It\u2019s that time again: San Diego Comic-Con is upon us. <\/p>\n
Comic-Con 2025 officially kicks off Thursday. More than 130,000 pop culture aficionados make the pilgrimage for the four-day extravaganza in and around the San Diego Convention Center. The event, which originally centered on comic books and their collectors, now encompasses a variety of media across television, film, games and more. <\/p>\n
Activities for attendees include pop-ups, activations, autograph sessions and hours of programming. Here are select panels this reporter is looking forward to. (The full programming schedule is available at the Comic-Con International site<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Thursday<\/p>\n Nickelodeon\u2019s Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary<\/b> The cast and creators of \u201cAvatar: The Last Airbender\u201d assemble to celebrate the show\u2019s 20th anniversary. Will it be just a lookback or will they reveal what\u2019s next for the franchise<\/a>?<\/p>\n Percy Jackson and the Olympians<\/b> Your favorite young demigods hit Hall H to tease the upcoming second season of the fantasy TV series. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer are among those expected to appear.<\/p>\n Star Wars: Andor: From Resistance to Rebellion<\/b> A deep dive into \u201cAndor\u201d Season 2<\/a> with a panel of academics and authors discussing the show\u2019s themes including resisting authoritarianism<\/a> and rebellion<\/a>.<\/p>\n Robert Kirkman Live at SDCC<\/b> The prolific comic book creator and Skybound Entertainment co-founder will be on hand to discuss what\u2019s next in the worlds of \u201cInvincible<\/a>,\u201d \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d and more.<\/p>\n Critical Role: 10 Years and Still Rolling<\/b> Critical Role<\/a> founders and cast members Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel and Liam O\u2019Brien reflect on their journey so far. (Fans interested in their animated shows \u201cVox Machina<\/a>\u201d and \u201cThe Mighty Nein\u201d can also catch the panel at the Indigo Ballroom of the Hilton Bayfront from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)<\/p>\n Hallmark Hallstars<\/b> The panel for those craving a dose of Hallmark Christmas movies<\/a> in July. Hallmark film and series stars will be on hand to share sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes tea. (And if you also love procedurals, stick around for the \u201cNCIS: Tony & Ziva\u201d panel right after.)<\/p>\n Blumhouse\u2019s \u201cFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s 2\u201d<\/b> For horror movie buffs, the filmmakers and stars of the supernatural will take the stage to tease the upcoming sequel.<\/p>\n Comedy Central Adult Animation: South Park, Beavis & Butt-Head, and Digman!<\/b> The creative minds behind adult animated hits, including Trey Parker, Matt Stone<\/a>, Mike Judge and Andy Samberg, hit Hall H to discuss their shows.<\/p>\n Friday<\/p>\n Cartoon Network Studios: Cartoon Cartoons Animated Shorts Showcase<\/b> A screening and spotlight on Cartoon Network Studios\u2019 shorts program and its artists.<\/p>\n \u201cRevival\u201d: From Comics to TV<\/b> \u201cRevival\u201d comic book creators Tim Seeley and Mike Norton join the showrunners and cast of the TV adaptation<\/a> on bringing the show to life.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon\u201d Season 3<\/b> Is it really Comic-Con without \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d? The presentation will include the show\u2019s cast, creatives and the debut of the Season 3 trailer.<\/p>\n The Wait is Over: FX\u2019s \u201cAlien: Earth\u201d World Premiere and Q&A<\/b> The cast and creatives (including creator Noah Hawley) of the upcoming \u201cAlien\u201d prequel series will screen the pilot episode.<\/p>\n Collider\u2019s Inside Hollywood with Bob Odenkirk<\/b> A one-on-one with the \u201cBreaking Bad\u201d and \u201cBetter Call Saul\u201d star to look back at his career and tease his upcoming film \u201cNobody 2.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c<\/b>King of the Hill<\/b>\u201d<\/b> The world premiere of the \u201cKing of the Hill\u201d revival, with the show\u2019s co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels; showrunner Saladin Patterson; and cast members Pamela Adlon, Kathy Najimy, Lauren Tom and Toby Huss.<\/p>\n Godzilla at 70: Seven Decades of the King of the Monsters<\/b> \u201cShin Godzilla\u201d director Shinji Higuchi will be among those that take the stage for this celebration of the iconic kaiju. Experts will also talk Godzilla collectibles, comics and more. <\/p>\n \u201c<\/b>Predator: Badlands<\/b>\u201d<\/b> Director Dan Trachtenberg and stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi will take the stage to share sneak peeks and tease their upcoming standalone \u201cPredator\u201d film.<\/p>\n Saturday<\/p>\n Bob\u2019s Burgers<\/b> \u201cBob\u2019s Burgers\u201d is approaching its 300th episode. The cast and creatives behind one of the best TV families will take the stage to share news, sneak peeks and more. (Fans of \u201cFuturama\u201d and \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d might want to stick around for those panels right after.)<\/p>\n ABC\u2019s Abbott Elementary<\/b> School is almost back in session. Stars Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph will be among those on hand to talk about the show after a screening of a fan-favorite Season 4 episode.<\/p>\n Star Trek Universe<\/b> A supersize presentation featuring panels for \u201cStar Trek: Strange New Worlds\u201d and the upcoming \u201cStar Trek: Starfleet Academy.\u201d Cast members Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong and Paul Wesley will be among those gathered to talk \u201cStrange New Worlds.\u201d The \u201cStarfleet Academy\u201d team will include Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Dian\u00e9, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins and Bella Shepard. \u201cVoyager\u201d alum and \u201cStarfeet Academy\u201d cast member Robert Picardo will be on hand to moderate.<\/p>\n \u201cGhosts\u201d<\/b> For those of us who like our ghosts to be a little less scary. Cast members Utkarsh Ambudkar, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman and Devan Chandler Long will hit the stage along with executive producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman.<\/p>\n \u201cPeacemaker\u201d Sneak Peek and Panel<\/b> DC Studios co-chief James Gunn will be joined by \u201cPeacemaker\u201d cast members John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodriguez and Tim Meadows to talk Season 2. Yes, there will be footage.<\/p>\n Anne Rice Immortal Universe: Anne Rice\u2019s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice\u2019s Talamasca<\/b> A shared panel for the shared Anne Rice universe. The casts and creatives of \u201cInterview With the Vampire\u201d and the upcoming \u201cTalamasca\u201d will discuss each of their corners of their supernatural world.<\/p>\n Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle<\/b> \u201cDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle\u201d has already shattered Japanese box-office records. The first film in a trilogy spanning the final arc of a hit anime series might not be the best place to start for those new to the franchise, but fans won\u2019t want to miss this panel that will feature guests from Japan.<\/p>\n \u201cIT: Welcome to Derry\u201d<\/b> A sneak peek of the upcoming prequel TV series with executive producers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti.<\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Explore Disney\u2019s \u201cAmphibia\u201d with Matt Braly<\/b> \u201cAmphibia\u201d creator Matt Braly<\/a> and friends will discuss the animated show and the upcoming graphic novel continuation.<\/p>\n Sneak Peek: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art<\/b> George Lucas joins director Guillermo del Toro and artist Doug Chiang to discuss the power of illustrated storytelling and to tease his museum<\/a>, in a conversation moderated by Queen Latifah.<\/p>\n An Afternoon with George Takei<\/b>
10 – 11 a.m.
Ballroom 20<\/p>\n
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hall H<\/p>\n
12 – 1 p.m.
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina<\/p>\n
1 – 2 p.m.
Room 6BCF<\/p>\n
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Ballroom 20<\/p>\n
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Indigo Ballroom<\/p>\n
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Hall H<\/p>\n
6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Hall H<\/p>\n
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Indigo Ballroom<\/p>\n
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Room 6A<\/p>\n
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Hall H<\/p>\n
1:25pm – 2:50pm
Hall H<\/p>\n
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Ballroom 20<\/p>\n
4 – 4:45 p.m.
Indigo Ballroom<\/p>\n
4:15pm – 5:15pm
Room 6DE<\/p>\n
4:15pm – 5:15pm
Hall H<\/p>\n
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Ballroom 20<\/p>\n
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Indigo Ballroom<\/p>\n
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Hall H<\/p>\n
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Ballroom 20<\/p>\n
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Hall H<\/p>\n
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Ballroom 20<\/p>\n
5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
Hall H<\/p>\n
9:15 – 9:45 p.m.
Room 6DE<\/p>\n
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Room 6A<\/p>\n
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hall H<\/p>\n
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Room 6A<\/p>\n