Last year, in the middle of various Covid lockdowns, DC FanDome was launched, changing the world of fan conventions in a pretty big way with its global event bringing together everything from the world of DC comics to one place. Earlier in the year, it was announced that October will see the event returning again and now withDC FanDome2021 just over six weeks away, DC have announced the first sight of what can be expected when the free streaming event takes place on Saturday October 16th, and there are some big things coming for DC fans to get excited about.
“DC FanDome 2020 was a first-of-its kind global virtual fan experience and showcased every aspect of the DC Universe with unprecedented scale and access,” Ann Sarnoff, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, said. “This year, we’re taking everything that people loved about DC FanDome and supercharging it to super-serve fans with even more exclusive first-looks, breaking news, in-depth interviews and insight from the stars and creative teams of their favorite DC content.”
While the event will be having panels for numerous comic book releases including the upcomingBatman/Fortnite One Shotand an update on theMilestone Universe,Batman Fear StateandWonder Woman Historiaamong others, along with video game tie-ins ofSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice LeagueandGotham Knights, there is a whole host of movies and TV series that are going to bring a lot of attention to the event.
Here are the official lists of what will be coming to the online event:
MOVIES: An exclusive new trailer forThe Batman, new content forDC League of Super-Pets, a first look atBlack Adam, a sneak peek ofThe Flash, and behind-the-scenes looks atAquaman and the Lost KingdomandShazam! Fury of the Gods.
TELEVISION: An exclusive look at HBO Max’sPeacemaker,DMZ,Aquaman: King of Atlantis, andBatman: Caped Crusader. New looks at returning HBO Max favoritesDoom Patrol,Titans,Harley Quinn, andYoung Justice: Phantoms. Looks at new seasons of The CW’sBatwoman,The Flash,Superman & Lois, and Netflix’sSweet Tooth, a farewell tribute toSupergirl, a 100th episode celebration forLegends of Tomorrow, a first look atNaomi, and a sneak peek atStargirl.
There is a lot to unpack there, but top of many people’s lists will be the newThe Batmantrailer, which arrives just after supposed test screening reactions began appearing online, as well as new footage from Dwayne Johnson’sBlack AdamandThe Flash, while James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadspin-offPeacemakerandBatman: Caped Crusadewill be high points of the TV list.
DC FanDome will be available for streaming on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, meaning that unlike regular conventions there should be no reason why anyone who wants to watch can’t get involved. The FanDome shop will be selling exclusive merchandise both during and in the lead-up to the event, and for comic-book newcomers, or those just looking to revisit some older titles, the company’s digital comic service,DC UniverseInfinite will be releasing over 300 titles for free to those registering, includingFlashpointand - in a first for Infinite - the opening volume of Neil Gaiman’sSandman.
