In pictures: Comic-Con 2016

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Oscar winner Brie Larson confirmed speculation she would portray Carol Danvers - the alter ego of superhero Captain Marvel.

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Suicide Squad cast members Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto brought a new trailer of the eagerly anticipated supervillain film to their panel.

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It was announced The Walking Dead star Danai Gurira (second left) would be joining the cast of Black Panther, alongside Chadwick Boseman (middle), Lupita Nyong'o and Michael B Jordan (right).

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Gal Gadot, who plays Wonder Woman, was on hand to showcase the new trailer for her film.

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The female stars of all of Marvel's upcoming films posed together for a snap. Left to right: Laura Harrier, Zendaya, Elizabeth Debicki, Danai Gurira, Tilda Swinton, Zoe Saldana, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong'o, Rachel McAdams, Karen Gillan and Pom Klementieff.

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Eddie Redmayne - who stars in Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - surprised fans by giving away free magic wands to all 6,500 people in the crowd.

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The Guardians of the Galaxy panel got in the spirit of the fan event by appearing in costume - including Michael Rooker who turned up as his blue alien character, Yondu.

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The cast of Aliens including Sigourney Weaver and Bill Paxton joined director James Cameron for a special event to mark the film's 30th anniversary.

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Benedict Cumberbatch led the cast of his Marvel film Doctor Strange, alongside (l-r) director Scott Derrickson, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen and Benedict Wong.

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Cumberbatch had double duties over the weekend - he also attended the Sherlock panel, where fans were given a glimpse of the fourth series.

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The Walking Dead's stars Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Andrew Lincoln looked like they were enjoying themselves - although they kept tight-lipped about revealing which cast member may meet a grisly end in the upcoming season.

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The original cast of Prison Break reunited to promote the rebooted series, seven years after the TV drama was last on screens.

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A number of Star Trek cast members also came together for a special event marking the 50th anniversary of the franchise. Along with producer Bryan Fuller (left), Scott Bakula (Enterprise), Brent Spiner and Michael Dorn (The Next Generation), William Shatner and Jeri Ryan (Voyager) discussed the enduring appeal of the programme.