--- description: From Black Panther to Blade Runner to Stranger Things, here are the movies and TV shows that will be dropping news and trailers at Comic-Con title: Game of Thrones, Thor and Justice League: Comic Con Preview image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # These Are the Movies and TV Shows We Want to See at Comic-Con ## Video: Atomic Blonde - Official Trailer #2 HD [Watch (HLS stream): Atomic Blonde - Official Trailer #2 HD](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/SfkiVd9O.m3u8) (2:56)  _Published 2017-07-12. Atomic Blonde - Official Trailer #2 HD_  by [Eliana Dockterman](/author/eliana-dockterman/)  ## Eliana Dockterman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Correspondent Jul 19, 2017 12:48 PM CUT  by [Eliana Dockterman](/author/eliana-dockterman/)  ## Eliana Dockterman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Correspondent Jul 19, 2017 12:48 PM CUT Nerd culture is now pop culture. Superhero movies are consistently the [year’s biggest blockbusters](http://www.boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?view2=worldwide&yr=2016 "undefined"), and fantastical shows like [_Game of Thrones_](http://time.com/4826849/game-of-thrones-trailer-2-season-7-breakdown/ "undefined") and _The Walking Dead_ are among the most-watched series on television. That means [San Diego Comic-Con](http://time.com/4412612/comic-con-movies-suicide-squad-wonder-woman/ "undefined") has evolved from comic book convention to the epicenter for trailers, teasers and tidbits for the most-anticipated titles of the coming years. This year, Comic-Con fans (and those who follow TIME’s coverage of the convention) can expect studios to share news and footage from movies like [_Black Panther_](http://time.com/4812762/black-panther-trailer-marvel/ "undefined"), [_Deadpool 2_](http://time.com/4852824/ryan-reynolds-on-wonder-woman/ "undefined") and [_Blade Runner 2049_](http://time.com/4606493/blade-runner-2049-trailer-harrison-ford-ryan-gosling/ "undefined"). The casts of shows like [_Stranger Things_](http://time.com/4426157/questions-stranger-things-still-needs-to-answer/ "undefined") and [_Twin Peaks_](http://time.com/twin-peaks-revisited/ "undefined") might reveal a few of those shows’ secrets at their panels. Here are all the movies and TV shows we’re most excited about. ### _Black Panther_ _Black Panther_ is easily one of the [most anticipated](http://ew.com/movies/2017/07/12/black-panther-ew-cover/ "undefined") superhero movies of 2018\. Chadwick Boseman [made his debut](http://time.com/4314966/black-panther-marvel-captain-america/ "undefined") as the hero in last year’s _Captain America: Civil War_. His spinoff epic has an all-star cast, including Lupita Nyong’o, [Michael B. Jordan](http://time.com/4122527/michael-b-jordan-creed-hollywood/ "undefined"), Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Sterling K. Brown and Andy Serkis. The director, Ryan Coogler, is currently batting 1000 with critically acclaimed [_Fruitvale Station_](http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2147292,00.html "undefined") and [_Creed_](http://time.com/4126647/creed-movie-review-rocky/ "undefined"), a _Rocky_ sequel that was way better than it had any right to be. And the movie has historical significance: The character was Marvel Comics’ first black superhero. The movie will be the first superhero film to star a black actor, be written by two black screenwriters and directed by a black director. ### _Game of Thrones_ _Game of Thrones_ frenzy is at an [all-time high](http://time.com/game-of-thrones-2017/ "undefined") with just [12 episodes left in the series](http://time.com/4860310/game-of-thrones-dragonstone-review/ "undefined"), seven of which are currentlyairing. This is the first time Comic-Con has happened during the _Game of Thrones_ season, and the show’s panel will take place between the airing of the first and second episodes. That means that cast members may be able to elucidate some of the [mysteries of the premiere](http://time.com/4860314/game-of-thrones-hound-fire-vision/ "undefined"). ### _Deadpool 2_ Ryan Reynolds’ [Merc with a Mouth](http://time.com/4217027/the-snide-is-high-in-deadpool/ "undefined") proved to be the [surprise hit of 2016](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/movies/how-deadpool-hit-the-hollywood-awards-trail.html?%5Fr=0 "undefined"). Sequels [tend to be worse](http://ew.com/article/2011/01/06/sequel-map-worse-original/ "undefined") than their originals, but 20th Century Fox got creative with _Wolverine_ follow-up _Logan_, and maybe they can with _Deadpool_ _2_, too. We know it will be action packed. The movie will be directed by David Leitch, the man behind those stylish action sequences in _John Wick_ and _Atomic Blonde_. ### _Stranger Things_ [_Stranger Things_](http://time.com/4406854/review-stranger-things-is-nostalgia-that-works/ "undefined") channeled Stephen King and Steven Spielberg to [win over nostalgic fans](http://time.com/4436008/stranger-things-netflix-references/ "undefined") last summer. Now the Duffer Brothers have to prove that the Netflix show has a few twists and turns left for a second season. The full cast is returning, including [an exuberant David Harbour](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c996ra7Wqn0 "undefined") and [Winona Ryder](http://time.com/4380330/winona-ryder-comeback-stranger-things-netflix/ "undefined") putting her spin on the unhinged hero. The show doesn’t return to the [streaming service until Oct. 27](http://time.com/4662118/stranger-things-season-2-details/ "undefined"), but there’s a good chance fans will get another glimpse at the Upside Down during at Comic-Con. ### _Justice League_ _Justice League_ could either redeem Warner Bros. and DC’s struggling superhero franchise or sink it. After critics [panned](http://time.com/4268724/batmanvsuperman-review-movie-ben-affleck-henry-cavill/ "undefined") last year’s _Batman v. Superman_ for being too dour, Warner Bros. reportedly [recut _Suicide Squad_](http://www.vulture.com/2016/08/suicide-squad-was-recut-to-be-like-its-trailer.html "undefined") and premiered [quip-filled footage from _Justice League_](http://time.com/4420540/justice-league-trailer-footage-comic-con/ "undefined") at last summer’s Comic-Con. _Suicide Squad_ [failed to win over](http://time.com/4430396/suicide-squad-review/ "undefined") critics, setting even lower expectations for _Justice League_. But [_Wonder Woman_](http://time.com/4606107/wonder-woman-breaks-through/ "undefined") has since [won over fans and critics](http://time.com/4799963/wonder-woman-review/ "undefined") alike, breathing new life into the DC series. Whether _Justice League_ can strike the right balance between light and dark may depend on a man beloved by Comic Con fans: Joss Whedon. Zack Snyder (who directed _Batman v. Superman_) recently [stepped aside](http://time.com/4789646/justice-league-director-zack-snyder-steps-down-from-film-after-daughters-suicide/ "undefined") as director of _Justice League_ in the wake of a personal tragedy. Joss Whedon, who directed the _Avengers_, has taken over duties editing and reshooting the film. He will miss Comic Con for only the second time in 20 years to finish the movie. But Warner Bros. may still air new _Justice League_ footage, if only to reassure fans that the two directors with _very_ different styles can create one coherent movie. ### _Thor: Ragnarok_ Taika Waititi’s _Thor: Ragnarok_ looks like the best _Thor_ movie yet. The trailer borrows a psychedelic look and sense of humor from _Guardians of the Galaxy_. [Cate Blanchett](http://time.com/4733000/hela-marvel-cate-blanchett-thor-ragnarok/ "undefined") makes a terrifically terrifying villain, Tessa Thompson a formidable warrior and Jeff Goldblum a welcome weirdo. Marvel has been taking more chances with its films lately: _Doctor Strange_ was a visual trip, and _Spider-Man_ dropped all the doom-and-gloom of today’s superhero movies in favor of fun. Let’s hope the third _Thor_ diverges even further from the superhero formula. ### _Captain Marvel_  Brie Larson (L) and Captain Marvel (R) Alberto E. Rodriguez—Getty Images; Marvel Marvel ended its Comic-Con panel last year [by officially announcing](http://time.com/4420771/brie-larson-captain-marvel-movie/ "undefined") Brie Larson would play Captain Marvel, the first female superhero to get her own Marvel Studios film. A veteran of both [indie movies](http://time.com/4074566/brie-larson-finds-a-room-of-her-own/ "undefined") and [big-budget films](http://time.com/4696420/kong-skull-island-review/ "undefined"), Larson is the [perfect pick](http://time.com/4420882/brie-larson-captain-marvel-comic-con/ "undefined") for the fighter-pilot-turned-superhero. Though the movie isn’t due until 2018, the actor is rumored to make her debut as Captain Marvel in next year’s _Avengers: Infinity War_, and she may well join the rest of Marvel’s A-list actors at Comic-Con to tease that film. ### _X-Men: New Mutants_  Actress Maisie Williams attends the season 7 premiere of "Game Of Thrones" at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles. Jason LaVeris—FilmMagic/Getty Images Last year’s _X-Men: Apocalypse_ [failed to wow fans and critics](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/x%5Fmen%5Fapocalypse/ "undefined"), making it clear that the [very complicated](http://time.com/4674853/logan-wolverine-x-men-timeline/ "undefined") _X-Men_ franchise desperately needs some new blood. Enter _Game of Thrones’_ [Maisie Williams](http://time.com/4773758/game-of-thrones-maisie-williams-arya-stark/ "undefined"), _Split’_s Anya-Taylor Joy and _Stranger Things’_ Charlie Heaton. They play the so-called New Mutants, the first graduates from Charles Xavier’s school and will make their silver screen debut next year. ### _The Defenders_ Netflix’s Marvel shows have all pursued their own unique style, and each has courted a different audience. But now [Daredevil](http://time.com/4247667/daredevil-netflix-season-2-review/ "undefined"), [Jessica Jones](http://time.com/4120228/jessica-jones-review-netflix-marvel/ "undefined"), [Luke Cage](http://time.com/luke-cage-team/ "undefined") and [Iron Fist](http://time.com/4698274/iron-first-netflix-marvel-comic-books/ "undefined") are all coming together to create The Defenders team, who will swoop into your Netflix queue Aug. 18\. While all the heroes are great, the most exciting aspect of the series is its villain, played by the legendary Sigourney Weaver. ### _Blade Runner 2049_ If there is one person that Comic-Con fans cannot get enough of, it’s Harrison Ford. Luckily, the actors seems determined to revive every iconic role he ever played (in _Star Wars_, _Blade Runner_ and, yes, another [_Indiana Jones_ movie](http://time.com/4259611/indiana-jones-harrison-ford-steven-spielberg/ "undefined")). Ford may or may not show up to Comic-Con this year, but fans still have plenty of reason to watch for teasers or details about the follow-up to the 1982 classic about a futuristic world where it’s hard to tell human from android. Ryan Gosling co-stars and Denis Villeneuve, who helmed the well-received sci-fi film [_Arrival_ last year](http://time.com/4566458/arrival-review-amy-adams/ "undefined"), directs. ### _Westworld_ It’s a whole new world in HBO’s _Westworld_ after last season’s [bloody finale](http://time.com/4590307/westworld-finale-review/ "undefined"). Creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy have expressed a desire to explore humanity’s sometimes toxic relationship with technology. But in season two, they have to prove that the show is probing deeper questions than “Is that a person or a robot?” Evan Rachael Wood, Ed Harris, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden and others are set to appear at the show’s first Comic-Con panel to discuss [the first season fallout](http://time.com/4589310/westworld-finale-dolores-maeve/ "undefined") and tease future puzzles. ### _Ready Player One_ Steven Spielberg is directing the adaptation of Earnest Cline’s popular novel about a virtual reality game creator who dies, leaving behind a puzzle that leads to his fortune. Whoever can follow the clues, wins. Spielberg has released very little information about the 2018 movie since it began filming, but Comic-Con would be the perfect time to drop a trailer. ### _Aquaman_  Actor Jason Momoa arrives at CinemaCon 2017 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon on March 29, 2017 in Las Vegas. Angela Weiss—AFP/Getty Images The [_Entourage_ fantasy](http://entourage.wikia.com/wiki/Aquaman "undefined") is finally coming to life: We’re getting an Aquaman movie in December of 2018\. _Game of Thrones’_ Jason Momoa will play the muscled man who can talk to fish. As that description suggests, DC will need to convince fans that Aquaman is an aspirational figure and not a punchline. The director, James Wan, has a horror background (_Saw_, _Insidious_, _The Conjuring_) but has also mastered action — he helmed _Furious 7_. ### _X-Men: Dark Phoenix_  Actress Sophie Turner attends the season 7 premiere of "Game Of Thrones" at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angelesa. Jason LaVeris—FilmMagic/Getty Images Jean Grey got short shrift in _X-Men: The Last Stand_: The writers used her dark powers as a plot device rather than exploring the powerful mutant’s struggle with her inner demons. Thanks to some [nifty timeline shifts](http://www.mtv.com/news/1831220/x-men-days-of-future-past-timeline-explained-in-one-handy-infographic/ "undefined"), the film series is getting a second chance to do right by one of the best characters in the comics with _X-Men: Dark Phoenix_. Sophie Turner, best known as [Sansa Stark on _Game of Thrones_](http://time.com/4773779/game-of-thrones-sophie-turner-sansa-stark/ "undefined"), made her debut as Jean in _X-Men: Apocalypse_ and will star in her own film during the 2018 holiday season. ### _Avengers: Infinity War_  From left: Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: Civil War, and Doctor Strange. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures It’s almost here: The movie that unites every single superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, _Avengers: Infinity War_, will premiere next year. It’s going to take a Bruce Banner-level brainiac to figure out how to distribute screen time among the Avengers, the [Guardians of the Galaxy](http://time.com/4754930/guardians-galaxy-vol-2-marvel-movies/ "undefined"), [Doctor Strange](http://time.com/4553909/doctor-strange-marvel-cinematic-universe/ "undefined"), Spider-Man and a dozen other characters. (That’s how many heroes it takes to defeat Thanos, the purple dude who has been collecting powerful Infinity Stones throughout the _Avengers_ series in order to destroy the universe.) But if Marvel pulls it off, _Infinity_ _War_ could be the biggest blockbuster of all time. ### _Atomic Blonde_ Charlize Theron will be featured on [_Entertainment Weekl_y’s “Women Who Kick Ass”](http://ew.com/movies/2017/07/05/comic-con-2017-charlize-theron-women-who-kick-ass/ "undefined") panel promoting her shoot-em-up (and stab-em-up and beat-em-up) flick _Atomic Blonde_. The gritty, stylish movie from _John Wick_ director David Leitch will hit theaters just a week after Comic-Con premieres. Theron, who has made her mark in the genre as the one-armed road warrior Furiosa in _Mad Max: Fury Road_, will discuss what it was like to train for _Atomic Blonde_ and learn to throw around dudes twice her size. ### _Twin Peaks_ [_Twin Peaks’_ new season](http://time.com/4787762/twin-peaks-premiere-new-season-review/ "undefined") is already well underway, and fans are as confused as ever about the twists, turns and [downright trippy diversions](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/26/arts/television/twin-peaks-season-3-episode-8-recap.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2FTwin%20Peaks&action=click&contentCollection=Television&module=Collection®ion=Marginalia&src=me&version=column&pgtype=article "undefined") that the revival has taken. Kyle MacLachlan and the rest of the cast likely swore to David Lynch that they wouldn’t reveal any of the creator’s secrets. Heck, Lynch [won’t answer](http://time.com/4838709/naomi-watts-quick-talk/ "undefined") the cast’s own questions about what’s going on in the Washington logging town. But [_Twin Peaks_ fanatic Damon Lindelof](http://time.com/4769270/twin-peaks-lost-fargo-sopranos/ "undefined") (_Lost_, _The Leftovers_) will be moderating the panel, so it’s a can’t miss event for any Lynch fan. ### _Bright_ Netflix has begun to make its mark in the film industry, to the [chagrin of cinephiles ](http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/15/netflix-and-kill-is-streaming-hurting-movie-theaters.html "undefined")who believe that movies ought to be watched in a theater. But it’s one thing for Netflix to scoop up comedies, dramas and indies that are easily enjoyed at home (or, let’s admit it, on phone screens).Whether they can convince moviegoers to watch the sprawling, effects-heavy films that dominate the box office exactly because they are best appreciated on a big screen is another question entirely. The streaming service’s recent [film _Okja_](http://time.com/4785776/okja-review-bong-joon-ho/ "undefined"), which featured an adorable CGI-superpig, was its [most recent attempt ](http://time.com/4074204/cary-fukunaga-beasts-of-no-nation/ "undefined")to woo audiences away from the cinema. Next up is _Bright_, a movie that boasts A-list star Will Smith and a plot that involves the world’s first Orc cop (Joel Edgerton). The fantasy-world policemen premise is either brilliant or terrible, and the success of the film will help determine Netflix’s future as a studio. ### _Star Trek: Discovery_ _Star Trek_ is headed back to television, this time on CBS and later CBS’ All Access site. _Discovery_ is set before the events of the original series and follows the crew of the Discovery starship. The first trailer offered hints that we could encounter the Klingons again and even get a glimpse of Spock’s father. The most exciting members of the cast are action veteran Michelle Yeoh and _Walking Dead’_s Sonequa Martin-Green. 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