San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Preview: Ghosts, Vampires, Hallmark Hunks — Oh My!
This year’s San Diego Comic-Con is ready to rock our world with a supernatural lineup of attending shows and off-site activations.
The roster includes an appearance from Vampire Lestat himself to promote his world tour and the highly anticipated third season of Interview with the Vampire. CBS’ hit comedy Ghosts returns to its old haunt with new sneak peeks of Season 5, and Outlander returns to Comic-Con for the first time since 2017.
That’s not all! So many of your favorite shows are making the trek to San Diego this year. Here’s what you can expect from Comic-Con 2025:
Notable Panels and Presentations:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
WALKER SCOBELL
Percy Jackson floods the infamous Hall H ahead of the Season 2 premiere in December to give us a glimpse at the famous Sea of Monsters.
Moderated by fellow cast member and star of Nobody Wants This, Timothy Simons, the panel dives into the adaptation of Rick Riordan’s second book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series with behind-the-scenes stories and special sneak peeks. Perhaps a trailer even?
Where: Hall H
When: Thursday, July 24 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
Who: Walker Scobell (Percy), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth), Aryan Simhadri (Grover), Charlie Bushnell (Luke), Dior Goodjohn (Clarissa), Daniel Diemer, Timothy Simons (panel moderator/Tantalus), Jon Steinberg (EP), Craig Silverstein (EP), Dan Shotz (EP)
NCIS: Tony & Ziva
Fan-favorites Tony and Ziva return to the NCIS franchise for a spin-off series on Paramount+ this September. Comic-Con is giving us an exclusive scoop on their new globetrotting European adventure with a panel moderated by fellow NCIS star Brian Dietzen.
Where: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
When: Thursday, July 24 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm PDT
Who: Cote de Pablo, Michael Weatherly, John McNamara (showrunner), Brian Dietzen (panel moderator)
Hallmark Hallstars
It would be summer without Comic-Con and Hallmark’s Christmas in July marathon, so why not combine the two for an epic panel? All of our favourite “Hallstars” will be stopping by to discuss classic movies from the Christmas Countdown lineup, as well as upcoming projects with sneak peeks.
Where: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
When: Thursday, July 24 from 1:45 – 2:45 pm PDT
Who: 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), Will Kemp (Reign)
Outlander / Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Outlander hasn’t had a prominent presence at Comic-Con since 2017, so expect an emotional and momentous homecoming for the series as it celebrates the final season with a look back down memory lane.
The show’s main cast will be on hand for a Hall-H panel to share stories from their last days on set. They will also help introduce the new prequel series with an Outlander and Outlander: Blood of My Blood double-header panel.
Where: Hall-H
When: Friday, July 25 from 10:00 – 12:00 pm PDT
Who: For Outlander, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Matthew B. Roberts (EP), Maril Davis (EP).
For Blood of My Blood, Jamie Roy, Harriet Slater, Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine, Séamus McLean Ross, Sam Retford, Rory Alexander, Matthew B. Roberts (EP), Maril Davis (EP)
Phineas and Ferb
Mom! Phineas and Ferb are doing a panel at Comic-Con!
Whether you’re a longtime fan or looking to introduce the next generation of kids to the joys of summer vacation, the Phineas and Ferb panel promises surprises to celebrate the new season with appearances from the creators and cast.
Where: Indigo Ballroom
When: Friday, July 25 from 11:00 – 11:45 am PDT
Who: Dan Povenmire (Creator), Swampy Marsh (Creator), and unannounced cast in attendance.
Abbott Elementary
Class is in session for fans of Abbott Elementary attending Comic-Con. The beloved ABC workplace comedy will share a screening of a special episode from Season 4 with the audience, followed by a panel discussion with the cast and executive producers to debrief on the latest season. It is sure to be an A+ event!
Where: Indigo Ballroom
When: Saturday, July 26 from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm PDT
Who: Quinta Brunson (Creator/Janine), Tyler James Williams (Gregory), Janelle James (Ava), Chris Perfetti (Jacob), Lisa Ann Walter (Melissa), William Stanford Davis (Mr. Johnson), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara), Patrick Schumacker (EP), Randall Einhorn (EP), Brian Rubenstein (EP).
Ghosts
A San Diego Comic-Con staple, Ghosts returns for its fourth year to scare up even more surprises and spoilers ahead of Season 5.
The spirited panel aims to debrief after the latest season cliffhanger and tease what’s to come this fall for the residents of Woodstone Mansion. Punam Patel, who plays Jay’s endearing sister, will be moderating the conversation.
Where: Ballroom 20
When: Saturday, July 26 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm PDT
Who: Utkarsh Ambudkar (Jay), Danielle Pinnock (Alberta), Asher Grodman (Trevor), Devan Chandler Long (Thorfinn), Joe Port (EP), Joe Wiseman (EP), Punam Patel (moderator/Bela)
Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe
AMC’s Interview with the Vampire brought the house down at last year’s con with the teaser video to end all teasers and our first glimpse at Rockstar Lestat in Season 3. Now Sam Reid returns to the same stage with a few familiar faces to give us our first look at the highly-anticipated tour — while also introducing fans to the latest and most mysterious of Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe shows: Talamasca.
Where: Ballroom 20
When: Saturday, July 26 4:30 – 6:00 pm PDT
Who: For Interview with the Vampire, Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Eric Bogosian, Mark Johnson (EP), Rolin Jones (Creator/Showrunner), Daniel Hart (composer).
For Talamasca, Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Celine Buckens, Mark Johnson (EP), John Lee Hancock (Showrunner/EP), Mark Lafferty (Showrunner/EP).
Offsite Activations:
A Very Abbott Block Party
No one does San Diego Comic-Con like Abbott Elementary. Last year’s Ava Fest was one for the books, but this year’s activation could go even bigger. A Very Abbott Block Party promises carnival rides, Philly water ice, and tons of free merch — including pins, caricatures, and bucket hats!
When: Thursday and Friday: 9:30 am-7 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sunday: 9:30 am-5 pm
Percy Jackson Experience
Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians is offering fans an all-you-can-eat experience with this pop-up: a retro diner reminiscent of the one seen in “A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers.” Visitors can catch their first glimpse of Season 2’s Sea of Monsters and look through the Mist to find out who their godly parent is and trade drachma for epic merch.
Where: Fifth Ave and L St.
When: Thursday: 11 am-8 pm, Friday: 10 am-8 pm, Saturday: 9 am-8 pm, Sunday: 9 am-5 pm
Paramount’s The Lodge
Paramount+’s The Lodge opens its doors for the third year at Comic Con with a whole new batch of activations to pursue. Dexter: Resurrection takes fans into The Vault, while Landman offers guests an opportunity to sit back and relax at the Patch Cafe. Meanwhile, NCIS: Tony and Ziva, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds offer fans Easter eggs and interactive sets from the shows.
Where: 340 5th Ave
When: Wednesday: 6 – 10 pm, Thursday- Sunday: 9 am – 7 pm
What do you hope to see at San Diego Comic-Con this year? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and catch up with our coverage from last year’s convention here.
Also, keep an eye on our website and social media for coverage of this year’s Comic-Con line-up!
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Alicia Gilstorf
Alicia is a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Critic and a Critics Choice Association member. She credits her passion for TV to workplace sitcoms, paranormal dramedies, and coming-of-age stories. In her free time, Alicia loves to curl up with a good book and lose herself in a cozy game. Keep a lookout for her coverage of Ghosts. You can also find her work on Eulalie Magazine and Cool Girl Critiques. Follow Alicia on social media: @aliciagilstorf