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Brad Bird Eyes 8-Episode Earthquake Miniseries at Comic-Con

7/24/2026

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Director Brad Bird announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that he may produce a miniseries adapting Dalessandro’s 2004 novel about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which killed over 3,000 and destroyed more than 80% of the city.
Bird has pursued the adaptation since 2007 and says recent research uncovered “insane” details he wants to include.
He plans eight episodes that blend detailed storytelling with the scope of a giant movie.

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Director Brad Bird announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that he may produce a miniseries adapting Dalessandro’s 2004 novel about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which killed over 3,000 and destroyed more than 80% of the city.
Bird has pursued the adaptation since 2007 and says recent research uncovered “insane” details he wants to include.
He plans eight episodes that blend detailed storytelling with the scope of a giant movie.