07/16/2015

This summer the King of the Monsters is set to have what could be its biggest year ever at San Diego Comic-Con International 2025. From IDW's dedicated Kai-Sei Era panel to the official Godzilla panel honoring 70 years of iconic cinema with Shin Godzilla co-director Shinji Higuchi to multiple partner booths, offsites, and events in and around the convention center, you won't want to miss a second of the kaiju-sized action. Read on to mark your calendars for every Godzilla panel, booth, activity, and more at SDCC 2025.

PANELS

Godzilla: Enter the Kai-Sei Era - Room 29AB

Thursday, July 24 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

IDW's massive new Godzilla universe has arrived! Moderated by Aaron Gregory (Toho International, Inc.) and featuring creators Tim Seeley, Oliver Ono, Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, and Jake Williams (editor), this panel will be full of kaiju-sized surprises as fans feast their eyes on new art, plot twists, and much more.

Godzilla at 70: Seven Decades of the King of the Monsters - Room 6DE

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.

Moderated by Drew Taylor, featuring Shin Godzilla co-director Shinji Higuchi, Super7 founder Brian Flynn, Mondo’s Senior Directors of Creative and Product Development, Hector Arce and Peter Santa, Bandai’s Director Franchise and Retail Brand Development, Jeff Gordon, DC Comics, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 writer Brian Buccellato, plus IDW Publishing Writer Tim Seeley and IDW Editor Jake Williams. Be there for special surprises and the potential to receive tickets to attend a signing with Higuchi at the Bandai booth (#3345) on Saturday, July 26.

Legendary Comics: Monsterverse: Godzilla x Kong - Room 4

Saturday, July 26, 2025 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Go behind the scenes with Legendary Comics, the publishing arm of the studio that brought you Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and hear the latest about their comics, graphic novels, art books, and other tie-in publishing. Panelists include Brian Buccellato (Justice League v Godzilla v Kong 2), Rosie Knight (Monsterverse Declassified), Paul Cornell (Monarch: The Lost Adventures), Drew Zucker (Canto, Monsterverse Declassified/Monarch), and David M. Booher (Monsterverse Declassified, Canto). Be sure to brush up on your Monsterverse lore for a special giveaway!

Abrams Books: 70 Years of Godzilla - Room 23ABC

Saturday, July 26, 2025 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary with Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski as they share photos and stories from their new book from Abrams, Godzilla: The First 70 Years. The book explores every aspect of the creation, design, and evolution of King of the Monsters in Toho Studios' films and TV series from 1954 to the present. The presentation, moderated by Aaron John Gregory (Godzilla product development manager, Toho International, Inc.), will include exclusive behind-the-scenes photography, production materials, posters, and more.

BOOTHS

IDW Publishing - Booth #2729

The IDW booth will offer exclusive covers and enamel pins, early access releases, and host two Godzilla signings. Fans can also stop by the booth to get a free Godzilla poster while supplies last.

Exclusives

• • Godzilla #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Peter

  • Godzilla #1 70th SDCC exclusive gold foil cover by Art Adams

  • Godzilla #1 SDCC exclusive pins

Early Access

• • Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1 black and white version

Signings

Wednesday, July 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Godzilla with Tim Seeley, Oliver Ono, Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan

Friday, July 25 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Godzilla with Attack Peter, Hayden Sherman, Oliver Ono, Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, and Hanna Cha

Bandai - Booth #3345

The Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles booth will recreate an abandoned kaiju fallout shelter, hosting Godzilla displays, scheduled kaiju photo opportunities, and more. Event exclusives include a $35 Limited Godzilla Minus One Special Gold Edition Figure and the premium S.H.MonsterArts GODZILLA (2023) Exclusive Edition for $160. The first 750 shoppers who pick up the Godzilla Minus One Special Gold Edition Figure will receive a standard variant Godzilla poster illustrated by IDW Publishing's Godzilla #1 writer Tim Seeley while supplies last. Booth shoppers who spend $175 can receive a limited metallic Gold Print Variant of the poster limited to 100 pieces. Fans can attend a ticketed signing with Shin Godzilla co-director Shinji Higuchi on Saturday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at the Bandai booth, with limited tickets being distributed at Toho International, Inc.'s Friday Godzilla panel.

Monogram - Booth #3645

Monogram will offer its $40 Godzilla 70th Anniversary Deluxe Gift Set, which will be limited to 300 pieces and pack a 3D Godzilla Foam Bag Clip, a Godzilla lanyard and charm, and three enamel pins.

Mondo - Booth #5045

Mondo will offer daily exclusives, including the $250 Godzilla and Hedorah Soft Vinyl Figure Set - Cherry Blossom Glow In the Dark Variant on Wednesday, July 23, and the $80 Godzilla #1 Poster of Herbe Trimpe's Marvel cover from 1977 on Friday, July 25.

Titan Books - Booth #5537

Titan Books will sell 150 of the limited-edition version of the Official Godzilla Cookbook, signed by author Kayce Baker and complete with an exclusive glitter enamel pin.

Autograph Session - Sails Pavilion AA06

Saturday, July 26, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Join Godzilla: The First 70 Years: The Official Illustrated History of the Japanese Productions authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski for an hour-long autograph session of their new book from Abrams Books.

OFFSITE

SUPER7

701 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Super7's Godzilla pop-up experience and store takeover will have exclusive merchandise and exciting fan engagements throughout the convention at its San Diego store. What's more, an in-store signing event with Shin Godzilla Director, Shinji Higuchi will take place Friday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. Arrive at 10 a.m. on Friday to secure one of 50 wristbands to attend the signing, first come, first served. No lining up in advance.

BAIT

920 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Fans can metaphorically feel the heat coming off the "Burning" Godzilla mural from 1995's Godzilla vs. Destoroyah movie at the San Diego BAIT store location.

DEN OF GEEK

Petco Park Interactive Zone Saturday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m. Auction at 4 p.m.

Hosted by Rosie Knight (Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp) with special guests, Den of Geek's Godzilla-themed event benefitting The Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC) nonprofit will auction select SDCC exclusives in-person and via livestream. Fans can attend on-site at the Petco Park Interactive Zone, or online via eBay.