Comic-Con 2024: The return of Hollywood
The big Hollywood studios didn't make their annual appearances at last year’s Comic-Con International because of dual writers and actors' strikes.
"People who haven't been to the show really thought that the impact would be monumental," Comic-Con spokesperson David Glanzer said. "And I think what that tells me there's a lot of people that don't realize there are so many different elements to Comic-Con."
Glanzer was right — there was still plenty to see.
Studios and celebrities are due to return in 2024 — but so is the fandom we all know and love.
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KPBS has put together a list of top events and activities in different categories to help you dive into the pop culture celebration. -
Cosplaying is a big part of San Diego Comic-Con. And for Shawn Ritcher and Lisa Lower-Ritcher, it's how they first met. -
Yes, there's other stuff going on this weekend — including new theater, visual art, contemporary dance, jazz, chamber music and rock. Plus: that big pop culture convention. -
Attendees and members of the public have the chance to immerse themselves in some of their favorite shows. -
The famous Hall H will be completely cleared for the first time ever before Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life panel. -
Adam Kyron Murillo’s journey into cosplay began with a childhood passion for movies and Halloween. -
Lalo Alcaraz and Jorge Gutiérrez are among the big names to headline the 2024 edition of Chicano-Con. -
PSYONIC is hosting a panel at Comic-Con exploring the real-life functionality of their advanced bionic prosthetic limb, the Ability Hand. -
San Diego comics creators discuss their love for the medium and their upcoming San Diego Comic-Con panels. -
The final day of San Diego Comic-Con still has lots of options, especially for families.
Comic Con Specials at Spill The Beans
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 28, 2024
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The Smoking Gun
Comic-Con 2024: Participating Restaurants in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7 AM
Ongoing until July 28, 2024
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Gaslamp Quarter
- Arts
- Comic-Con
- Pop Culture
- Visual Arts
- Food
- Family
- Music
- Rock
- Latin
- Heritage & Cultural
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- Editor's Picks
Chicano Con 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 28, 2024
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Border X Brewing
$0-$23.18
Rooftop Cinema Club 'Finding Nemo'
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1 PM
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
$11 - 18
SpongeBob SquarePants Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Takeover
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 8 AM
Ongoing until July 28, 2024
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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Free
Petco Park Interactive Zone 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 28, 2024
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PETCO Park
Free
Comic-Con is offering a free shuttle service with stops in downtown, Mission Valley and hotels on Shelter Island and Harbor Island. Show your pass to take the shuttles to and from the convention center.
Wednesday, July 24
3:00 PM–7:00 PM: Every 20 minutes
7:00 PM–12:00 AM*: Every 15 minutes
Thursday, July 25 - Saturday, July 27
5:00 AM–8:00 AM: Every 30 minutes
8:00 AM–9:00 PM: Every 15 minutes
9:00 PM–1:00 AM*: Every 30 minutes
Sunday, July 28
5:00 AM–8:00 AM: Every 30 minutes
8:00 AM–7:00 PM*: Every 15 minutes
*The ending time indicated is the last departure from the convention center area to official hotels. The last bus departing the hotels going to the convention center area is approximately 30 minutes prior to the end time listed.
ACE Parking runs a lottery process for parking spaces. Entries were accepted until June 9.
If you'd like to attend Comic-Con via public transportation, the MTS Trolley Service, Amtrak and COASTER train will transport passengers toward the convention center sans the traffic headache.
Need more transportation information? Some KPBS readers offered their tips on getting to the con.
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