All the Marvel News from D23 2024

Marvel fans assembled in Anaheim this weekend for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!

D23 2024 was bigger and more immersive than ever, with tens of thousands of passionate fans gathering to celebrate their favorite films, TV shows, characters, and more. The weekend was also packed with exciting Marvel news, including exclusive footage, major announcements, and surprise guests from all around the Marvel multiverse.

Here, we break down all the biggest news from D23 2024.

MARVEL STUDIOS

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige took the stage during Friday’s Disney Entertainment Showcase, where he teased some of the studios’ most highly anticipated films and TV shows. First up, Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds crashed the event with a video message for Marvel fans, thanking them for propelling the film to box office success. Then, Feige was joined by Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie, who shared footage from the upcoming film and teased Sam Wilson’s next adventure.

Feige also gave fans a sneak peek at The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are currently busy filming in the United Kingdom, but they sent D23 fans a special video message from set.

Up next, executive producer Ryan Coogler joined Feige to tease the upcoming Disney+ series Ironheart, following Black Panther: Wakanda Forever breakout Riri Williams as she faces a new threat. Coogler welcomed stars Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, and Regan Aliyah, who treated fans in attendance to exclusive footage.

Then, Feige brought out the stars of Daredevil: Born Again, welcoming actors Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, and Jon Bernthal. Together, the cast teased the return of Matt Murdock and announced that the series will premiere on Disney+ in March 2025.

Finally, the cast of the upcoming Disney+ series Agatha All Along closed out the presentation with a little musical magic. Stars Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Debra Jo Rupp, Patti LuPone, and Aubrey Plaza took the stage to perform the original song “The Ballad of Witches’ Road,” written for the show by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. After donning their capes and filling the Honda Center with witchy fog, the cast then debuted a new trailer and poster for the show. 

THE MUSIC OF MARVEL

On Friday, Oscar-winning composer Michel Giacchino hosted the Music of Marvel panel, joining composers Christophe Beck and Laura Karpman, songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and music supervisors Dave Jordan and Justine von Winterfeldt to talk about the sounds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Giacchino surprised attendees by previewing his retro-futuristic score for the upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps, while Karpman revealed that she is composing the score for the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World.

DISNEY PARKS

During Saturday’s Disney Experiences Showcase, Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro took the stage to give fans a sneak peek at some of the exciting attractions coming to Disney Parks around the world — including a major expansion to Avengers Campus at Disney's California Adventure and new attractions coming to Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland.

MARVEL ANIMATION

Marvel Animation took the spotlight on Saturday, as Head of Marvel Streaming, Television, and Animation Brad Winderbaum shared exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming shows What If…?, X-Men ’97, Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. He was joined by X-Men ’97 voice actors Cal Dodd and Lenore Zann, as well as filmmakers Bryan Andrews, Todd Harris, Ryan Coogler, and Jeff Trammell. As a special surprise, Trammell also announced that Hudson Thames will be voicing Peter Parker in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, with Colman Domingo playing Norman Osborn, before both actors took the stage.

FORTNITE CROSSOVER EVENT

From films to gaming, fans of Marvel will recall the very first entertainment gameplay crossover event in Fortnite — the addition of the Infinity Gauntlet from Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War in 2018.

Today’s crossover event started inside Fortnite with a thrilling in-game conclusion to the current season of Battle Royale, where the power of Pandora’s Box re-emerged as the catalyst for an on-stage world premiere of a new cinematic and gameplay trailer revealing the origins of a new upcoming Marvel-themed season, presented on-stage at D23 by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.

Drop in on Friday, August 16, as the story continues in Fortnite Battle Royale’s Chapter 5, Season 4: Absolute Doom, featuring the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom! 

The new season will allow players from around the world to continue the Fortnite and Marvel story with new action-packed gameplay and locations to explore.

If you want to relive the experience, or missed it the first time, the Disney Horizons Live from D23 island in Fortnite will be accessible until August 16th using island code 7908-6413-2516, or by finding it in Fortnite’s “Discover” menu.

MARVEL FAMILY COSPLAY

The family that cosplays together stays together! Kids, family, and friends showed off their hero looks at D23 this weekend. Get inspired for Halloween with some of the greatest costumes in the Marvel Universe, including Spider-Man, Hulk, Miles Morales, Wolverine, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Squirrel Girl, and more!

ROCKET RACCOON TAKES OVER D23

Everyone’s favorite furry and feisty member of the Guardians of the Galaxy stopped by D23 this weekend, greeting fans at the Marvel booth. Marvel HQ visited this tech genius, where he opened up about his trip to Earth.

DISNEY LEGENDS

D23 capped off the festivities with a special ceremony honoring 14 new Disney Legends, including Black Panther star Angela Bassett and legendary comic artist Steve Ditko. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige led the tribute to Ditko, honoring him as “one of the original architects of the Marvel Universe” and presenting the award posthumously to Ditko’s nephew, Mark Ditko.

Then, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler took the stage with a whole crew of Dora Milaje, honoring Bassett for her expansive career and highlighting her Marvel role as Queen Ramonda of Wakanda.

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event runs Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11 in Anaheim, California. For all the latest news from D23 2024, follow along live on Marvel.com, YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok.