HBO Max is returning to San Diego Comic-Con with a packed lineup built around superheroes, multiversal chaos, and a late-night trip back to Westeros. Fans will be able to train for the Green Lantern Corps, explore the expanding universe of The Big Bang Theory, attend major Hall H panels, and watch an advance episode of House of the Dragon Season 3.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Opens a Multiversal Comic Shop
Beginning Thursday, July 23, fans can step inside Stuart Bloom’s Comic Center of Pasadena at Sparks Gallery. The interactive experience transforms the familiar comic book shop from The Big Bang Theory into a portal-hopping adventure through multiple realities.
Guests will make character-driven choices, discover their hero archetypes, pose with a replica machine from the series, and receive a personalized collectible takeaway. Exclusive merchandise will also be available.
The series gets its own Hall H spotlight on Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The panel includes an advance screening followed by creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, along with stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie, and Brian Posehn. Felicia Day will moderate.
The cast and creators will also hold a signing at the DC booth earlier that day from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fans Can Train to Become Green Lanterns Thanks to HBO Max
The Lanterns Training Headquarters at Venue 808 will challenge fans to prove they have what it takes to wear a Green Lantern ring. Inspired by the series’ Rushville, Nebraska setting, the guided experience includes target practice, trust challenges, maze navigation, and escape room-style mysteries inside locations such as a sheriff’s office and dive bar.
Those who complete their training will receive a custom Green Lantern ring and get the chance to simulate using its power through a Snapchat-powered interactive mirror.
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Reservations open Monday, July 13 at 9:00 a.m. PT and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must be 18 or older.
Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King will bring Lanterns to Hall H on Friday, July 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The panel promises never-before-seen clips, behind-the-scenes insights, and an early look at the mystery connecting Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
House of the Dragon Returns to Westeros Early
Fans willing to stay late on Saturday can watch House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 6 before its official release. The screening will take place from 10:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. in Room 6DE, with an introduction from co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal.
The Stuart Fails to Save the Universe experience runs July 23 through July 26 at Sparks Gallery. The Lanterns Training Headquarters runs July 23 through July 25 at Venue 808. The Hall H panels take place Thursday and Friday, while the House of the Dragon advance screening closes out HBO Max’s programming Saturday night.
Are you ready to prove your fearlessness at the Lanterns Training Headquarters? Will you be entering Stuart’s multiverse or staying late for House of the Dragon? Which HBO Max panel or experience is at the top of your SDCC schedule? Share your thoughts in the comments or @me.
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