San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is just around the corner! For many years, the event has been one of the world's best-known and largest pop culture conventions. Studios unveil exclusive trailers, stars sign autographs, and upcoming projects are showcased to eager audiences. This year will be no different. From July 23 to 26, you can look forward to plenty of news from the world of pop culture. Here's a concise overview of what to expect this year.

After years of uncertainty, the planned live-action adaptation of "Naruto" is finally taking shape. Lionsgate has now officially confirmed via X that the casting process for the three main characters has begun. They are looking for actors to play the iconic members of Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno.

"Task" meets "Mare of Easttown"! There will be a crossover between the two HBO series. In the second season of "Task," Julianne Nicholson returns as Lori Ross – the Emmy-winning role she previously played in "Mare of Easttown." Some details about the plot of the new episodes have already been revealed.

Work on the second season of "Alien: Earth" is in full swing. As Deadline magazine reported, filming has now officially begun in London. In addition, there are three high-profile new additions to the cast of the science fiction series. According to initial reports, Season 2 is expected to draw even more heavily on Ridley Scott's classic "Alien".

There's reason for hope for all "Sherlock Holmes" fans: After years of silence, screenwriter Chris Brancato has now provided a new update on the status of the long-awaited sequel. In an interview with The Direct, Brancato revealed that a first draft of the screenplay for "Sherlock Holmes 3" is complete! He received support from Michael Panes, who previously worked on "Godfather of Harlem".

Moana ventures out onto the open sea once again – in Disney's live-action remake. It's been just ten years since the original animated film hit theaters. Can the new version, starring Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, still win us over? Find out what we and other critics think of the movie in KinoCheck's META review!

Superstar Dwayne Johnson has landed his next leading role! According to the industry magazine Variety, the actor will star in the upcoming action drama "Free Byrd". Greg Kwedar, who has already made a name for himself internationally with the acclaimed film "Sing Sing", will direct and write the screenplay.

"The Mandalorian & Grogu" was just released in theaters, but another "Star Wars" movie is already on the horizon. "Star Wars: Starfighter" promises a completely new adventure set in a galaxy far, far away. However, not too many details about the plot have been made public – until now. An alleged leak from the insider MakingStarWars.net is said to reveal extensive information about the plot and the characters.

Good news for fans of the fantasy animated series "Avatar." The animated film "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" will premiere soon on Paramount+. But that's not all: if it's a success, it likely won't be the last adventure. One of the creators of "Avatar" has now hinted at this.

The 2026 Emmy nominations have been announced. "The Pitt" could once again be one of the biggest winners at this year's awards ceremony. The hospital drama already won five Emmys last year, including Best Drama Series. And "The Pitt" is the favorite this time around as well. But the competition is fierce. Here's a look at who else is in the running.

"Fallout" fans have reason to celebrate! Filming for Season 3 of the acclaimed Amazon series has finally begun. Walton Goggins, who plays Ghul, announced this in an Instagram post. However, there is no official premiere date yet.

Next week marks the release of "The Odyssey", one of the biggest blockbusters of the year – and anticipation among many fans could hardly be higher. But what can we expect from this epic? The first reactions following the international premiere have come in and offer a glimpse into the film. Press reviews reveal details about the film's tone and what makes it so special within Nolan's filmography.

"Avengers: Doomsday" won't hit theaters until December – but rumors are already swirling about its sequel, "Secret Wars." Reportedly, the new film will focus on a younger generation. In addition, several familiar characters have been mentioned who are said to be joining the young heroes in their battle against Doctor Doom.

After a long period of uncertainty, it finally seems to be happening: Filming for "Fast & Furious 11" has apparently begun. Lead actor Vin Diesel announced this on his Instagram account. The movie is currently scheduled for release on March 17, 2026.

Although the latest "Supergirl" movie fell short of Warner Bros. expectations and failed to impress either at the box office or with critics, DC continues to focus on expanding its superhero universe. As reported by Collider magazine, a series about Mr. Terrific is currently in development.

The signs are piling up: Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale will likely star in "Heat 2." There's also a candidate for the role of the villain. The successor to Michael Mann's acclaimed thriller classic is said to be a mix of prequel and sequel.

First YouTube, then the big screen: The internet hit "The Mandela Catalogue" is set to be adapted into a film. None other than Steven Spielberg – who most recently directed the science-fiction thriller "Disclosure Day" – has secured the rights to the story. However, someone else will be taking the director's chair.

Exciting update on the new "G.I. Joe" movie! Screenwriter Danny McBride has spoken out about the current state of affairs. He also revealed the first details about the plot – and explained that he originally had a completely different approach in mind. In addition, he hinted that filming will begin soon.

Moana's journey is far from over! Following the first animated hit from 2016, the sequel "Moana 2", and the live-action film, Disney is apparently already working on "Moana 3". During a press conference for the upcoming live-action film, Maui actor Dwayne Johnson revealed that discussions about the third animated film are underway. It's important to note, however, that nothing is set in stone yet. Disney is keeping its cards close to its chest for now

The remake of the cult horror film "Possession" continues to take shape: As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, actor Paul Dano will now star alongside Callum Turner and "The Substance" star Margaret Qualley in the remake of the supernatural thriller. Parker Finn, who gained international recognition for the successful horror series "Smile", will direct the remake.

Following the massive success of "Backrooms", "Siren Head" is the next internet horror sensation to be adapted for the big screen. This unusual concept is apparently in high demand. And with Zach Cregger and Brian Duffield involved, two in-demand filmmakers are working on the upcoming film adaptation.

Good news for "Mobland" fans: After significant conflicts arose between lead actor Tom Hardy and showrunner Jez Butterworth during the production of Season 2 – which reportedly even led Hardy to leave the production – things are now back on track. As Deadline exclusively reports, the actor is set to return for Season 3!