Apple TV has released the full San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel for Mayday, giving fans a closer look at the upcoming action comedy ahead of its September premiere. The panel features directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who discuss the film’s story, production, and behind the scenes moments from the highly anticipated Apple Original Film.
The Comic-Con session gives viewers an extended conversation with the filmmakers, who explain how Mayday blends large scale action with comedy. They also share details about building the film’s Cold War setting, filming its aerial sequences, and working with the cast.
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The panel was part of Apple’s first ever Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, where the company also showcased upcoming projects including Dark Matter, Silo, Widow’s Bay, and Matchbox The Movie. Josh Horowitz moderated the event.
What is Mayday about?
Mayday stars Ryan Reynolds as U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Troy “Assassin” Kelly, who is sent on a secret mission into Soviet territory during the Cold War. When the operation goes wrong, he finds himself stranded behind enemy lines and forced to team up with an unlikely ally to survive.
The film also stars Kenneth Branagh and mixes fast paced action with comedy throughout its story. Apple has confirmed that Mayday will premiere globally on Apple TV on September 4, 2026.
The full Comic-Con panel offers more than a standard interview. It provides fresh insight into the film’s production, reveals new details about the creative process, and gives fans a better idea of what to expect when Mayday arrives on Apple TV next month.
If you have been waiting for more information after the trailer, this panel is the most detailed preview Apple has released so far.
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