SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of fans — many in costumes — are attending Comic-Con 2025, a four-day pop culture spectacle packed with celebrities and interactive attractions.
Comic-Con International, held annually at the San Diego Convention Center, brings together fans who celebrate their favorite comic books, movies, television and video games and learn about what’s next for their heroes and villains.
This year’s convention, which runs through Sunday and is expected to draw 135,000 attendees, will feature updates on the new “Predator” movie and “Alien” series, as well a special appearance by George Lucas.
Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
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Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as “Eight-ball,” walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as “Eight-ball,” walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series “Murderbot,” walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series “Murderbot,” walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
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Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as “Nightwing,” and Jade Stone, dressed as “Poison Ivy Jedi,” pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as “Nightwing,” and Jade Stone, dressed as “Poison Ivy Jedi,” pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
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