Henry Cavill May Surprise During WB's SDCC Panel; Marvel Studios Expected To Save Biggest Reveals For D23

Henry Cavill May Surprise During WB's SDCC Panel; Marvel Studios Expected To Save Biggest Reveals For D23

A new report has shed some light on what to expect this weekend during San Diego Comic-Con, and it sounds like Hall H attendees could be treated to a surprise appearance from the Man of Steel himself!

By RohanPatel - Jul 20, 2022 01:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel Studios
Source: Deadline

Deadline has posted an extensive preview of what to expect this weekend during the first in-person San Diego Comic-Con in two years, and they've shared a small nugget that could have bombshell ramifications for the future of DC Films. 

According to their sources, Warner Bros.' theatrical panel on Saturday morning will be headlined by Black Adam and Shazam: Fury of the Gods, with stars Dwayne Johnson and Zachary Levi both expected to be in attendance to hype up their respective films, alongside other unannounced cast members. 

Attendees will also likely get early looks at Ezra Miller's The Flash and Jason Momoa's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, since both were heavily featured during the studio's CinemaCon presentation earlier this year.

However, while all of that was expected, things get interesting with the mention that there's been an increasing amount of buzz that Henry Cavill will make a surprise appearance to tease his future as Superman - a move that, if true, would absolutely blow the roof off Hall H. 

They don't reveal much else, but considering DHD was the first to break the news that Tom Cruise would surprise Comic-Con with the first teaser for Top Gun: Maverick in 2019, this should be taken as more than just a rumor. As for whether Cavill actually shows up, we'll just have to wait and see. 

The Warner Bros. Theatrical panel kicks off at 10:15 AM PST (1:15 PM EST) and we'll be covering the event LIVE, so be sure to tune in!

Meanwhile, Marvel Studios, the weekend's biggest headliner, is expected to share the first official look at Ryan Coogler's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and an extended sneak preview of upcoming Tatiana Maslany-fronted Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law during their Hall H panel on Saturday night. We'd expect both trailers to make their way online around the same time. 

While we could also get footage or concept art from Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3The Marvels, the Untitled Halloween Special, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday SpecialSecret InvasionIronheart, Echo, and/or Loki season two, fans may want to temper their expectations just a bit as their presentation is not expected to be on par with their 2019 panel. 

In their story, Deadline stresses that they've heard Marvel Studios is saving many of their biggest reveals for Disney's own fan convention D23, which will take place in mid-September, so we'd be somewhat surprised if a major slate update was released this Saturday.

Kevin Feige is a master showman, so we should always expect a surprise or two to end the night, possibly updates on Fantastic Four, BladeDaredevil, or X-Men (The Mutants?), but it seems like, for now, they'll keep the focus on what's on the way this year rather than what's coming down the line. Fortunately, it doesn't sound like we'll have to wait too long for a major update as September is right around the corner, and it sounds like their D23 presentation will be quite substantial. 

They'll also be an active presence on Friday, with their Marvel Studios Animation panel, where they'll reveal the first looks at  X-Men '97, Marvel Zombies, What If…? season two, and possibly Spider-Man: Freshman Year

The Marvel Studios panel starts at 5 PM PST (8 PM EST) on Saturday night, while the Marvel Studios Animation panel will begin at 11:45 AM PST (2:45 PM EST) on Friday morning. We'll also be covering both of those events LIVE, so don't miss out on all the fun!

As for any other major film news, Paramount is hosting a Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves panel on Thursday, and Keanu Reeves is set to take the Hall H stage on Friday to preview his upcoming BRZRKR movie, which should be plenty exciting. 

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GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/20/2022, 1:06 PM
They gotta move on from him. Its been time for a while.
JobinJ
JobinJ - 7/20/2022, 1:22 PM
@GhostDog - dude he is amazing as superman....I hope he continues
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/20/2022, 1:25 PM
@JobinJ - he was fine at best. If that.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 7/20/2022, 1:52 PM
@GhostDog - I think he deserves another shot. Like you said he did just fine, but I think it was the material. I don't think he's the best actor around but I do think he could really do well if he wasn't having to mope around the whole movie.

Looking forward to Argylle, where I'd assume he'll be showing some range with a comedic approach.

Also timing is everything.... and this will be the perfect way to divert away from the whole Ezra situation they're wanting to avoid.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/20/2022, 2:02 PM
@UniqNo - I feel for him. He was given AWFUL material but we just need to move beyond anything tied to the Snyderverse at this point. A fresh start is needed for this character so desperately. TV has done a better job with Superman than the films have.

Even when he was given some hopeful stuff to work with in the JL Whedon cut, I didn’t find his performance to be anything beyond okay. He’s just an okay actor for me at best. Nice guy though.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 7/20/2022, 2:09 PM
@GhostDog - I see your point because man they gave him nothing to work with. But I think he can pull it off with really good material.
inkniron
inkniron - 7/20/2022, 3:05 PM
@GhostDog - I agree. He ‘s fine. Nothing outstanding,although there was potential.

WB Sometimes reminds me of somebody that clings onto an abusive ex and keeps running back. Sure, there might’ve been a bright spot here and there, but you Gotta know when to cut your losses and walk away. Most of the films were bad to mediocre at best. They’ve been trying to prop this universe up on a shitty foundation from the beginning. It hasn’t worked. It needs to be scrapped and rebooted
Desrow
Desrow - 7/20/2022, 1:07 PM
This is the best outcome tbh, just keep Snyder and his cultists outside of DC for ever.
Origame
Origame - 7/20/2022, 1:08 PM
Even if it's just one more shot, I'm looking forward to it.
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 7/20/2022, 1:10 PM
Nice.
MuadDib
MuadDib - 7/20/2022, 1:15 PM
Nothing DC does as this pony will turn things around. Any new Superman movie is like 2-3 years out, we’re still stuck with a terrible Flash, a geriatric Batman in Keaton and adult Billy Batson w/ an overly padded Shazam.

I’m strangely looking forward to Blue Beatle, but that’s about it.

Arthorious
Arthorious - 7/20/2022, 1:18 PM
@MuadDib - Yeah Blue Beetle is one I'm definitely looking forward too as well, but I'm also very cautious about it too, knowing WB track record.
MuadDib
MuadDib - 7/20/2022, 1:19 PM
@Arthorious - Agreed. I should have said I’m cautiously optimistic
dracula
dracula - 7/20/2022, 1:20 PM
@MuadDib - nothing really stopping Billy from still being a kid

even with the delays of the sequel, Asher Angel is only now the same age Tom Holland was when he started playing spiderman
m1doriya
m1doriya - 7/20/2022, 1:53 PM
@MuadDib - Nah, Shazam was great
MuadDib
MuadDib - 7/20/2022, 3:05 PM
@dracula - Leaked reviews say Billy turns 18 in the movie, that’s what I’m referring to. Is it true? I guess we’ll have to wait and see. But if he’s walking around as a legal adult in the movie only to turn into a completely different adult when he says Shazam, that’s been pretty weak.

His whole appeal is he’s a kind turning into an adult superhero.
MuadDib
MuadDib - 7/20/2022, 3:06 PM
@MuadDib - gotta love spellcheck
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 7/20/2022, 4:45 PM
@MuadDib - I've personally been looking forward to Keaton's return as Batman 89 and that's the only reason I still want to see Flashpoint. Everything else has just been weak. The Batman property to me is the only thing interesting from WB/DC studios. Batman 2 and Joker 2 sound more interesting than any of these DCEU connected films in my opinion.
MuadDib
MuadDib - 7/20/2022, 5:40 PM
@mastakilla39 - I would love a proper Keaton Batman film, I don’t mind that he’s oldish. My beef is that he’s def not going to get the screen time he deserves, and they’re setting him up to have a Terry Mcginnis relationship but with Barbara Gordon. So much for seeing Batgirl fighting alongside Batman. Any similar scene we get won’t be the same as it’s old as F Batman.

Would have preferred an legit Batman Beyond not thing Batgirl take. Anyway, I’d still be down if they did BB but had Peter Weller in there as old man Bruce, hell I’d take Clint Eastwood or even Levin Conroy, since Keatons being used for a terrible storyline.

I get that they wanted to distance themselves from the Synderverse as much as possible and that Ben wants out, but to just move on from a Batman in his prime (I know Ben’s interpretation wasn’t super young) is a huge mistake.

Idk it’s just such a convoluted landscape over at DC that it’s hard to even follow along sometimes. It’s a shame and a waste of such amazing intellectual properties.

MuadDib
MuadDib - 7/20/2022, 5:41 PM
@MuadDib - Yo spellcheck has me looking so dumb today, it’s one spellcheck error after another damn
PC04
PC04 - 7/20/2022, 1:17 PM
More Cavill as Superman is a great thing! The guy is passionate and he looks freakin amazing in that costume. Give us the Superman movie we deserve!
RolandD
RolandD - 7/20/2022, 7:16 PM
@PC04 -
Arthorious
Arthorious - 7/20/2022, 1:17 PM
This would be an awesome shock if true. Who knows maybe WB has a Superman movie in the works starring Cavill but it's very hush hush; especially if Zaslav is still upset with JJ and Coates.
Super12
Super12 - 7/20/2022, 1:19 PM
LET'S GO! If they're smart they'll finally respond to the fans' demands to bring him back for a Man of Steel 2. Then team up with Shazam to take on Black Adam in a BA sequel.
Blergh
Blergh - 7/20/2022, 1:23 PM
Hopes for SDCC,

WB:

- announcing an official ending to the DCEU saga by cancelling WW3 & AQM3 and combining them into "Flashpoint", the final movie featuring Momoa, Gadot, Cavill, Calle, Keaton and a new actor for Barry with cameos from every actor willing to return. The film ends with the universe being rebooted and the horror saga ending. The final shot is a a frame of Battinson looking into the future letting us know that this is the culmination.

- "Fantastic Beasts: The Duel of Legends" exclusive film for HBO Max starring Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen and Eddie Redmayne in a smaller scale end for the saga (small budget, less location, soley focus on the duel)

- "Hogwarts", a yearly fantasy drama series for HBO Max about a new generation of Hogwarts students (not needed to end at season 8, just keep introducing new characters)

- "The Matrix", a HBO Max exclusive sci-fi series about the first era within the Matrix. Switching between various segments (the "present day" Matrix, prequel about the origin, flash-forward to the real world) like LOST did.
ThorArms
ThorArms - 7/20/2022, 2:00 PM
@Blergh - absolutely zero of these things will be happening lol
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