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    Top Highlights from Comic-Con 2025: 'Peacemaker,' 'Tron: Ares' and More

    San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is now over, and whereas the occasion did not deliver Marvel to Hall H, followers obtained sneak peeks for upcoming releases like Tron: Ares and Predator: Badlands, together with cool toy cubicles for Lego and Hot Wheels. We had been enthusiastic about Avatar: Seven Havens, It: Welcome to Derry, Gen V and The Boys, and we have highlighted among the hottest and most attention-grabbing stuff from the weekend’s occasions.  Peacemaker season 2 trailer provides us a portal and Rick Flagg Sr.  James Gunn arrived in Hall H with the Peacemaker crew on Saturday, giving an intro for wrestler-actor John Cena, who hit the stage in full costume. Gunn ceremoniously set followers up for the official season 2 trailer debut, which is ready to the tune of Ozzy Osbourne’s Road to Nowhere. An interdimensional portal, two Peacemakers and a vengeance-seeking Rick Flagg Sr. ought to make for an curiously chaotic season. Peep it beneath, and prepare to welcome the collection again to your display on HBO Max come Aug. 21. It: Welcome to Derry’s new teaserYou need extra Pennywise the Clown? You obtained it. Executive producers Andy and Barbara Muschietti closed out Saturday with a raucous panel the place they confirmed a sneak peek of the upcoming It prequel collection with an unique clip from the premiere episode. That’s not all. They launched a creepy new teaser trailer for the nine-episode collection. October cannot come fast sufficient. Starfleet Academy joins Star Trek household An authentic Paramount Plus collection, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is ready to reach in 2026, simply in time to have a good time the franchise’s 60th anniversary. Saturday’s panel presentation included a teaser trailer of the brand new present, which focuses on a bunch of younger scholar cadets trying to earn their place as Starfleet officers. Check out the clip and Paul Giamatti’s villainous flip as Nus Braka. Talent readily available at SDCC included Holly Hunter, who performs Nahla Ake, the captain of the USS Athena and the college chancellor. Panelists additionally included co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, together with Starfleet cadets Sandro Rosta (who performs Caleb Mir), Karim Diané (who stars because the Klingon Jay-Den Kraag), Kerrice Brooks (taking part in Sam), George Hawkins (who stars as Darem Reymi) and Bella Shepard, who performs Genesis Lythe, the daughter of an admiral.  Coyote vs. Acme will get launch date After being rescued from the pile of scrapped ashes left by Warner Bros. Discovery, the Coyote vs. Acme film will hit theaters subsequent yr due to Ketchup Entertainment. Footage screened throughout a Comic-Con panel confirmed John Cena taking part in Acme’s lawyer in a case that pits Wile E. Coyote towards the company for defective items. Cast members Will Forte, Eric Bauza and Martha Kelly had been on deck, together with director Dave Green. The movie is ready to debut on Aug. 28, 2026. Wile E. Coyote on the stage at Comic-Con 2025. Michael Buckner/Variety through Getty Images Avatar: Seven Havens first look It’s a 20-year anniversary celebration for Avatar: The Last Airbender, the award-winning animated collection that aired on Nickelodeon. Thursday’s Comic-Con panel introduced collectively authentic creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino and voice solid Zach Tyler Eisen, Jennie Kwan, Michaela Jill Murphy, Jack DeSena (Sokka), Dante Basco (Zuko) and Dee Bradley Baker for a take a look at the previous and current, together with Avatar: Seven Havens.  The new animated sequel collection, which was initially introduced in February, has 26 episodes and might be cut up into two installments. Fans will meet Avatar Pavi when the collection debuts, however for now, this is a glimpse on the bender choosing up the mantle. Nickelodeon Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 The sequel from Blumhouse sees an unsuspecting group pull as much as the creepy pizzeria, not realizing concerning the killer lifelike animatronics with nothing however evil in retailer. They clearly do not find out about Freddy’s historical past. Skeet Ulrich appeared in Hall H, asserting that he’ll be within the film as “somebody with a very particular and specific past and somebody who has a deep emotional tie to what’s going on.” For these paying consideration, that is type of a Scream reunion, as Matthew Lillard is returning as villain William Afton. Aside from that, particulars about Ulrich’s character are beneath wraps. The movie is ready to hit theaters on Dec. 5. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, season 2 launch date Pack up for Camp Half-Blood when the fantasy collection returns, this time introducing Tantalus, Thalia and the goddess Athena to the story. The new season arrives on Disney Plus on Dec. 10, and followers will see Percy coping with greater than fantastical monsters: Grover goes lacking, and there is drama with buddies and a brand new sibling.  Twisted Metal season 2 sneak peek With every week left earlier than the brand new episodes of Peacock’s Grindhouse collection, the present’s fundamental solid, which incorporates Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Anthony Carrigan and Joe Seanoa, together with showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith, hit the stage in Hall H to tease what’s in retailer. Smith revealed two sneak peek clips for the brand new season. The first scene discovered Stu (performed by Mike Mitchell) striving to be a greater killer. With Sweet Tooth as his mentor, it appears like he has some lofty, murderous objectives. Stu takes the crew out, however he missed all the main organs, which Sweet Tooth says is a significant no-no. You must go for “the grapes, the apple or the banana,” the evil clown explains. The final sufferer to die acknowledges Sweet Tooth, which brightens the killer’s spirits, till he calls him “Big Baby.”  Yes, there is a infamous killer on the market named Big Baby, and it appears like Sweet Tooth goes to hunt him down now, too. Michael James Shaw stars as Axel in season 2 of Twisted Metal on Peacock. PeacockThe subsequent clip finds John Doe being susceptible as he talks about dwelling a life with none childhood recollections. But, as he realizes, issues may very well be a lot worse if he had all that data. The large reveal on this clip comes towards the top, as Axel (performed by Michael James Shaw), the character who’s connected to 2 large wheels, comes barreling by means of flames, all smiles. Get prepared for a visit again into the wastes. Twisted Metal season 2 drops its first three episodes on July 31. Outlander, season 8 teaser Outlander’s ultimate season is due out early subsequent yr, ending the love-and-war saga for Jamie and Claire. How will their story — and historical past — play out? Starz shared a teaser for the final chapter, and Frank Randall’s e-book has everybody on edge. Check out the clip and mark your calendar for this collection’ finish and the start of the spinoff, Outlander: Blood of My Blood.  Invincible VS trailer exhibits Battle Beast Gamers had been handled to a trailer for the brand new Invincible VS, a bloody superhero recreation based mostly on Robert Kirkman’s animated Prime Video collection. We’ve been following all the main points for this upcoming launch, however watch beneath to see Battle Beast naked his enamel on this newest character reveal. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is ending quickly AMC served up a brand new trailer for season 3 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, however Hall H information revealed that the present is renewed for a fourth and ultimate season. Season 3 sees Norman Reedus’ Daryl and Melissa McBride’s Carol heading to Spain within the new installment, as they attempt to discover their means residence. Although manufacturing for season 4 begins quickly, there are not any particulars about its plot. In the meantime, followers can tune in on Sept. 7 for the following spherical. Rick and Morty’s President Curtis will get a derivative Adult Swim introduced that the favored President Curtis is getting his personal animated collection, with star Keith David reprising his function because the voice behind the titular character.  “President Curtis has always been a blast to play,” David mentioned in a press release. “Getting to explore his world more deeply in this new series is a dream. I can’t wait for fans to see what kind of chaos he stirs up when Rick isn’t around to steal the spotlight.”   Adult Swim Alien: Earth brings the Xenomorph to TV Alien: Earth followers in attendance had been handled to a world premiere screening of the pilot episode. After that, present creator Noah Hawley and govt producer David W. Zucker took the stage with solid members Timothy Olyphant, Sydney Chandler, Babou Ceesay, Samuel Blenkin and Alex Lawther to offer additional perception into what to anticipate from the sci-fi drama. The first rapid element any fan of the franchise will discover is how familiar-feeling issues might be within the first few moments of the collection. Hawley revealed through the panel that the Maginot, the ship within the collection, “was built to the exact specifications” of the Nostromo from the unique 1979 film.  Sydney Chandler performs Wendy in FX’s Alien: Earth on Hulu. Patrick Brown/FX NetworksSydney Chandler’s Wendy is principally the present’s Ripley. She’s a special type of artificial human (the consciousness of a 12-year-old lady lives inside her). There’s loads of Xenomorph motion, together with another creepy specimens. Honestly, this can be the sci-fi collection of the yr. It premieres on Aug. 12 on Hulu. Gen V season 2 trailer will get a lift from Starlight A panel for Boys spin-off Gen V teased a tense and gory sophomore yr for Marie and fellow supes at Godolkin University. Gen V’s second season is ready after the fourth season of The Boys and debuts with three episodes on Sept. 17.  During the panel, which featured collection creator Eric Kripke, producer Michelle Fazekas and stars Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, Derek Lu, Maddie Phillips and newcomer Hamish Linklater, a brand-new trailer for the upcoming season was proven. It appears like Starlight is coming to Godolkin, and she or he has a giant job for Marie that’ll certainly inform the brand new storyline and, doubtlessly, the plot of the ultimate season of The Boys. The Boys season 5’s Jared Padalecki Speaking of The Boys … To whet the appetites of the followers within the room, Kripke dropped somewhat clip for the fifth and ultimate season of the hit comedian e-book collection. In the sneak peek, Homelander (who now has political energy) addresses a crowd. “This is a safer, more god-fearing nation,” he says. Yet concern is the one factor on the faces of these he is talking to.  Other characters who pop up are a livid Billy Butcher, Soldier Boy in a cryo-tank and a first-ever glimpse of Supernatural star Jared Padalecki. Having Padalecki and Jenson Ackles again on display collectively is sufficient to get me to tune in. Predator: Badlands sneak peek Director Dan Trachtenberg and stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning hit the Hall H stage to advertise Predator: Badlands. Is this the Predator/Alien crossover film we have been craving for? It would not appear so. Trachtenberg revealed that Badlands will concentrate on the connection between Elle Fanning’s Weyland-Yutani android (a element that connects each franchises) and the Predator.  20th Century StudiosEverything is outwardly out to kill the Predator right here. “He’s essentially the Dutch of this movie,” Trachtenberg revealed, referencing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character within the basic movie. Fun tidbit: The scene of the droid and Predator being strapped collectively in Badlands was impressed by Chewbacca and C-3PO from Star Wars. As for a sneak peek, the primary 15 minutes of the film had been proven. In it, the Predator needed to struggle one other Predator — his brother, it seems — in a cave. Our fundamental Predator loses the battle, which prompts his Predator father to ship him out into the wild to show himself. He should head to a different planet and hunt an “unkillable” creature that even sparks concern in his personal dad. Tron: Ares had a light-weight present and music video Jared Leto is Ares in Tron: Ares, which can hit theaters on Oct. 10. Leah Gallo/DisneyAfter almost 15 years, Tron returned to San Diego. The final time followers headed to the grid, Tron: Legacy took Hall H by storm. It’s been a very long time coming, and director Joachim Rønning and stars Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson and Evan Peters gave the Comic-Con crowd an thrilling take a look at the following entry within the iconic franchise, Tron: Ares. One clip confirmed Peters’ Julian Dillinger (who shares the identify of the villain from the 1982 film) sending Leto’s Ares and Turner-Smith’s Athena on a mission to get Eve Kim (performed by Lee) and the stick of vital code that she stole from Encom, Dillinger’s firm. Eve evades them and steals Athena’s gentle cycle. She barely escapes, and one other clip discovered her getting into the Grid for the primary time. Ares rescues her from an ocean of digital water. She lastly agrees to assist Ares discover the code. Glitzy crimson and blue laser gentle beams bounced throughout the room and display, dazzling the gang for a ultimate time when Nine Inch Nails’ music video for As Alive As You Need Me to Be performed.  Crunchyroll to launch ‘Anime Nights’ Crunchyroll’s presence at SDCC this yr features a FanFest music occasion that includes artists throughout a number of genres in a two-day anime-inspired live performance collection. But on Saturday, the anime large introduced the addition of Anime Nights, which can see the corporate display characteristic movies in theaters throughout the US every third Monday of the month. Beginning Oct. 20, followers can collect to see movies like Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved. Crunchyroll says it can provide programming at 225 film homes throughout the US, together with Alamo Drafthouse, AMC, Cinemark, Harkins, Landmark and Regal theaters.

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