FX Brings the Terrifying World of Alien: Earth to San Diego Comic-Con with Immersive Activation and Panel

 

FX BRINGS THE TERRIFYING WORLD OF ALIEN: EARTH TO 

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WITH IMMERSIVE ACTIVATION AND PANEL

Fans Can Explore “The Wreckage” and SDCC Attendees Can Experience the World Premiere of the

Highly Anticipated Series Created for Television by Noah Hawley, Inspired By the Acclaimed Feature Film Franchise, Premieres on FX and Hulu Tuesday, August 12

 

 

This year, FX is going big on Alien: Earth at San Diego Comic-Con. FX will host the series’ World Premiere in San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H and transform the Hilton Bayfront lawn into “The Wreckage,” a uniquely immersive experience which allows guests to step into the terrifying world of Alien: Earth. 

HEAVY METAL AND GENSEVEN CREATIONS JOIN FORCES AT SDCC 2025

Heavy Metal and Genseven Creations are excited to announce their joint presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 at Exhibitor Booth #4804. Members of the press and industry professionals are invited to visit the booth to learn more about the ambitious future plans of both companies as they usher in a bold new era of storytelling across multiple platforms.

 

Heavy Metal, the legendary sci-fi, fantasy, and horror brand, is undergoing a major renaissance. Following the overwhelming success of its recent Kickstarter campaign and a new round of strategic investment, the 48-year-old publishing icon is expanding its reach into television, film, gaming, and collectibles. Visitors to the booth will be treated to exclusive SDCC variant covers of Issue #2, as well as a sneak peek at a limited-edition, artist-driven apparel collection that fuses Heavy Metal’s heritage of boundary-pushing art with modern style.

 

Genseven Creations, an independent publishing house founded in 2018, focuses on original graphic novels that deliver unique, character-driven narratives. Genseven Creations founder Allen Ling recently invested in Heavy Metal International as part of the strategic investor round and will help play a part in the brands future. Genseven will also present a selection of exclusive SDCC merchandise at the booth.

Icon Heroes Is Headed to SDCC

Icon Heroes is returning to San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and we’re bringing the action to Booth #3245 with an exciting lineup of exclusives, giveaways, and special guests!

This year, we’re showcasing Zoo Jitsu Fighters with a full slate of SDCC-exclusive merchandise, including:

• Pounce the Puma action figure sculpted by Four Horsemen (limited to 250 pcs)

• Hardcover graphic novel with cover art by Tyler Kirkham (limited to 300 pcs)

• Collectible enamel pins designed by Lord Mesa (limited to 500 pcs)

Preorders for select exclusives are available now through Wednesday, July 16 at iconheroes.com — while supplies last! Options will be available for shipping after the show or pickup at Booth #3245 during SDCC (pickup deadline: Sunday, July 27 at 3:00 PM).

Fans can also get their copy of the Zoo Jitsu Fighters hardcover graphic novel signed by creator Patrick Wang for free at the booth (while supplies last).

Paramount+’s The Lodge Returns to San Diego with Iconic Franchises and New Titles

 

The Lodge is back: Paramount+ returns to San Diego for its third year with its biggest, boldest, and most immersive activations yet during Comic-Con. Taking over Happy Does in the Gaslamp District (340 5th Ave, San Diego), the interactive experience will be open to the public from Wednesday, July 23, through Sunday, July 27. Sharing full details below for your coverage consideration.

Paramount+’s The Lodge has welcomed tens of thousands of fans this year as part of its third annual cross-country tour. Now headed to its fourth stop in 2025, The Lodge will deliver the ultimate fan experience—complete with themed activations, exclusive giveaways, and can’t-miss moments from hit titles and franchises including STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, LANDMAN, DEXTER: RESURRECTION, NCIS: TONY & ZIVA, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, and CBS Sports, as well as a ‘pop-up’ from Pluto TV. 

 

Horror, Inc. Announces Jason Universe SDCC Panel and Giveaways

Horror, Inc. is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Friday the 13th at San Diego Comic-Con this year with a Friday evening panel packed with exclusive first looks, multiple standout giveaways, and never before heard insights from the original members of the family that started it all.

In addition to some of the untold history behind the first films and early years of the family legacy, the panel will preview what's to come in the new era of Jason Universe, including a first look at the upcoming Sweet Revenge vignette helmed by writer/director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn; December's Silent Night, Deadly Night), and a panel-exclusive message from the set of Crystal Lake, the upcoming TV series from A24 and Peacock. In addition to Nelson, panelists include Horror, Inc. President Robert Barsamian, VP Robbie Barsamian, and CMO Sheri Conn, as well as Atomic Monster EVP of Film Judson Scott (M3GAN, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It).

Marvel Rivals Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Presence, Join the Team for Panels, Interviews and an Exclusive Fan Experience

 

Marvel Rivals Announces Electrifying San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Presence

Multi-Day Fan Celebration at the Marriott Marquis, Panels, Giveaways, Special Appearances and More!

Guangzhou, China and Los Angeles, California, United States, July XX, 2025 – Today, NetEase Games and Marvel Games revealed their presence at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel Rivals, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. Marvel Rivals will be back at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with panels, awesome giveaways, special appearances and an exclusive multi-day fan experience located at the Marriott Marquis, just next door to the convention center.

Master Replicas Announce SDCC Exclusives

 

SDCC EXCLUSIVES

Master Replicas are delighted to announce our 2025 Convention Exclusives, just in time for San Diego Comic Con. All of the exclusives are priced at $24.99 and will be available in person from Booth #531/533, with new stock released every day.    Anyone attending SDCC in person will have a chance to collect exclusive collectible promo cards.    We’ll also be debuting some exciting new products at SDCC, which attendees will have a chance to see in person for the first time.

Adult Swim’s Pirate Purrrty on The Green & Panel Events at SDCC

ADULT SWIM RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WITH
“PIRATE PURRRTY ON THE GREEN,” MUST-SEE PANEL EVENTS, AND EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOKS AND GIVEAWAYS 

Adult Swim to Spotlight “Robot Chicken,” “Rick and Morty,”
“SMILING FRIENDS” and Upcoming Series “Haha, You Clowns”

 

Adult Swim readies a massive return to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with a packed schedule of live events, can’t-miss panels, and exclusive giveaways celebrating its most beloved and buzzworthy series and anchored by an outdoor “Pirate Purrrty on the Green” fan activation. 

“Continuing our long tradition of being on the green at SDCC, last year we introduced a pirate ship motif because we have always viewed ourselves as media pirates,” said Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen. “We’ve also always used cats in Adult Swim iconography (because they are night creatures?), so this year, obviously, it’s cats and pirates. Expect owls next year, because that’s the other animal we associate ourselves with. Just roll with it. Don’t think too hard. It will be hilarious. Please come hang with us and the best show creators and animation staff in the business.”

 

George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, Doug Chiang, & Queen Latifah at Comic-Con International

 

Comic-Con® International Welcomes George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, and Doug Chiang for a Conversation Moderated by Queen Latifah

Panel Explores the Power of Illustrated Storytelling and Offers Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Legendary filmmaker George Lucas to make Comic-Con International appearance alongside Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro and Academy Award-winning artist Doug Chiang on Sunday, July 27, in Hall H. The panel, titled Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will be moderated by Queen Latifah, the Grammy-, Emmy-, and Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated artist and longtime fan of fantasy and pop culture. The panel of iconic creators will discuss the power of illustrated stories and the role of narrative art in society. From ancient cave drawings and hieroglyphics to paintings, murals, illustrations, comics, digital media, and sculptures, this panel will delve into the universal language of illustrated storytelling. David Glanzer, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer of Comic-Con, said: “We are beyond thrilled to welcome George Lucas to Comic-Con for the very first time. Nearly five decades ago, Star Wars made one of its earliest public appearances at our convention, along with a booth featuring Howard Chaykin’s now legendary Star Wars poster as a promotional item. Now, to have Mr. Lucas return—this time to debut the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—is a true full-circle moment. His lifelong dedication to visual storytelling and world-building resonates deeply with us and our community, and the museum’s mission to celebrate narrative art in all its forms perfectly reflects what Comic-Con has championed from the very beginning."

STARZ RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON AS THE “OUTLANDER” UNIVERSE EXPANDS TO HALL H

 

THE “OUTLANDER” UNIVERSE EXPANDS IN HALL H, AS STARZ RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON Go Back in Time with a Retrospective of the Iconic Series, and  Take a Look Ahead at the Upcoming Final Season  Get a Sneak Peek at the New  Epic Prequel “Outlander: Blood of my Blood” Experience the Arena Like Never Before with the  Unmatched and Uncensored “Spartacus: House of Ashur”

Skybound Entertainment Announces 2025 Comic-Con International©: San Diego Panels and Events

Skybound Entertainment Announces 2025 Comic-Con International©: San Diego Panels and Events Celebrate blockbuster years for Skybound’s Invincible and the Energon Universe with panels that reveal exclusive news and content, plus giveaway surprises!

Skybound Entertainment, the multiplatform studio behind global franchises like Invincible, The Walking Dead, Impact Winter, Stillwater, and hundreds of additional IP, today announced its plans for Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025. Skybound returns to the world-famous convention for a fifteenth year and promises to delight fans with an incredible lineup of panels featuring Skybound creators, exclusive reveals, world premiere announcements, giveaway surprises, and in-person fan experiences.    Skybound is thrilled to bring its unrivaled lineup of IP to the convention, covering everything Invincible, including the newly announced fighting game Invincible VS and the record-breaking Invincible Universe: Battle Beast comic book series; Skybound’s smash-hit shared Energon Universe with Hasbro that touts titles TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and Void Rivals; Robert Kirkman and David Finch’s hugely anticipated series Skinbreaker; and of course, The Walking Dead.

Disney Icons Launch New Podcast + Return to Co-Host SDCC Fan Favorite Event

Three-episode premiere drops July 11, plus first-ever live after-show tapes July 25 at SDCC

• Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein (voice of Star Wars’ Ahoska Tano) and Broadway star Michael James Scott (The Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway) today announced the launch of their new weekly podcast, HypeFriend!, debuting July 11 with a three-episode premiere. The duo returns to San Diego Comic-Con to co-host the opening night event, The Her Universe Fashion Show Presented by Universal on Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m. PT in the Seaport Ballroom of the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel. This will be Michael James Scott’s third year co-hosting the iconic SDCC kickoff event, where fans will yet again be dazzled by his powerhouse vocals and electrifying fashion. 

• Friends since high school, Ashley and Michael launch HypeFriend! as a weekly podcast with the singular mission of starting a friendship revolution, one “HypeFriend” at a time. Filled with Hypes & Gripes, Good Gossip, and Neighbor Drop-Ins, the comedy podcast centers around authentic conversation meant to inspire the next generation of friendships. Guests featured in the premiere episodes include voice actor Bret Iwan (official voice of “Mickey Mouse”) and Andrew Levitt, also known as Nina West from RuPaul’s Drag Race. All three are available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

• For the first time ever, the HypeFriend! podcast will host a special “Her Universe Fashion Show After Party” on Friday, July 25 (10-11 am) at the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library. Fans are invited to join the special live taping, hear the backstage stories, and meet the newly crowned “Her Universe Fashion Show” winners. 

• “I’ve learned that connection is an essential need, just like food and water. We can’t be there in person for every single listener, but we can virtually create a community while simultaneously learning and sharing some tips and tricks for how to make friends and connect with those around you. Just like someone might share a recipe for a cake, there is a recipe for friendship!” — Ashley Eckstein

• “Ashley’s over here giving you the recipe for friendship—and I’m the friend who shows up, in a FIERCE outfit, ready to eat the cake, even if it’s burnt. And with Ashley’s baking, you never know! Honestly, doing a podcast with my lifelong bestie where we overshare and laugh too loud? That’s my love language. HypeFriend is like a big, glittery group hug but with jazz hands.” — Michael James Scott

• HypeFriend is produced by Dream Three, a multi-platform entertainment studio headquartered in New York and founded by award-winning writer-director Jeremy Merrifield and Broadway star Michael James Scott. 

ABOUT HER UNIVERSE 

Her Universe is a groundbreaking fandom fashion company and lifestyle brand originally founded by Ashley Eckstein in 2010. Her Universe strives to cultivate a fandom-centric community powered by women to be authentically themselves and celebrate what they love by designing high-quality, fandom-centric, size-inclusive, stylish merchandise. For more information, visit heruniverse.com and follow @heruniverse on Instagram, X, Facebook, and @officialheruniverse on TikTok.

ABOUT HYPEFRIEND!

HypeFriend is a weekly, hour-ish conversation podcast series hosted by childhood friends and Disney icons —Ashley Eckstein (the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars) and Broadway’s Michael James Scott (“The Genie” from Disney’s ALADDIN on Broadway). In 2023, the US Surgeon General declared that we are currently experiencing a loneliness and isolation epidemic. United by an unshakable belief that authentic connection can change lives, Ashley and Michael are starting a “friendship revolution” one “HypeFriend” (and one episode!) at a time. Each week, they delve into what it truly takes to Be A HypeFriend — a friend who is genuinely there for you, who proudly supports you, and unconditionally cares for you. Blending laugh-out-loud banter with guests from “the neighborhood”, Michael and Ashley build a vibrant community of friends and guests who share their own experiences, lessons learned, and stories about friendship in a fun, casual, and conversational way. The show is produced by Dream Three. For more information, visit: www.beahypefriend.com. 

ABOUT ASHLEY ECKSTEIN

Actress, author, designer, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and producer, Ashley Eckstein, is most known for originating the character of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars, she voices Ahsoka in projects such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: Rebels, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, coming to Disney+ this September. Ashley founded the fashion and lifestyle brand Her Universe, and Eckstein's designs can currently be found at Disney Parks worldwide. Ashley is currently serving as Co-Creator, Executive Producer, and will be starring in a new audio drama for Disney. Eckstein is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and is on the National Advisory Council for The Kids Mental Health Foundation. Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashleyeckstein. 

ABOUT MICHAEL JAMES SCOTT 

Best known as the “Genie” in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway and having won awards for playing the role in productions around the world, Michael James Scott is globally recognized for originating the Broadway roles of “The Minstrel” in Something Rotten! and “Dr. Gotswana” (aka The Maggots Man) in The Book of Mormon. He's the voice of Disney Cruise Line’s national commercial campaign, where you can hear his reimagined rendition of Cinderella’s “A Dream Is A Wish” and is currently touring with his symphonic show of the same name. With more than fifteen Broadway credits, Michael can be heard on multiple cast albums, studio recordings, and on his holiday album A Fierce Christmas. In addition, he has numerous film and television credits, including Black Monday, The Carrie Diaries, and South Park. Follow Michael on instagram @iammjscott. 

PEACOCK ACTION-COMEDY ORIGINAL SERIES TWISTED METAL SEASON TWO CRASHES INTO COMIC CON WITH A FULL-THROTTLE BUMPER CAR ACTIVATION AT SDCC

 

PEACOCK ACTION-COMEDY ORIGINAL SERIES TWISTED METAL SEASON TWO CRASHES INTO COMIC CON WITH A FULL-THROTTLE BUMPER CAR ACTIVATION AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 

  

Exclusive Sneak-Peek at Peacock’s Twisted Metal Season Two with EP/Star Anthony Mackie to Take Place on Thursday, July 24 in Ballroom 20 

 

THURSDAY, JULY 24-SATURDAY JULY 26 

TWISTED METAL BUMPER BATTLE  

Fans will step into a post-apocalyptic world filled with bumper-to-bumper chaos at Peacock's Twisted Metal Bumper Battle. As an homage to the Twisted Metal tournament at the forefront of season two, fans will be able to choose their ride, featuring the show’s most iconic vehicles reimagined as bumper cars, and take part in their own version of the Calypso hosted derby. In addition to the bumper car experience, fans can expect epic photo ops, a display of some of the tournament cars featured in the series, surprise and delight moments, and pandemonium around every corner.  

WHEN: Thursday, July 24 – Saturday, July 26 

HOURS:  

·                             Thursday, July 24th 12PM - 4PM 

·                             Friday, July 25th 12PM - 6PM 

·                             Saturday, July 26th 12PM – 6PM 

WHERE: THE LOT @ 1ST & J - 450 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 

Event is free and open to the public. No badge required. Entry and bumper car participation are first come, first served, and not guaranteed. Waivers must be signed by all riders and passengers.  

 

AMC NETWORKS RETURNS TO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL WITH DYNAMIC LINEUP OF FAN-FAVORITE SERIES PANELS, SCREENINGS, FAN ACTIVATION & MORE

 

AMC Networks returns to Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA with a dynamic lineup of fan-favorite series panels and a not-to-be-missed Shudder activation based on the hit film CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, which makes its Shudder and AMC+ streaming debut on August 8, among other activities. Panels include a return to Hall H for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, featuring an exclusive first-look at the official trailer from the third season, premiering Sunday, September 7 on AMC and AMC+; and Ballroom 20 panels for two series in AMC Networks’ Anne Rice Immortal Universe, including the new season of the critically acclaimed Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, which began production in Toronto last month, and the newest series, Anne Rice’s Talamasca, premiering in October on AMC and AMC+.

Additionally, the IFC Entertainment Group will have cast and producers from a number of films participating in three panels, including Collider’s Ladies Night After Dark, featuring female filmmakers in the independent space; The Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror panel, spotlighting a variety of horror films; and Leave Them in Suspense panel, which will include Adam Cesare, award-winning author of the book Clown in a Cornfield, on which the film is based. 

“Comic-Con remains the ultimate celebration of fandom and is the perfect stage to showcase AMC Networks’ most beloved franchise series and films,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “Whether it's an autograph from Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, a first look at Sam Reid as rockstar Lestat, or a frighteningly fun encounter with Clown in a Cornfield’s Frendo, we're thrilled to be back in San Diego offering this passionate fanbase a variety of unique and meaningful ways to connect with the stories and characters they love.” 

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. at SDCC 2025

 

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. Heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2025

An immersive experience filled with stunning showcases, exclusive collectibles, workshops, and free swag awaits fans headed to San Diego, CA! Attendees are invited to join panels celebrating Tamagotchi and the 30th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing! Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. (BNTCA) is making their yearly migration to San Diego Comic-Con, where attendees can immerse themselves in exhibits, photo-ops, displays, workshops, and event exclusives featuring licensed properties such as Dragon Ball and Godzilla! BNTCA will also be showcasing product brands such as TAMASHII NATIONS and Tamagotchi. In addition, attendees are invited to join a Tamagotchi panel, as well as a Mobile Suit Gundam Wing panel that celebrates its 30th Anniversary.