Tens of thousands of enthusiasts, many donning costumes, are flocking to Comic-Con 2025, a vibrant four-day festival boasting celebrities and engaging attractions in San Diego, Calif.
This yearly event, hosted at the San Diego Convention Center, gathers fans celebrating their beloved comic books, films, TV shows, and video games, offering insights into the future of their cherished superheroes and antagonists.
Anticipating around 135,000 visitors, this year’s convention will present updates on the upcoming “Predator” movie, the “Alien” series, and a special appearance by George Lucas.
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Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as “Nightwing,” and Jade Stone, dressed as “Poison Ivy Jedi,” pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) -
Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as “Eight-ball,” walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) -
Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the “Legend of Zelda” video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) -
A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) -
Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series “Murderbot,” walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) -
Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) -
Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP) -
Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP) -
Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP) -
Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote “Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires” during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) -
David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote “Dexter: Resurrection” during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) -
Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from “Peanuts” poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of “Peanuts” during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
