11 biggest streaming announcements from New York Comic Con, including Dune: Prophecy, Creature Commandos, The Penguin and more
From Gotham to Bikini Bottom
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New York Comic Con has not disappointed this year, as trailers and news for several major streaming titles have debuted at the event. Fans of some of the bestNetflix,Max,andAdult Swimshows will be delighted that we’ve got plenty to look forward to over the coming months.
Whether it’s new episodes of action hits or a new venture forStranger Thingsstar Millie Bobby Brown, there are lots of exciting things coming to thebest streaming services. One streaming announcement that we haven’t included in this list but that was part of the event was thatShrinkinghas been renewed for season 3 at Apple TV Plus.
If you weren’t lucky enough to attend New York’s fan convention this year, do not fear, because the trailers are now widely available online and we’ve got details for all of them. So, without further delay, here are the 11 biggest announcements you shouldn’t miss from New York Comic Con.
The Penguin
If you’re anything like me, you’re currently obsessed withThe Penguin. I don’t blame you, it’san absorbing epicand one of thebest Max showsof the year. Colin Farrell deserves all the awards: it’s hard to believe the Irish actor is hidden under all those prosthetics and a New York accent, and his performance has me hooked.
The recent mid-season trailer has got me even more excited, picking up afterepisode three’s shock endingwith Sofia Falcone (played by the brilliant Cristin Milioti). If you thought the first half of the season was excellent, this new trailer suggests it’s only going from strength to strength.
Rick and Morty
Ah, jeez Rick! Not only have we got a first-look atRick and Mortyseason 8, but there’s been confirmation that the show has been renewed until season 12.The Hollywood Reportershared that Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen said: “Dan, Scott, and the rest of the immensely talented team behindRick and Mortyare constantly outdoing themselves and I’ll be joining the millions of fans around the world in looking forward to more adventures in the years to come.”
That means this iconic duo is definitely sticking around up until 2029, so there’s plenty moreRick and Mortyto look forward to. While you wait for season 8 to air – it’s expected to be released in 2025 – you can enjoy the sneak peek above.
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The Electric Slate
If you loveStranger Things, you may have been disappointed by the lack of trailers fromNetflix Geeked Week. While we have to wait a little while longer for that, fans might be happy to learn that Eleven actress Millie Bobby Brown is attached to an exciting new project byAvengers: Infinity Wardirectors, the Russo Brothers.
The plot has already got me hooked, as it’s set in the aftermath of a robot uprising in an alternate version of the ’90s, where we follow an orphaned teenager who ventures across the American West with a cartoon-inspired robot, a smuggler, and his sidekick in search of her younger brother. I’m in!
Outlander season 7, Part 2
If you’ve been impatiently waiting for moreOutlander,then the good news is that there’s a new trailer that’s teased what’s to come. The historical fantasy drama series has captured the hearts of millions, with plenty invested in Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) relationship, which spans centuries and proves that love can conquer all.
Outlanderseason 7 part 1was released in June 2024 and part 2 is set to be released in late November. It’ll be here in no time, but until then, you can enjoy the trailer.
Dune: Prophecy
BeforeMax dropped the official trailer forDune: Prophecy, we only had a couple of teaser clips to go off so it’s exciting to see a full-length trailer finally revealed. The new Max series is expected to debut on November 17 and will consist of six episodes in total. It will focus on the story long before theDunemovies and it’s an exciting place to pick up.
Personally, I can’t wait to see the two lead performances from Emily Watson and Olivia Williams, whose sister characters do shape a lot of what we’ve seen in the two hit movies so far. Having two intriguing female leads inDuneis something I’m looking forward to when it arrives later this year, and I’m keen to see where the story all began.
Creature Commandos
It’s a huge year for DC, with another exciting comic book addition landing on Max soon. The new adult animation seriesCreature Commandosfollows a black ops team made up of prisoners, ultimately laying the foundation for the famous Suicide Squad.
Timeline-wise, it follows after the events of the first season ofPeacemaker,with Viola Davis reprising her role as Amanda Waller. I can’t wait to see the latest entry into the DC universe, especially with big names like Sean Gunn, David Harbour, Alan Tudyk, and Indira Varma leading the cast.
Wolf Man
Leigh Whannell is back with an exciting new horror movie: a reboot of the 1941 classicThe Wolf Man.I’ve long followed Whannell’s career seeing him go fromSawtoUpgradetoThe Invisible Manand everything in between, and his take on the famous story looks like it has the potential to be a worthy addition to thebest horror movieslist.
If you’re not familiar with the plot, it follows a family who is attacked by a werewolf, scratching one of them in the process. To try and stay safe, they barricade themselves inside their home, but soon he begins to transform, and they’ve inadvertently locked themselves inside with a monster.
Watchmen Chapter II
Another anticipated DC announcement was forWatchmen Chapter II. As the second part of theanimated feature film, fans have been keen to see what happens next and all will be revealed when it arrives in November.
The second part follows these outlawed superheroes as they grapple with their personal lives while racing the clock to solve a deepening mystery. We’ll have to wait and see if it will join ourbest superhero moviesline-up, but it looks promising.
The Walking Dead: Dead City
TheWalking Deaduniverse seems to be growing bigger by the day.Dead Cityis the first official sequel to the original series, and it’s back for season two in 2025. Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are back as Maggie Rhee and Negan Smith, with new episodes premiering next year.
But if you can’t wait, you can check outThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. With new episodes having kicked off this September, there’s plenty of zombie content to sink your teeth into.
SpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas
Here’s one for the whole family! I know, it is a little early to be thinking about Christmas, especially when there’s plenty of Halloween content to devour, but NYCC is ahead of the game. A teaser clip forSpongeBob and Sandy’s Country Christmas, a half-hour stop motion special, will help us ring in the festive season as it arrives in December onParamount Plus.
The special continues on from the most recentSpongeBobseries, season 14, which is also streaming on Paramount Plus. It doesn’t look like everyone’s favourite talking sponge is stopping any time soon.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Finally, there’s plenty for the Trekkies! NYCC showed clips from bothStrange New Worldsseason 3 andLower Decksseason 5, meaning sci-fi fans will be eating good over the coming months. Paramount Plus is the home to plenty of Star Trek content, so that’s the place to be if you want to explore the galaxy.
The streaming service has said thatStrange New Worldswill arrive in 2025, whileLower Decksarrives this October 24. Sadly it will be the last season of the latter, so I hope it ends on a high note.
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