Comic-Con Preview: An Elf, a Superhero and a Spaceball Walk Into Hall H…

Comic-Con 2026’s Hall H programme will feature major film and television franchises seeking to sustain fan enthusiasm, including Marvel, DC, The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek and Spaceballs. The line-up matters because studios are using the convention to showcase forthcoming releases amid uncertainty over superhero audience interest following Supergirl’s disappointing box office performance.

Highlights include footage from The Rings of Power’s third season and Blade Runner 2099 on 24 July, while HBO Max’s Lanterns panel will introduce the Green Lantern series ahead of its launch next month. Marvel Studios closes Hall H on 25 July with Kevin Feige expected to reveal new material and plans for Avengers: Doomsday, due on 18 December, after a recently released trailer renewed anticipation; Star Trek will also mark its 60th anniversary with talent from across the franchise.