While no surprise to anyone, San Diego Comic-Con has officially announced its 2020 cancellation. Although many cons and festivals that were set to take place in the first half of 2020 postponed or rescheduled until the fall, SDCC has outright canceled. This is probably wise considering we still don’t know what the last half of the year will look like, and with an event that size, it would be a logistical nightmare.
In an official statement, Comic-Con officials said:
“Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for its conventions each year, and how many exhibitors and stakeholders rely upon its events for a major portion of their livelihood, [organizers] had hoped to delay this decision in anticipation that… concerns might lessen by summer. Continuous monitoring of health advisories and recent statements by the Governor of California have made it clear that it would not be safe to move forward with plans for this year.”
Organizers are planning for a return summer 2021. They have confirmed that “individuals who purchased badges for Comic-Con 2020 will have the option to request a refund or transfer their badges to Comic-Con 2021. All 2020 badge holders will receive an email within the next week with instructions on how to request a refund. Exhibitors for Comic-Con 2020 will also have the option to request a refund or transfer their payments to Comic-Con 2021 and will also receive an email within the next week with instructions on how to process their request.”
San Diego Comic-Con is planning to take place at the San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25, 2021.
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