Highlights

  • Marvel Studios returning to SDCC, likely showcasing Fantastic Four, Deadpool & Wolverine, and possibly Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World.
  • Fans eager for updates on Blade, X-Men, Young Avengers, and other projects, but expectations should be tempered.
  • Disney's D23 event in August may reveal more about Marvel's small screen plans, with Daredevil: Born Again possibly teased at SDCC.

After taking a break last year, Marvel Studios is officially heading back to San Diego Comic-Con this year. The news was announced last week, however, little was known what the studio had in store for its Hall H presentation. With promotional images officially going up, we might be able to figure out what Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has planned for fans this year.

With numerous projects coming up, including the recently wrapped Thunderbolts* and Captain America: Brave New World, Marvel has plenty to tease for fans. However, there are admittedly some projects fans are eager to hear about more than others, such as Fantastic Four and Blade. So, let's speculate as to what Marvel Studios might bring to the stage later this month.

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Realistic Expectations

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While Marvel Studios has yet to officially comment regarding its presence at SDCC this year, fans have already begun to spot banners for Fantastic Four around the convention center. Feige recently confirmed the timeline of the film, and stated filming would take place shortly after comic-con, so it seems likely the cast will make an appearance on stage alongside the film's director. As to what the studio could potentially show the audience, it is likely Feige will unveil concept art, as well as potentially confirm the remainder of the cast. The convention is set to take place around Deadpool & Wolverine's release date, so it's more than likely the studio will promote the film heavily at the convention. As to whether there will be any Deadpool news at SDCC remains to be seen, but with ticket pre-sales already doing big numbers, perhaps we'll learn whether Shawn Levy is confirmed to direct Avengers: Secret Wars. Along with Fantastic Four and Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel Studios has a slew of productions that have wrapped that it can tease for audiences.

Among those projects are Thunderbolts* and Captain America: Brave New World, with the latter having officially wrapped extensive reshoots recently. Both films are big productions for the studio, and with both having been teased during Marvel's previous SDCC presentations, it seems likely Feige will pull back the curtain on both films during this year's Hall H presentation. On the small screen, Marvel has even more to potentially tease, with production having wrapped on Ironheart, Agatha All Along, Wonder Man, and Daredevil: Born Again. Those projects seem more likely to be held for Disney's D23 later this year, however, it's possible fans will be treated to first looks at SDCC. It's also possible the studio will finally confirm Vision Quest, as well as address the likelihood of second seasons of both Hawkeye and Ms. Marvel.

What Fans Hope to Hear More About

Marvel Studios certainly has its plate full, and there's only so much the studio can actually address during its Hall H presentation. Given this, there's sure to be some disappointment among fans if news isn't revealed about some of the studio's biggest projects, such as Blade and X-Men. Blade, of course, continues to be pushed back due to behind-the-scenes issues as the studio seeks to course correct the script before securing a third - and final - director. As for X-Men, while the project doesn't have a director yet, it does have a writer, so it's possible that the studio will announce a director for the project. Then again, the writer was only announced in May, so it's hard to believe there's much to share on that front. Other projects that have been rumored or announced, but have had little momentum, include Young Avengers, Armor Wars, Nova, Scarlet Witch, Blonde Phantom, White Tiger, and Namor. Now, some of these projects have been teased for a long time; long before Marvel Studios experienced multiple box office woes that forced the studio to re-evaluate its output. So, it is possible none of these will actually be addressed or announced during SDCC. However, Armor Wars has had a writer for a long time, and Young Avengers has been teased in other projects, so anything is possible.

When SDCC and D23 fall in the same year for Marvel Studios, Feige usually pushes the small screen stuff for Disney's D23. This could mean that the Hall H presentation will mainly focus on the films, with a hint of Disney+ content - possibly Daredevil: Born Again. If this is the case, fans will need to wait until August to hear more about Marvel's upcoming small screen plans. Either way, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have plenty to be excited about over the next month or two. With a handful of films to tease, and a plethora of television shows in varying stages of development, Marvel Studios President Keivin Feige has a ton to tease. As to what he decides to reveal at SDCC, well, that remains to be seen.

Marvel Studios will take the stage at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 27th.

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