The Biggest Stories From SDCC 2016
We've put all the biggest news stories from San Diego Comic-Con in one place, including every important SDCC trailer!
Another San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone. This means that Den of Geek staffers might finally get some sleep this week.
Not everyone gets to spend a few days in San Diego to watch this all unfold live, and not everyone feels the need to live at their computer while it’s all happening. That’s why we’ve created this handy guide to all of the biggest stories that came out of SDCC 2016. Keep in mind, we’re still updating this, as we have an awful lot of transcribing to do, but this is what our tired brains have for you right now.
Click the headlines to get taken to full, detailed articles! Enjoy!
Biggest Comics Stories From SDCC 2016
Eisner Award Winners Announced
The biggest night in the industry, and the flagship event of SDCC, announced the best of the best in the comics industry.
Black Panther Spin-Off Series Announced
And it has an absolutely amazing creative team.
Batman: The Killing Joke Controversy
So, ummmm…the screening of the Batman: The Killing Joke movie didn’t exactly go over very well.
We have more of the big comic book news stories right here.
Biggest Movie Stories From SDCC 2016
Valerian Impresses The Crowd
Seriously, Luc Besson’s sci-fi epic looks brilliant!
Kong Skull Island Trailer
We think they’re going to need a bigger helicopter.
Justice League Movie Unveils First Footage
And you know what? It’s pretty darn cool.
The Lego Batman Movie Trailer
You think Ben Affleck has a monopoly on the Bat-voice?
Wonder Woman Trailer Arrives
This looks like a real breath of fresh air.
Black Panther Movie Reveals New Castmembers and Character Details
The biggest surprise? The Walking Dead‘s Danai Gurira is on board!
Brie Larson Confirmed as Captain Marvel
We finally know who’s playing Carol Danvers!
Spider-Man: Homecoming Footage Confirms Villain
The Vulture will annoy Spidey next summer. We’ve got some more details, too.
New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Details Revealed
Kurt Russell is Peter Quill’s Dad… but Peter Quill’s Dad isn’t who you would expect.
Doctor Strange Unveils New Trailer
It’s time for more Inception-esque weirdness with Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton.
Thor: Ragnarok Reveals Villains and More Details
We saw a little test footage, and learned about the villains!
Fantastic Beasts Offers a Fantastic Trailer
It’s safe to say that this search for overly abundant animated critters could give Pokémon Go a run for its money.
King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword Trailer Arrives
Here is a movie about pulling a sword from a stone. Hopefully, the well worn myth won’t need a fork stuck in it.
Biggest TV Stories From SDCC 2016
Star Trek Discovery Trailer and New Details
This really looks like the spirit of Star Trek is back in a big way.
The Expanse Season 2 Trailer Arrives
Speaking of space opera, this is the best one currently on TV.
Agents of SHIELD Season 4 Reveals Ghost Rider, Doctor Strange Connection, and More
Gabriel Luna will play the Robbie Reyes version of the Spirit of Vengeance, and that’s only a little of what we learned at SDCC.
Sherlock Season 4 Details Revealed
Toby Jones will play a classic Sherlock Holmes villain this time around, and we even got a hint of a fifth season.
Sophie Turner Talks a Jon Snow & Sansa Marriage?!?
With story ideas like like this, no wonder she was passing out shots of vodka with the rest of the Game of Thrones panel!
Miguel Sapochnik Teases Return to Game of Thrones Season 8
With any luck, Miguel Sapochnik will be directing every episode of the final season. Hey, it worked for True Detective!
Game of Thrones Creators Still Working Toward George R.R. Martin’s Ending
After “Hold the Door,” it’s safe to say that whatever story beats Martin gave them they MUST use!
Fear The Walking Dead Season 2 Return Trailer and Details
And they teased what’s coming, too!
Rick and Morty Season 3 Teaser
It’s our favorite show. It’s probably yours, too.
— Daredevil (@Daredevil) July 22, 2016
Daredevil Season 3 Confirmed
As if there was ever any doubt. The first teaser was revealed during the Luke Cage panel at San Diego Comic-Con.
Speaking of which…
Luke Cage Trailer Arrives
There are so many layers of amazing to this, and that’s not even counting the ODB song.
Iron Fist Teaser Trailer
Poor Danny Rand has had a tough life.
Marvel’s The Defenders Teaser Trailer
Huge bonus points for appropriate use of a Nirvana song.
Legion: X-Men TV Series Trailer
The best thing about this is that you’d never know it’s an X-Men series.
The Walking Dead Season 7 Trailer and New Details
Hey Negan fans! You’re in luck next year.
American Gods TV Series Trailer Arrives
It looks like Starz has done Neil Gaiman’s best prose work serious justice.
Gotham Season 3 Teases What’s to Come
Of course, there will be more villains.
Ash vs Evil Dead: Bruce Campbell & Rob Tapert Tease Original Film Cameo
We have a pretty good idea of who it is, and let’s just say Ash’s family is about to get a whole lot more dysfunctional.
Ash vs Evil Dead: Lucy Lawless Teases Army of Darkness Connection
We were able to get Lucy Lawless and Rob Tapert to at least confirm there will be some portals opening up in season 2 while talking about Army of Darkness references!
Ash vs Evil Dead: Bruce Campbell says More Ash vs Evil Dead Means Evil Dead 4 is More Likely
Works for us!
Transformers: Combiner Wars Trailer
Forget those lousy movies, this new Transformers animated series is the real deal.
MST3K Revival Will Hit Netflix
This might be our favorite news out of the whole weekend.
Arrow Season 5 Trailer Reveals New Heroes and Villains
Oliver is training new vigilantes this season, it seems.
Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 Reveals Justice Society and Legion of Doom
There will be so many new characters and even a team of supervillains!
The Flash Season 3 Trailer Reveals Flashpoint
Lots of big changes are coming for Barry Allen and friends this season.
The 100 is Getting a Prequel Novel
Maybe this will win back some fans.
The Man in The High Castle Season 2 Trailer Arrives
Thank goodness this is only a TV show. It’s not like fascists could ever take power in America, right? Oh, wait.
Frank Spotnitz’s Exit Didn’t Change The Direction of Man in the High Castle Season 2
The showrunner may have stepped aside to focus on other project, but his wishes are still being met during production for High Castle season 2.
The Riverdale TV Series Will Feature Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Can Afterlife With Archie be far behind?
Luke Perry Has Some Unique Advice for his Riverdale Co-Stars
… And it’s pretty hilarious!
South Park: PC Principal Is Returning for Season 20
All you SJWs, who were hoping for PC Principal’s return in season 20, I call PC on you! Woo woo!
Matt Stone and Trey Parker Say Pokemon Go Stole Their Idea
South Park took on Pokemon back in the late ’90s, but it won’t go there again for season 20.
The Strain Season 3 Producers Talk More Changes from the Book
Let’s just say they plan to continue to give viewers more bite.
Alan Tudyk, Nathan Fillion & Lou Ferrigno working on Of Mice and Men Musical
It’s for the webseries Con Man, yet we would be more than happy to wait in line for “I’m with Stupid!”
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