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CCXP 2022 Day 1 recap: Disney’s 18-minute screening of Avatar 2, MCU’s Ant-Man 2 exclusive clip & Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 comic-con footage and trailer, Indiana Jones 5, sizzle reel & More

CCXP 2022 Day 1 recap: Disney’s 18-minute screening of Avatar 2, MCU’s Ant-Man 2 exclusive clip & Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 comic-con footage and trailer, Indiana Jones 5, sizzle reel & More

From Avatar 2 to Ant-Man 2 and let’s not forget Indiana Jones 5, Disney’s panel at CCXP 2022 Day 1 was a spectacular presentation featuring Brazil Comic-Con exclusive footage & screenings of the titles mentioned above, including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Lucasfilm’s Star Wars franchise also brought its A-game to the event by unveiling The Mandalorian season 3 footage. It wasn’t all about the mouse house panel with Paramount Pictures presenting the first clip from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Here’s a recap of all the projects showcased at Brazil’s Comic Con Experience 2022 in São Paulo.

 CCXP 2022 Day 1 was filled with exciting announcements thanks to Disney’s panel presentation which kicked off with a sizzle reel featuring the recently released animated movie, Strange World, 2023’s Elemental and followed by a glimpse of the Whip wielding Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. CCXP audiences were the first to learn Indiana Jones 5’s official title reveal along with the trailer and poster of Indy front and center.

Up next from Lucasfilm had The Mandalorian’s titular star, Pedro Pascal, on stage to reveal that season 3 would premiere on March 1, 2023. The Mandalorian season 3 director Dave Filoni and creator Jon Favreau also spoke virtually from L.A. But Pascal’s presence stole the spotlight, as can be seen from the crowd’s reaction to his arrival. 

Attendees of CCXP 2022 Day 1 praise for Avatar 2’s 18-minute screening

The actor also addressed a few questions from the Brazil Comic-Con audiences, one of the queries was more of a compliment which led to Pedro Pascal saying, “It’s an honor to be your daddy” as the crowd raved over his response.  The Star Wars panel concluded by unveiling its Comic-Con exclusive footage shown just for the CCXP 2022 Day 1 attendees.  

Next in line was 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: The Way of Water from James Cameron, which was discussed on the CCXP main stage with the sequel’s star Zoe Saldana and producer Jon Landau. Sadly, the 18 minutes footage screened at CCXP, most likely won’t be released for worldwide viewing, unlike the final trailer. But audiences and journalists that were present during the showcasing were awe-struck by the visuals, as stated in the reactions below.  In addition, An Avatar 2 experience zone was exhibited at CCXP for attendees to interact with the underwater world of Pandora. 

With Avatar 2 presentation wrapped up, it was time for CCXP 2022 Day 1’s most anticipated panel from Marvel Studios. As expected, the MCU’s showcasing began with chief Kevin Feige taking the stage. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 cast Saldana was present during the new trailer reveal. 

According to Feige, the GOTG Vol. 3 takes place years after the events of Vol. 2. The new trailer offers the first look at Will Poulter‘s Adam Warlock, a dive into the emotional backstory of Rocket Raccoon which introduces his other half, Lady Lylla. it’s clear the threequel explores Rocket’s love interest. 

The trailer features quite a few menacing shots of Chukwudi Iwuji‘s The High Evolutionary. But the footage begins with a comedic relief moment from Drax. The third and final title from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has the fandom teary-eyed for what’s in store on May 5th, 2023. 

Marvel Studios’ last presentation was Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania panel was exhibited with the sequel director Peyton Reed alongside cast members Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Jonathan Majors. Rudd’s energetic charisma had the Brazil Comic-Con crowd delighted. In fact, several images and clips of Paul Rudd’s wholesome interactions with fans wearing the Nano Gauntlet are all over social media. But the biggest show-stopper moment was the Ant-Man 2 trailer and exclusive clips. But MODOK is yet to grace the screen though a Funko unveiled the first look at the cybernetic enhanced villain seated on the Doomsday chair.

According to the Ant-Man 2 footage description provided by Collider’s Steven Weintraub, the sequence showed Scott Lang and Kang “in some sort of prison” while Ant-Man’s daughter, Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton) is in another cell. Kang demands Scott to steal something, (likely the time-chair) in return for his freedom as well as Cassie but Scott denies and “Kang gets angry”. Note this just one of the clips shown at Brazil Comic-Con. 

Initially, On the CCXP stage, Rudd also stated, “Scott’s been through a lot and I can tell you where Scott is, but maybe I should just show you.” then the opening of Ant-Man 2 was displayed at the event. A special legacy trailer for Scott Lang’s Ant-Man was released as well which shows his journey starting from the first film to the events of Civil War, Endgame – eventually leading up to the battle against Kang in the Quantum Realm. 

Last on the itinerary for CCXP Day 1 was Paramount Pictures’ Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The sequel to the 2018’s Bumblebee is set in the 1990s and while it still centers on the war between Autobots and Decepticons, there’s a twist to the Transformers with the introduction of the Maximals, Predacons and Terrorcons. 

The first look shows shots of Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen) and the Maximals’ leader, Optimus Primal – the robot that transforms into a Gorilla, as shown in the trailer, is voiced by Ron Perlman.  On the human front, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts features Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback. The movie is scheduled to arrive on June 9, 2023. 

That’s it for CCXP 2022 Day 1 but fret not, Brazil’s Comic Con Experience 2022 will go on till December 4 so stay tuned for more updates on the event. Readers can also reach out to the writer on Twitter @RAKarthikPrasad to discuss all things Comic-Con. 

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