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Comic-Con 2025 Floors Open While Marvel and DC Skip Hall H

New drone restrictions around the Convention Center underscore safety measures ahead of George Lucas’s first Hall H session

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A costumed attendee is shown during the opening day of Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, U.S. July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Booth attendees dressed as the Fantastic Four pose for a picture at the Marvel booth on the convention floor at Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, U.S. July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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Overview

  • The exhibition halls and Artist’s Alley have been open daily since preview night, showcasing over 1,000 exhibitors across 460,000 square feet of pop-culture displays.
  • Attendance is tracking toward more than 135,000 over the four-day run, fueling a projected regional economic impact exceeding $160 million.
  • Marvel Studios and DC Studios have foregone their usual Hall H presentations, signaling a shift in major studios’ Comic-Con promotional strategies.
  • City officials have banned drone flights around the MLK Jr. Promenade and Gaslamp District to enhance on-site safety and crowd management.
  • Fans are eagerly awaiting George Lucas’s inaugural Comic-Con appearance in Hall H on Sunday, where he will unveil plans for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.