San Diego Comic-Con In-Person Convention Cancelled; Will Go Virtual Again In 2021

San Diego Comic-Con In-Person Convention Cancelled; Will Go Virtual Again In 2021 San Diego Comic-Con In-Person Convention Cancelled; Will Go Virtual Again In 2021

We had hoped things would be back to normal by the time the event was scheduled to take place, but San Diego Comic-Con will go virtual again for the second year in a row. Check out the official statement.

By MarkCassidy - Mar 01, 2021 12:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Comic-Con

It's now been confirmed that, for the second time in the event's 51-year history, San Diego Comic-Con's in-person convention has been cancelled, and will once again take place virtually.

It was around this time last year we got the bad news that ongoing COVID-19 concerns had forced the organizers to cancel SDCC, but we all assumed things would have returned to some semblance of normality by now. Unfortunately, continued uncertainly surrounding the pandemic means large-scale gatherings a still too high a risk.

"The past several months have taken a great toll on both families and friends, and we hope this effort is a small move toward a return to gathering as a community to not only celebrate popular art, but also friendship, education, and the enduring spirit of the fandom that is so much a part of Comic-Con."

The free, three-day Comic-Con@Home virtual event will take place between July 23-25. However, a smaller, in-person event has been set for November, with information to come at a later date. You can check out the official statement below.

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Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 3/1/2021, 12:36 PM
Knew this wouldn’t go ahead, SDCC is already a hot box for disease and germs without a pandemic lol
tylerzero
tylerzero - 3/1/2021, 12:39 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - This be Hall H...
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 3/1/2021, 1:05 PM
@tylerzero - I went once back in 2009 when I was stationed over in the states for a few weeks, went with a few buddies. I didn’t make it into Hall H, but I remember getting back to base and suffering from the worst flu I’ve ever had.
thereeljoefish
thereeljoefish - 3/1/2021, 12:36 PM
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HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 3/1/2021, 12:37 PM
Duh makes sense
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 3/1/2021, 12:40 PM
Not surprising by any means but still sad.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 3/1/2021, 12:41 PM
Oh bummer, I guess we're going to get to see Comic Con trailers all at the same time.

MrPositive
MrPositive - 3/1/2021, 12:48 PM
@soberchimera - i mean we didnt get shit last year but maybe dc and marvel will show up
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 3/1/2021, 1:06 PM
@soberchimera - I just want another Batman trailer, it’s all I need.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 3/1/2021, 12:43 PM
Always been virtual for most of us.

karazorel
karazorel - 3/1/2021, 12:47 PM
Not surprising pretty much every con in Europe has been cancelled till 2022.
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 3/1/2021, 12:48 PM
This might be the beginning of the end for SDCC. Marvel already pulled out and only does the Disney presentation. DC had a successful online experience. It’s not looking good for SDCC.
WarnerBrother
WarnerBrother - 3/1/2021, 1:05 PM
@WruceBayne -

It was the influx of the studios showing off high-profile releases 10 to 15 years ago, that made SDCC
so hard to get into. It could be nice to leave the marketing of the biggest films to the studios themselves
while SDCC can focus on comics, collecting, and television/streaming projects.
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 3/1/2021, 7:56 PM
@WarnerBrother - I’m all for that. I’ve never been and I’ve actually given up on going because I always thought that I’d never get in but now things are different and I’m cool with that
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 3/1/2021, 12:48 PM
I don't understand analysts and CEOs who have this false imagination that concerts, venues, expos, and other crowd heavy events will function fully by the summer. When the vaccine roll-out has been abysmal in some states and state governors are ruining their economies with political driven hate. It's ridiculous at this point.
ThePott
ThePott - 3/1/2021, 12:54 PM
Last year's Comic Con at Home was a bust, hopefully they take some pointers from DC Fandome. That was an excellent online convention.

SDCC is also ready less important than it was a few years ago, if they don't make the most of this it will happen even faster.
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2021, 1:05 PM
With this, the success of DC Fandome and the fact that Marvel rarely shows up anymore. I think this is officially the begining of the end of comic con
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 3/1/2021, 1:10 PM
That sucks to hear. But I think it is a necessary effort to go back later in group. We have vaccines now and even though not all countries have a high speed process of making sure everyone in their countries gets the vaccines (*looks at his own country*) there is progress being made.

Hang in there just a bit more, SDCC, we're coming back.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 3/1/2021, 1:11 PM
Off-topic: @TheDoctor1225 Eric Wallace interview about S7 of The Flash.

https://tvline.com/2021/02/28/the-flash-season-7-preview-barry-eva-mcculloch-iris-chillblaine/
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 3/1/2021, 1:19 PM
Really hoping this means we get another DC Fandome. Probably one of the best virtual events from last year.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 3/1/2021, 1:24 PM
I don't even remember any reveals from last years event.
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 3/1/2021, 1:52 PM
DC will just do another DCFandom type event

They will have massive content to show us

The Batman
Pacemaker
Black Adam
Cbmfilmjunkie
Cbmfilmjunkie - 3/1/2021, 2:14 PM
@WakandaTech -
Flash
New Superman
HBO Max shows

Exciting times to be a DC fan ...
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 3/1/2021, 2:05 PM
So it looks like we will be seeing some exciting announcements, including, perhaps, meeting Marvel’s First Family, virtually. Disappointing, but it’s better than nothing.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 3/1/2021, 2:15 PM
I know its still months away, but I'm hoping we're getting some more info on projects like Blue Beetle, Static Shock, Plastic Man, the new Superman, and maybe Batgirl. Doubt Marvel will be there with much CBM news
Cbmfilmjunkie
Cbmfilmjunkie - 3/1/2021, 2:15 PM
@bkmeijer -

They’ll for sure do another DCFandom event.

Way too much content not to
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 3/1/2021, 2:18 PM
@Cbmfilmjunkie - oh yeah forgot about that. Hoping they might do that earlier then, really wanna know more about those projects I mentioned
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 3/1/2021, 2:24 PM
Where will they fly the ReleaseTheSnyderSequel banner now?
MaxPaint
MaxPaint - 3/1/2021, 2:47 PM
billnye69
billnye69 - 3/1/2021, 3:27 PM
Waste of time, everything gets "Leaked" 48hrs prior.
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