Collider - SDCC

Forget 'Wicked,' 2026's Next Best Horror Puts an Unhinged Twist on 'The Wizard of Oz'

Tamera Jones — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:48:38 GMT

Filmmaker Casper Kelly’s name is now synonymous with his 2014 Adult Swim short, Too Many Cooks. Even now, the tune earworms its way into your brain, conjuring up the surreal horror of his never-ending sitcom intro. You may also recognize his name from Shudder’s V/H/S/Halloween last year, or as a co-writer for Panos Cosmatos’s brutal psychological thriller, Mandy. This year, at San Diego Comic-Con, Collider’s Perri Nemiroff had the opportunity to celebrate Kelly for his upcoming feature directorial debut, Buddy, starring Keegan-Michael Key (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie) and Delaney Quinn (The Roses).

SDCC 2026 Proved That We Need More Panels Like This at Comic-Con

Perri Nemiroff — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:11 GMT

Every single Collider Ladies Night interview feels like a privilege and joy to conduct. But, after over a decade of attending San Diego Comic-Con and itching to see more stage time to be dedicated to highlighting powerhouse women in film and television, it’s become the ultimate treat to contribute to moving the needle in that respect by bringing a live edition of the show to one of the event’s biggest stages.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Cast Reacts to Reading the Series Finale Script

Tamera Jones — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:51:18 GMT

Paramount+’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds hit the streamer during San Diego Comic-Con2026, where the stars made their rounds from Hall H to Collider’s media studio to celebrate. There, they spoke with our own Steven Weintraub about walking the floor and what fans can expect from the penultimate Season 4, plus new details on the fifth and final season, leading up to Star Trek: The Original Series.

Inside the Canceled ‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot That Got Pulled Weeks Before Filming

Thomas Butt — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:11:15 GMT

There's a lot that goes into making a movie, more so than people even imagine. The unglamorous work that helps individual films get greenlit, shot, and released often comes from producers such as Brad Fuller(co-founder of Platinum Dunes alongside Michael Bay), Andrew Form(producer of Platinum Dunes' A Quiet Place), and Simon Kinberg(longtime X-Men screenwriter and producer), who joined the Producers Panel held at 2026's San Diego Comic-Con. Moderated by Collider's Steven Weintraub, the three panelists discussed all things related to the industry, the projects that defined their careers, and the opportunities that slipped through their fingers.

'The X-Files' Meets 'True Detective' in Deborah Ann Woll's New Shudder Horror Thriller

Tamera Jones — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:15:14 GMT

Daredevil: Born Again and God of War: Laufey star Deborah Ann Woll is a favorite among genre fans, from Marvel mayhem to commanding a D&D campaign. Now, she’s returning to the horror genre on Shudderthis October in Jordan Downey’s (V/H/S/Beyond) The Cycle, where she plays forensic anthropologist Meg, who discovers that the recently found body of a 36-year-old missing person’s case is her estranged father.

Thrilljoy's Next Sci-Fi Line Is Perfect for 'Blade Runner' and 'Tron' Fans

Thomas Butt — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:25:06 GMT

Each year, at the end of July, San Diego becomes a melting pot for pop culture at Comic-Con. Whether it's movies, TV, video games, and of course, comic books, San Diego Comic-Con is the can't-miss hub of the year for all fandoms. One of the most lucrative markets at SDCC is the collectible/merchandise world, and a key player at every convention is Thrilljoy, the company behind a specialized line of licensed limited-edition collectible items made with unmatched creative craft, and their products aredesigned with innovative packaging and intricate details that bring fandom to life.

India's Biggest Fantasy Epic Since 'Baahubali' Is One of the Most Ambitious Movies of 2026

Tamera Jones — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:17:23 GMT

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that co-writer and director Nitesh Tiwari’s big-budget Hindu epic, Ramayana, one of the most ambitious Indian fantasy epics since Baahubaali, was acquired by Sony for global distribution. This massive news came alongside the unveiling of the first trailer for Part 1, offering up four minutes of footage to hold fans over until its official theatrical release on November 6. Speaking with Collider’s Steven Weintraub, Tiwari, star Ranbir Kapoor, and producer Namit Malhotradiscuss their hopes for the film’s release, and comment on partnering with Sony.

The Cast of ‘Grimm’ Officially Breaks Silence About Long-Rumored Revival

Tamera Jones — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:45:55 GMT

Nearly a decade since NBC’s long-running hit series, Grimm, premiered its Season 6 finale, the stars of the dark fantasy show stopped by Collider’s studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to revisit the tireless work they put in and celebrate their enduring legacy. While speaking with our own Steven Weintraub, it didn’t take long for the conversation to veer from the past to looking towards the future.

Eli Roth Explains How ‘Terrifier’ Paved the Way for Unrated Horror in Movie Theaters

Tamera Jones — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:09:00 GMT

Ice Cream Man is horror producer, writer, and director Eli Roth’s “carnival of carnage,” he tells Collider’s Steven Weintraub while at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. As the twisted mind behind Cabin Fever, Hostel, and 2023’s Thanksgiving, Roth explains that with this sickly sweet treat, he set out to outdo all his previous films as far as gory kills were concerned. He wanted “one kill after another after another,” like he used to see in classics like Re-Animatoror Dawn of the Dead.

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Is Ready To Turn His Fantasy Graphic Novel Into a Movie or Series

Tamera Jones — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:14 GMT

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Pearl Jam’s founding member and lead guitarist, Mike McCready, hit the con floor not only as a self-proclaimed fan of the convention’s collectibles, but to promote his new graphic novel, Farewell to Seasons. While there, McCready stopped by Collider’s studio to talk with Steven Weintraub about the inspiration behind the new novel and why this story demanded a new medium.