Comic-Con 2025: Star-Studded Panels, Indie Powerhouses & First-Look Trailers You Can’t Miss
- The Big Magazine Staff
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 5
By The Big Magazine Staff
It’s official—San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is back from July 24–27, and this year’s event is more loaded than ever. With a mix of blockbuster franchises and rising indie stars, this year's lineup is a dream for superfans, collectors, and trend-chasers alike.
🌟 Major Panels Confirmed
❌ Marvel Studios: OFF THE SCHEDULE.No Hall H takeover this year. Marvel's skipping SDCC 2025, leaving fans speculating about when and where the big Phase 6 updates will now drop.
🎥 Indie & Fan-Favorite Panels
Not just for blockbusters—this year’s con puts the spotlight on indie and fan-made greatness too:
MechWest Show: The breakout western inspired children's series makes its first-ever Comic-Con appearance. Expect exclusive footage, cast Q&A, and merch drops fans are already buzzing about online.
Indie’s having a moment, and Comic-Con is clearly paying attention.
🚨 Trailers to Watch For
Some confirmed, some teased—but here’s what’s likely dropping:
Sony Pictures:
28 Years Later: A new trailer for this horror sequel.
The Legend of Zelda (Live-Action): A live-action adaptation of the popular video game.
Karate Kid: Legends: Two scenes from this film were shown at CinemaCon.
Possible trailers may include updates on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing, and Kogonada's next film.
Walt Disney Studios:
Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action): A remake of the beloved animated film.
Avatar: Fire & Ash: The next installment in the successful franchise.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps: A new Marvel Studios film.
Updates on Tron: Ares, Zootopia 2, and Freakier Friday may also be released.
Universal Pictures:
Five Nights at Freddy's 2: A sequel to the horror film.
Jurassic World Rebirth: Another entry in the popular franchise.
Wicked: For Good: The conclusion to the two-part musical adaptation.
Trailers for Nobody 2, The Black Phone 2, Soulm8te, The Phoenician Scheme, and Bugonia are possible.
Lionsgate:
Ballerina: A John Wick spin-off film.
The Strangers: Chapter Two: The next installment in the horror series.
Updates on Now You See Me 4 and other John Wick spin-offs are possible.
Paramount Pictures:
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: A major action film.
Smurfs: An animated film starring Rihanna.
The Running Man: Edgar Wright's adaptation.
Updates on The Naked Gun remake, Aang: The Last Airbender, and Scream 7 are likely.
Warner Bros. Pictures:
Superman: James Gunn's upcoming film.
🤩 Celebrity Appearances & Surprise Moments
Speculation is rife: Charlie Cox, Jon Bernthal, and Vincent D’Onofrio from Daredevil: Born Again, along with Doctor Who's David Tennant, Billie Piper, and Freema Agyeman, are scheduled to appear at L.A. Comic Con.
🛍️ Exclusive Merch & Fan Drops
Moose Toys limited to just 3,000 units each: a Storyboard Darth Vader vs. Luke Skywalker and an Artist Sketch Spider-Man vs. Venom
Exclusive Stranger Things 5 poster art
📱 Can’t Go IRL? Don’t Worry
Follow everything via #SDCC2025 and studio livestreams. YouTube, TikTok, and X (Twitter) will be flooded with updates. Just don’t blink—you might miss that surprise cameo or trailer drop.
From massive reveals to indie magic, Comic-Con 2025 is going to be a wild ride—and we’re here for every second of it.
Follow us on Instagram @TheBigMagazine for live coverage, behind-the-scenes exclusives, and everything Comic-Con 2025.
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