When San Diego Comic-Con rolls around each year, it’s always met with excitement and anticipation, but this year’s event brings a change of pace due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Major studios like Lionsgate have decided to pull out of the convention, and several panels have been canceled, shaking up the lineup and tempering the excitement somewhat.
However, among the maelstrom of change, there is a shining beacon of hope. Not all is lost; some panels will still be going forward, including two panels for the much-anticipated season 2 of Amazon Prime’s hit series Invincible.
Fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief, especially since it’s been years since the animated series debuted. But as we wait for Comic-Con to unfold, Invincible’s presence is keenly felt and eagerly awaited.
While the Invincible panels are still on the agenda, attendees may need to adjust their expectations; cast appearances that were scheduled are now unlikely to proceed due to the strike. Still, fans will get their fill with the screening of new episodes from season 2 of Invincible during the second panel, even though it remains unclear whether this includes the season premiere or a few more episodes.
The adjustment to the Comic-Con itinerary is hard to ignore. The cancelations have hit panels for other shows and films, from ABC’s Abbott Elementary to the highly anticipated Dune sequel. Despite these withdrawals, the stage is set for panels for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Star Trek Universe, Project K, The Walking Dead franchise, Twisted Metal, What We Do in the Shadows, and The Continental, all of which are moving ahead as planned.
As for Invincible, new seasons aren’t the only ones on the horizon. Robert Kirkman, the comic book series’ co-creator, has previously revealed plans to make an Invincible video game.
These plans, although potentially years away and not immune to setbacks, could turn out to be a significant boost for the fans of the series if they come to fruition. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the still-unconfirmed inclusion of Omni-Man to the Mortal Kombat 11 roster, along with Homelander from The Boys.
At the moment, Invincible’s gaming ambitions have only been realized through partnerships with Mediatonic’s Fall Guys as well as a dice game by Skybound Games and Mantic Games.
Prime Video’s slow approach with its most-watched shows such as The Boys and Invincible stands in contrast with that of its competition, specifically, Disney+. It’s unclear if this is deliberate or a product of the platform’s inexperience. However, it appears to be working for them. Whereas Disney is struggling with maintaining the quality of its shows, Prime Video has let the progress of its top billers take its natural course. Although this doesn’t guarantee that its most expensive projects are its most successful, the public appears to be more forgiving of the platform.
Aside from Seasons 2 and 3 of Invincible and a video game adaptation, a live-action adaptation of Invincible is currently in development.
