Busy SDCC 2025 Hosted by Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith Returns to San Diego Comic-Con After Heart Attack
Kevin Smith, the acclaimed filmmaker and comedian, made a triumphant return to the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in 2024 and 2025, showcasing his latest projects and engaging with fans in various panels and events.
In 2024, Smith participated in a panel discussion for his upcoming film, The 4:30 Movie, a nostalgic tale set in 1986 about a group of teens. The panel, titled "MAKING MAVERICK MEDIA," delved into the topic of crowdfunding and financial creativity in the entertainment industry. On the third day of the convention, Smith moderated this panel with Marc Bernardin and other guests on Saturday.
A significant moment in the 2024 SDCC was the "An Evening with Kevin Smith" event, which almost didn't happen due to a serious reason: Smith had a heart attack in February. However, the event took place as scheduled, and Smith shared exciting news about his film, Dogma. He announced that Lionsgate had bought the rights for the movie, with plans for a theatrical release, home release, and a steenbok for the holiday season.
Smith also recorded his podcast, Hollywood Babble-On, with Ralph Garman to a sold-out live audience. Additionally, he had a live reading with Jason Mewes, and fans shared photos and selfies with them. On Thursday, the pair presented a live reading, adding to the convention's vibrant atmosphere.
In 2025, Smith's SDCC panels included discussions on projects like Predator: Badlands and Tron Ares, alongside other appearances such as reactions to Fantastic Four and live performances. However, detailed specific recaps and comments by Smith and other panelists about Predator: Badlands and Tron Ares panels are not fully available in the accessible sources.
During the 2025 convention, Smith moderated the PREDATOR BADLANDS panel in Hall H, with Dan Trachtenberg, the director of PREY, present at the panel. He also moderated the TRON ARES panel, featuring Jared Leto, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. Anderson, known for her role in THE X FILES, joked about her first sci-fi role during the TRON ARES panel.
The SDCC event schedule in both years included panels for movies, series, and books, with more information about upcoming projects still to come. The Game of Nerds is a valuable source for more information about SDCC 2024. Attendees are encouraged to keep checking The Game of Nerds for updates on the ongoing panels at SDCC 2025.
- After his heart attack, Kevin Smith returned to the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in 2024 and 2025, discussing his latest projects like "The 4:30 Movie," "Predator: Badlands," and "Tron Ares" in various movie-and-tv panels.
- In 2024, Smith moderated a panel for "The 4:30 Movie" titled "MAKING MAVERICK MEDIA," and in 2025, he moderated panels for "Predator: Badlands" and "Tron Ares," featuring celebrities like Jeff Bridges, Gillian Anderson, and Jared Leto.
- Fans of Kevin Smith could catch him at different events, such as the "An Evening with Kevin Smith" and his live podcast recording of "Hollywood Babble-On" with Ralph Garman.
- Smith not only entertained audiences with his panels but also had a live reading with Jason Mewes, providing photo opportunities for fans in 2024.
- For pop-culture enthusiasts, San Diego Comic-Con is not just about movies and celebrities; it also covers books, with more details about the upcoming projects to be released on The Game of Nerds.
