A LEGO replica of the San Diego Convention Center, “Star Wars” costumes and an inflatable version of Liam Neeson were among the sightings on Wednesday.

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Wednesday marked the official kick-off to Comic-Con with the annual preview night events at the San Diego Convention Center.

Disney-owned properties will dominate Hall H with two of its most anticipated upcoming movies, and big stars Jared Leto, Elle Fanning, Jeff Bridges and Evan Peters are expected for “Predator: Badlands” and “Tron: Ares.”

Comic-Con International 2025 officially begins on Thursday, but eager attendees got a sneak preview on Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center.

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the “Legend of Zelda” video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Preview night for Comic-Con is underway at the San Diego Convention Center on Wednesday. Ozzy Osbourne’s sisters speak out after his ‘shock’ death

Mayor Todd Gloria, joined by local leaders, officially kicked off San Diego Comic-Con on Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center, marking the start of several days of cosplay, comics, creativity—and a major economic boom for the region.

Disney will unveil details about “Tron: Ares,” which stars Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges and Greta Lee at an evening presentation in Comic-Con's famed Hall H. It will be the third feature film in the “Tron” franchise that kicked off with the hit 1982 film and had a 2010 sequel, “Tron: Legacy.”