Marvel Studios' 2026 Comic-Con Live Updates: Every Major Announcement From San Diego Hall H Panel (Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars & More)

Marvel Studios is bringing out the big guns at the 2026 SDCC Hall H panel with reveals for Avengers: Doomsday and more.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal Posted:
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Marvel Studios' Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is expected to focus on Avengers: Doomsday, but further updates about the MCU's future, such as Avengers: Secret Wars, are set to be pushed to the forefront. The anticipation for Doomsday is at an all-time high after the first full trailer dropped online, leading to widespread speculation about what to expect in the upcoming MCU crossover featuring the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. 

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige spearheads the one-hour presentation, marking Marvel Studios' return to Hall H after skipping 2025 entirely. While the panel is officially scheduled to run from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. PT/ 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 25, it is running late and is now expected to begin by around 7:00 p.m. / 9:00 p.m. ET. 

Avengers: Doomsday Takes Center Stage

While attendees wait for the Marvel Studios Hall H panel, they are being handed Doctor Doom masks (and capes), a clear signal that a major portion of the presentation will focus on Avengers: Doomsday.

Doctor Doom's mask.
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HERBIE is also on stage at Hall, warming up the crowd ahead of the Marvel Studios panel.

HERBIE.
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Marvel Studios' Hall H panel has officially begun with a sizzle reel of past MCU projects with a strong focus on Spider-Man. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is now on stage, wearing a Doctor Doom hat. 

Kevin Feige.
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Feige described VisionQuest as "the third in what we call the WandaVision trilogy." However, the Marvel boss pointed out that they will mainly be talking about the movies. 

The trailer for Avengers: Endgame encore is now playing in Hall H. The trailer includes shots of Steve Rogers' journey in returning the Infinity Stones. It also includes heavy emphasis on Tony Stark's line, "You mess with time, it tends to mess back."

Feige confirmed that the Avengers: Endgame encore will include exclusive footage of Doomsday. 

Ryan Gosling is confirmed to play the MCU's Ghost Rider. He is now on stage. Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy is set to direct the film, which is scheduled to arrive in 2028. The pair will reunite after working on Star Wars: Starfighter.

Ryan Gosling: "Is this really happening? As you know this is a character I've wanted to play for a very long time."

Ryan Gosling.
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The full official logo can be seen below:

Ghost Rider.
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The Punisher star Jon Bernthal is now on stage to talk about Spider-Man: Brand New Day

An exclusive clip of Spider-Man and Punisher fighting Mark Ruffalo's Smart Hulk was shown to attendees. 

Jon Bernthal.
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It's Avengers: Doomsday time. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are now on stage. 

Joe and Anthony Russo.
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The cast of Doomsday has been revealed on surprise stages in the back of Hall H. 

The cast of Doomsday.
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This article is being updated. Please return for more updates!

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- About The Author: Aeron Mer Eclarinal
Aeron is a news/features writer and Content Lead for The Direct who has been working for the site since March 2020. From writing about the inter-connectivity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to having an extended knowledge about DC TV's Arrowverse, Aeron's expertise has since expanded into the realm of reality TV, K-drama, animated, and live-action shows from Netflix,  Disney+, Prime Video, MGM+, Peacock, Paramount+, and Max. When he isn't writing and watching all things MCU, Aeron is heavily invested with the NBA (go Celtics!) and occasionally watches thrilling matches in the WWE.