Since its inception 55 years ago, San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) has grown to become THE convention for major news in genre. Every year, thousands of geeks and nerds come to Cali to pack into panels and see their favorite creators and stars onstage. From big moments like Robert Downey, Jr.’s reveal as Doctor Doom to smaller delights like the dealer areas and parties, SDCC is the place to be. While it seems like everyone who is someone in the genre space has attended this major con, that’s not true. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Star Wars creator George Lucas is attending San Diego Comic-Con for the first time ever.
That’s pretty wild considering the first Star Wars panel came to the con back in 1976. It was a year before the first film hit theaters and changed everything we know about pop culture. Since then, many stars and executives from Star Wars have come to this big convention. And finally after years of choosing to forgo SDCC, George Lucas will be there as a panelist.
Which Panel Will George Lucas Be in at SDCC and What Time Is It?
He will be joined by Guillermo del Toro and artist and Star Wars prequels production designer Doug Chiang. The panel will dig into the power of illustrated stories and give fans their first look at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The museum will open sometime in 2026. This George Lucas SDCC panel will happen on Sunday in the infamous Hall H.
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome George Lucas to Comic-Con for the very first time,” said David Glanzer, chief communications and strategy officer of Comic-Con. “Nearly five decades ago, Star Wars made one of its earliest public appearances at our convention, along with a booth featuring Howard Chaykin’s now legendary Star Wars poster as a promotional item.
“Now, to have Mr. Lucas return, this time to debut the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, is a true full-circle moment. His lifelong dedication to visual storytelling and world-building resonates deeply with us and our community, and the museum’s mission to celebrate narrative art in all its forms perfectly reflects what Comic-Con has championed from the very beginning.”
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