in Hall H and ready to bring you the news as it happens.

Just a reminder on timings. The panel kicks off at 5.30pm PDT, local time. This means it starts at 8.30pm EDT and 1.30am BST. We're expecting it to last about an hour as Marvel tends to keep a pretty tight ship with their SDCC appearances.

We're seated in Hall H now ahead of the panel's start in 15 minutes, but the panel before is currently still happening. Just a reminder too, the Marvel SDCC 2026 panel will not be live-streamed. Follow along with us here for everything that happens as well as on our Twitter.

The Marvel Studios panel is almost certainly starting late as the panel before is still overrunning. There's no word yet on when it will begin but we're expecting a quick change around when the previous panel stops.

Some outlets are reporting that the delay may be as long as 15/20 minutes. Hold on tight, folks...

There's a lot of excitement in Hall H now as we wait for the panel to begin. Everyone in the room is currently being given a Doctor Doom mask ahead of the action.

It looks like the action might be about to start as HERBIE has just rolled onto stage...

Unfortunately that was a false alarm... We're still waiting for action to begin here in Hall H. At least we're well dressed for the occasion?

The Marvel SDCC 2026 panel has started

Almost 30 minutes later, the Marvel 2026 panel has begun. Kevin Feige is now on stage to kick off the announcements. He's wearing a Doomsday hat...

Kevin Feige has announced that they'll only be showcasing movies at the panel today. So no VisionQuest or Daredevil: Born Again then...

Avengers: Endgame Encore

First up on the agenda is Avengers: Endgame Encore, which will be heading to theaters on September 25, 2026. Hall H was treated to a trailer for the rerelease as it was confirmed it will feature an exclusive look at Doomsday.

Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in the MCU

Some big news to kick off the Marvel panel. Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in the MCU in a new movie directed by Shawn Levy. Gosling is on stage now.

The movie will come out in 2028, just a year after Gosling and Levy's Star Wars movie, Starfighter. This will also mark Levy's MCU comeback after directing Deadpool & Wolverine.

Here's a look at Gosling on stage, who seems just as surprised as we are by the news.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

We may be just a week out from the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day but that doesn't mean we can't still have new footage. Punisher star Jon Bernthal is on stage to introduce a new clip from the Marvel movie, featuring Spider-Man fighting the Hulk.

Avengers: Doomsday

The Russo brothers are now taking the Hall H stage to share some news from the upcoming release of Avengers: Doomsday. They've also brought out some of the cast of the new movie.

"Two years ago, we asked you to trust us when we tasked RDJ with doing a 180 from going from playing the greatest hero of all time to playing the greatest doll, and we knew we were going to have to assemble the greatest hero of the past ever to try to stop him," they told the crowd. "You'll see on December 18th, whether it can or not."

Robert Downey Jr. is now on stage and he's taking a selfie with all everyone dressed up as Doom in Hall H.

That's not all either. It's been confirmed that Hayley Atwell will be returning as Peggy Carter in Doomsday, opposite Chris Evans' Steve Rogers.

Ryan Reynolds has appeared in Hall H as Deadpool, but not the one we know and love. This version of the character is blue/grey... Maybe we'll find out soon why Thor was crying? Reynolds asks the cast and Paul Rudd replies: "He’s a Wrexham fan". Ouch...

It's not yet clear if he'll be in Doomsday though.

Pedro Pascal has also confirmed that Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom have history in Doomsday...

Hall H is now being treated to some exclusive footage from Avengers: Doomsday. This shows the rivalry between Doom and Richards in a clip narrated by Sue Storm. "Victor did you do this?" Reed asks him. "All of you have lived stolen lives and now you must give them back," Doom responds. Elsewhere we hear Sue say, "I knew he was lost, I didn’t realise he was broken." The footage ends with Doom bringing an army of Sentinels back to life.

Black Panther 3

Up next is Black Panther 3, which will be released in theaters on December 15, 2028. Check out the official logo below.

The new Black Panther has also been revealed. He'll be played by Alien: Romulus star David Jonsson, who is the son of T’Challa now grown up. Jonsson appeared on stage with the announcement.

"I want to say thank you so much," Jonsson told the crowd. "Thank you, Ryan. Thank you, Kevin. Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and the privilege of blessing to join. I actually don't want to say too much because I want to let this screen do the talking. But believe me, the honor is entirely mine. Thank you."

And that's it! No X-Men after all... and no reveals from Secret Wars.

Still, plenty of big announcements from the Marvel SDCC 2026 panel, including the introduction of Ryan Gosling to the MCU and the casting of David Jonsson in Black Panther 3.

Alongside the panel, Marvel also released a very cool new poster for Avengers: Doomsday. This shows our best look at Victor Von Doom's costume. Check it out below.

And here's a closer look at the Ghost Rider logo from Marvel Studios as well.

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 has brought plenty of surprises thus far... and Marvel seems to be using it to hide some pretty big plot details about Avengers: Doomsday in plain sight.

Several Doomsday costumes have been on a rotating display at the Marvel Studios booth ahead of their big panel in Hall H. The first saw three separate "Latverian witch" costumes... each with its own separate color. But before we get into that, we have to talk about the symbols on the new Doctor Doom costume that Marvel has put on display.

In the photo, which can be viewed below, Doctor Doom's costume has two distinct symbols on either shoulder. And no, your eyes aren't deceiving you: On the right, we see Thor's hammer etched into a gold circle. On the left, we see the symbol for none other than Captain Marvel. Uh, what?

Brie Larson was absent from the big Avengers: Doomsday live-streamed casting, but hasn't confirmed nor denied that she'll be featured in the upcoming pic. We've seen Thor fight Doom in the Doomsday trailers, but Captain Marvel has been completely MIA.

As for those color-changing Latverian witch costumes, fans think they're pointing to the return of Wanda Maximoff. The first costume, which you can see below, was green. Then it was replaced with an orange costume, followed by a purple costume, before they eventually brought out Doctor Doom's costume. It's worth noting that there are no "Latverian witches" in the comics. There is, however, a storyline where Doctor Doom kidnaps Wanda and manipulates her into working for him. The colors also may or may not represent the Infinity Stones... remember those?

If Marvel is indeed following the Hickman Avengers storyline, then the Infinity Stones do play a major part... especially when it comes to the end of the world.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026. For more check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and shows as well as how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

For more on what's been revealed at SDCC, check out our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 live coverage and our SDCC 2026 schedule.

Wondering what to watch before Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Then you've come to the right place. With so many Marvel movies and shows to keep track of, it can be hard to know what to brush up on before a new release.

But that's where we come in. Below, we've rounded up all the Marvel movies and shows to watch before Spider-Man: Brand New Day, so you can get up to speed before the next chapter of Peter Parker's adventures.

So, for all you need to know, head to the below. For even more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

The MCU Spider-Man trilogy

The most obvious three films to watch before Spider-Man: Brand New Day are the three that make up the MCU Spider-Man trilogy. Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home tell the story of Tom Holland's Peter Parker so far. If you're pressed for time, No Way Home is the most important to (re)watch, since that film covers how and why the world forgets Peter Parker. But, if you have more spare time on your hands, you could also go back and watch Spidey's MCU introduction, which came in Captain America: Civil War, though we doubt it will be relevant for this movie.

Punisher: One Last Kill

Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle has a role in Brand New Day, and, for the latest on Punisher's antics in the MCU, his own standalone special is the place to go. One Last Kill focuses on Frank's mental health and his mission to avenge his family, as well as a new crime boss threatening his neighbourhood. It tees up a vigilante Punisher who has moved beyond his revenge mission, which could make his dynamic with Spidey very interesting in Brand New Day.

Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame

While Spidey does appear in both of these Avengers movies, these actually provide great background for Mark Ruffalo's Hulk, who looks to have a hefty role in the new movie. These Avengers films give context to Bruce Banner's struggle with his Hulk persona, as well as the Smart Hulk that allows him to keep his head when he goes green. For even more context, you can check out She-Hulk on Disney Plus, too. The show focuses on Bruce's cousin Jennifer Walters, but Bruce has a supporting role.

Daredevil

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's villain is a mystery, but some signs point towards the Hand. Netflix's Daredevil show is no longer MCU canon, but the Hand is the main villain of Daredevil season 2 – so it could be worth checking out this show's version of the group before Brand New Day. You can also find the Hand in Iron Fist, if you really want to do your homework.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives on July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide to the Marvel timeline for the story so far.

As well as Marvel's big return to Hall H this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, the studio has kicked off celebrations a little early at the Marvel Comics to Screen panel, where it has been announced that X-Men '97 season 3 is officially complete.

During the panel, Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum said X-Men '97 season 3 is finished and ready to hit Disney Plus in 2027. Better yet, the SDCC audience got to see the first clip from the animated show's junior season, which showed Magneto's the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants fighting the mutant robots known as the Sentinels.

Beyond that, the panel confirmed that X-Men '97 season 4 is officially in production at Marvel Animation, with 4 scripts already being worked on. This is good news indeed, as fans were not too happy with having to wait two years between seasons 1 and 2. However, earlier this year, Producer Larry Houston told The Direct that the delay was a "one-off" and "won't happen again" with seasons 3 and 4.

X-Men '97 season 2 is currently midway through airing, with X-Men '97 season 2, episode 6 titled 'Danger.Exe' hitting Disney Plus on July 22. The animated series' sophomore season will wrap up on August 12, with the finale cryptically titled 'The Survival of the Fittest'. You can find the complete episode list over on our X-Men '97 season 2 release schedule.

So far this season we have seen our favorite mutants scattered across decades, whilst Scott and Jean desperately try and save their son, and the threat of OG mutant Apocalypse continues to loom over our heroes. Plus, this week delivered the Wolverine episode we had all been waiting for.

Elsewhere in Marvel land, we're hoping for more news on Avengers: Doomsday and Thunderbolts director Jake Schierer's X-Men reboot. See our SDCC 2026 schedule for exactly when Marvel's Hall H takeover begins this Saturday.

X-Men '97 season 2 continues to air weekly. For more, keep up with other upcoming Marvel movies and shows, and stay up to date with this year's San Diego Comic-Con with our SDCC 2026 live blog.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender director Lauren Montgomery has responded to the Paramount Plus movie's wave of leaks – but doesn't think it will harm the staying power of the animated feature.

"Under the circumstances of everything that happened, [it is bittersweet]," Montgomery admits to GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con. "But I'm excited that we get to share it sooner than later."

Previously, Avatar Aang – a sequel movie following the exploits of the Gang as they discover a dormant Airbender – was set for Paramount Plus in October (and, prior to that, a theatrical release).

However, a series of leaks that allegedly included the entire movie being available on social media months ahead of time proved to be a blow to those hoping to hold out until near Halloween for a chance to see The Last Airbender. In turn, Paramount shifted up the release to July 25 on its streaming service – but Montgomery sees the positives in the shift.

"We were going to have to wait until October knowing we were all really happy with this movie… now, we get to share it at Comic-Con, which is a huge event," Montgomery says.

"Everything else, they're just situations that are out of our control. You can mourn it a little bit, but in the long run you have to believe in what you've made – and know that this is a short moment in time. The movie is going to live much longer than that. We're happy it's going to be out there now."

Also at SDCC, The Last Airbender team have confirmed a "secret" TV show is in the works. Legend of Korra sequel Seven Havens has also been set for a October 9 release.

Discover our verdict in the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender review.

For more from this year's SDCC, check out the SDCC 2026 schedule and our SDCC 2026 live-blog to make sure you don't miss a second of the action in San Diego.

Comic book fans are desperate to see Alan Ritchson answer the bat signal in James Gunn’s DC Universe, but as it stands, the Superman director doesn't sound like he's planning to hand over the keys to the Batcave just yet.

Last year, Gunn assured that he was a fan of the Reacher star and advised, "let's just wait and see what happens," saying no more on the matter. Well now, Ritchson is back to stoke the flames of the DC fan-fuelled fire and assure that conversations have definitely been happening regarding his involvement in the cinematic universe. He's just not clarifying what they involve.

During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Ritchson confessed that "James Gunn and I have spoken a lot." Naturally, when host Josh Horowitz probed the star on what chats were had, he seemed bursting at the seams to spill the superhero-themed beans.

"There's so much to unpack here that you don't even know. You don't know what you're asking for," Ritchson said. "I really respect James. I would like to do something with James. James would like to do something with me."

As promising as this might sound, though, the man mountain behind Reacher, which will soon be returning for its fourth season, clarified that there would be some conditions he'd make sure to meet if something ever did happen.

"I know how to develop a project and anything I do with DC will still meet my standards. It'll have to meet my standards. And I hope that we work on something that feels like we're all making this movie that I would be proud of."

Finally, when asked if there was a character in DC’s roster that he had his eye on, Ritchson gave a resounding, "Yes." While not confirming if it was Batman, he teased, "Look, the future is bright, the horizons are broad, and anything is possible for any of us." Mister Mxyzptlk it is, then.

To make sure you don’t miss any DC-related news at SDCC this week, keep an eye on our live-blog here.

He might be taking on a new kind of terror with Resident Evil (which looks terrifying after the SDCC footage we’ve seen), but Amy Madigan's dear Aunt Gladys prequel is very much on the mind of Weapons director Zach Cregger.

While attending Collider's Directors on Directing panel (via The Hollywood Reporter), the brains behind one of 2025's biggest hits hinted at what we can expect when he does a deep dive into the red-haired witch who was last seen getting ripped apart by schoolchildren.

"First of all, I'm really excited about the Gladys movie, and I loved working with Amy," Cregger explained. "I loved that character. For the movie Weapons, it really made a lot of sense not to dive into her backstory because the device of Weapons was to keep her very mysterious."

Of course, there's always a risk of exploring the myth behind a horror monster, but it sounds like Cregger has got things figured out to keep audiences on their toes and their fingers embedded in their armrests.

"However, there's an amazing story to be told about where Gladys comes from and how she became what we know her as. It's got a lot of twists and turns, and mysteries and crazy things, like Weapons does. I think it's going to be great."

This isn't just an idea that's being kicked around in its infancy, either, as Cregger revealed that pages are already being scribbled down to take a look back into Gladys's back story before she stole a town full of children. "The script is in progress now, but we're taking that super seriously, and it's moving in the right direction. So yeah, it's being written, is the short answer."

It'll be a long time before we get that reluctant family reunion, so for now we'll just have to settle for what looks like a heart-pounding, bone-chilling adaptation of Resident Evil, which shuffles into theaters on September 18.

For every other SDCC update, keep an eye on our live-blog and schedule.

Christopher Nolan says he saw the original Star Wars 12 times in theaters, and that the movie has had a lasting impact on his filmmaking, leading all the way up to The Odyssey.

"Yeah, absolutely. The first Star Wars," Nolan said in response to Jimmy Fallon asking if it was true. "I mean, that was the event. I mean, it was pre-home video as well. So if you wanted to see it again... You know, there was no VHS machine or whatever. This is 1977. So I absolutely loved that movie and still love it. And yeah, 12 times. I was seven when it came out."

"I really loved the other otherworldly aspect... that you could go to the movies and the screen would kind of open up and just take you someplace, and you'd be in this other world for a couple of hours," Nolan continued.

Nolan has also previously said that he used to make Super 8 parodies of Star Wars in his basement with his brother, Westworld creator Jonathan Nolan, but that he'd be "too afraid to touch" the franchise. I say we give him a Star Wars movie. Why not?

"And I think a lot of the films I've made, definitely The Odyssey, is kind of an attempt to get back to that feeling of like, you know, anything can happen through that screen."

It's not hard to see the impact that a film like Star Wars had on The Odyssey, which is an all-out adventure epic with practical effects that may make you scream a bit (I mean, the pig scene, anyone?)

Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, who is just trying to get home after the Trojan War. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple, and the people he loves back home are besieged by suitors vying for his wife's hand. Oh, and, there's a cyclops.

The Odyssey is in theaters now. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming movies in 2026 and beyond, or, check out our list of movie release dates.

Given that Star Wars has been around for almost 50 years now, you’d be forgiven for being a little off in remembering certain portions of the beloved franchise. That’s the very issue one fan highlighted on Reddit, which sparked plenty more replies about revealing sequences that didn't play out like they originally imagined.

"What's one of those things that you swear you remember happening in the movies that isn't actually from the movies at all?" wrote the fan, with plenty coming back with their own rather odd encounters with the Star Wars saga.

One moment was an obvious one, given that the whole world had seemingly been hit with the Mandela Effect when it came to The Empire Strikes Back. "There isn't one I can’t think of for myself, but 'Luke, I am your father' is probably the most famous historical example of this," wrote the fan, referring to the sequel's big reveal, which is often misquoted. It's "No. I am your father."

Another fan chimed in, saying that they misremembered the outcome of Luke's test. "When I was a lad I didn't understand that Luke's face was in Vader's mask in the Dagobah vision scene. I thought that was Vader." One fan also added the double-take that had lasted decades: that C-3PO was all gold, when in fact he had a silver leg instead of a matching pair. Clearly something we overlooked, what with being near-sighted scrap piles and everything.

Admittedly, given that there are various versions of the movies up to this point, we'd understand how some scenes are a little sketchy in the old memory banks.

For our list of favorite Star Wars moments, head on over here and see which one of yours makes the cut.

As James Gunn's DC Universe continues to expand, we're still in the dark about two of the big three that fans want to see appear in it.

David Corenswet's Superman might be holding down the Fortress of Solitude, but we're still none the wiser about whom the Dark Knight of the DCU is, or the Wonder Woman that'll be fighting alongside them both.

For some time, one name that has long been rumored to be in connection with the part of Diana Prince is Andor and Hit-Man star Adria Arjona.

The last time her name came up in DC-related hubbub was in April, when it was reported that she was set to play Maxima in the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow. Gunn, however, shot those rumors down, suggesting that wires had certainly been crossed, even though other outlets had already reported this. What better person to ask to clear up all the information, then, than Arjona herself?

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress was asked outright if she was picking up the lasso of truth or not, and her only (and pretty reasonable) reaction was to make like a woman with a superhero identity and walk away from the conversation entirely. "I'm going to go now," she said before jokingly returning and giving as much detail as she could on the upcoming project that she's mysteriously attached to.

"I love James so much. Funny that you ask me that, James gave me my first movie ever. The first movie I ever stepped on was a James Gunn and Peter Safran movie. They are family, and I am so happy to be part of the DC universe."

So, whatever part that might be still has yet to be revealed. The good news is that, since SDCC is happening this week, we might get some big announcements, which could include a little clarification on Arjona's part in the upcoming super-sequel. We'll just have to see if she makes an appearance via invisible jet or not.

For the full rundown of the San Diego Comic-Con, check out our SDCC 2026 live blog and our SDCC 2026 schedule.

The supersized cast for Avengers: Doomsday features plenty of returning Marvel stars, including the Fox-era X-Men.

Rebecca Romijn is back as Mystique, alongside the likes of Ian McKellen as Magneto, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, and Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler. But, according to Romijn, this might be a slightly different version of her X-Men character to the one we're used to – at least when it comes to makeup.

"First of all, it was a call that I was not expecting at all. And it was my very first question: 'Let's talk about the makeup process.' It is a slightly different take [in Doomsday]," she told Inverse. The makeup used to take a whole nine hours, so it's understandable that might have been a sticking point.

"And of course I jumped at it; I couldn't wait to do it again," she continued. "It was also interesting because when I played her the first time, I didn't have ownership. At the very beginning, I had impostor syndrome. I was young. Like, I was really young, and I was like, 'Oh, maybe I was just the girl who happened to be available.' I had to audition, but I really was like, 'This is a fluke. They're about to find out that I have no business being here.' But that was just me in my youth. We've all gone through that. I didn't have that at all this time going back. I went back in with so much ownership of her this time, and that was delightful."

In the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, we see Romijn's Mystique face off against Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova – and even take the Black Widow's face.

"Nine hours every day, yeah," Romijn said of the old Mystique makeup in the same interview. "I'd go in at midnight to be ready at 9 a.m., and then I would want to shoot as much as possible. I would end up shooting like maybe 15 hours, and then it would take another three or four hours to take everything off."

"So I'd work like 24 hours straight, and then I'd have to have 24 hours off in between so that my skin could breathe because underneath all those prosthetics – which was on roughly 75% of my body – there was nowhere for the sweat to go when I was doing all the action stuff. And so I would blister underneath my prosthetics, and I would have to take 24 hours off in between with healing salves."

"But it was worth it," she added. "I'm telling you, that makeup process and that costume was the most beautiful costume I've ever seen. Every time we were finished with it, I would look in the mirror and go, 'Wow, guys, it's really beautiful.' But there are parts of it that made me irritable and put me in the perfect headspace to play somebody like Mystique."

Avengers: Doomsday arrives this December 18. While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else the MCU has in store.

It's been one week, and the cinemagoing world is still recovering from The Odyssey, the latest movie masterpiece from Christopher Nolan.

After a booming box-office weekend that outdid The Dark Knight Rises, a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, and most importantly, a 5-star rating from us in our The Odyssey review, jaws are still being picked up off the floor over the fact that somehow he did it again.

Now that the dust has settled, though, there's an interesting nugget of information that one keen-eyed viewer has clocked that'll no doubt end up in a pub quiz in the years to come involving its absolutely massive cast.

Editor and writer of The Globe and Mail, Barry Hertz, posted on X the revelation that "The Odyssey is the first Christopher Nolan movie since The Dark Knight to not feature a cast member from The Dark Knight." Yep, we know. Our minds are blown, as well. Has it really taken that long for such a feat to happen?

There are, of course, a handful of familiar stars from other Nolan films that returned to take on the legendary Greek tale with the Oscar-winning filmmaker. Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Elliot Page, fan-favorite Himesh Patel and Bill Irwin have all collaborated with the director in previous projects. None of them, however, were present for Christian Bale and Heath Ledger facing off against one another in the 2008 Batman sequel.

As it stands, the actor who holds the title for most collaborations with Nolan is still Michael Caine, who has worked with the director an incredible eight times. His last appearance was in Tenet as British Intelligence Officer Sir Michael Crosby in 2020.

Speaking of The Dark Knight himself, Nolan was recently asked by The Hollywood Reporter if he'd ever consider teaming up with Bale again for a future project, following the announcement that The Prestige was set for re-release next year.

"Oh, of course. He's one of the great actors of his generation, and I've had tremendous experiences with him," Nolan said. "I'm thrilled that they're going to re-release The Prestige, because it's one of his most underrated performances."

To see where The Prestige is on our favorites list, check out our ranking of Christopher Nolan films, including The Odyssey, here.

Zach Cregger has talked more about his upcoming Resident Evil movie – specifically why there is snow and an iPhone.

These two details in the trailer caused some consternation from fans as, since the movie is set alongside Resident Evil 2, both create issues in the lore. Resident Evil 2 takes place in late September – so snow would be pretty unseasonal – and it's set in 1998, long before the first iPhone.

"It takes place in the snow in 2026. That's why he has an iPhone. Because I took liberties to tell a story I wanted to tell and make the movie look the way I wanted to make it look," Cregger said at San Diego Comic-Con, via Discussing Film.

"I am not doing exactly a one for one Resident Evil 2 adaptation," he continued. "There are differences between this movie and the game. So I just want to acknowledge that. I don't think it makes the movie any worse. I think it looks really fucking cool to have a horror movie set in the snow. I don't see enough of those, I like it a lot. The snow, it's an aesthetic decision. It's just an aesthetic decision. If the barrier of entry is whether I do a one for one port, then I guess in that regard, I have failed. But I think the movie is stronger for it."

Cregger previously told GamesRadar+ that the movie takes place "on the periphery" of Resident Evil 2. "You know, where Raccoon City is having its big night, but tell just another story that could be happening in parallel to that," he explained.

At Comic-Con, a new clip of the film debuted, too, showing Austin Abrams's Bryan struggling to shoot a zombified woman.

Resident Evil arrives this September 18. For more, check out our guide to upcoming horror movies.

For now, check out our guide to all the most exciting upcoming movies for everything else that's on the way this year, as well as our SDCC 2026 schedule, our SDCC 2026 live-blog, and our SDCC 2026 predictions to make sure you don't miss a second of the action in San Diego.

As the world waits to see Tom Holland slip back into the Spidey suit, one thing he seems determined not to slip up on is Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers.

Plot details and rumors might be scattered about online, but the star who first swung onto the scene an unthinkable ten years ago is being very careful about what he's sharing, with the movie only a few days away from release. That includes the identity of the mystery character played by Stranger Things' star, Sadie Sink, which everyone and their mutant-loving aunt expects to be Jean Grey. According to Holland, though, the future X-Men member won’t be making an appearance here. Honest.

In an interview with Brazilian TikToker Natalia Kreuser, the star behind Spidey discussed more details regarding the fractured relationship between Peter Parker, his former best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon), and most importantly, the lost love of his life, MJ (Zendaya). "I hope that there are moments in the theater where the audience is just screaming at the screen, just telling him to tell her how she feels." With that, Kreuser suggested, "Jean Grey can help," hoping to catch Holland out regarding the long-gestating theory. "She's not in this movie, but it would be pretty cool," Holland replied.

Is he telling the truth, or has the longtime MCU star's spoiler avoidance training finally paid off? Whoever Sink is, we know that her time in this comic book world won't end with Brand New Day, as she's been confirmed to be making an appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars. Surely the follow-up to Avengers: Doomsday won't be making space for some small-time Spidey foe when the fate of a bajillion realities are at stake?

Thankfully, we won't have long to wait given that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will finally land in theaters on July 31.

There are also massive Marvel announcements expected this week at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. To make sure you don’t miss out, keep an eye on our SDCC 2026 live blog and our SDCC 2026 schedule.

A new clip from Resident Evil was shown during San Diego Comic-Con... and we're in for some new nightmares.

Director Zach Cregger introduced the clip, specifying that it takes place "early in the movie." The scene opens with Bryan (Austin Abrams) coming across a flipped cop car in a snowy field at night. Bryan asks as he crawls in the passenger side to check on the officer, as the door has mysteriously been left open. He goes to check the pulse and... the radio suddenly turns on (which jump-scared the audience).

"Hello, I'm not a cop, so I don't know what to say, but I have an emergency here. Can you hear me?" says Bryan, but there's no response. As he looks around the car, the tension builds, but instead of the police officer returning from the dead, a zombified woman appears outside the car window.

Bryan grabs the cop's gun and tells the undead woman to stop as she creepily crawls around the car towards him on all fours. Bryan kicks her in the face and tries to shoot her, but the gun doesn't fire. She chases him around the car, as he screams and frantically fiddles with the gun until he realizes the safety is still on. He accidentally fires the gun off to the side and almost drops it.

Suddenly, the zombie woman disappears. Bryan slowly makes his way around the car, looking for the zombie when she suddenly comes running out of the darkness. Bryan stumbles backwards, firing missed shot after missed shot, and ultimately falls over. Lying on the ground, he shoots the gun one more time, which knocks the zombie off her feet like a cannon. End of clip.

Cregger noted that the finished theatrical footage will be somewhat different from what was shown during the panel, and hilariously added: "They managed to cut about 25 f-words out of that clip."

Resident Evil hits theaters on September 18. For more, check out our guide to upcoming horror movies.

For now, check out our guide to all the most exciting upcoming movies for everything else that's on the way this year, as well as our SDCC 2026 schedule, our SDCC 2026 live-blog, and our SDCC 2026 predictions to make sure you don't miss a second of the action in San Diego.

As the video game adaptation phenomenon grows, Atari and Universal are teaming up to bring 10 (yes, 10) movies based on classic games to life.

Per Deadline, a movie based on Atari IP is already in the works, with a screenplay penned by Jungle Cruise and Hellboy writers Matt Reilly and Carl Hampe. We don't know which Atari game is first up, but we do know that the list includes: Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk, Breakout, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, and Yars’ Revenge.

"For more than five decades, Atari has created games and worlds that have remained part of popular culture long after their original release,” Atari CEO Wade Rosen told Deadline. "We are excited to work with Universal and Entertainment 360 to bring the spirit of our iconic brand and games to a new medium."

This is an interesting venture for sure, given that Atari games famously have very limited graphics, as the first Atari console hit shelves all the way back in 1977. I wonder if they'll go the route of Apple TV's Tetris movie, which focused on the making of and the drama behind it, rather than the actual gameplay (though I would've absolutely paid money to watch a Tron-like Tetris movie for two straight hours). A Yars' Revenge movie sounds the most exciting, given how creepy the artwork is for the insect-alien hybrid race the game is based on.

For more, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming movies coming your way in 2026 and beyond, or, check out our list of movie release dates.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day composer Michael Giacchino has sent a chill down all of our spines by teasing the tone of the new movie – and now I'm really worried for Peter Parker.

"Well, I guess I'll just say a little bit about this new Spider-Man," Giacchino shared at the Musical Anatomy of a Superhero panel at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. "I love the new Spider-Man movie. It's really great. I'm so excited. I can't wait for you guys to see it. Tom Holland is great – everyone. But it was really fun because at first I thought, 'Wow, I've never done four of anything. This is the first time I've done four movies of doing the same thing.'

"So, I wasn't sure what I was going to be able to bring new to the table for this, and I just sort of had this idea, that I asked Destin [Daniel Cretton], the director who did an incredible job, was, 'What if we just start removing all the extraneous notes from his theme in the way that could represent pulling away all the pieces of his life that he doesn't have anymore?'" Giacchino shared.

"I know, it's so sad," he continued, when the crowd aww'd. "I was like, 'I want to make a sad Spider-Man movie.' Everyone wants to see a sad Spider-Man, you know, because we're all sad and we can be sad together, it's great. But it was really fun to see what happened when this – I was curious if it would even hold up in that sense because now it is down to its base roots. And I look at it now, and I was like, 'Hmm, maybe you should have done that like three movies ago.' But we live and learn."

Spider-Man: Brand New Day certainly looks like an emotional installment in the quartet, mainly because, at the end of No Way Home, Peter Parker was erased from the memories of everyone in the multiverse. That means MJ and Ned no longer remember him, and he's pretty much all alone. So, having a different theme certainly seems fitting.

The film arrives this July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the most exciting upcoming movies for everything else the year has in store, and see our SDCC 2026 schedule or our SDCC 2026 live-blog to keep up to date on Comic-Con news.

You can also check out our SDCC 2026 predictions for what we think might be coming up.

A new Resident Evil trailer has been revealed, and it's given us more of an insight into the direction of Zach Cregger's new take on the franchise.

The teaser kicks off with Austin Abrams' Bryan as he heads on a new run as a hospital delivery orderly. However, not long into his journey, he encounters something terrifying. The undead are hiding around every corner as Bryan's horrifying night continues.

"Everything that has happened in this town transpired in a matter of hours," Paul Walter Hauser's character tells Bryan. "You've no idea what you've got there in your hands," he continues, seemingly referring to the hospital package he's delivering.

The trailer ends with the reveal of where Bryan is heading: Racoon City General. Looks like it's going to be a long night for this delivery driver...

It was revealed earlier this year that the new movie takes place on the periphery of Resident Evil 2. "You know, where Raccoon City is having its big night, but tell just another story that could be happening in parallel to that," Cregger told us on a set visit.

However, this has left a few fans confused. Resident Evil 2 takes place in 1998 (when the game was released) but the new movie clearly doesn't take place in the same date. This is revealed in the trailer as Bryan is using a smartphone, seemingly suggesting it's set in the modern day.

Fans have been reacting to the reveal with a lot of confusion. "I thought it took place in 1998 but I guess not," wrote one on Twitter while another on YouTube wrote: "Is'nt this supposed to be 1998? Wtf is this phone."

We'll have to wait and see what this all means for the final movie and how it relates to the franchise. Resident Evil hits theaters on September 18. For more, check out our guide to upcoming horror movies.

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 has come to a close, bringing with it a whole host of major announcements and news from some of the biggest upcoming movies and TV shows. The annual convention featured panels on The Rings of Power season 3, Lanterns, and Blade Runner 2099 before Marvel Studios closed out Hall H with a panel full of big news.

We got casting news, new trailers, and some exclusive footage, making this year one of the biggest years for SDCC in recent memory. GamesRadar+ was on the ground too, bringing you all the main news as it happened. Along the way we spoke to stars and creatives from some of the biggest panels too, bringing you plenty of exclusive insight as well.

Below, we take you through every moment from SDCC 2026, including breaking down everything announced at Marvel's SDCC 2026 panel.

If that wasn't enough, you can take a look at our full SDCC 2026 schedule to see all the panels that happened as well as how accurate our SDCC predictions were.

Everything announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

HERE'S THE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in the MCU in 2028 movie from Deadpool and Wolverine director
• Black Panther 3 arrives in 2028 with a new Black Panther – and it's not a T'Challa recast
• Avengers: Doomsday Comic-Con footage reveals more of Doctor Doom's past and rekindles Marvel's greatest rivalry
• Lanterns trailer introduces DC villain Sinestro and doesn't try to hide its Justice League connection
• Sauron crafts the One Ring in The Rings of Power season 3 trailer as Middle-earth burns
• First Blade Runner 2099 trailer flips the iconic sci-fi franchise on its head as 2026 release confirmed
• Simon Pegg joins the cast of The Rings of Power season 3 as an iconic Lord of the Rings character
• Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender team says there's a "secret" TV show in production
• PlayStation announces God of War Laufey release date set for February, joining another packed month for video games
• Marvel TV head confirms X-Men '97 season 3 is complete, and season 4 is officially in development with scripts already underway

HERE'S EVERYTHING ELSE:

• Spider-Man: Brand New Day Comic-Con exclusive footage description has Spidey and The Punisher team up to take on the Hulk
• Blade Runner 2099 will have "connective tissue" to the Ridley Scott and Denis Villeneuve movies, but will also be a standalone "rebirth"
• The Rings of Power season 3's 5-year time jump will give the storytelling a "jolt of adrenaline," says showrunner
• The Rings of Power season 3 will explain Celeborn's absence with an "epic" Galadriel flashback from the First Age
• Matchbox: The Movie starts its engine in trailer for John Cena's new Apple TV movie
• The Rings of Power showrunners tease the identity of the Dark Wizard will be revealed early on in season 3: "The masks are off"
• Callum Turner is a high-stakes hacker in glitchy first trailer for Apple TV sci-fi show Neuromancer
• Simon Pegg's Balrog will share scenes with Sauron in The Rings of Power season 3
• Sauron will create some "complications" for Celeborn and Galadriel in The Rings of Power season 3
• Avatar Aang director says unprecedented leaks won't affect The Last Airbender movie's legacy: "The movie is going to live much longer than that"
• "He's in his power": The Rings of Power's Gandalf star says his Lord of the Rings character has "arrived" in season 3 and will be the wizard "we all hopefully know and love"
• The world needs a new Avatar in dreamy first trailer for The Last Airbender spin-off Seven Havens
• A new God of War game starring Kratos is already officially in development and "directly connects to the events of the Laufey game"
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day composer says he wanted to "make a sad Spider-Man movie"
• First trailer for Reacher season 4 teases the biggest and most violent installment of the Prime Video series yet

We're here!

GamesRadar+ has touched down in San Diego and last night we had a look around the town and the convention center floor during the preview night. We spotted lots of intriguing things, including a better look at Sauron in The Rings of Power season 3, which is pasted on the side of a building and a glimpse into Latveria in the Gaslamp Quarter.

As for what's on display in the convention hall itself, the most intriguing find was the Avengers: Doomsday costumes. One of these was for a character we've not yet seen called the Latverian Witch (yes, we have a theory about that already) as well as several looks at the Avengers.

So, what's on the agenda today? San Diego Comic-Con panels begin in just a few hours and there are several exciting ones to follow along with. You can see the full list in our SDCC 2026 schedule, but we've picked out a few highlights below.

Marvel's Wolverine

Insomniac Games will be showcasing Marvel's Wolverine in Hall H at SDCC. The upcoming release has a lot of hype around it and we're expecting to see some more gameplay and news about the upcoming release. This one takes place at 11.15am PDT/2.15pm EDT/7.15pm BST.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

Beginning at 1pm PDT/4pm EDT/9pm BST, another of the first big panels of the convention is Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. The cast and creators of the Paramount Plus movie will be in attendance as we expect some details on the film ahead of its release. The movie was plagued by several leaks in the run up to release so this could be addressed too.

Onslaught

Another 2026 movie will also be showcased today at SDCC. Adam Wingard's new film Onslaught follows a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers, and it looks pretty epic from the first trailer. Wingard will be at the panel alongside his cast Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, and Drew Starkey. It all begins at 5.30pm PDT/8.30pm EDT/1.30am BST.

What will be announced at SDCC?

So what are we hoping will be announced at San Diego Comic-Con? Well, a few of our big predictions have actually already been announced ahead of their respective panels. Marvel already released its Avengers: Doomsday trailer ahead of their Saturday night slot and one of the big questions we had about The Rings of Power season 3 has been answered too. It's been revealed that Jamie Campbell-Bower will be playing Celeborn in the new season after a lot of speculation about his role...

We do still have some hopes though. First and foremost, we're hoping for some big trailers. The Rings of Power season 3 and Blade Runner 2099 should deliver on that front. The Lanterns panel will also hopefully bring with it some new footage as we're just a few weeks away from the release of that DC Studios project too. When it comes to Marvel, we're also expecting some news on the upcoming X-Men movie, especially given this seems to be where the future of the MCU is heading...

Despite Marvel's return to Hall H, there are some pretty big omissions from San Diego Comic-Con this year. First and foremost, DC Studios does not have a bit standalone panel at SDCC. While Lanterns will be appearing, we're not expect James Gunn or Peter Safran to make an appearance running through the upcoming slate for the studio. This also means that we won't be getting any updates on Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow we don't think.

Despite being the biggest streaming platform in the world, Netflix also won't be making an appearance at SDCC. They don't tend to have a big presence there so this isn't a huge surprise and they also host their own similar-style events throughout the year.

Elsewhere, Lucasfilm won't be appearing much either. They will be hosting a publishing panel called, 'Lucasfilm Publishing: Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away' but we won't be hearing more from the TV and film slate for the studio. It seems we will be waiting until D23 for that one.

How can you watch San Diego Comic-Con 2026?

Unfortunately the only way to watch the panels at SDCC 2026 is to actually be there in person. They're not live-streamed from the event and haven't been since COVID. However, don't fret as GamesRadar+ is on the ground in San Diego and will be sharing live updates throughout the convention. As well as our live blog, you can follow along on our social media on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

We're getting closer to the first big panels of the event. Today, we're most excited for the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender panel. With all the discussion surrounding the movie leaking in full, it will be interesting to hear what the cast and creatives have to say on the topic, if they choose to address it. Beyond that, it's a very exciting release in its own right that's worth getting excited about.

Of course, the biggest panel of all is bound to be Marvel's Hall H panel, which is set for Saturday. We're guessing there will be more Avengers: Doomsday news, as well as, possibly, an update on the upcoming X-Men movie. Whatever happens, it's bound to be huge.

We're kicking things off with some superhero news! Here's an update on VisionQuest, which will give the fearsome Ultron a new theme.

It sounds like Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be a seriously emotional one, with composer Michael Giacchino teasing that he wanted to "make a sad Spider-Man movie."

"So, I wasn't sure what I was going to be able to bring new to the table for this, and I just sort of had this idea, that I asked Destin [Daniel Cretton], the director who did an incredible job, was, 'What if we just start removing all the extraneous notes from his theme in the way that could represent pulling away all the pieces of his life that he doesn't have anymore?'" Giacchino shared.

Read the full story in the link above!

Thanks to an exclusive GamesRadar+ interview, we've got an exciting update on the future of The Last Airbender franchise. A "secret" project is in the works, and you can read all about it through the link.

The Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender panel is currently in full swing, and we've learned a few things about the upcoming animated movie.

For one thing, Katara was pregnant in early versions of the film, and Sokka actor Román Zaragoza got original voice actor Jack DeSena's blessing. You can follow along live on our Twitter page.

At the end of the Avatar Aang panel, the dreamy first trailer for Seven Havens dropped. Check it out above.

The Directors on Directing panel is happening over in Hall H, with Weapons director Zach Cregger discussing the upcoming Gladys prequel, and John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein discussing their still-in-progress Star Trek movie. Be sure to follow along on our Twitter page!

The Onslaught panel has begun! Filmmaker Kevin Smith is moderating. Director Adam Wingard is in attendance, alongside stars Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Drew Starkey, and Adria Arjona.

We'll be back tomorrow for San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Day Two! Catch up on all the panels over at our Twitter.

Good morning and welcome back to SDCC 2026! Yesterday brought with it news on The Last Airbender franchise, a new Resident Evil clip, and much more.

Today, we're expecting to hear news on DC show Lanterns, Blade Runner 2099, and The Rings of Power season 3. Keep your eyes on this blog for everything as it happens!

Zach Cregger has also teased more about his Resident Evil movie taking "liberties."

"It takes place in the snow in 2026. That's why he has an iPhone. Because I took liberties to tell a story I wanted to tell and make the movie look the way I wanted to make it look," he shared. Check out his full comments through the link.

While DC doesn't have a major presence at Comic-Con this year, we have got a tantalizing tidbit of news thanks to Adria Arjona. The Andor star is rumored to be playing Wonder Woman in the DCU, and she has jokingly addressed the speculation.

We're now just 30 mins away from Prime Video's Hall H panel. What can we expect? Well, there's One Thing (or should that be One Ring?) on our mind as Sauron's machinations spread across Middle-earth in The Rings of Power season 3. We anticipate a trailer will be live online in the next hour or two.

Blade Runner 2099, a series that has laid largely dormant for years, also promises to intrigue.

Elsewhere in the week, expect more intel on Reacher's new season, its Neagley spin-off tomorrow, plus the latest on Mike Flanagan's Carrie adaptation. All told, an incredibly stacked way to start day two of SDCC 2026, with more to come tomorrow - and we're here to bring you all the latest every step of the way.

Speaking of Reacher, star Alan Ritchson has spoken about his potential future in James Gunn's DCU.

During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Ritchson said that "James Gunn and I have spoken a lot."

He added, "I really respect James. I would like to do something with James. James would like to do something with me."

Will Ritchson play Batman or another major DC hero or villain? Watch this muscular space

Want a slight Lanterns teaser? You'll be green with envy at what we got our hands on last night at SDCC... See for yourself below.

Blade Runner 2099 is first up at today's Prime Video Hall H panel. Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer are in attendance, but no word on if any paper unicorns have been spotted yet.

Our man on the ground, entertainment editor Jordan Farley, will provide updates momentarily. If he's not been replaced by a replicant, that is...

So, about the whole 2099 thing. Decades on from the events of both Blade Runner movies, it appears the Replicants are calling the shots.

Did you feel sympathy for Roy Batty and co.? The Blade Runner 2099 showrunner certainly did, telling the assembled crowd at SDCC about how she rooted for the Replicants.

With such a rich, dense world, you may expect some of Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049's crew and locations to pop back up. While it's not been completely ruled out by any stretch of the imagination, Blade Runner 2099 is designed so a new generation of fans can hop in without feeling overwhelmed and weighed down by past lore.

We have a release date! Blade Runner 2099 is out November 25 on Prime Video.

Showrunner Silka Luisa teases perhaps a brighter take on the Blade Runner world, aesthetically at least.

Luisa said, "2019 was dark and rainy. 2049 was snowy and cold. Our show is a rebirth. It's the rebirth of a city, it's a rebirth of all of our characters, and so to me that felt like it should be hot and sticky and chaotic, and that's where we got the idea for the Sunshine Noir, and so you're you're seeing Blade Runner, Ridley's Blade Runner, but through the lens of hard sunlight and deep shadow where you still have neons, and hopefully that feels like it's both familiar but completely
different."

The Rings of Power season 3 panel begins

Blade Runner 2099's panel is over, which means The Rings of Power season 3 is next up.

If you're just joining us, you can catch up on the main announcements from the Blade Runner reveal with a look at the first trailer and its November release date.

Want the goss on Gandalf? The second season of The Rings of Power revealed the stranger roaming Middle-earth was indeed Gandalf.

Now, in Hall H, actor Daniel Weyman has given the lowdown on Gandalf's character arc in season 3.

"We've seen in this in this time gap between season two and season three-he's been sitting around with Tom Bombadil. He's been trying to learn his stuff, and he can't make sense of these riddles that Tom keeps coming up with. But he is learning," Weyman says.

He adds, "I think we will agree he has arrived in season three. He's in his power. He has agency. He's the Gandalf I think we all hopefully know and love, and that means that as he tries to influence what's going on in Middle-earth as the darkness is rising...he's learning that it's not all about sort of wielding the staff and creating massive magic power. It's also that soft power touching people's hearts, and I think he's on the lookout for people whose hearts have been chilled, that have been frozen. He's going to try and rewarm them. He's going to rekindle them to like a place where they can where they can grow and they can love again."

Rings of Power newcomer Jamie Campbell Bower has weighed in on playing Celeborn, as well as his character's upcoming reunion with Morfydd Clark's Galadriel.

"The reunion between the two of them is deeply impactful, particularly for Celeborn," Bower teases. " And I think, you know, with Galadriel, it's the memory and the hope of their reunion [that] has really been the thing that's that's been keeping him alive. With this time and distance between them, they've got a lot to catch up on between them. And Sauron, from my perspective, he uses that which you hold most dear against you, and that definitely creates some some complications for Celeborn for sure."

Simon Pegg joins the cast of The Rings of Power as the Balrog, the fiery demon found in the Mines of Moria.

We've got his first comments on the role from Hall H down below.

The Rings of Power season 3 trailer

The Rings of Power season 3 trailer is here, and it's just as epic and majestical as we had hoped. Watch it for yourself now.

The Rings of Power Hall H round-up

Amid all the Middle-earth mayhem, you may have missed some seriously exciting news. Don't worry, we've recapped it all for you and it's now available on-site. Click through the links below to be transported to everywhere from the Mines of Moria to Mount Doom for a taste of what to expect from The Rings of Power season 3.

• "He's in his power": The Rings of Power's Gandalf star says his Lord of the Rings character has "arrived" in season 3 and will be the wizard "we all hopefully know and love"
• Simon Pegg joins the cast of The Rings of Power season 3 as an iconic Lord of the Rings character
• Sauron will create some "complications" for Celeborn and Galadriel in The Rings of Power season 3
• Sauron crafts the One Ring in The Rings of Power season 3 trailer as Middle-earth burns
• Simon Pegg's Balrog will share scenes with Sauron in The Rings of Power season 3

While there's a lull in panels, let us take you away from Hall H for a conversation we had with Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender director Lauren Montgomery.

As you may remember, the upcoming animated sequel was hit by a series of major leaks, including the finished movie being uploaded to social media and disseminated across various websites.

Montgomery, though, is looking on the bright side. She tells us, "Everything else, they're just situations that are out of our control. You can mourn it a little bit, but in the long run you have to believe in what you've made – and know that this is a short moment in time. The movie is going to live much longer than that. We're happy it's going to be out there now."

It's T-minus 30 minutes until the Lanterns panel. As I mentioned in our SDCC 2026 predictions earlier this week, I'm really hoping we get to see a little more comic book-style pizzazz in any new glimpse here. A taste of how it ties into future DCU stories wouldn't go amiss, either.

Lanterns trailer

The Lanterns trailer is here! It is a bright day, after all...

Sorry, still trying to decompress after that Lanterns trailer. Safe to say, after months of middling teases and glimpses, that August's DC Studios series now has a lot of hype behind it. We've got Sinestro, a murder mystery that's giving off True Detective and slight Yellowstone vibes, and a none-too-subtle tease of Martian Manhunter. Count us in.

“If I had to choose a character to play, I’d choose John every time," Aaron Pierre says of his Lanterns role.

Rewind the clock back 18 months and we sat down with Pierre just prior to filming, who had this to say about his then-upcoming experience.

"What I can tell you is that everyone involved is absolutely elite in their respective fields." Pierre said in 2024.

"Everyone is deeply passionate and wants this to be the very best version of itself, not only for ourselves as a family who are telling the story, but for the people. This is such a beloved character and there's such a beautiful energy surrounding the project and we, of course, want to deliver – and beyond."

It appears the DCU is getting on the road. Journalist Jenna Anderson, reporting from the Lanterns Hall H panel, brings word of just how much of the HBO series was filmed on the HBO lot. In short: not a lot. Only 20%, according to Aaron Pierre.

How tough is Aaron Pierre? Well, he's just informed the crowd at Hall H that he did his final callback fresh from surgery while still in a brace. He wanted to honor John Stewart's toughness, apparently. That's certainly one way to do it.

A tiny piece of casting news out of the Lanterns panel: Laura Linney will be playing a member of the Guardians of the Universe, the founders of the Green Lantern Corps otherwise known as the Oans.

The Lanterns panel has now ended and while we have a bit of a break from Hall H, it's a good chance to look at what other news has been coming out of San Diego Comic-Con today. Fans of the Anne Rice universe will be excited to know another season of Interview with the Vampire is coming. This one will be called Queen of the Damned with Sheila Atim starring as the legendary vampire Akasha.

Meanwhile, The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3 was also previewed with new footage landing at its Hall H panel. At the panel, it was also confirmed that Emily Kinney's Beth would be coming back from the dead for an alternate reality episode.

We've also got some exclusive insight to bring you from our chats with the cast of The Rings of Power season 3. Following on from the panel earlier, we had a chance to chat with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay about how they view season 3 in their five-season plan for the show.

"As we thought about the first two seasons, we thought about them as the first act of a huge three-act story, and sometimes in the first act you don't know who everybody is yet. But now the joy of a third season is actually, everybody's out in the open. The masks are off. We have full metal, evil dark lord Sauron. We have Gandalf appearing much more similar to his iconic, third age, novelistic appearance. And those are just the gifts that keep on giving as storytellers."

Oh, and they also teased that we'll soon find out the identity of one Dark Wizard, and it's coming "sooner than you think".

X-Men '97 season 4 confirmed

X marks the spot at SDCC. Amid plenty of rumors that mutants are going to be unveiled in a big way at Marvel's Hall H extravaganza tomorrow, X-Men '97 has received an exciting update.

During the Marvel Comics to Screen panel, Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum said X-Men '97 season 3 is finished. A fourth season is also in the works.

With the Dead City panel shambling out of sight, lapsed fans of The Walking Dead might get a kick out of this: an announcement video featuring Lauren Cohan and Emily Kinney, who played Beth on the AMC series for multiple seasons.

Spoiler alert: Beth died in The Walking Dead season 5. So, what gives? The franchise has never been one to shy away from dream sequences and what-ifs, and it's the same again here. Dead City season 3 will present an alternate reality where, seemingly, the Green sisters lived to fight another day together.

We're back for the third day of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which brings us the long-awaited Marvel panel in Hall H! Something pretty curious has already popped up...

Here's what to expect on day 3 of San Diego Comic-Con 2026:

First up is the Batman: Knightfall panel, taking place at 10:00am PST in Room 6A. The cast and crew, including star Michael Mando (who may be doing SDCC double duty for both DC and Marvel), will preview the upcoming animated film trilogy.

Second is the Star Trek Universe panel, which starts at 12:30 pm PST in good ol' Hall H. The cast and crew of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will be in attendance, followed by a 60th anniversary panel featuring original stars like Robert Picardo and George Takei.

The Apple TV panel will take place from 2:00pm - 4:00pm PST in Hall H. Josh Horowitz is set to moderate the panel, which will be attended by the cast and crew of Matchbox the Movie, Dark Matter, Widow's Bay, Silo, and Mayday.

Curious about Carrie? Mike Flanagan and the cast of Carrie will be in attendance over at Ballroom 20 (from 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST) to discuss the newest Stephen King adaptation... and there may be some first-look footage...

Perhaps the most highly-anticipated event of the weekend is Marvel's return to Hall H, which is sure to be full of surprises. We're expecting (or, hopefully expecting, rather) news about the MCU X-Men movie, Avengers: Secret Wars, and an epic surprise announcement a la Robert Downey Jr.'s triumphant return in 2024. We'll keep you posted...

Doctor Doom's costume has been unveiled over at the Marvel booth... and it contains two pretty big plot hints. If you look closely, you can see two symbols on Doom's shoulders: On the right appears to be Thor's hammer. On the left... is the symbol for Captain Marvel. Is Brie Larson set to return? We speculate here.

When word got out that Michael Mando would be at SDCC, fans figured it was for the Marvel panel... but he showed up at the Batman: Knightfall panel first. The popular comic is being adapted into an R-rated animated three-part trilogy. Mando provides the voice of Bane. He still may be in Hall H later should Marvel give us some Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but we'll see.

Hollywood legend and Star Trek veteran George Takei took the stage at the Star Trek Universe panel, and reflected fondly upon his time in the show. The strength of Star Trek, he said, is the "courage and boldness to think about difference and learn from it."

Star Trek: Discovery star and horror icon Doug Jones was also in attendance. A trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 was also shown.

We are now seated for the Apple TV panel and ready for first looks at Matchbox: The Movie and Dark Matter season 2, and Mayday, as well as news about Widow's Bay season 2 and Silo season 4. Follow along on the Total Film Twitter for more.

First up is Matchbook the Movie, where a trailer is being shown behind closed doors.

The action-packed trailer for Matchbox: The Movie has made its way online after lucky fans got to see it first at the Apple TV panel. Check it out here.

Up next at the Apple TV panel is Dark Matter season 2, with stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly.

Surprise! Neuromancer is here, and showrunner Graham Roland revealed the first teaser.

As the Apple TV panel continues, Mayday directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley brought an explosive clip of the new movie with them.

Widow's Bay is up next! We're ready for some Sunset Cocktails over at Patricia's...

The Mayor himself has called in to the Widow's Bay panel!

The Apple TV panel is finishing strong with Silo. Star Rebecca Ferguson is in the house.

It's almost time for Marvel's Hall H panel. This is likely to be the biggest panel of the whole event, so don't go anywhere. You can follow along on our dedicated Marvel SDCC 2026 live-blog.

A reminder that the Marvel panel will not be livestreamed. So, if you want to know everything that's going down in Hall H, keep your eyes tuned to our liveblogs.

The Marvel panel has not started yet as the Entertainment Weekly Bold School panel ran over (which happens all the time at conventions!) and Hall H is at capacity... and has been at capacity since reportedly 11 am PST. Sheesh!

Herbie has just rolled onto the stage at Hall H!

While we wait for Marvel to start, the first trailer for Mike Flanagan's Carrie is out. I was skeptical about a modern take on the novel... but I'm seated.

Marvel handed out Doom masks and cloaks to everyone in Hall H!

The man, the myth, the Feige has taken the stage!

And for the first big bombshell of the night: Ryan Gosling is the MCU's Ghost Rider! Out 2028!

Jon Bernthal has arrived to give us a sneak peek at Spider-Man: Brand New Day... and the Russos are in the house!

Robert Downey Jr. and the cast of Avengers: Doomsday are here! And in another surprise: Hayley Atwell is set to return as Peggy Rogers (nee Carter)!

Uh, Ryan Reynolds is here in a blue Deadpool suit... but we're not sure if this confirms his rumored appearance in Doomsday.

Ryan Coogler has arrived to announce Black Panther 3... and with a new Black Panther!

The Long Walk's breakout star David Jonsson is the new Black Panther... the son of T'Challa now all grown up. I'm not crying, you're crying!

"I want to say thank you so much," Jonsson told the crowd. "Thank you, Ryan. Thank you, Kevin. Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and the privilege of blessing to join. I actually don't want to say too much because I want to let this screen do the talking. But believe me, the honor is entirely mine. Thank you."

Despite the movie never fully showing his face, The Odyssey's Agamemnon has made quite the impression on moviegoers, with his commanding aura and exaggerated armor. But one fan has a theory about why Agamemnon is presented this way.

Over on Reddit, The Odyssey fans agree that Agamemnon's armor is oversized to make himself look bigger and more fearsome, reflecting his massive ego. The thread labels the Greek king a "hidden-faced leader of men who will sacrifice his men and even his children without taking up a weapon himself."

However, the fan highlights that the gold spinal cord on the back of his helmet, which threw many film buffs off when the first Odyssey poster was revealed, actually represents his own lack of valor. "The perfectly gold-plated, polished spine despite him not having one himself," continues the Reddit post. "He represents such leaders universally who go to war for power and useless reasons only. It was such an incredible visual representation of him"

What is more interesting is the notion that Christopher Nolan's Agamemnon may not have looked like this at all, but as most of the tale is told from Odysseus's point of view, this must be how he sees the leader. "I think this crazy manifestation is some of what he became to Odysseus as he has been processing the war for years," replied another Reddit user. This would make sense, as just before he departs for Troy, Odysseus tells Penelope that if he doesn't go, Agamemnon will kill their son, depicting him as a monster.

Homer's The Odyssey started off as an oral myth, passed down through generations via word of mouth. Over time, the poem was embellished and expanded on by other poets over hundreds of years. The tale wasn't actually put to paper until many, many years later. Nolan could be playing off of this by retelling Odysseus' journey through individual experiences.

We already know that Odysseus' perspectives change how we see the movie. When the warrior thinks back to the war, he remembers seeing the face of a Trojan girl his men murdered, which just so happens to be the same girl he sees the goddess Athena as, played by Zendaya. This is also how Telemachus knows his father, through descriptions given by those who knew him. But as facts are passed down, they become twisted.

However, in Homer's tale, Odysseus is not as glorious as Nolan's movie presents him. Aside from Calypso, he actually willingly has an affair with Circe. We think the movie may have left this out, as Odysseus chooses not to remember this detail. This is probably why the siren song was so painful to hear, as he had no choice but to hear the truth about himself, which he had tried so hard to hide.

The Odyssey is out in cinemas now. For more, check out our The Odyssey review and The Odyssey ending explained, and find out where the new movie places in our ranking of the best Christopher Nolan movies.