7 panels we’re pumped for at Comic-Con 2025, including Alien and Predator previews

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At Comic-Con 2025, we’re particularly excited about three panels on our radar: Alien (Earth), Predator (Badlands), and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.

This year’s San Diego Comic-Con might be an unusual event as Marvel has decided not to participate due to the release of Fantastic Four: First Steps in cinemas, leaving no new projects to promote in 2025. On the other hand, DC will also be scaling back its presence, except for the Peacemaker panel that’s been scheduled.

These notable companies such as Lionsgate, Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, Legendary, and Lucasfilm have decided not to participate in Hall H this year.

Although they’re not present, there’s still plenty of panels to savor! Here are our top picks for the coming three days, along with the official SDCC descriptions for each panel.

Even though they aren’t here, there’s an abundance of panels to relish! Here are our recommended choices for the next three days, along with the official SDCC explanations for each panel.

Thursday at Comic-Con, featuring Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Location: Hall H
Time: 4:15pm Pacific/7:15pm Eastern/00:15am BST

Are you ready to endure more than five nights? The makers and cast of Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 extend an invitation to delve deeper into the chilling next installment, which has become the top-grossing horror film of 2023.

Friday at Comic-Con, featuring Alien, Predator, Tron, and Gen V

Alien: Earth
Location: Hall H
Time: 1:25pm Pacific/4:25pm Eastern/9:25pm BST

Experience the first glimpse of a thrilling new saga unfold as an enigmatic spacecraft unexpectedly collides with our planet. A youthful woman named Sydney Chandler and a diverse band of soldiers, each with their unique skill sets, stumble upon a chilling revelation that could potentially endanger all of humanity. Be among the select few to witness the premiere episode of FX’s Alien: Earth, and listen in as series creator Noah Hawley, Executive Producer David W. Zucker (Scott Free), and the talented cast of this eagerly awaited sci-fi horror series based on the renowned movie franchise share their insights.

Gen V
Location: Ballroom 20
Time: 3:45pm Pacific/6:45pm Eastern/11:45pm BST

The violent, rebellious, and provocative television series based on The Boys universe returns for another round. Behind-the-scenes footage and insights from the cast and showrunner of the popular Prime Video show offer a sneak peek into season 2, filled with hints, twists, and backstage tales from Godolkin University.

Predator: Badlands
Location: Hall H
Time: 4:15pm Pacific/7:15pm Eastern/12:15am BST

Film director Dan Trachtenberg (known for ‘Prey’ and ’10 Cloverfield Lane’) collaborates with stars Elle Fanning (‘A Complete Unknown’, ‘Super 8’) and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi (‘The Panthers’) to offer a special behind-the-scenes glimpse of Predator: Badlands, the upcoming installment in the iconic series. You’ll get to hear fascinating tales from the production, learn about the fresh setting and characters, and catch a sneak preview of unseen footage.

Tron: Ares
Location: Hall H
Time: 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern/01:30am BST

Join director Joachim Rønning (known for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) and the talented cast of TRON: Ares as they share insights and anecdotes about the upcoming chapter in the Tron franchise. Delve into their experiences, discover fascinating behind-the-scenes tales, and catch a sneak peek at never-before-seen footage from the movie.

Saturday at Comic-Con, featuring Peacemaker and Demon Slayer

Project Hail Mary
Location: Hall H
Time: 2:15pm Pacific/5:15pm Eastern/10:15pm BST

Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Ryan Gosling (also a producer), Drew Goddard (screenwriter and executive producer), and Andy Weir (author and producer) unveil an exclusive sneak peek at the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller movie for 2026. This film is adapted from the acclaimed novel with the same title, published in 20XX.

The film narrates the story of a teacher specializing in science, who finds himself aboard a spaceship, miles away from home, with no clue about his past or how he ended up there. As his memory resurfaces, he learns that his mission is to decipher the enigma behind an unusual material responsible for the sun’s rapid decay. Drawing on his scientific acumen and innovative thoughts, he aims to prevent Earth’s impending destruction… however, an unexpected bond forms, implying he might not have to face this challenge alone.

Peacemaker
Location: Hall H
Time: 3:30pm Pacific/6:30pm Eastern/11:30pm BST

The hit HBO Max show “Peacemaker,” produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, is back for its long-awaited second season on August 21. Fans are in for a special treat as they’ll get to see never-before-seen footage from the upcoming season, along with a Q&A session featuring James Gunn (co-head of DC Studios, executive producer, writer, director), and stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows.

Demon Slayer
Location: Hall H
Time: 5:45pm Pacific/8:45pm Eastern/01:45am BST

Since its initial release in 2019, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has earned the affection of millions of fans worldwide. To mark the premiere of the first movie in the trilogy, which will be available only in cinemas on September 12, 2025, Crunchyroll is thrilled to announce Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle at Hall H! This special event will include distinguished guests from both Japan and the U.S.

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2025-07-25 11:18