Welcome to the 19th Official Last Resort Films Comic-Con! This season, we have exclusive news and behind-the-scenes information on five upcoming LRF releases for Season 35....
ROUND 1 - THUNDERCATS
LRF Comic-Con kicks off in epic fashion as Jack Reynor (The Avengers, Sins of the Father) takes the stage to unveil the first teaser poster for the long-awaited ThunderCats live-action film. Reynor, who stars as Lion-O, says he’s been training hard to embody the legendary leader of the ThunderCats, calling the role “a dream gig with a mighty sword to swing.” The film, directed by Jonathan Liebesman (Wrath of the Titans, Battle: Los Angeles) and written by Joshua Collins (Tethered, Punch Buggy), promises a grounded but visually stunning take on the classic animated series. The teaser poster earns loud cheers from the crowd, offering a fiery, nostalgic glimpse of what's to come. Reynor closes the panel by raising a replica of the Sword of Omens and shouting, “ThunderCats, ho!” to a standing ovation.
ROUND 3 - THE PUNISHER: PURGATORY
The LRF Comic-Con crowd roars to life as Mel Gibson (The Punisher: Last Exit, Sins of the Father) walks onstage to confirm he’s returning as Frank Castle in The Punisher: Purgatory, the third film in the studio’s acclaimed Punisher saga. But the real headline comes when Gibson introduces the franchise’s newest villain: Jonathan Tucker (Red Farm, Sunny Days), who will be playing a reimagined version of Jigsaw - this time merged with elements of Finn Cooley for a scarred, explosive new take on the character. Tucker receives a thunderous welcome from fans as he joins Gibson onstage, grinning as he promises “plenty of blood and explosive excess" from his character. Director S. Craig Zahler (Territory, Patient Zero) and writer Dwight Gallo (The Lone Ranger, The Vintner) are both confirmed to return for the third go-round, with Gibson calling them “the only guys twisted enough to do Frank Castle justice."
ROUND 3 - THE TICK
LRF Comic-Con keeps the superhero satire rolling with the official announcement of a new animated The Tick film, helmed by The Bad Guys director Pierre Perifel. Aimed at family audiences but packed with the offbeat humor fans expect from the cult comic and animated series, The Tick promises to bring absurdity, heart, and big blue justice to the big screen. Rob Riggle (Mr. Happy, Bad Man) leads the voice cast as the bombastic, well-meaning Tick, with Michael Cera (Excellent Women, The Black Cat Strikes Again!) voicing his neurotic sidekick Arthur. Studio insiders have called the film “a love letter to comic books and absurdist comedy,” while the poster reveal teases a visual style that pays homage to classic Saturday morning cartoons while delivering something fresh for modern audiences.
ROUND 7 - MAN-THING
Filmmaker Jordan Peele (Bright Neon Lights, Nope) makes a surprise appearance at LRF Comic-Con to confirm he’s directing a film based on Marvel’s Man-Thing, marking the acclaimed filmmaker’s first entry into the studio’s Marvel Universe. The film is described as a hard-R eco-horror story set deep in the Florida Everglades, promising a chilling blend of supernatural terror and environmental vengeance. Peele hints that the project will explore themes of guilt, decay, and retribution - filtered through the lens of a creature that “feels your fear.” While plot and casting details remain under wraps, Peele assures fans, “This isn’t just a monster movie. It’s a descent into the Marvel swamps.”
ROUND 9 - BATMAN: DUALITY
LRF Comic-Con closes with a bang as the studio confirms that the sixth entry in its gritty Batman franchise - officially titled Batman: Duality and once again starring Jake Gyllenhaal as the Dark Knight - is set to debut next season. While many familiar faces are expected to return, the big news of the panel is the introduction of Renee Montoya to the series, with Jessica Alba (Skin Tight, Trigger Warning) officially announced in the role. Alba takes the stage to a huge ovation, expressing her excitement to join the long-running saga, calling Montoya “a tough, complicated figure who fits perfectly into Gotham.” While much of the details surrounding the film still remain shrouded in secrecy, but the addition of Montoya signals another layered, noir-infused chapter in one of LRF’s flagship franchises.
That's a wrap on the latest Comic-Con festivities. Season 35 will kick off on January 15th!
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