Comic-Con 2025 showed that fan fervor is still running high at the annual five-day convention in San Diego, even when Marvel and DC aren't taking up all the oxygen in the room. As major studios skipped this year's outing,

Comic-Con fans pulled out their lightsabers on Sunday, July 27, to welcome “Star Wars” (1977 to present) creator George Lucas to the prominent pop culture convention for the very first time. Lucas had never visited the convention before,

The legendary filmmaker's first visit to San Diego Comic-Con focused on art conservation—but, yes, there was also some 'Star Wars.'

Comic-Con 2025 came to an end Sunday after four days and nights of crowds, costumes and comics. Here’s a look back at the sights, sounds and observations.

We're seated and waiting for the panel to begin in about 20 minutes. Hall H is packed with Star Wars and LucasFilms fans, who have packed their lightsabers and brought their best cosplays to the con for Lucas' debut to SDCC. Check back here throughout the next hour for updates on what happens.

The convention runs through the evening of Sunday, July 27. Several celebrity actors, actresses and directors are making appearances at this year's convention, including Elijah Wood, Peter Dinklage,