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For better or worse, several thousand Comic-Con attendees have their badges for 2025 — and several thousand more don’t yet. Returning Registration for San Diego Comic-Con 2025, the badge sale for eligible returning general attendees, took place today. This is our third year with this new system, which utilizes a QueueIt waiting room and Configio. […]
It’s that time again, the annual ritual of anxiety. It’s the San Diego Comic-Con badge sale for returning attendees. How will it go? Tune in and find out. We’ll be discussing the sale as it happens. Come join the SDCC UBlog team as we kick off the first event for San Diego Comic-Con 2025! We’ll […]
We are not even a month out from San Diego Comic-Con 2024, and it’s already time to start planning on how you’re going to get back to the convention for next year. San Diego Comic-Con Returning Registration for 2025 is set for Saturday, September 21 at 9AM PT – which means that for better or worse, you’ll […]
Will you be heading to San Diego Comic-Con 2025? New this year, Comic-Con International unveiled the date for this year’s Returning Registration badge sale — the sale only open to those who attended in 2024 as a paid General Attendee — before the close of this year’s convention. For those who missed it, Returning Registration will […]
Everywhere you looked at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, everyone was talking about what a “normal” year it was — which is no small feat, given the challenges of the last few years (which include everything from a pandemic to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes). But this year felt like it had even more awesome things […]
Hot off a stellar San Diego Comic-Con, UCC Distributing is heading to D23 this weekend, where they’ll be taking over Booths #522 and #524. Fans can stop by to check out their exclusive products, exciting licenses, and more. Attendees at D23 will be able to get their hands on UCC’s exclusive Star Wars Doorables Lava Darth […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 is behind us now, and most attendees seemed to have a stellar year outside of a few mishaps (almost all of which involved security or line management). We’re excited to hear your own thoughts in our sixth edition of The Shruggie Awards, which, despite the name, is not celebrating the “wtf-ness” […]
Welcome aboard, passengers, this is your captain speaking. We’ll be cruising at an altitude of just above sea level as we take a flying tour over Funko’s booths at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. We’ll soar high above Funko’s Booth #5341 on our way to our sister booths Loungefly at Booth #5145 and Mondo at #5137. […]
In its first iteration at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, the Paramount+ Lodge was a rousing success, boasting multiple elements crucial to making or breaking an offsite: reservations (with an ample 50-minute length), solid capacity, free food and drinks, swag, and an ideal location (Happy Does Bar on 340 5th Avenue, two blocks north of the […]
When it comes to Comic-Con, bigger isn’t always better; bigger lines, bigger price tags, bigger headaches. Some companies succumb to the pressure of expanding to welcome more and more attendees within the boundaries of their booth. This thought of mind doesn’t always work out because of the limitations of floor space or the faulty execution. […]
FX has possibly been the most consistent offsite at San Diego Comic-Con over the last decade, and they’re always scaring up good times and good swag for fans with the help of experiential marketing agency Creative Riff. Each year’s iteration differs, and this year offered some of, if not the most, coveted swag items of […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 is behind us now, and most attendees seemed to have a stellar year outside of a few mishaps (almost all of which involved security or line management). We’re excited to hear your own thoughts in our sixth edition of The Shruggie Awards, which, despite the name, is not celebrating the “wtf-ness” […]
The crossover we didn’t know we needed took place at Adult Swim’s Pirate Parrrty On The Green with AEW talent taking on Adult Swim characters inside a wrestling ring, during San Diego Comic-Con 2024. The “AEW x [as] Battle for the Booty” tournament was held Thursday night at the offsite activation behind the San Diego […]
Bless ABC for understanding that San Diego Comic-Con attendees love wholesome comedies as much as we love genre fare. This is the second time that they have brought their stellar comedy Abbott Elementary to San Diego for an offsite, and the sophomore activation did not slump. Expanding on the “school festival” plotline seen in seasons […]
Love, exciting and newCome aboard, we’re expecting youLove, life’s sweetest rewardLet it flow, it floats back to you Captain Steubing may not have been there to greet me when I stepped on board, and Isaac sure wasn’t mixing the drinks behind the bar, but the IMDboat at San Diego comic-Con 2024 promised something for everyone. […]
Another San Diego Comic-Con is over and we’re doing one more SDConCast to wrap up the 2024 season. We’ll go over the highlights, regular lights, surprises, and possibly some lowlights from SDCC. Join us for a fun and marginally coherent show. We’ll kick things off at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET. Join in on the fun on […]
Immediately following the events at the end of Matt Reeve’s The Batman, Gotham City is in shambles. The city has been flooded after The Riddler blew the levees and it’s the perfect time to go underground… to a nightclub? Yes, absolutely. But not just any nightclub, it’s time for a visit to The Iceberg Lounge, […]
When it comes to parties that attendees can actually get into, there is no ticket more coveted than Fandom’s annual Thursday night bash. There’s good reason: It’s possibly the single-best experience that attendees will find at the con, with free food, free drinks, plenty of activities, the chance to mingle with celebrities, and a musical […]
LiSA, the global J-pop sensation, made her triumphant return to the United States with a captivating performance at the Rady Shell for the Crunchyroll Concert Series during San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Marking her first US concert in nearly a decade LiSA performed a setlist of her popular anime theme songs like “Gurenge” from Demon Slayer: […]
Hulu Animayhem was one of the biggest hits of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, thanks in large part to its fun, quick interactions and must-have swag (everyone wanted that backpack!) — and for 2024, they returned in (what at least felt like) a bigger and better way. The brand once again took over the parking lot […]
Get ready to explore the final frontier with LEGO. With Preview Night now open, we can reveal that the company has launched their Space Station 8RICK5, an interstellar booth experience featuring first-look product reveals, the chance to build your own LEGO rocket and score some swag that’s out-of-this-world, and more. Fans will find cosmic adventures […]
Transporting San Diego Comic-Con attendees into the heart of ancient Rome is no easy feat, particularly with an outdoor space, that’s setup next to a bustling restaurant on the busiest corner of the convention. But Peacock’s Those About to Die offers a fun, impressive offsite that is worth attendee’s time. For those lucky enough to […]
Get ready to explore the final frontier with LEGO. With Preview Night now open, we can reveal that the company has launched their Space Station 8RICK5, an interstellar booth experience featuring first-look product reveals, the chance to build your own LEGO rocket and score some swag that’s out-of-this-world, and more. Fans will find cosmic adventures […]
For attendees at San Diego Comic-Con, when the convention floor closes, there are after-parties to attend — and then there’s Fandom. It’s one of, if not the, coolest party that fans can actually get into. Set atop the rooftop of the Hard Rock Hotel, at the swanky FLOAT venue, the party offers attendees the chance […]
BOOM! Studios will be back at Booth #2229 this year, with critically acclaimed artists and writers all week long, as well as exclusives and more. Wednesday, July 24th 7:00pm-9:00pm: Amy Jo Johnson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return) Thursday, July 25th 11:00am-12:00pm: Amy Jo Johnson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return) 12:30pm-1:30pm: Ron Garney (BRZRKR) 2:00pm-3:00pm: Jeff Lemire (Minor […]
From Bikini Bottom to the sewers of New York, Nickelodeon is bringing you a boatload of exclusives, limited edition items, debuts and other fun products for San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Let’s take a look at what you can pick up at booth #4114: SpongeBob SquarePants Reversible Hat – $25There is no place like home! Rep […]
[UPDATE July 23] In addition to the offsite, Hulu Animayhem is bringing a Boba Tea Truck to Seaport Village Friday-Saturday beginning at 12pm daily. They’ll be your anime destination for complimentary boba both days, while supplies last. [ORIGINAL July 12] Following the success of last year’s epic Hulu Animayhem offsite, Collider reports that they’re back, […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 has barely started but as soon as badge pick up opened at 1:00pm on Tuesday we got a look at the dates to next year’s convention thanks to an ad in the Quick Guide. As a surprise though, we were also treated to the Returning Registration Date and the Open Registration […]
Get ready to step back into the world of Shaun of the Dead. In honor of the beloved cult classic film’s 20th anniversary, Focus Features is bringing an immersive offsite to San Diego Comic-Con. Visitors will step into the 520 Fifth Ave space (open Thursday-Saturday from 12pm-6pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm) to be transported directly into the […]
Illustrator Josh Figueroa, the artist behind Fig Studios, leveled up his presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 from Artists’ Alley to Small Press Table #O-12, with the retail release of his children’s book, glow-in-the-dark stickers, holographic prints, bookmarks, and stickers along with taking commission requests at the con. Quetzal Messenger of the Gods Retail Version: $29.95 […]
This year marks a significant milestone for Minecraft, the beloved video game and media franchise, in which millions of players around the world use their imagination and skills to create a three-dimensional world. To celebrate, they are making their inaugural appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, and they’re bringing fans what’s sure to be one of […]
Every year, the San Diego Public Library partners up with a local artist and Comic-Con International to offer a special, limited edition commemorative Comic-Con library card. This year’s card features artwork by John Jennings, the award-winning illustrator behind the graphic novel adaptations of Octavia Butler’s Kindred and Parable of the Sower. The card is available at all […]
Guess what, folks?! We made it! San Diego Comic-Con 2024 has gone from this year, to this month, to this week. You’ve probably seen all the setup going on in the Gaslamp Quarter as America’s Finest City gets ready to host the best pop culture convention in the world. Read on for SDCC announcements from […]
For those ready to ascend into the craziness that is San Diego Comic-Con, we have you covered. Everything you need to prepare yourselves can be found in the bullet points below. We’ll be tweeting line queues and panel news throughout the convention as we always do, but we’ve also partnered up with some amazing companies […]
Visit the PSA Booth #700 on Thursday and Friday during the con to be among the first to get your hands on a special collaboration between Marvel and Kith for PSA. Attendees can pick up a box of Hero or Villain inspired sneakers, inspired by your favorite Marvel characters. Each box will also include a […]
In celebration of the new MrBeast Lab line of toys from MrBeast and Moose Toys, the brand is “crashing” San Diego Comic-Con with an offsite set for Friday and Saturday. Attendees will have the chance to experience a “slime-filled tanker spill” activation at 450 Second Ave (at the south entrance of the ABM Parking Lot […]
Get ready to step into the ring at San Diego Comic-Con. Ringside Collectibles revealed today that Mattel’s WWE Elite Squad panel on Thursday, July 25 at 11:15am PT in Room 6A will feature WWE superstars CM Punk and Zoey Stark, on hand to defend their title as the action figure champions of Comic-Con. They will […]
The restaurant guide for SDCC is back again for a second year and yes, some of us still actually eat during SDCC. And if you typically don’t, maybe you’ll find some time this year to do so. With that in mind, we’ve reached out to several restaurants in the Gaslamp and surrounding area to see […]
XLE Productions is always putting fans first at San Diego Comic-Con with their popular (and award-winning!) fan parties, from Ready Party One to the Malibu Dream Experience to Nostalgia Nightclub. XLE’s parties are so popular that last year they won our own Shruggie Award for Best Party of 2023, beating out the likes of Fandom, […]
XLE Productions is bringing their fan-favorite parties back to Parq Nightclub at San Diego Comic-Con this year, including Friday night’s PartyPocalypse. And good news, because they’ve scavenged the wasteland to bring you an exclusive offer. Tickets are available now, and you can save 20% by using code WARBOYS Starting at 8pm, fans will find an immersive […]