Few filmmakers have spent the past decade redefining the boundaries of genre cinema quite like Adam Wingard. Throughout his career, Wingard has built a reputation for twisting familiar conventions into something unmistakably his own, blending horror, action, and dark comedy with a mischievous confidence that has made films like You’re Next and The Guest modern cult favorites. If A24’s Onslaught is any indication, he has no interest in playing it safe. Wingard joined Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, and Drew Starkey in Ballroom 20 at San Diego Comic-Con, with
It may have taken nearly a decade to bring to life, but if the first footage unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con is any indication, Na Hong-jin’s Hope was well worth the wait. Making his Comic-Con debut, acclaimed filmmaker Na Hong-jin joined moderator Joanna Robinson to offer audiences an exclusive first look at his long-awaited feature. While Hope retains the psychological tension and meticulous craftsmanship that have come to define his filmography, Na Hong-jin playfully encouraged the Ballroom 20 crowd to throw out any expectations they had walking in. If audiences
Independent filmmaking has always been fueled by the people who believe in it long before the rest of the world catches on. Few films embody that spirit more than Drifter, a passion project made possible by the very community it celebrates. Drifter follows Tree, a man who lives in the shadows until he discovers purpose, belonging, and an unexpected family through the world of drift racing. But the conversation inside Ballroom 20 revealed something far more personal. As the cast and creatives reflected on bringing Drifter to life, nearly every
For one weekend every year, San Diego stops feeling like a city and starts feeling like the center of every fandom imaginable. Streets become movie sets, convention halls transform into immersive worlds, and nearly every corner offers a chance to step inside a story. While the panels may draw thousands to Comic-Con, they’re only part of the experience. From immersive experiences inside the convention center to larger-than-life installations, themed pop-ups, and exclusive fan events across the city, studios are once again pulling out all the stops for San Diego Comic-Con