What Hit (and Missed) at Comic-Con

Key Points:

• Marvel generated significant buzz at San Diego Comic-Con with announcements including David Jonsson starring in Black Panther III and Ryan Gosling joining the MCU as the new Ghost Rider, along with positive reactions to The Avengers: Doomsday sizzle reel.
• HBO and DC impressed fans with a strong new Green Lantern trailer, multiple clips, and an immersive Lanterns Training Headquarters escape room, while DC Comics dominated the Eisner Awards; however, DC Studios film news was notably sparse compared to Marvel's extensive future plans.
• Mike Flanagan debuted a promising trailer for his eight-episode Prime Video adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, highlighting modern bullying themes and promising twists on the iconic prom scene.
• Johnny Depp made a notable return to the spotlight with appearances in costume for Paramount’s Ebenezer, though his unexpected lengthy participation in a Directors panel created some awkward moments.
• Amazon MGM Studios previewed Spaceballs: The New One with a lively panel and fan-favorite Rick Moranis returning, but no actual movie footage was shown, while Blade Runner 2099's trailer received mixed reactions, and Star Trek's presence was minimal amid a production drought.