19 Biggest Movie & TV Show Reveals From SDCC 2024

Summary

• Transformers One debuted a new trailer at SDCC 2024, revealing the origins of Megatron and Optimus Prime’s rivalry.
• Steve Buscemi will voice Starscream, the main villain in Transformers One, adding to his list of iconic villain roles.
• SDCC 2024 included surprises like an early screening of Deadpool & Wolverine and news of Jensen Ackles in The Boys Season 5.

Screen Rant’s extensive coverage at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 revealed some massive updates and announcements about dozens of highly anticipated upcoming movies and television series. As the first official day of SDCC 2024, Thursday, July 25 kicked off with an exclusive panel for Transformers One, the first theatrical animated Transformers film to be released in nearly four decades.

Thursday also included exciting panels such as the Disney+ original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the What We Do In The Shadows Farewell Tour Kick-Off, and Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life in the iconic Hall H. Friday, July 26, 2024, and Saturday, July 27, 2024, are the biggest days of SDCC, with many outstanding panels and special appearances before the event concludes on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

19 New Transformers One Trailer Reveals More Details About Megatron’s Origins As D-16

The film will chronicle the beginnings of the Autobots and the Decepticons

A new trailer for Transformers One premiered at SDCC 2024 that dives deeper into the origins of the initial friendship between Megatron and Optimus Prime before they became mortal enemies. The new Transformers One footage depicts Orion Pax and D-16 as close friends as they begin to learn how to transform after encountering Alpha Trion, who grants them this power. The trailer teases D-16’s transformation into Megatron and Orion Pax’s transformation into Optimus Prime, which would ultimately establish the iconic rival factions of the Transformers universe, the Autobots and the Decepticons. The panel included star Chris Hemsworth, director Josh Cooley, and animated film producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura​​​​​.

18 Transformers One: Steve Buscemi’s Starscream Will Be The Main Villain

Buscemi has played several great villains before

Transformers One’s panel at SDCC 2024 reveals that the Decepticon Starscream will be the film’s central villain and will be voiced by Emmy-winning actor Steve Buscemi. Starscream will appear as the primary Decepticon villain in the upcoming Transformers film. Some of Steve Buscemi’s best movies include Fargo, Reservoir Dogs, and The Big Lebowski, He also starred in the celebrated HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Buscemi has played several villains before, including Randall Boggs in Monsters Inc. and Garland Greene in Con Air. The decision makes sense, as Starscream is already one of the most well-established villains in the Transformers universe.

17 Transformers One Will Take Place 3 Billion Years Before Previous Transformers Movies

The film is technically still not a direct prequel to other Transformers films

The Transformers One panel at SDCC 2024 revealed that the animated film will take place 3 billion years before any of the previous Transformers movies. It’s not necessarily a prequel because it exists in a different universe than the Michael Bay-inspired live-action franchise, but it does take place way before those movies. Given the costs of pulling off a world set in an unfathomable time period, the panel also revealed that Transformers One would have been too expensive as a live-action film, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura estimating that it would have cost something like $500 million to make. Transformers One is not a part of the canon in the established Transformers franchise.

16 Spawn Movie Gets Enthusiastic Update From Todd McFarlane & Confirms R-Rating

Todd McFarlane confirms the script is completed and he’s looking for a big-name director

Spawn creator Todd McFarlane revealed at SDCC 2024 that his upcoming movie will officially act as a reboot of the 1997 Spawn franchise. He added that the film will stay true to McFarlane’s original comic book depiction of the character. Screen Rant reports from the Todd McFarlane panel that “there’s a completed first draft of the screenplay,” and that they are in search of a big-name director to handle the project appropriately and will expect the producers to “cut a check, get out of the way“. Based on these promising updates, Spawn could soon become one of the most popular new anti-hero franchises in the same vein as Tom Hardy’s Venom.

15 Mark Hamill Debuts New Voice Of The Flying Dutchman In Upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Hamill previously voiced The Moth in a 2007 guest appearance

Hamill was already the voice of The Moth in SpongeBob SquarePants season 5, episode 2, but now he will be taking on a much bigger role as the Flying Dutchman in the upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants movie, which was covered by Screen Rant at SDCC 2024. Hamill is replacing the original voice actor Brian Doyle-Murray, who played the character for 25 years. At the panel, Hamill revealed his Flying Dutchman voice at SDCC 2024, which was unsurprisingly exactly on point. Since the Flying Dutchman is one of the more central characters of the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, it’s incredible that Hamill has a more official part in it.

14 James Wan’s New Show Teacup Reveals First Look Images & Teaser

The new horror thriller will be released in October 2024

Screen Rant reports that new images and a teaser trailer for James Wan’s latest project Teacup were revealed at SDCC 2024. The upcoming horror series is an adaptation of Robert McCammon’s novel Stinger. Teacup focuses on a group of people in Georgia faced with a grave threat. The series will star Boris McGiver, Chaske Spencer, Emilie Bierre, Luciano Leroux, Scott Speedman, Kathy Baker, Alice Kremelberg, and Yvonne Strahovski. The first two episodes of the 8-part series Teacup will air on October 10, 2024, exclusively on Peacock. Wan is best known for his successful horror franchise films such as Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring 2.

13 Percy Jackson Season 2 Casts Daniel Diemer As Tyson, Percy’s Cyclops Half-Brother

Diemer recently starred in The Half of It and Under the Bridge

Bestselling author Rick Riordan introduced the actor who will be playing Tyson, Percy’s Cyclops half-brother who was introduced in the second novel, The Sea of Monsters. Daniel Diemer will take on the role of Tyson in season 2 of the popular Disney+ series, which will likely be released in 2025. Riordan announced at SDCC 2024, “Daniel’s enthusiasm and talent bring a whole new dimension to Tyson, and it’s going to be incredible to see him in the second season. I can’t wait for you guys to meet him and welcome him to the Percy Jackson universe.” Diemer added, “I can’t wait to bring Tyson to life and share this journey with you all.”

12 Paul Simms Teases The Return Of Jackie Daytona In What We Do in the Shadows Season 6

Jackie Daytona could also inspire the return of Mark Hamill’s guest character

During the What We Do In The Shadows Farewell Tour Kick-Off panel on Thursday, season 6 showrunner Paul Simms teased the return of fan-favorite character Jackie Daytona in the upcoming final season. Jackie Daytona was the shortlived alter-ego of Matt Berry’s Laszlo who only appeared in What We Do in the Shadows season 2, episode 6 titled “On the Run.” That episode, of course, also featured a legendary guest appearance from none other than Mark Hamill, who plays Jim the Vampire. The return of Jackie Daytona could also see the return of Jim the Vampire, based on Simms’ Comin-Con tease.

11 Deadpool & Wolverine Has Surprise Screening & Star-Studded Cameo Appearances

Deadpool & Wolverine screened entirely at Comic-Con

During the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life panel in Hall H on Thursday night, the crowd was surprised to receive a complete screening of the entire Deadpool & Wolverine movie one night before its wide theatrical release. After the screening, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds were joined by several of the surprise guest appearances that made cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine which added a big exclamation mark to SDCC Night 1.

10 Jensen Ackles Will Be A Series Regular In The Boys Season 5

Ackles will also star in the new prequel series Vought Rising

SDCC 2024 kicked off Friday in Hall H with The Boys panel which revealed some major updates about The Boys season 5 and future prequel series, which was revealed to be titled Vought Rising. After Ackles starred in several episodes of The Boys season 3 as Soldier Boy, he returned for the recent season 4 finale. The Boys panel confirms that Soldier Boy will be a series regular in the final season of The Boys. Screen Rant reported live from SDCC 2024 that The Boys prequel series was also revealed to be titled Vought Rising, with Ackles and Aya Cash, who plays Stormfront in The Boys seasons 2 and 3, set to star and produce.

9 The First Trailer For Gen V Season 2 Drops During The Boys Panel

The Deep will make another appearance in Gen V season 2

The first trailer for Gen V season 2 reveals that a member of The Seven from The Boys will be joining the cast of the spinoff series. Screen Rant reports that Chace Crawford’s The Deep will be featured in Gen V season 2 based on the brand new footage revealed at SDCC 2024. The Gen V season 2 footage also revealed that the core cast of young characters is back on the campus of God U, with Marie, Emma, and Jordan being transported by Cate in a prison van. It also offers the first look at Hamish Linklater as the new dean of God U.

8 Amazon Reveals The Rings Of Power Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 releases on Amazon Prime Video in late August

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power revealed a new 4-minute season 2 trailer at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. The Rings of Power panel, of which Screen Rant was in attendance at SDCC 2024, confirmed that season 2 will continue where Charlie Vickers’ Sauron left off in season 1 as he rises to power in Middle-earth. It will also continue the story of Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), and many other members of the Rings of Power cast. The first episode of season 2 will drop on August 29, 2024. Check out the brand new SDCC Rings of Power trailer below.

7 A New Doctor Who Spinoff Series Is In The Works

The War Between the Land and the Sea will have 5 episodes

Screen Rant reported live from the Doctor Who panel at SDCC 2024 where a brand new spinoff series titled The War Between the Land and the Sea is currently in development, with filming to begin in August. Russell Tovey & Gugu Mbatha-Raw are set to return in Doctor Who’s new spinoff in bigger roles after briefly appearing in a few episodes of the 2007 season. The War Between the Land and the Sea will consist of 5 episodes and will also feature returning Doctor Who cast members Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim.

6 Negan Returns To His Villainous Persona In Dead City Season 2 Trailer

Dead City trailer teases the return of Lucille as well

The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 has released a new trailer during their panel at SDCC 2024 which revealed that Negan is back to his old ways. The trailer also revealed the return of Lucille, Negan’s iconic baseball bat that was introduced in one of the most legendary episodes of the original Walking Dead series. Neegan is returning to his villainous persona through his signature leather jacket and whistling, which paints a very different tone for his character in the upcoming season 2 of The Walking Dead: Dead City. Check out the brand new trailer below:

5 Daryl & Carol Reunite At The End Of New Daryl Dixon Trailer

Season 3 was also confirmed at the SDCC panel

Another major reveal from The Walking Dead universe happened on Friday at SDCC 2024. A new trailer was released for another Walking Dead spinoff series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. A profound and emotional reunion between Carol and Daryl is teased at the very end of the new trailer, which greatly implies that Carol and Daryl will spend much more time together in season 2 compared to season 1 when they were apart throughout. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has been renewed for season 3 and is likely also getting a season 4 as well. Check out the new trailer below:

4 IFC Films & Shudder Announce An In A Violent Nature Sequel Is In Development

The innovative POV killer horror movie will soon become a franchise

In A Violent Nature was one of 2024’s most divisive horror movies but is already getting a sequel. IFC Films and Shudder are already in the development stages for In A Violent Nature 2 and have released a teaser photo along with their announcement, which was made on Friday at the “The Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror” panel. It was also announced that the original In A Violent Nature will be available to stream on Shudder starting on Friday, September 13, 2024. The innovative horror movie that focuses on the POV of the killer rather than the victims will soon become a franchise.

3 Alien: Romulus Was Filmed Chronologically & Director Confirms There Are Many Deaths

Upcoming Alien movie gets promising behind-the-scenes details

Director of the upcoming Alien movie Fede Álvarez revealed that Alien: Romulus was filmed in chronological order, which is typically an unusual and potentially more expensive production approach depending on the film. During the Alien: Romulus panel at SDCC 2024, Álvarez also elaborated on the use of practical xenomorphs and noted that there are many deaths in the movie. He commented, “[We] shot the movie chronologically, so the first day was the first part of the story, so we could all together go through that story, you know, and every time, spoiler alert, someone died … People die in this movie. There’s a lot of death in this movie.” Alien: Romulus releases in theaters on August 16, 2024.

2 Michael C. Hall Will Return To Narrate Dexter: Original Sin As Younger Dexter’s Dark Passenger Voice

Hall was previously believed to only be involved as an executive producer

A massive surprise for Dexter fans occurred at the “Dexter: Original Sin” panel at SDCC 2024. Michael C. Hall came out to the stage to announce his involvement in the anticipated sequel series, providing his iconic Dark Passenger voiceover for the younger version of his character played by Patrick Gibson. Before the announcement, Hall was believed to only be involved in Dexter: Original Sin as an executive producer. It will be interesting to discover whether Dexter will take on a reflective cautionary tone like a ghost from the future, in a sense, or if he will speak more directly to the audience, as he did in the original series.

1 Michael C. Hall Will Also Star In New Dexter Sequel Series “Dexter Resurrection”

Dexter: Resurrection is expected to begin filming in January 2025

Another massive announcement came from Dexter: New Blood and Dexter: Original Sin creator Clyde Phillips at SDCC 2024. Michael C. Hall will also return to star in another Dexter sequel series called Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter’s return in a sequel series after the events of Dexter: New Blood comes as even more of a surprise considering how that series ended. It’s entirely possible, but purely speculation, that Dexter could become a Harry-like figment of Harrison’s imagination in the new series, which would be incredibly full circle. Dexter: Resurrection is expected to begin filming in January 2025.