San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is set to take place from July 24 to 27 at the San Diego Convention Center. This year’s event features major celebrity panels, including a rare appearance by George Lucas, along with previews of upcoming movies, TV shows, and comics. Badges are sold out, but fans can still catch some events online.
George Lucas Makes Hall H Debut
George Lucas will appear at Comic-Con for the first time ever in Hall H, the event’s most famous stage. He will join filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and artist Doug Chiang on Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to noon PT. They will discuss the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, set to open in Los Angeles in 2026.
“George Lucas is making his debut on the Hall H Comic-Con panel. He’ll be accompanied by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and artist Doug Chiang on Sunday, July 27.”
Major TV and Movie Panels
Fans can expect big reveals from popular shows and movies. Hall H will host panels for:
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2 preview with cast and producers)
- Alien: Earth (New sci-fi project details)
- The Long Walk (Lionsgate’s upcoming film)
- Outlander (Final season sneak peek)
- Twisted Metal (Season 2 updates with Anthony Mackie)
Other highlights include Avatar: The Last Airbender celebrating its 20th anniversary with the original voice cast and creators. Critical Role will also share updates on their Prime Video shows.
How to Watch Without a Badge
Badges for Comic-Con 2025 are sold out, but fans can still watch some events online. IGN will stream parts of the convention on July 25 and 26, including interviews and announcements. The streams will be available on IGN’s website, app, and social media.
MySchedule Tool for Planning
Comic-Con offers a MySchedule tool to help attendees plan their days. Fans can mark panels they want to see, sync their schedule across devices, and even print it out. The tool also works with the Official Comic-Con App for iOS and Android.
“You can create your own schedule for panels and events you want to attend at Comic-Con by using MySchedule (powered by SCHED). The Comic-Con 2025 Schedule is now available.”
Other Exciting Events
Beyond panels, Comic-Con includes:
- Preview Night on July 23 (early access for badge holders)
- Artist Alley (meet comic creators)
- Exclusive merchandise (Comic-Con 2025 collectibles)
- Cosplay gatherings (fans dressing as favorite characters)
Key Panels to Watch
Here are some standout panels:
- Thursday, July 24:
- Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary (10 a.m., Ballroom 20)
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians (11 a.m., Hall H)
- Directors on Directing with Rob Reiner and Paul Feig (2:30 p.m., Hall H)
- Friday, July 25:
- Outlander final season preview (10 a.m., Hall H)
- Resident Alien Season 4 (Time TBA)
- Sunday, July 27:
- George Lucas Panel (11 a.m., Hall H)
Credits: Information gathered from Comic-Con International, Hindustan Times, Deadline, and official event updates.
