Summary
TheMarvel Cinematic Universesection ofD23’s Entertainment Showcase led to many reveals about upcoming projects, fromDaredevil: Born AgainandIronhearttoThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the announcements provided to fans were strictly centered around theupcoming list of Marvel movies. With D23 coming only two weeks after SDCC, D23 had the opportunity to delve deeper into the slate ofupcoming Marvel TV shows, includingDaredevil: Born AgainandIronheart.
Trailers were shown to those in attendance andScreen Rantwas front and center to bring all the Marvel D23 updates to those who could not make it to the Anaheim Convention Center.Another show featured at the Disney Entertainment Showcase panel wasAgatha All Along, while some feature films likeCaptain America 4andThe Fantastic Four: First Stepswere highlighted briefly. With theorder of Marvel moviesfeaturing these next, alongsideThunderbolts*, D23 offered some intriguing insights into all things MCU for the next year.
35 Biggest Movie & TV Show Reveals From SDCC 2024
Several major announcements have been made at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with new details being revealed about the biggest upcoming films & TV shows.
10Daredevil: Born Again’s Confirmed Villain
Besides Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, D23 Revealed Daredevil’s Antagonist
Daredevil: Born Again’s MCU storyis undoubtedly one of the more anticipated of the coming years, meaning the behind-closed-doors trailer for the show may have come as a frustration for many. However,Screen Rantcan offer an insight into the trailer forDaredevil: Born Again, which showed the Marvel Comics character of Museas part of the show’s story. Muse is a villain from the source material, one who was often shown to clash with Matt Murdock’s hellish alter-ego.
In the comics, Muse has the power of imperceptibility, making him an incredibly compelling villain for Daredevil to go up against as even the latter’s enhanced senses have trouble tracking Muse. Muse is most known for his involvement in the storyline involving Fisk’s run for mayor, confirmed to be a plot point forDaredevil: Born Again, where he begins vandalizing New York landmarks with vigilante murals. Fisk uses this to push his anti-vigilante agenda, withDaredevil: Born Again’s footage of Muse from D23 confirming this will be adapted in the MCU show.
Daredevil: Born Again
Cast
Daredevil: Born Again follows blind lawyer Matt Murdock, who uses his heightened abilities to pursue justice in New York. As he manages a bustling law firm, former mob boss Wilson Fisk navigates political ambitions, leading both men toward a confrontation as their pasts resurface.
9Daredevil: Born Again Will Include A Ms. Marvel Crossover
A Surprising Marvel Cameo Will Take Place In Daredevil: Born Again
Another of the more shocking elements found in the D23 footage ofDaredevil: Born Againwas a crossover withMs. Marvel. To an extent, this crossover makes sense givenDaredeviltakes place primarily in Hell’s Kitchen, withMs. Marveltaking place just across the river in Jersey City. In the footage for the show,Matt Murdock is shown protecting Yusuf Khan, Ms. Marvel’s father. Yusuf asks Matt what kind of lawyer he is, to which Matt replies"A really good one,“calling back to his cameo inSpider-Man: No Way Home.
The first official looks at Punisher, Karen, and Foggy were also detailed in the D23 Daredevil footage, with a March 2025 release date being confirmed.
Concerning how this crossover could work, it stands to reason that Yusuf may work in New York City. As alluded to, New York City and Jersey City are not far from one another, meaning it is not entirely out of the question for Matt and Yusuf to cross paths. This is simply a neat way to connect to disparate MCU projects and raises anticipation for a properDaredevilandMs. Marvelcrossover in the future.
Daredevil: Born Again Footage Details Reveal Punisher’s Return & Callback To Spider-Man: No Way Home
The first Daredevil: Born Again footage screens at D23 2024, featuring many returns including Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher.
8Red Hulk’s Full Reveal In Captain America: Brave New World
Harrison Ford As Red Hulk Was Unveiled At D23
While Red Hulk was teased in the first trailer forCaptain America: Brave New World, the shot of the villain was from behind. This led many to wonder how the face of Red Hulk would look, and whether the giant red rage monster would bear any resemblance to Harrison Ford. At D23, a trailer comprised of some new footage fromCaptain America 4was revealed, showing a transformation from Thunderbolt Ross into Red Hulk in full view of the camera.
Ross is shown conducting a speech outside of the White House before doubling over and disappearing behind a podium. When Ross rises again, he is the Red Hulk. From the footage shown at D23,it is confirmed that Red Hulk looks like Harrison Ford,drawing comparisons to Smart Hulk and how he looks like Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner. When this footage will be released to the public remains to be seen, but at least those in attendance got to see more of theMCU’s Red Hulk.
Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World (formerly titledNew World Order)marks Sam Wilson’s first MCU big-screen appearance as Steve Rogers' successor after receiving the suit and shield in Phase 4’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Anthony Mackie returns as the titular Avenger alongside Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Carl Lumby as Isaiah Bradley, and Tim Blake Nelson as The Incredible Hulk’s former ally Samuel Sterns. Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.After meeting President Thaddeus Ross, Sam is caught in a global crisis. He must expose the mastermind behind a sinister plot before the world descends into turmoil. Captain America: Brave New World marks the big-screen debut of Sam Wilson as Captain America, and Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut, replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.
7Agatha All Along’s Official Trailer
The Second Trailer For Agatha Harkness' Solo Adventure Was Released
The first teaser trailer forAgatha All Alongwas released at the beginning of July, with D23 allowing Marvel to release yet another. This trailer was shown to those in attendance at the convention, while also being released online ahead of the series' September 18 release date. In this trailer, much more about the story of the show was revealed, stemming from the premise of Agatha walking the Witches Road after being released from the spell she was placed under by the Scarlet Witch inWandaVision’s ending.
The official trailer forAgatha All Alongrevealed that walking the Witches Road results in someone being granted whatever they want, with Agatha wanting her magic back after Wanda took it from her. The trailer also offered more of a look at Aubrey Plaza’s mysterious character in the show, while detailing the Halloween-inspired, spooky action sequences and set pieces that will take place across the nine episodes. The show, despite being one that was not at the top of most Marvel fans' wishlists, looks promising and will fill a Halloween-shaped void in the MCU’s library.
Agatha All Along
Agatha Harkness, after the events of “WandaVision,” seeks to regain her magical powers. Joining forces with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, she battles new mystical threats while uncovering hidden secrets in the magical realm.
6Official Costumes For The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Joseph Quinn’s Johnny Storm Was Seen In Full Fantastic Four Gear
The showcase forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsat D23 was not much different from what was shown at SDCC 2024, given that the film only began shooting a day after the latter convention. However, one notable difference in the former convention was a video of the four main cast members ofThe Fantastic Fouron set, with Joseph Quinn catching the eye. The actor responsible for playing Johnny Storm/The Human Torch was shown in full costume, offering a first look at the retrofuturistic, 60s-inspired suits the titular team will wear in the 2025 film.
The costume is complete with a giant “4” symbol in the center of the chest…
The suit perfectly captures the Golden Age vibe the film is striving toward.The costume is a blue and white jumpsuit that looks fairly thick and not like a typical superhero costume, again evoking the 1960s feel of the film. The white stretches across the neck and top of the shoulders and runs down the outside of the arms into white gloves, while the blue coats the inside of the arms and cuts off at the top of Quinn’s chest. The costume is complete with a giant “4” symbol in the center of the chest.
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5Michael Giacchino’s Theme For The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The Musical Score Links To The Retrofuturism Of The Film
Ironically, one of the bigger reveals forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsdid not come in Disney’s giant Entertainment Showcase panel. Instead, it came earlier in the day when Michael Giacchino and several other musical minds appeared at the Music of Marvel Studios panel. After talking about his past scoring MCU projects like theSpider-Mantrilogy andDoctor Strange, Giacchino promised those in attendance a special look at the score he is composing forThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The Fantastic 4: First Steps features Marvel’s First Family navigating their dual roles as superheroes and family members in a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. They defend Earth from a formidable space god, Galactus, and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer, testing their familial bonds and heroic resolve.
4Ironheart’s New Armor
Riri Williams Has More Iron Man-Like Armor
The first trailer forIronheartwas shown to the crowd at D23’s Entertainment Showcase panel. The trailer offers first looks at several elements of the show, from Riri Williams' life after her brief stint in Wakanda to Anthony Ramos' Red Hood villain. However, the biggest reveal from the footage was the suit of armor Ironheart will be wearing in the show, which is much different from the futuristic, highly advanced vibranium suit she wore inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Riri was removed from MIT due to her unsanctioned excursion to Wakanda in Black Panther 2.
The suit looks much more like that of Iron Man’s. The mask is very similar in that it snaps down and has an almost identical visage to Tony Stark’s Iron Man armor. Although the suit still holds the bulkier, thicker size of the Ironheart armor inWakanda Forever, the inspirations of Iron Man are much more prevalent, further solidifying Riri Williams as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Iron Man replacement.
Ironheart
Ironheart: Following Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ironheart introduces Riri Williams, a prodigious inventor navigating her path back in Chicago. Balancing her inventive prowess in creating iron suits with the enigmatic presence of Parker Robbins, known as The Hood, Riri finds herself at the intersection of technology and magic.
3Eyes Of Wakanda Could Introduce Iron Fist
A Missing MCU Hero Could Appear
Aside from the live-action MCU announcements found at D23, there were also several reveals about Marvel’s upcoming animation shows at a dedicated panel. One of the shows that was focused on was the MCU’s firstBlack Pantherspin-off,Eyes of Wakanda. Ryan Coogler and other creators took to the stage at D23 to give a tease at what audiences can expect from the animated project, indicating that it will explore what Wakandans have been doing throughout history, and how this will tie to other events in the MCU’s past.
Iron Fist has been absent from the MCU since 2018’s Iron Fist season 2 on Netflix.
One interesting tidbit was that Wakanda’s quest for secrecy brought them into contact with other hidden cities on Earth. One of these hidden cities was listed as having a protector whose title and name come from a glowing fist. Naturally, this can be none other than Iron Fist, the sworn protector of the hidden city of K’un-Lun.Eyes of Wakandacould see the titular country form an alliance with other hidden cities, one being K’un-Lun which can only be accessed once every decade by those aware of the city, spearheaded by a past version of Iron Fist in the MCU.
Eyes of Wakanda
Eyes of Wakanda, released in 2025, follows a group of brave Wakandan warriors known as the Hatut Zeraze. Tasked with retrieving Vibranium artifacts, they embark on dangerous missions across the globe, confronting enemies of Wakanda in their steadfast defense of the nation’s legacy and resources.
2Marvel Zombies Will Be A Four-Episode, TV-MA Event
Marvel’s What If…? Spin-Off Will Be A Mature Story
Since its announcement,Marvel Zombieshas not received much hype. However, D23’s reveals could change this. Apart from the intriguing line-up of characters, one of the more exciting reveals aboutMarvel Zombiesis that it will be TV-MA. This mature rating is reserved for the more bloody, gruesome, and violent stories on Disney+ likeEchoandDaredevil. This mature story will be told across four episodes, with the spin-off ofWhat If…?season 1, episode 5 seemingly being contained to a tight, well-planned-out plot.
1Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Includes Several Classic Heroes & Villains
The MCU’s First Spider-Man Animated Spider-Man Show Has Plenty Of Familiar Faces
The final big announcement from D23 came in the form of the MCU’s upcoming animated Spider-Man show,Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. A lot about the show has been revealed in concept art and other tidbits since its announcement, but the Marvel Animation panel at D23 offered a more in-depth look than has been provided thus far.
The main takeaway from the D23 reveals is howYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manwill be chock-full of familiar Marvel faces. Both heroes and villains alike from the MCU and Marvel Comics will appear in the show, from Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and Daredevil to Norman Osborn, Doctor Octopus, and symbiotes. This gives the show a number of possibilities for storylines, with the next installment in theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man timeline seemingly coming in the form of animation.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man follows Peter Parker as he navigates the complexities of heroism, facing a series of extraordinary challenges.
