For the primary time in its 54-year historical past, the cultural phenomenon often known as the San Diego Comedian-Con is crossing the Atlantic to Malaga, its first ever worldwide vacation spot.
The world-famous competition of popular culture, comics, leisure and uncommon plastic collectible figurines of film characters will happen from September 25 to twenty-eight, 2025, on the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos (Fycma), making the occasion a historic milestone for Malaga and the worldwide geek neighborhood.
At a star-studded occasion on the Gran Lodge Miramar, the Málaga Comedian-Con was introduced and guarantees to carry the total present of its American counterpart to the Costa del Sol. For greater than 4 days, the competition will characteristic 300 hours of unique content material, together with panels, cosplay contests, immersive experiences, and exhibitions.
Main studios like Marvel, DC, Netflix, HBO, and Warner Bros. are anticipated to showcase unique previews of upcoming movies and sequence, with actors, administrators, and writers participating immediately with followers.
The occasion, set to take over all of Fycma’s 60,000 sq. metres, and is predicted to attract 60,000 guests in its debut yr, in addition to bringing in €30 million. Malaga council has secured a three-year deal, making certain Comic-Con returns in 2026 and 2027, with ambitions to achieve 120,000 attendees by the ultimate yr.
‘It is a paradise for nerds,’ stated Hollywood actor Santiago Segura, the occasion’s grasp of ceremonies, who praised Malaga’s cool cultural scene and likened its attraction to that of California.
Mayor Paco de la Torre referred to as Malaga ‘the synthesis of Andalucía’s Californian spirit,’ whereas Andalucía President Juanma Moreno predicted a ‘complete success’ that may cement the area because the hub of popular culture. With its mix of Hollywood glamour and native aptitude, Malaga’s Comedian-Con is positioned to redefine the European panorama of fandom.
