About this episodeKevin Smith and Ralph Garvin recap Comic-Con 2026, highlighting the emotional return of Rick Moranis to the Sp…AI summary
Kevin Smith and Ralph Garvin recap Comic-Con 2026, highlighting the emotional return of Rick Moranis to the Spaceballs panel and the successful Marvel Hall H presentation featuring new Doom and Spider-Man footage. Smith shares personal anecdotes about his animation collecting, his experience moderating panels for A24's Onslaught and Spaceballs, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of writing for Marvel comics while navigating censorship.
Key takeaways 6
Rick Moranis's return to the public eye at the Spaceballs panel was met with overwhelming affection, suggesting he may abandon retirement; the event included a surprise entrance where he was found in the audience.
Marvel's Hall H panel successfully restored fan excitement, with strong reactions to the new Doom trailer (featuring fresh footage and RDJ's performance) and a full scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Smith's experience moderating the A24 film Onslaught revealed that new IP can still succeed in Hollywood, contrasting with the industry's reliance on adaptations.
Writing for Marvel comics requires navigating strict content guidelines, leading Smith to creatively name a weed strain 'Banana Hammock' (his real-life product) to bypass editorial restrictions on terms like 'Excelsior' or 'Snicky Snow'.
The value of hand-painted animation cells is diminishing as 2D production declines, making them a rare collectible, as evidenced by Smith's purchase of a Snoopy cell from 'Snoopy Come Home'.
Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey is performing exceptionally well, outpacing previous records for second-weekend box office, and Nolan has cited Kevin Smith's Clerks as an influence on his early lighting and black-and-white style.
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“I think that movie [Doom] is going to make like two billion.”
▶ 24:59Smith's prediction for the box office performance of the new Doom movie based on the fresh footage shown at the panel.
“I don't think he's going to go back into retirement. I think he felt that and was just like, 'Oh, now I remember.'”
▶ 15:18Smith's observation about Rick Moranis's reaction to the audience's love during the Spaceballs panel.
“The greatest trick this devil ever pulled was I got Marvel, which is owned by Disney, to advertise my weed for me.”
▶ 57:19Smith revealing how he successfully included his real-life cannabis strain 'Banana Hammock' in a Marvel comic script by using it as a placeholder name that editorial approved.
“There's very little magic left in this world. But still here for three, four days once a year, you could still feel it.”
▶ 18:38Smith reflecting on the unique emotional connection and magic experienced at Comic-Con.
“He's a consummate actor... He wanted to win that Academy Award... What is more challenging than trying to win an Academy Award playing the entire performance behind a metal mask?”
Smith speculating on Robert Downey Jr.'s motivation for taking on the role of Doctor Doom.
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0:00Comic-Con 2026 Wrap-Up and Panel Storieschapter4
2:16Comic-Con 2026 Merchandise and Show Stories
3:47Onslaught Panel and New Hollywood IP
5:01Kevin Smith's Panel Introduction and Rebecca Hall
7:24Mel Brooks Video Intro and Kevin Smith
9:04Rick Moranis Comic-Con Return and Spaceballs Panelchapter4
10:51Rick Moranis Comic-Con Return Anticipation
14:03Rick Moranis Audience Reaction and Spaceballs
17:16Keanu Reeves Meets Rick Moranis
18:53Backstage Marvel Panel Experience
20:40Comic-Con Reactions: Ghost Rider, Kevin James, and Doom Trailerchapter4
21:39Kelsey Grammer Aspen Comedy Fest Encounter
22:49Doom Trailer Analysis and Reactions
24:52Avengers Trailer Release and Box Office Predictions
26:12Robert Downey Jr. Doom Role Analysis
28:31Marvel Panel Reaction and Animation Collectingchapter3
30:42Comic Con Seaport Discovery and Animation Cells
32:10Animation Cell Collecting and Snoopy Come Home
33:54Snoopy's Journey to Laya
35:30Snoopy Tea Party Comic and Show Formatchapter2
39:04Hollywood Babylon Show Format and Anecdotes
40:57Nostalgic Audio Drops and Technical Glitches
42:40Charlie Brown Story and Charles Schulz Misanthropychapter1
45:12Schulz Misanthropy and Peanuts Origins
48:19Casting Ideas and Archie Marvel Crossoverchapter2
50:07Casting Lucy and Charlie Brown Actors
51:58Archie Marvel Censorship and Creative Constraints
54:47Marvel Comic Writing and Weed Namingchapter1
57:02Marvel Career and Weed Promotion
59:20Audience Q&A: Cancer, Sex, and Relationshipschapter2
1:01:51Comic-Con Wolverine Role and Fan Interactions
1:02:56Sexual Roles and Relationship Dynamics
1:04:11Creepy Clown Impression and Fan Interactionschapter1
1:06:31Sexual Banter and Couple's Anniversary
1:08:39Celebrating Late Night Producer Peter Lassallychapter1
1:10:58Peter Lassally Filmography and Legacy
1:12:41Late Night Producer Legacy and Good Times Themechapter1
1:15:00Good Times Theme Song Lyrics and Origins
1:17:16HBO Headlines: The Odyssey Box Office and Nolanchapter2
1:18:34The Odyssey Box Office Performance
1:20:01Epic Poems and Nolan's Clerks Influence
1:21:37Christopher Nolan Influence and Public Domain Filmschapter2
1:23:17Director Work Ethic and Treasure Island Casting
1:24:51Public Domain Pirate and Scrooge Movies
1:26:21Chris Brown Legal Issues and Tom Holland Fred Astaire Biopicchapter4
1:28:20Jimmy Stewart Biopic Speculation
1:29:54Fred Astaire Biopic One-Take Dance Stunt
1:30:56Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Anecdote
1:33:03Michael Jackson Biopic Filming and Jimmy Stewart AI
1:35:15Days of Thunder 2 and Green Lantern Trailer Analysischapter2
1:36:28Days of Thunder 2 and Green Lantern Trailer Analysis
1:37:49Manhunters and Green Lantern Trailer Analysis
1:40:50Green Lantern TV, Wayne Manor Sale, Liam Neeson Jokeschapter4
1:42:21Batman 66 House Sale Price
1:43:53Kevin Smith's Childhood Home Sale
1:45:53Liam Neeson Penis Jokes
1:47:12Comic-Con 2026 Closing Remarks and Sign-off
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