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SDCC ’25: From SYFY’s “Revival” Panel to FX’s “Alien: Earth” Wreckage Activation, Here’s Our List of What to Check Out!

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The annual San Diego Comic-Con is now in full force and hundreds of thousands of attendees will be present to attend a massive lineup of panels and activations. To help you decide which panels to check out, we’ve compiled a list that should be on your radar.

Below are a list of panels we’re looking out for as well as fun activations you can do outside of the convention center.

Thursday, July 24

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Disney

Panel | Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Time/Location | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Hall H
Description | The demigods are back! “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” returns to Hall H for an epic look ahead at the highly anticipated second season. Join series stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer, alongside executive producers Jon Steinberg, Craig Silverstein and Dan Shotz, for an eye-opening conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories and a deep dive into the new season, premiering this December on Disney+. Moderated by guest star Timothy Simons, this is one Percy fans will not want to miss.

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Live Nation

Panel | Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias & Jo Koy Panel
Time/Location | 2:15pm – 1:15pm | Hall H
Description | Two of some of our all-time favorite comedians are joining forces to promote their new concert event “Gabriel Iglesias & Jo Koy: One Night Only!” which will take place Spring ’26. Comedy legends Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Jo Koy takeover Hall H with a Q&A like never before! Attendees will receive an exclusive Fluffy & Koy SDCC Hall H giveaway!

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Hallmark

Panel | Hallmark Hallstars
Time/Location | 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Indigo Ballroom , Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Description | Step into the heartwarming world of Hallmark Media with Chyler Leigh (Supergirl), B.J. Britt (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Holland Roden (Teen Wolf), Luke Macfarlane (Platonic), Erin Cahill (Power Rangers: Time Force), Tyler Hynes (Three Wise Men and a Baby), Heather Hemmens (Roswell, New Mexico), and Will Kemp (Reign)! This panel brings together beloved Hallmark stars for a celebration of feel-good fandom. From Countdown to Christmas classics to the latest and newest Hallmark series, fans will get exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, sneak peeks of upcoming projects, all the while celebrating the joy these films bring to audiences around the world. Moderated by TV Guide’s Damian Holbrook.

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Peacock

Panel | Sneak Peek at Peacock’s Action Comedy Twisted Metal Season 2
Time/Location | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Ballroom 20
Description | Executive producers Michael Jonathan Smith, Asad Qizilbash (PlayStation Productions), EP/star Anthony Mackie, and cast Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, and Anthony Carrigan offer an exclusive sneak peek at season 2 of Peacock’s high-octane action comedy Twisted Metal, which follows John Doe and Quiet as they enter the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. Moderated by Perri Nemiroff of Collider.

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Blumhouse

Panel | Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Time/Location | 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Hall H
Description | Anyone can survive five nights. Can you handle more? The filmmakers and stars of Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 invite you behind the curtain of the terrifying new chapter from the highest-grossing horror film of 2023. Moderated by Juju Green aka Straw Hat Goofy.

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Lionsgate

Panel | The Strangers, Chapter 2
Time/Location | 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Ballroom 20
Description | Step back into the terrifying world of The Strangers with stars Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Exorcist: The Beginning), and producer Courtney Solomon (After). Be the first to get a deeper look at the chilling sequel—and a taste of what’s to come in Chapter 3. This summer . . . The Strangers are everywhere.

Friday, July 25

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SYFY

Panel | Revival: From Comics to TV
Time/Location | 10:30am – 11:30am | Room 6A
Description | Revival creators Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, and cast members Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, Andy McQueen of the TV adaptation of Revival offer an inside look at how this dark, twisted world is being brought to life on screen. Tim, along with actors and showrunners Aaron B. Koontz & Luke Boyce, will talk about what it’s been like adapting the comic, the process of fleshing out these characters for TV, and what fans can expect from the show. Moderated by Jim Viscardi.

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SYFY

Panel | Resident Alien Season 4 Panel
Time/Location | 10:00am – 11:00am | Ballroom 20
Description | Go behind the scenes with showrunner/executive producer Chris Sheridan and stars Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, and Alice Wetterlund from the fan-favorite series Resident Alien. Based on the Dark Horse comic of the same name, the comedy sci-fi series is currently in its fourth season and follows an alien who has crash-landed on Earth and hides in a remote Colorado mountain town, assuming the identity of the town doctor, Harry Vanderspeigle.

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Disney

Panel | “MOM! Phineas and Ferb are at San Diego Comic-Con!”
Time/Location | 11:00am – 11:45am | Indigo Ballroom , Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Description | Join co-creators Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh as they reunite with the cast Vincent Martella, David Errigo Jr., Ashley Tisdale, Dee Bradley Baker and Alyson Stoner at San Diego Comic-Con for the first time in a decade. Get the scoop on the brand-new season of Disney’s “Phineas and Ferb,” and enjoy exclusive sneak peeks and surprises.

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Prime Video

Panel | Prime Video: “Upload Complete” Clips and Conversation with Greg Daniels and the Cast of Upload
Time/Location | 11:15am – 12:15pm | Room 6DE
Description | Creator, executive producer and director Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation) and stars Robbie Amell (Code 8), Andy Allo (Pitch Perfect 3), Kevin Bigley (Undone), and Allegra Edwards (Briarpatch) tease the explosive and romantic ending of the Upload series, share their favorite scenes over the years, reminisce on ‘LOL’ behind-the-scenes moments, debate the philosophical implications, and discuss the show’s predictions about futuristic-tech that have come true and take questions. Stick around for an exciting sneak-peek clip of Season Four. The panel will be moderated by Brian Baumgartner (“Kevin,” The Office). Upload is a sci-fi comedy that takes place in the near future, where people can be “Uploaded” into a virtual afterlife of their choice. Prime Video’s number one comedy returns this summer for its final season!

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Adult Swim

Panel | Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty Season 8: The Panel
Time/Location | 1:00pm – 1:45pm | Indigo Ballroom , Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Description | Ooh wee! After a two-year hiatus from Comic-Con, Rick and Morty is back with season 8. Join the entire voice cast and EPs Dan Harmon and Scott Marder to hear breaking news, explore new dimensions, uncover hidden Easter eggs, and get answers to your burning questions about the latest episodes. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into adventures that await in the Rick and Morty universe.

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FX

Panel | The Wait is Over: FX’s Alien: Earth World Premiere and Q&A
Time/Location | 1:25pm – 2:50pm | Hall H
Description | When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat. Be among the first people in the world to see the pilot episode of FX’s Alien: Earth and hear from series creator Noah Hawley, EP David W. Zucker (Scott Free), and the cast of this highly anticipated sci-fi horror series inspired by the acclaimed feature film franchise. FX’s Alien: Earth makes impact August 12 on Hulu, FX, and Disney+ internationally.

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Paper Street Pictures

Panel | The Next Wave of Horror: Neon’s Together, Shelby Oaks, and Keeper
Time/Location | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Ballroom 20
Description | Following the success of their breakout horror hits, Longlegs and The Monkey, Neon brings three upcoming cinematic shockers to Comic-Con for exclusive looks with the filmmakers and talent behind them. Writer/director Michael Shanks and stars/producers Dave Franco and Alison Brie bring their 100% Rotten Tomatoes-rated Sundance and SXSW sensation Together; author and critic Chris Stuckmann reveals the hidden secrets of his terrifying debut Shelby Oaks; and horror master Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) descends into darkness with his jaw-dropping new trip, Keeper.

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Lionsgate

Panel | The Long Walk
Time/Location | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Hall H
Description | Master storyteller Stephen King’s first novel finally hits the big screen in The Long Walk, from visionary director Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games franchise films) and adapted by screenwriter JT Mollner (Strange Darling). Cast and filmmakers join for an in-depth Q&A session and first look at the intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: How far could you go?

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Disney

Panel | Lilo & Stitch: A Look Inside the Continuing Phenomenon
Time/Location | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Room 6BCF
Description | The original animated hit Lilo & Stitch has become a global franchise, spawning a 65-episode TV series, three direct-to-home entertainment films, a 26-episode anime series in Japan, multiple video games, theme park attractions, comics, books, a certified Platinum soundtrack album—and now, a live-action film inspired by the original. Chris Sanders (creator, writer, and original voice of Stitch), Maia Kealoha (Lilo in the new film), Tia Carrere (original voice of Nani, now playing Mrs. Kekoa), and Sydney Agudong (Nani in the live-action film) revisit the franchise’s enduring legacy and offer a closer look at the new movie. Moderated by Entertainment Tonight’s Denny Directo, this panel will also feature some sneak peeks and bonus features. The film is available digitally now, and on 4K/Blu-ray on August 26.

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Hulu

Panel | King of the Hill
Time/Location | 4:00pm – 4:45pm | Indigo Ballroom , Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Description | The iconic animated series King of the Hill returns to Comic-Con for the world premiere of season 14. It’s been 15 years since the last original episode of King of the Hill aired, and the Hill family and longtime friends are finally back: Arlen has changed, Hank and Peggy are now retired, and Bobby is all grown up! Hear all about this classic series when co-creators and executive producers Mike Judge (Hank Hill, Boomhauer) and Greg Daniels, showrunner and executive producer Saladin Patterson, and cast members Pamela Adlon (Bobby Hill), Kathy Najimy (Peggy Hill), Lauren Tom (Connie and Minh Souphanousinphone), and Toby Huss (Dale Gribble), come together for the world premiere of the King of the Hill revival, ahead of its season premiere on Hulu on Monday, August 4.

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20th Century Studios

Panel | Predator: Badlands
Time/Location | 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Hall H
Description | Director Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, 10 Cloverfield Lane) joins stars Elle Fanning (A Complete Unknown, Super 8) and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi (The Panthers) for an exclusive look at Predator: Badlands, the latest chapter in the legendary franchise. Hear firsthand stories from the set, insights into the film’s new setting and characters, and get a sneak peek at never-before-seen footage.

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Paramount+/Showtime

Panel | Dexter: Resurrection
Time/Location | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Ballroom 20
Description | Surprise . . . America’s favorite serial killer is back. Join the cast and creatives behind the highly anticipated SHOWTIME series Dexter: Resurrection for an inside look at the next chapter in the Dexter Universe. Star and executive producer Michael C. Hall (Dexter Morgan) is joined by showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, executive producer Scott Reynolds, and cast members James Remar (Harry Morgan), David Zayas (Detective Angel Batista), Jack Alcott (Harrison Morgan), David Dastmalchian (The Gemini Killer), and Krysten Ritter (Lady Vengeance) as they discuss the evolution of the franchise and reveal new exclusive footage from the season. You won’t want to miss this killer panel, moderated by Jamie Chung (Dexter: New Blood).

Saturday, July 26

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FOX

Panel | Bob’s Burgers
Time/Location | 10:00am – 10:45am | Ballroom 20
Description | Join the Belcher family as they move to Ballroom 20. The always hilarious team from “Bob’s Burgers” will kick off Saturday morning with a panel no one will want to miss! Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard and supervising director Bernard Derriman will break news about the upcoming milestone 300th episode with the cast including H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy. Get ready to howl with laughter through exclusive sneak peeks, a lively panel discussion and audience Q&A.

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Hulu/20th Century Fox

Panel | Futurama
Time/Location | 11:00am – 11:45am | Ballroom 20
Description | Don’t just stand there! It’s time to sit down and relax for the 2025 FUTURAMA panel. “Futurama” returns this fall on Hulu with 10 shiny new episodes, and Matt Groening has smuggled out some top-secret, never-before-seen footage under his fez. Come view the world premiere of this stolen treasure along with panelists Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, executive producers Claudia Katz and Ken Keeler, supervising director Peter Avanzino, moderator Lee Supercinski, and Futurama vocal superstars Billy West, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, David Herman and Maurice LaMarche. Plus, prizes! Special bonus: Everyone might get arrested!

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20th Television

Panel | ABC’s Abbott Elementary
Time/Location | 11:15am – 12:15pm | Indigo Ballroom , Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Description | Check out a screening of a fan-favorite episode from season four; and join creator and star Quinta Brunson, stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph, alongside executive producers Patrick Schumacker, Randall Einhorn and Brian Rubenstein for a behind-the-scenes conversation about what makes the award-winning comedy an A+ hit.

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DreamWorks Animation

Panel | DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys 2
Time/Location | 11:15am – 12:15pm | Hall H
Description | Everyone’s favorite felons are back, and this time they’ve got company they never expected: The Bad Girls. Hop in the getaway car with the filmmakers and stars of DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys 2, as they reveal the secrets of their newest heist. Moderated by Kevin McCarthy.

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20th Television Animation

Panel | The Simpsons
Time/Location | 11:45am – 12:30pm | Ballroom
Description | Marvel’s not coming to Hall H this year, so “The Simpsons” panel is the must-see event of Comic Con 2025. Join “Futurama” creator Matt Groening, “The Simpsons” gag writers Matt Selman and Mike Price, director Matt Faughnan, consulting producer/director David Silverman, and surprise guest stars as they bring an exclusive sneak preview of season 37. So, put on Marge’s wig and thick Milhouse glasses for a scintillating 45 minutes of prizes, predictions and pretzels (call them Whitey Whackers).

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20th Television

Panel | ABC’s The Rookie
Time/Location | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Indigo Ballroom , Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Description | Join executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley as they give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and tease new story arcs for the upcoming season. Plus, check out a special sneak preview from the season eight premiere.

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20th Television Animation

Panel | American Dad!
Time/Location | 12:45pm – 1:30pm | Ballroom 20
Description | Honey, I’m home! “American Dad!” is back on FOX and heading into their 20th season of outlandish plots, covert ops and alien escapades. Join the Smith family, friends and fish Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Dee Bradley Baker and Jeff Fischer, along with executive producers Matt Weitzman and Kara Vallow, and writer Nic Wegener for an unfiltered look at the behind-the-scenes antics and fan-favorite moments, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming season.

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20th Television Animation

Panel | Family Guy
Time/Location | 1:30pm – 2:15pm | Ballroom 20
Description | The Griffins are bringing Quahog back to San Diego. Stars Alex Borstein, Seth Green and Jennifer Tilly along with executive producers Alec Sulkin and Kara Vallow return to Comic-Con with an inside look at what’s coming next for the characters, and well-known and beloved voices. Sure to bring big laughs and their signature irreverence, this panel is a can’t-miss stop for any “Family Guy” fan.

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20th Television

Panel | Paradise
Time/Location | 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Indigo Ballroom , Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Description | Making their San Diego Comic-Con debut, star and executive producer Sterling K. Brown (“This Is Us,” “Washington Black”) and creator and executive producer Dan Fogelman (“This Is Us,” “Cars”) celebrate and reflect on the captivating first season of Hulu’s “Paradise,” which critics called “one of the best shows on TV.” The creative team will discuss all the twists and turns of season one and tease what’s to come for season two.

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CBS Studios

Panel | Ghosts
Time/Location | 3:30pm – 4:15pm | Ballroom 20
Description | Ghosts, one of television’s top comedies on CBS and Paramount+, follows Samantha and Jay, a couple running a bed and breakfast inhabited by ghosts whom only Samantha can see and hear. Series stars Utkarsh Ambudkar, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman, Devan Chandler Long, and executive producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman engage in a lively and “spirited” panel conversation delving into the season 4 cliffhanger and what’s to come in Ghosts season 5. Moderated by actress and writer Punam Patel.

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Warner Bros. Television

Panel | IT: Welcome to Derry
Time/Location | 9:15pm – 9:45pm | Room 6DE
Description | HBO is treating fans to an exclusive, early sneak peek of its highly anticipated horror series IT: Welcome to Derry, from Warner Bros. Television, featuring first-look footage from the premiere episode presented by Andy Muschietti (executive producer, director) and Barbara Muschietti (executive producer) and the release of a brand-new teaser.

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Peacock

Panel | Peacock’s Twisted Metal Season 2: Special Advance Screening
Time/Location | 10:00pm – 11:15pm | Room 6DE
Description | See an exclusive advance screening of the first two episodes of Twisted Metal Season 2 before premiering on Peacock on Thursday, July 31. In Season 2, John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) enter the deadly Twisted Metal tournament hosted by Calypso (Anthony Carrigan), where they’ll battle new foes and familiar faces, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth (Joe Seanoa and Will Arnett).

Fun Activations to Check Out

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Peacock

Activation | TWISTED METAL BUMPER BATTLE
Times | Thursday, July 24 – Saturday, July 26 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location | THE LOT @ 1ST & J – 450 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Description | 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. **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.

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Paramount+

Activation | Paramount+’s The Lodge
Times | Wednesday, July 23: 6 PM – 10 PM; Thursday, July 24, Friday, July 25, Saturday, July 26, Sunday, July 27: 9 AM – 7 PM
Location | Happy Does in the Gaslamp District – 340 5th Ave,
Description | Returning to San Diego for the third year, The Lodge will feature themed activations and swag to take home for fans of all ages from popular titles and franchises like DEXTER: RESURRECTION, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, LANDMAN, and many more. From recreating an iconic MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE scene to sipping cosmic cocktails inside a full-scale STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS holodeck and stepping into DEXTER’s chilling Vault, there’s no shortage of fun at The Lodge.

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Paramount+

The DEXTER: RESURRECTION Vault: The Vault has reopened…and it remembers everything. Hidden behind the sleek facade of a wine cellar lies a mysterious Vault, an unsettling shrine to the darkest corners of human nature. Inside, guests will discover a chilling collection of relics, case files, and twisted keepsakes from some of history’s most notorious killers, all curated with cold precision in true Dexter fashion.

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Paramount+

Experience STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STARFLEET ACADEMY: To celebrate the spirit of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS season three, fans are invited to step inside an oversized Starfleet holodeck, a fully immersive sci-fi playground featuring a series of interactive vignettes, each inspired by specific episodes from the upcoming season. Guests can sip cosmic cocktails in the romantic ‘Intergalactic Love Lounge,’ or dive into a campus-inspired environment of the STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY space that features exclusive themed swag. Designed for free exploration, social sharing, and full-throttle fandom, this holodeck journey lets guests experience the series like never before.

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Paramount+

The LANDMAN Patch Café: Step into an authentic slice of Midland, Texas and kick back in a faithful recreation of the series’ favorite watering hole. Guests can order up signature drinks at the bar in a M*Tex souvenir mug.

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Paramount+

Go off the grid with NCIS: TONY & ZIVA. Enter a world of espionage, romance, and high-stakes tension with this Parisian café with a twist. Inspired by Tony and Ziva’s journey, this space features a cozy exterior that hints at the quiet life they crave, while inside transports guests to a different world. Step inside a stripped-down safehouse, complete with easter eggs such as surveillance equipment, photos, and passports.

Paramount+ The Lodge during San Diego Comic Con 2025. Photo Credit: Paramount+

Paramount+ The Lodge during San Diego Comic Con 2025. Photo Credit: Paramount+

Paramount Pictures invites fans to celebrate the legacy of the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise with an immersive experience that drops guests straight into the high-stakes world of Ethan Hunt. Die-hard fans and first-time agents alike will experience a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity in a recreation of the iconic scene from MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996) where Ethan is lowered into a high-security vault. Guests can strike the legendary suspended pose for a personalized image to take home of their unforgettable IMF mission.

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Paramount+

‘Pop’ by Pluto TV’s Popcorn Bar. For the first time ever, Pluto TV, the global leader in FAST and the complimentary free streaming service to Paramount+, will also be featured in The Lodge. This summer, Pluto TV is exploding with hundreds of fan-favorite blockbusters and cult-classics films – all for free. To celebrate the service’s “Summer of Cinema” campaign, the Pluto TV activation will be bursting with free popcorn, slushies, and a one-of-a-kind photo op.

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Paramount+

Score a Touchdown at the CBS Sports Clubhouse, a stadium-inspired space repping all things THE NFL ON CBS. Fans can take a seat in the arena-style bleachers or check out a vibrant arc of all 32 jerseys, celebrating every team in the league. Down on the turf, guests can test their arm in a target practice challenge. The UEFA Champions League-themed sports bar is also the perfect spot to kick back and relax.

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Marvel Studios

Activation | Thunderbolts* Treatz Truck
Times | July 24-26: 10am – 7pm; July 27: 10am – 2pm
Location | MLK Walkway behind the Omni Hotel directly across from the convention center
Description | The Thunderbolts* Treatz Truck is bringing brain freezes, surprise drops, and a taste of the chaos to San Diego Comic-Con. Fans of Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* can stop by to snag free ice cream, exclusive swag, and Instagram worthy photo ops. Themed sundaes like “Strawberry Red Glory” inspired by Red Guardian make the perfect power-up for a Comic-Con cooldown. Other sundaes are American Shield, Vanishing Vanilla, Winter Soldier Swirl, and Killer
The Treatz Truck will be swirling up super scoops all weekend long.

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20th Television

Activation | FX’s ALIEN: EARTH “THE WRECKAGE”
Times | Thursday, July 24: 11am – 8pm; Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26: 10am – 10pm; Sunday, July 27: 11am – 3pm
Location | Hilton Bayfront Lawn (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101)
Description | Guests are invited to explore the mysterious debris of the USCSS Maginot to unearth new details from the highly anticipated upcoming series from creator Noah Hawley, inspired by the acclaimed feature film franchise. The experience will feature various interactive thrills and never-before-seen alien specimens. Guests can visit “The Wreckage” during the day to explore new areas of the USCSS Maginot or brave a terrifying mission at “The Wreckage: Code Red” once the sun goes down.

The activation will also feature:

• An interactive Prodigy Corp Drop Site where fans can sign up to be an FX Insider to claim exclusive giveaways and get a first look at Alien: Earth VR experiences that will be available once the show premieres.
• A vending machine stocked with a custom in-world beverage available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con via a collaboration with Chain, the dining experience known for its reimagined takes on Pop-Cuisine staples.
• A state-of-the-art Alien: Earth Podcast Studio, which will host various talent and influencers throughout the weekend.

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20th Century Animation

Activation | Hank Hill’s Backyard
Times | July 24: 11:30am – 7pm, July 25-26 from 9:30am – 7pm daily, July 27 from 9:30am – 5pm
Location | Bayfront’s Parking Lot (Fifth Ave Landing – Lot A1) – 600 Convention Way, San Diego, CA 92101
Description | Guests will step inside Hank Hill’s Backyard for a big ole cookout, complete with BBQ bites served up throughout the day, classic lawn games, themed photo ops and a cold can of Alamo (water) to beat the heat. Hank Hill’s Backyard will transport fans into the world of Arlen, where they can interact with legendary moments from the title.

• Alamo Pong
Guests will get a chance to partake in a game of ‘Alamo Pong’, participating in some friendly competition in hopes of winning a prize and claiming Alamo Pong championship. Large-scale 2D cutouts of the King of the Hill’s beloved characters will be stationed throughout the space for special photo opportunities.

• Lawn Mower Photo Op
Guests have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to picture themselves in the world of King of the Hill. The Lawn Mower photo opportunity moment features the iconic Hill residence, where guests can pose on the front lawn with large-scale 2D cutouts of the beloved Hill family, ride the family lawn mower, and ‘drive’ through Arlen, Texas.

• Mega Lo Mart Customization Hat Station
Visit the Mega Lo Mart, an Arlen staple, to customize your own Trucker hat with special patches, unique to King of the Hill. With an array of hats and colors to choose from, guests will be fitting in with the citizens of Arlen in no time!

• Water Tower
Quench your thirst with a crisp can of Alamo water under the Arlen water tower. Not only does the water tower serve as a beacon of Arlen, Texas – it will also be a rehydration point for attendees. Guests will receive cold-canned water in Alamo branded aluminum cans. You can choose to drink it to quench your thirst or take it home as a souvenir.

• Rhinestein’s Cowboy Boot Toss
Visit Rhinestein’s Cowboy storefront for a game of boot toss. Guests will be given 2 pairs of oversized, animated-style boots with the goal of tossing the open side of the boot over a stake in front of the store. The lucky winners will receive prizes exclusive to the activation.

• Backyard Cookout
Unwind in the Hill’s Backyard with a backyard cookout. Guests can refuel and rest at umbrellas and picnic tables with the Hill family. Texas-inspired BBQ bites will be served all day, keeping guests in the world of Arlen. Guests will be invited to participate in lawn games such as cornhole, and pose with photo opportunities from the show, like Dale’s Dead Bug van and more! There will be a large grill playing clips from the previous and new season of the show, for guests to enjoy while relaxing.

In addition to Alien: Earth and King of the Hill, Disney Entertainment Television takes over Downtown San Diego this July with block parties, mythic adventures and more — delivering an unforgettable experience from across its portfolio of content brands including 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC, Disney+, Disney Branded Television, FX and Hulu.

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20th Century

“Abbott Elementary” is ready to FUN-raise at San Diego Comic-Con, inviting attendees to experience A Very Abbott Block Party where the blacktop’s been cleared; the faculty is off-duty (kind of); and the neighborhood has come out to play — no permission slips required. From authentic Philly water ice and waterfront views from a sky-high Ferris wheel to exclusive premiums from the school’s Lost and Found, it is sure to be the hottest party on the block. #AbbottBlockParty

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20th Century

Joining in on the festivities for the first time, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is inviting guests to embark on an epic journey into the Sea of Monsters at the Percy Jackson Experience. Located at Fifth Ave and L St, fans will have the chance to see through the mist, discover which of the gods they’ve been claimed by, and use exclusive drachma for God Inspired swag from mythological beings. Let the quest begin!

It’s shaping up to be a fun SDCC this year. What are your must-see panels and activations? Let us know in the comments below!

Written By

Rowell was born and raised on Maui, Hawai’i, and now lives in the almost-as-green Pacific Northwest. He’s obsessed with Cirque du Soleil, loves teen dramas (especially those with a supernatural element) and horror movies, and is addicted to sushi. Prior to PopWire, he created individual fan sites for the shows Friends, Hellcats, Nikita and others, which led to creating and working on OMFGTV.

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