As our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Countdown continues, today’s spotlight turns to a documentary that is likely to become one of the convention’s most talked-about events. Comic-Con attendees will have the opportunity to be among the first audiences to see Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, an intimate documentary exploring the final years of one of pop culture’s most beloved creators.

Taking place on Thursday, July 23, from 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. in Room 6DE, the exclusive screening promises a deeply personal look at the man whose imagination helped shape the modern comic book industry.

A Different Look at a Comic Book Legend

Stan Lee was more than the co-creator of countless Marvel heroes. Through decades of convention appearances, cameos, interviews, and fan interactions, he became one of the most recognizable ambassadors for comics anywhere in the world.

While generations of fans remember his trademark enthusiasm, humor, and optimism, Stan Lee: The Final Chapter seeks to tell the story that unfolded away from convention stages and public appearances.

According to the filmmakers, the documentary features never-before-seen footage alongside firsthand accounts that explore the personal and professional struggles Lee faced during the final years of his life.

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A Story Told by Someone Who Was There

One aspect that distinguishes the documentary is its perspective.

Producer, editor, and filmmaker Jon Bolerjack served as Stan Lee’s assistant during the final years of Lee’s life. Over the course of four years, Bolerjack documented events on camera, capturing footage that ultimately became the foundation of the documentary.

The film examines Lee’s enduring positivity while also exploring allegations of power struggles, exploitation, and attempts by individuals within his inner circle to gain control over his personal affairs.

Rather than relying solely on retrospective interviews, the documentary presents footage recorded during the events themselves, offering audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look at Lee’s final chapter.

One of the First Opportunities to See the Film

The Comic-Con screening gives attendees the opportunity to experience the documentary several days before its wider digital release.

Following its Comic-Con debut, Stan Lee: The Final Chapter will be available to rent or purchase beginning July 28through major digital platforms, including Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and YouTube Movies & TV.

For Marvel fans and documentary enthusiasts alike, Thursday night’s screening offers the chance to be among the first to witness a film that is already generating discussion within the comics community.

Why This Screening Matters

San Diego Comic-Con is often associated with blockbuster announcements, celebrity panels, and exclusive previews, but it has also become an important venue for documentaries celebrating—and examining—the history of comics and pop culture.

Given Stan Lee’s lasting impact on the industry and his decades-long relationship with Comic-Con, Stan Lee: The Final Chapter has the potential to be one of this year’s most emotional and reflective presentations.

Rather than celebrating fictional heroes, this screening shines a light on the complicated final years of a real-life icon whose work inspired generations of creators and fans around the world.

Whether you’re a lifelong Marvel reader or simply interested in the legacy of one of entertainment’s most influential figures, this exclusive screening deserves a place on your Comic-Con schedule.

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