Photos from Comic-Con 2025, where superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy rule
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)
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tens of thousands of fans — many in costumes — attended Comic-Con 2025, a four-day pop culture spectacle packed with celebrities and interactive attractions.
Comic-Con International, held annually at the San Diego Convention Center, brings together fans who celebrate their favorite comic books, movies, television and video games and learn about what’s next for their heroes and villains.
This year’s convention, which ran through Sunday and drew an estimated 135,000 attendees, included the first look at “Project Hail Mary,” the new Andy Weir novel adaptation starring Ryan Gosling, George Lucas’ first visit to Comic-Con, John Cena promoting “Peacemaker” Season 2 in character and updates on a new “Alien” series and “Predator film.”
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from “Batman” attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from “Batman” attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote “Clown in a Cornfield” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote “Clown in a Cornfield” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 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)
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)
Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote “Twisted Metal” during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote “Twisted Metal” during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote “Dexter: Resurrection” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote “Dexter: Resurrection” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote “Her Universe Fashion Show” during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote “Her Universe Fashion Show” during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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)
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)
John Cena attends a panel for “Peacemaker” during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
John Cena attends a panel for “Peacemaker” during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from “Bullet Time” attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from “Bullet Time” attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)
Queen Latifah, left, and George Lucas attend a panel for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Queen Latifah, left, and George Lucas attend a panel for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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)
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)
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