George Lucas Is Coming to Comedian-Con For the First Time Ever

San Diego Comedian-Con 2025 simply got here by way of with one hell of a prime visitor: the conference simply confirmed that George Lucas will probably be making his SDCC debut in Corridor H this yr. The daddy of fandom, creator of Star Wars, and the rise of popular culture that gave option to what the conference has develop into, is in for fairly a homecoming.

In keeping with Variety, who broke the information of Lucas’ first in-person look, the person behind the legend of Lucasfilm will probably be collaborating within the conference to advertise the Lucas Museum of Narrative Artwork. Opening in 2026 and situated in Los Angeles, the museum has been an extended endeavor of the filmmaker, and it makes good sense to carry the primary look to SDCC. Did we point out it’s formed like a spaceship? It’s nonetheless rooted in Star Wars. 

When you thought George Lucas exhibiting up at Nerd Mecca of all locations was wild sufficient, we haven’t gotten to the half about who’s on the panel with him. Belief us, the crossover of style masters is astounding right here as a result of becoming a member of him will probably be Guillermo Del Toro (Frankenstein), alongside legendary visible designer Doug Chiang, and shock moderator in Queen Latifah, to expound on the generations of film historical past coming to the Lucas Museum subsequent yr.

“We’re past thrilled to welcome George Lucas to Comedian-Con for the very first time,” shared Comedian-Con’s chief of communications and technique, David Glanzer, by way of a press release printed within the commerce. “Almost 5 a long time in the past, ‘Star Wars’ made considered one of its earliest public appearances at our conference, together with a sales space that includes Howard Chaykin’s now legendary ‘Star Wars’ poster as a promotional merchandise. Now, to have Mr. Lucas return—this time to debut the Lucas Museum of Narrative Artwork—is a real full-circle second. His lifelong dedication to visible storytelling and world-building resonates deeply with us and our neighborhood, and the museum’s mission to have fun narrative artwork in all its types completely displays what Comedian-Con has championed from the very starting.”

Right here’s the official panel description:

Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Artwork — Legendary filmmaker George Lucas will make an look alongside Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro and Academy Award-winning artist Doug Chiang. The panel, moderated by Queen Latifah, will talk about the ability of illustrated tales and the function of narrative artwork in society. From historical cave drawings and hieroglyphics to work, murals, illustrations, comics, digital media, and sculptures, this panel will delve into the common language of illustrated storytelling. (Corridor H)

So when you thought you have been leaving the conference Saturday night time or Sunday morning, you have been sorely mistaken. There’s an opportunity you is likely to be becoming a member of us within the in a single day Corridor H line to make it into this unprecedented panel as a result of, as a pleasant bonus, it’s being held on the final day of the conference, Sunday, July 27.

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