Comic-Con Prepares to Launch New Event – A Theme Cruise 

January 29, 2024

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Comic-Con is taking its popular convention onto the high seas, launching its first “Comic-Con: The Cruise” in 2025.

“You’ll have the opportunity to see a lot more things you want to see because there’s fewer people and also a more relaxed environment,” said Comic-Con spokesperson David Glanzer, describing some of the ways the cruise will be different from the traditional convention.

Celebrities already signed-up to attend include Star Trek legend George Takei, Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson, two-time Academy Award nominee Mary McDonnell, and Star Wars/Harry Potter/Willow star Warwick Davis.

Glanzer told ABC 10News that Comic-Con is frequently approached for brand partnerships, but they started seriously considering a cruise after hearing rave reviews about the annual Star Trek Cruise, produced by Entertainment Cruise Productions. They began having conversations and decided to move forward.

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