San Diego Comic-Con 2023: What were the highlights, new trailers, announcements?

Amid the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, the San Diego Comic-Con 2023 is being held. Here’s what happened at the event this year so far.

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At the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2023 edition, several exciting announcements were made, trailers revealed and panel discussions held. Here are some of the highlights from the 2023 Comic-Con International: San Diego, being held from Thursday, July 20 to Sunday, July 23.


Project K teaser and name reveal


Deepika Padukone and Prabhas starrer Project K became the first Indian film to be showcased at a Comic-Con in the US. It was also revealed that Project K’s official name is Kalki 2898 AD.


Apart from Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, the mytho-sci-fi fantasy film stars India’s renowned veterans Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, as well as young star Disha Patani. Kalki 2898 AD is directed by Nag Ashwin.


Invincible: Season 2 exclusive poster revealed


The exclusive poster of Amazon Prime Video's adult animated series, Invincible: Season 2 was released at SDCC 2023. Series creator Robert Kirkman also participated in a panel.
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The Walking Dead: Betrayal new videogame


Skybound Games announced the new cooperation and deception game, The Walking Dead: Betrayal, which is a multiplayer game set in The Walking Dead universe. Players will have access to the closed beta test on August 10, 2023, exclusively on PC via Steam, before the official release.

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong new crossover comic series


DC and Legendary Entertainment announced a crossover comic series, which will bring together the iconic characters from Justice League, Godzilla, and Kong! The seven-issue series will release in October 2023.

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The Boys’ spinoff Gen V premiere date


Amazon Studios announced the premiere of The Boys’ spin-off teen series Gen V, happening on September 29, 2023. The Gen V Season 1 Finale will be on November 3, 2023.

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Diablo IV updates


Blizzard Entertainment announced interesting updates for Diablo IV. Joe Piepiora, associate game director, also addressed issues over the updates.


Borderlands movie release date


Lionsgate Films said at SDCC that the Borderlands’ live-action adaptation film will release in theaters on August 9, 2024.

Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time spin-off

Cartoon Network's popular animated series, Adventure Time, will soon have a spin-off. Titled Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, it will premiere on August 31, 2023.


Marvel's Secret Invasion on Hulu


Disney announced the release of Secret Invasion on Hulu for a limited time from July 21 to August 17, 2023. The first three episodes will be released.


FAQs


Q1:When is the San Diego Comic-Con 2023?
The 2023 Comic-Con International: San Diego will be held from Thursday, July 20, 2023, to Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Q2:Which are the big companies not attending San Diego Comic-Con 2023?
Big studios like Marvel, Sony, HBO, Universal, and Netflix are skipping the San Diego Comic-Con 2023, because of the Writers’ Strike and Actors’ Strike in Hollywood.
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