The annual comic convention takes over San Diego with pop culture activations and more.
Summer isn’t over yet; theme parks are still drawing crowds, and San Diego Comic-Con 2023 is arriving later this week. Despite the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the annual event still has plenty of pop-culture activations scheduled for fans, many of which don’t require a convention badge to attend.
And it may be scorching hot outside, but spooky season’s shadow has begun to creep in, with Midsummer Scream and Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights announcements. Here’s the latest on cinematic experiences, Disney Parks, Universal Studios, and vacations at other fan-tastical destinations!
This event roundup, which includes activations for major studio projects, was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of writers and actors currently on strike, the films and TV covered here wouldn’t exist.
“The Lodge: A Paramount+ Experience” is bringing an immersive experience inspired by Good Burger, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and more to Comic-Con.
Here are the 10 activations you’ll be able to visit within this one attraction:
Dates: July 19 – 23
Location: Happy Does, 340 5th Ave, San Diego
Time: Wednesday: 6-10:00 pm; Thursday-Saturday: noon-10 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
The BoxLunch X EW Treat Truck at San Diego Comic-Con will roll into town on Thursday, July 20 (noon-6:00 pm) and Friday July 21-Saturday, July 22 (11:00 am-5:00 pm). Fans with and without Comic-Con badges can participate; there will be summertime treats and every fan that stops by and shares their fandom using #BoxLunchXEW will receive a surprise merchandise item from BoxLunch. For every post on socials featuring #BoxLunchXEW, BoxLunch will donate a meal to their charitable partner Feeding America.
The BoxLunch x EW Treats Truck will be located at 4th and K in downtown San Diego.
