While I attend panels in the Convention Center, San Diego Comic-Con spreads out across the downtown area. There are so many fun things happening that you cannot see them all. SDCC 2026 may be in the record books now. But here's a look at some of the fun that occurred this last weekend.
Who knows? Perhaps these fan experiences will pop up in a city near you soon!
HBO Max Brings
LANTERNS And STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE
To Life With Immersive Fan Experiences In San Diego
OVERVIEW
HBO Max has officially kicked off its presence in San Diego with the debut of two experiential activations for LANTERNS and STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE.
Taking over locations throughout the Gaslamp District, the activations
invite fans to step directly into the worlds of the series through
interactive moments and series-themed storytelling, journey-driven
challenges, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and takeaways,
and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Beginning yesterday on Thursday, July 23 and running through Saturday, July 25, “Lanterns Training Headquarters” recruits attendees
into the Green Lantern Corps for an interactive journey inspired by
LANTERNS. Set within the world of Rushville, Nebraska, the experience
challenges visitors to prove their fearlessness through hands-on
training exercises, uncover mysteries tied to the upcoming series, and
compete for the opportunity to earn a custom Lantern ring.
The activation transformed participants into aspiring Lanterns, placing them at the center of a story-driven adventure pulled directly from the universe of the show. Earlier today, cast members Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, alongside creators and writers Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, stopped by to take on the challenge themselves and find out if they are worthy of wearing the ring.
Running through Sunday, July 26, “The Comic Center of Pasadena” brings STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE to life through a multiverse-spanning adventure that transports fans inside Stuart Bloom’s iconic comic book store. Visitors journey through a series of alternate realities, discover their hero archetypes, explore immersive environments inspired by the series, and receive personalized collectible keepsakes along the way. The experience also features exclusive merchandise and shareable photo moments designed to celebrate the upcoming comedy event series. On Thursday, creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, plus stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie, and Brian Posehn, stepped into the Stuart multiverse and experienced the adventure firsthand.
Beyond the activations, HBO Max also hosted
must-see panels for both series. On Thursday, STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE
UNIVERSE treated attendees to an advance screening and conversation
featuring creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady alongside
series stars. LANTERNS followed on Friday with a Hall H panel featuring
cast and creative talent, an exclusive first look at the series, and
never-before-seen footage.
HBO Max's Comic-Con celebration continues tomorrow as co-creator and
showrunner Ryan Condal will introduce a special advance screening of
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 3, Episode 6, offering an exclusive early
look at the next episode of the hit HBO Original series.
LANTERNS, from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, premieres August 16 on HBO and HBO Max.
Max Original Comedy Series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE, from
Warner Bros. Television, premiered July 23 on HBO and HBO Max with new
episodes debuting weekly Thursday’s at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The first 5 episodes of Season 3 of HBO Original Series HOUSE OF THE
DRAGON are now streaming on HBO and HBO Max with new episodes debuting
weekly Sunday’s at 9:00 p.m. ET.
ABOUT LANTERNS
“Green Lantern,” LANTERNS follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery with cosmic ties as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The LANTERNS pilot is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, who are co-creators for the series. Mundy serves as showrunner. The first two episodes are directed by James Hawes, with Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel and Alik Sakharov also tapped to direct. The series is executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, James Gunn, Peter Safran, King, Ron Schmidt, and Hawes. Based on the DC comic characters from “Green Lantern.”
ABOUT STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality
after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally
bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by
his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum
physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they
meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and
love from “The Big Bang Theory.” As the title implies, things don’t go
well. The series stars Kevin Sussman (Stuart), Lauren Lapkus (Denise),
Brian Posehn (Bert), and John Ross Bowie (Kripke). The series, from
Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, is
created, written, and executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and
Bill Prady. Kyle Newacheck is executive producer and directs multiple
episodes.
ABOUT HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S3
Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200
years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House
Targaryen. Season three cast includes Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia
Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom
Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe
Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, Matthew Needham, James Norton, Tom
Bennett, Kieran Bew, Kurt Egyiawan, Freddie Fox, Clinton Liberty, Gayle
Rankin, and Abubakar Salim. Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer,
Ryan Condal; Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin;
Executive Producers Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince
Gerardis, David Hancock, Philippa Goslett.
Thanks to HBO Max PR for sharing this news with us.
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