A number of major studios have decided against having a presence at San Diego Comic-Con which is scheduled to kick off on July 19. The studios that will not be attending include Marvel Studios, Netflix, Universal, and Sony.
The decision by these studios comes as Comic-Con is facing increasing competition from other fan events, such as D23 and Star Wars Celebration. In addition to the increasing competition, the ongoing WGA strike may also be a factor in the decision by these studios to skip Comic-Con. The strike has already led to the cancellation of several TV shows and films, and it is possible that the studios are concerned about the impact that the strike could have on their plans. The decision by these studios to skip the event is a sign that the strike is already having a significant impact on the entertainment industry.
Marvel Studios is the biggest absentee from the list, as it is the studio that typically draws the biggest crowds at Comic-Con. Netflix is also a surprise omission, as it has been a major player at Comic-Con in recent years. Universal and Sony are both major players in the film industry, and their absence is a sign that they are not as committed to Comic-Con as they once were.
Whatever the reason, the decision by these studios is a setback for Comic-Con. It remains to be seen whether the event will be able to recover from this loss.
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