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.

Comic-Con 2025: Annual pop culture event in downtown San Diego launches with Preview Night Andy Byron, the now-former CEO of the data analytics firm Astronomer, has found himself at the center of an even messier viral firestorm.

Comic-Con International 2025 officially begins on Thursday, but eager attendees got a sneak preview on Wednesday 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.”

Wednesday marked the official kick-off to Comic-Con with the annual preview night events 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)

Comic-Con is back and as big as ever on July 24, with a preview night the night before. While many of the best events take place inside the San Diego Convention Center at 111 Harbor Drive, there’s something for everyone to do around the Gaslamp Quarter during the event, even without an official entry badge.