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Photos from Comic-Con 2025, where superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy rule

2025-07-28 09:37 Last Updated At:09:51

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tens of thousands of fans — many in costumes — attended Comic-Con 2025, a four-day pop culture spectacle packed with celebrities and interactive attractions.

Comic-Con International, held annually at the San Diego Convention Center, brings together fans who celebrate their favorite comic books, movies, television and video games and learn about what's next for their heroes and villains.

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Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote "Twisted Metal" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote "Twisted Metal" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote "Clown in a Cornfield" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote "Clown in a Cornfield" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from "Bullet Time" attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from "Bullet Time" attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif. dressed as Silver Surfer from "Fantastic Four" attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif. dressed as Silver Surfer from "Fantastic Four" attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ryan Martinez of Houston dressed as Powdered Toast Man, left, and Tarrah Martinez of Houston dressed as Log from "The Ren & Stimpy Show" attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ryan Martinez of Houston dressed as Powdered Toast Man, left, and Tarrah Martinez of Houston dressed as Log from "The Ren & Stimpy Show" attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Jacob Anderson poses for a portrait to promote "The Talamasca: The Secret Order" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jacob Anderson poses for a portrait to promote "The Talamasca: The Secret Order" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote "Her Universe Fashion Show" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote "Her Universe Fashion Show" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jeffrey Divincent, Andrew Mckinney, David Florez, and Ethan Mcarthur of Seattle, Wash. dressed as Shy Guys from "Super Mario Bros." attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Jeffrey Divincent, Andrew Mckinney, David Florez, and Ethan Mcarthur of Seattle, Wash. dressed as Shy Guys from "Super Mario Bros." attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from "Batman" attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from "Batman" attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Robert Bowman of Joshua Tree, Calif., from left, Andy Lepe of Indio, Calif., and Kyle Luna of Chula Vista, Calif. dressed as Ghostbusters attend a panel for "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Robert Bowman of Joshua Tree, Calif., from left, Andy Lepe of Indio, Calif., and Kyle Luna of Chula Vista, Calif. dressed as Ghostbusters attend a panel for "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Wolverine from "X-Men" poses for a photograph during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Wolverine from "X-Men" poses for a photograph during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote "Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote "Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from "Peanuts" poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of "Peanuts" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from "Peanuts" poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of "Peanuts" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as "Nightwing," and Jade Stone, dressed as "Poison Ivy Jedi," pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as "Nightwing," and Jade Stone, dressed as "Poison Ivy Jedi," pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot," walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot," walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as "Eight-ball," walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as "Eight-ball," walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the "Legend of Zelda" video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the "Legend of Zelda" video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Queen Latifah, left, and George Lucas attend a panel for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Queen Latifah, left, and George Lucas attend a panel for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

John Cena attends a panel for "Peacemaker" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

John Cena attends a panel for "Peacemaker" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote "Twisted Metal" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote "Twisted Metal" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote "Clown in a Cornfield" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote "Clown in a Cornfield" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from "Bullet Time" attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from "Bullet Time" attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif. dressed as Silver Surfer from "Fantastic Four" attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif. dressed as Silver Surfer from "Fantastic Four" attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ryan Martinez of Houston dressed as Powdered Toast Man, left, and Tarrah Martinez of Houston dressed as Log from "The Ren & Stimpy Show" attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ryan Martinez of Houston dressed as Powdered Toast Man, left, and Tarrah Martinez of Houston dressed as Log from "The Ren & Stimpy Show" attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Jacob Anderson poses for a portrait to promote "The Talamasca: The Secret Order" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jacob Anderson poses for a portrait to promote "The Talamasca: The Secret Order" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote "Her Universe Fashion Show" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote "Her Universe Fashion Show" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jeffrey Divincent, Andrew Mckinney, David Florez, and Ethan Mcarthur of Seattle, Wash. dressed as Shy Guys from "Super Mario Bros." attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Jeffrey Divincent, Andrew Mckinney, David Florez, and Ethan Mcarthur of Seattle, Wash. dressed as Shy Guys from "Super Mario Bros." attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from "Batman" attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from "Batman" attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Robert Bowman of Joshua Tree, Calif., from left, Andy Lepe of Indio, Calif., and Kyle Luna of Chula Vista, Calif. dressed as Ghostbusters attend a panel for "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Robert Bowman of Joshua Tree, Calif., from left, Andy Lepe of Indio, Calif., and Kyle Luna of Chula Vista, Calif. dressed as Ghostbusters attend a panel for "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Wolverine from "X-Men" poses for a photograph during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Wolverine from "X-Men" poses for a photograph during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote "Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote "Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from "Peanuts" poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of "Peanuts" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from "Peanuts" poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of "Peanuts" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as "Nightwing," and Jade Stone, dressed as "Poison Ivy Jedi," pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as "Nightwing," and Jade Stone, dressed as "Poison Ivy Jedi," pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot," walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot," walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as "Eight-ball," walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as "Eight-ball," walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the "Legend of Zelda" video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the "Legend of Zelda" video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

This year's convention, which ran through Sunday and drew an estimated 135,000 attendees, included the first look at “Project Hail Mary,” the new Andy Weir novel adaptation starring Ryan Gosling, George Lucas’ first visit to Comic-Con, John Cena promoting “Peacemaker” Season 2 in character and updates on a new “Alien” series and “Predator film.”

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote "Twisted Metal" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote "Twisted Metal" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote "Clown in a Cornfield" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote "Clown in a Cornfield" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from "Bullet Time" attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from "Bullet Time" attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif. dressed as Silver Surfer from "Fantastic Four" attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif. dressed as Silver Surfer from "Fantastic Four" attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ryan Martinez of Houston dressed as Powdered Toast Man, left, and Tarrah Martinez of Houston dressed as Log from "The Ren & Stimpy Show" attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ryan Martinez of Houston dressed as Powdered Toast Man, left, and Tarrah Martinez of Houston dressed as Log from "The Ren & Stimpy Show" attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Jacob Anderson poses for a portrait to promote "The Talamasca: The Secret Order" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jacob Anderson poses for a portrait to promote "The Talamasca: The Secret Order" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote "Her Universe Fashion Show" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote "Her Universe Fashion Show" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jeffrey Divincent, Andrew Mckinney, David Florez, and Ethan Mcarthur of Seattle, Wash. dressed as Shy Guys from "Super Mario Bros." attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Jeffrey Divincent, Andrew Mckinney, David Florez, and Ethan Mcarthur of Seattle, Wash. dressed as Shy Guys from "Super Mario Bros." attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from "Batman" attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from "Batman" attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Robert Bowman of Joshua Tree, Calif., from left, Andy Lepe of Indio, Calif., and Kyle Luna of Chula Vista, Calif. dressed as Ghostbusters attend a panel for "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Robert Bowman of Joshua Tree, Calif., from left, Andy Lepe of Indio, Calif., and Kyle Luna of Chula Vista, Calif. dressed as Ghostbusters attend a panel for "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Wolverine from "X-Men" poses for a photograph during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Wolverine from "X-Men" poses for a photograph during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote "Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote "Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from "Peanuts" poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of "Peanuts" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from "Peanuts" poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of "Peanuts" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as "Nightwing," and Jade Stone, dressed as "Poison Ivy Jedi," pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as "Nightwing," and Jade Stone, dressed as "Poison Ivy Jedi," pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot," walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot," walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as "Eight-ball," walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as "Eight-ball," walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the "Legend of Zelda" video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the "Legend of Zelda" video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Queen Latifah, left, and George Lucas attend a panel for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Queen Latifah, left, and George Lucas attend a panel for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

John Cena attends a panel for "Peacemaker" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

John Cena attends a panel for "Peacemaker" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Melissa McBride, left, and Norman Reedus pose for a portrait to promote "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jack Alcott, from left, Michael C. Hall, and James Remar pose for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote "Twisted Metal" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Anthony Mackie poses for a portrait to promote "Twisted Metal" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote "Clown in a Cornfield" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A person dressed as the character Frendo the clown, left, and Katie Douglas pose for a portrait to promote "Clown in a Cornfield" during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from "Bullet Time" attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Javier Lovato of Los Angeles dressed as Time Traveler Todd, from left, Mitchell Walter of Los Angeles dressed as Bullet, and Emily La Rue of Los Angeles dressed as Kat from "Bullet Time" attend Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif. dressed as Silver Surfer from "Fantastic Four" attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif. dressed as Silver Surfer from "Fantastic Four" attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ryan Martinez of Houston dressed as Powdered Toast Man, left, and Tarrah Martinez of Houston dressed as Log from "The Ren & Stimpy Show" attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ryan Martinez of Houston dressed as Powdered Toast Man, left, and Tarrah Martinez of Houston dressed as Log from "The Ren & Stimpy Show" attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Jacob Anderson poses for a portrait to promote "The Talamasca: The Secret Order" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jacob Anderson poses for a portrait to promote "The Talamasca: The Secret Order" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote "Her Universe Fashion Show" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ashley Eckstein, left, and Michael James Scott pose for a portrait to promote "Her Universe Fashion Show" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alex Kurtzman poses for a portrait to promote "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" during Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jeffrey Divincent, Andrew Mckinney, David Florez, and Ethan Mcarthur of Seattle, Wash. dressed as Shy Guys from "Super Mario Bros." attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Jeffrey Divincent, Andrew Mckinney, David Florez, and Ethan Mcarthur of Seattle, Wash. dressed as Shy Guys from "Super Mario Bros." attend Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from "Batman" attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster, Calif. dressed as the Joker from "Batman" attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Robert Bowman of Joshua Tree, Calif., from left, Andy Lepe of Indio, Calif., and Kyle Luna of Chula Vista, Calif. dressed as Ghostbusters attend a panel for "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Robert Bowman of Joshua Tree, Calif., from left, Andy Lepe of Indio, Calif., and Kyle Luna of Chula Vista, Calif. dressed as Ghostbusters attend a panel for "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Wolverine from "X-Men" poses for a photograph during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

A person dressed as Wolverine from "X-Men" poses for a photograph during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote "Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Horacio Garcia Rojas poses for a portrait to promote "Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

David Dastmalchian poses for a portrait to promote "Dexter: Resurrection" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from "Peanuts" poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of "Peanuts" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Alec Baldwin, left, and a person dressed as the character Snoopy from "Peanuts" poses for a portrait to promote the 75th anniversary of "Peanuts" during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Melissa Ann from San Diego poses during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as "Nightwing," and Jade Stone, dressed as "Poison Ivy Jedi," pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ivan Martinez, left, dressed as "Nightwing," and Jade Stone, dressed as "Poison Ivy Jedi," pose for a photo before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Diana, from left, Kal Smith, and Melissa Ann from San Diego, Calif. pose during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Comic-Con volunteer Chris Perry, of San Diego, waves to a young attendee before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot," walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Lane, left, and his wife Shannon, wearing costumes inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot," walk through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A cosplayer wears her mask backwards as she waits in line with other attendees before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as "Eight-ball," walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Andrew Ghannadian, of San Diego, dressed in his own costume as "Eight-ball," walks through the crowd before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Onlookers view a Lego installation during preview night for Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the "Legend of Zelda" video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Allison Tabitha, of Orlando, Fla., dressed as Zelda from the "Legend of Zelda" video game, poses for photographers before the 2025 Comic-Con International Preview Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to end the Iran war via Pakistani mediators on Sunday, but U.S. President Donald Trump quickly rejected it in a social media post as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” — the latest setback to efforts to resolve the standoff in the Persian Gulf that has throttled shipping and sent energy prices soaring.

Iranian state media reported that Tehran rejected the U.S. proposal as amounting to surrender, insisting instead on “war reparations by the U.S., full Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, an end to sanctions, and the release of seized Iranian assets.”

Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the strait and roll back Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump's rejection of the Iranian response included no details. In an earlier post, he accused Tehran of “playing games” with the United States for nearly 50 years, adding: "They will be laughing no longer!"

Trump is giving diplomacy “every chance we possibly can before going back to hostilities,” the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, told ABC earlier.

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen or heard publicly since the war began, “issued new and decisive directives for the continuation of operations and the powerful confrontation with the enemies” while meeting with the head of the joint military command, the state broadcaster reported, with no details.

The fragile ceasefire was tested when a drone ignited a small fire on a ship off Qatar and the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait reported drones entering their airspace. The UAE said it shot down two drones and blamed Iran. No casualties were reported, and no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry called the ship attack a “dangerous and unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and safety of maritime trade routes and vital supplies in the region." The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center gave no details about the ship's owner or origin.

Kuwait Defense Ministry spokesperson Brig. Gen. Saud Abdulaziz Al Otaibi said forces responded to drones but did not say where they came from.

Iran and armed allied groups such as the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group have used drones to carry out hundreds of strikes since the war began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Feb. 28.

Trump has reiterated threats to resume full-scale bombing if Iran does not accept an agreement to reopen the strait and roll back its nuclear program. Iran has largely blocked the strategic waterway that's key to the global flow of oil, natural gas and fertilizer since the war began, rattling world markets.

The U.S. military in turn has blockaded Iranian ports since April 13, saying it has turned back 61 commercial vessels and disabled four. On Friday, it struck two Iranian oil tankers it said were trying to breach the blockade. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy says any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would be met with a “heavy assault” on U.S. bases in the region and enemy ships.

Another sticking point in negotiations is Iran’s highly enriched uranium. The U.N. nuclear agency says Iran has more than 440 kilograms (970 pounds) enriched up to 60% purity, a short, technical step from weapons grade.

In an interview posted late Saturday, an Iranian military spokesperson said forces were on “full readiness” to protect sites where uranium is stored.

“We considered it possible that they might intend to steal it through infiltration operations or heli-borne operations,” Brig. Gen. Akrami Nia told the IRNA news agency.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an excerpt of an interview with CBS airing Sunday said the war isn't over because the enriched uranium needs to be taken out of Iran. “Trump has said to me, ‘I want to go in there,’ and I think it can be done physically,” he said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Moscow’s proposal to take enriched uranium from Iran to help negotiate a settlement remains on the table.

The majority of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is likely at its Isfahan nuclear complex, the International Atomic Energy Agency director-general told The Associated Press last month. The facility was hit by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in the 12-day war last year and faced less intense attacks this year.

Iran's deputy foreign minister warned against a planned French-British effort that aims to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities are over.

“The presence of French and British vessels, or those of any other country, for any possible cooperation with illegal U.S. actions in the Strait of Hormuz that violate international law will be met with a decisive and immediate response from the armed forces,” Kazem Gharibabadi said on social media.

French President Emmanuel Macron responded by saying it won't be a military deployment but an international mission to secure shipping once conditions allow.

Several attacks against ships in the Persian Gulf have occurred over the past week, and a U.S. effort to “guide” ships through the strait was quickly paused.

South Korea announced initial findings from an investigation that said two unidentified objects struck the South Korean-operated vessel HMM NAMU about one minute apart while it was anchored in the strait last week, causing an explosion and fire. Officials have yet to determine who was responsible.

Magdy reported from Cairo. Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed in Islamabad; Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel; Tong-hyung Kim in Seoul, South Korea; Julia Frankel in Jerusalem and Josh Boak in Washington contributed to this report.

Women walk in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Women walk in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

A Revolutionary Guard soldier stands at the counter of a fast food restaurant in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

A Revolutionary Guard soldier stands at the counter of a fast food restaurant in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

The front page of the Sunday May 10, 2026, edition of Iranian newspaper, Jamejam, is seen with a cartoon satirizing the U.S. President Donald Trump that asks: "Open the the Strait of Hormuz" on a news stand in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

The front page of the Sunday May 10, 2026, edition of Iranian newspaper, Jamejam, is seen with a cartoon satirizing the U.S. President Donald Trump that asks: "Open the the Strait of Hormuz" on a news stand in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Vehicles drive past banners showing portraits of the school children who were killed during a strike on a school in southern town of Minab on Feb. 28, at Tajrish square in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Vehicles drive past banners showing portraits of the school children who were killed during a strike on a school in southern town of Minab on Feb. 28, at Tajrish square in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

The South Korean-operated vessel HMM NAMU is docked after being damaged from a fire following an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, at a port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 8, 2026. (Kim Sang-hun/Yonhap via AP)

The South Korean-operated vessel HMM NAMU is docked after being damaged from a fire following an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, at a port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 8, 2026. (Kim Sang-hun/Yonhap via AP)

Container ships sit at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Container ships sit at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

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