San Diego Comic-Con 2025: A Blockbuster Lineup Without Marvel? You Won’t Miss Them

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is here, and this year’s programming proves that even without Marvel’s usual Hall H spectacle, the party is far from slowing down. From iconic franchises to exciting new debuts, SDCC is serving up a massive slate of must-see panels, activations, and sneak peeks across all four days. Whether you're a fan of horror, animation, sci-fi, or comedy, there's something for everyone.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the most anticipated events across the weekend:

🔥 Hall H Still Packs a Punch

No Marvel? No problem. Hall H is bringing out the big guns all weekend long.

• Thursday, July 24

  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians returns with the Season 2 cast and crew.

  • Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 takes fans deeper into the haunted world of animatronic horror.

  • Comedy legends Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mike Judge, and Andy Samberg headline a mega adult animation panel featuring South Park, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Digman!

• Friday, July 25

  • Outlander and Outlander: Blood of My Blood share the spotlight with back-to-back panels.

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and Alien: Earth offer exclusive previews and cast appearances.

  • Stephen King fans won’t want to miss The Long Walk, with Mark Hamill joining the cast.

  • Predator: Badlands debuts new footage with Elle Fanning and director Dan Trachtenberg.

  • TRON: Ares steps into the grid for an inside look at the franchise’s next chapter.

• Saturday, July 26

  • Coyote vs. Acme resurfaces after fan outcry, bringing previously “shelved” footage to life.

  • The Bad Guys 2, Star Trek Universe, and Project Hail Mary (featuring Ryan Gosling) headline the day.

  • James Gunn returns with the Peacemaker Season 2 cast, including John Cena.

• Sunday, July 27

  • The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art hosts a panel with George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, and Doug Chiang, moderated by Queen Latifah. Expect a powerful conversation on storytelling across mediums.

🎉 Top Panels to Watch on Day 1 (Thursday, July 24)

• Avatar: The Last Airbender celebrates its 20th anniversary with original cast members and creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino.

• Critical Role’s The Mighty Nein & The Legend of Vox Machina dish out big Prime Video news.

• NCIS: Tony & Ziva marks the return of fan-favorite characters with Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo.

• Twisted Metal revs up with Anthony Mackie and crew for a sneak peek at Season 2.

• The Strangers: Chapter 2, The Toxic Avenger, and Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 amp up the scares in the evening.

• Collider’s Directors on Directing brings legends Rob Reiner and Paul Feig together for an unmissable conversation.

🚀 Friday Highlights (July 25)

• Phineas and Ferb returns with cast and creators celebrating the next chapter.

• Rick and Morty drops a first look at Season 8 with Dan Harmon and the full cast.

• Upload fans get a farewell panel with behind-the-scenes stories and a Season 4 sneak peek.

• Lilo & Stitch unveils details on the live-action adaptation featuring original and new cast.

• Gen V, Solar Opposites, and Dexter: Resurrection round out the day's wild mix.

📺 Saturday Brings the Big Guns (July 26)

• Futurama and The Simpsons deliver new season teases with creators and voice talent.

• Abbott Elementary goes deep with Quinta Brunson and the full cast.

• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy team up for a universe-expanding session.

• Project Hail Mary is shaping up to be 2026’s sci-fi hit with Ryan Gosling and an all-star creative team.

• Ghosts, Spartacus: House of Ashur, and Paradise add comedy, drama, and fantasy to the mix.

• IT: Welcome to Derry closes out the night with a spooky late-night screening.

🎨 Sunday Spotlights Legacy and Art

• The weekend closes with a powerful panel led by George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, and Doug Chiang discussing the evolution of storytelling through narrative art at the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

🧠 Impact24 PR’s Superblock Series Delivers Industry Insight

The 7AB room will host a power-packed lineup of industry pros, spotlighting the creative forces behind animation, film scores, editing, direction, and cultural consultation across multiple panels on Thursday. Women in film, behind-the-scenes looks at animated hits, and breakout stars from hit series like Daredevil: Born Again and Agatha All Along will share their stories and strategies.

🎟️ Final Thoughts

From nostalgia-packed reunions (King of the Hill, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Futurama) to hotly anticipated premieres (Alien: Earth, The Long Walk, Project Hail Mary), Comic-Con 2025 is delivering a wall-to-wall schedule that rivals any past year. Stay tuned as more details roll out—this is one con you won’t want to miss.