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SDCC 2025: Peacock’s Twisted Metal Season Two Crashes into Comic Con with Bumper Cars!

Twisted Metal Bumper Cars

Peacock is celebrating the second season of Twisted Metal at San Diego Comic-Con with bumper cars!

THURSDAY, JULY 24-SATURDAY JULY 26 

TWISTED METAL BUMPER BATTLE  

Fans will step into a post-apocalyptic world filled with bumper-to-bumper chaos at Peacock’s Twisted Metal Bumper Battle. As an homage to the Twisted Metal tournament at the forefront of season two, fans will be able to choose their ride, featuring the show’s most iconic vehicles reimagined as bumper cars, and take part in their own version of the Calypso hosted derby. In addition to the bumper car experience, fans can expect epic photo ops, a display of some of the tournament cars featured in the series, surprise and delight moments, and pandemonium around every corner.  

WHEN: Thursday, July 24 – Saturday, July 26
HOURS:  

  • Thursday, July 24th 12PM – 4PM 
  • Friday, July 25th 12PM – 6PM 
  • Saturday, July 26th 12PM – 6PM 

WHERE: THE LOT @ 1ST & J – 450 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 

Event is free and open to the public. No badge required. Entry and bumper car participation are first come, first served, and not guaranteed. Waivers must be signed by all riders and passengers.

THURSDAY, JULY 24 

SNEAK PEEK AT PEACOCK’S ACTION-COMEDY TWISTED METAL SEASON TWO   

Executive producers Michael Jonathan Smith, Asad Qizilbash (PlayStation Productions), EP/star Anthony Mackieand cast Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa and Anthony Carrigan offer an exclusive sneak peek at season two of Peacock’s high-octane action comedy Twisted Metal, which follows John Doe and Quiet who find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. Moderated by Perri Nemiroff of Collider.  

WHEN: 3:00 – 4:00 PM PT 
WHERE: Ballroom 20 

SATURDAY, JULY 26 

PEACOCK’S TWISTED METAL SEASON TWO: SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING 

An exclusive advance screening of the first two episodes of Twisted Metal Season Two before premiering on Peacock on Thursday, July 31. In Season Two John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) enter the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament hosted by Calypso (Anthony Carrigan), where they’ll battle new foes and familiar faces, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth (Joe Seanoa and Will Arnett). 

WHEN: 10:00 – 11:15 PM PT 
WHERE: Room 6DE 

SDCC 2024: Sony Pictures brings The Boys, Cobra Kai, and Twisted Metal

Sony Pictures Television SDCC 2024

Sony Pictures Television will make its San Diego Comic-Con debut featuring panels, activations, giveaways, signings and exclusive content, as well as its first-ever booth on the convention floor (Booth #4745) featuring fan-favorite series The BoysCobra KaiTwisted Metal and For All Mankind. Additionally, two new animated shows from SPT, Universal Basic Guys and Sausage Party: Foodtopia will be previewed in special animation panels during the convention. 

SONY PICTURES TELEVISION BOOTH (#4745)For the first time ever, SPT will be on the convention floor with an interactive space showcasing fan-favorite shows The BoysCobra Kai and Twisted Metal. Over the course of the convention, Sony will host exciting and engaging activations, contests, exclusive giveaways, panels and surprise talent appearances. The SPT booth will showcase the latest BRAVIA TVs and home audio equipment from Sony BRAVIA eElectronics. 

Activities and events at the Sony booth include:

  • GIVEAWAY: The Boys Limited Special-Edition Custom-Printed T-Shirts in Partnership with American Apparel® | Exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con attendees, special limited-edition custom-printed t-shirts featuring exclusive designs of The Boys will be given away at the SPT Booth (#4745) on the convention room floor. 

In partnership with American Apparel, the giveaway will feature four original designs screen printed on American Apparel’s 2001 fine jersey, a classic tee in a variety of sizes. The activation aims to create a lasting experience for booth visitors, embodying the brand’s vision of ‘Crafting the Culture.’  By visiting the booth and following @americanapparel and @sptv on Instagram, fans can receive a custom t-shirt produced directly on-site and made to order. Supplies are limited on each day.

  • GIVEAWAY: The Boys Special Limited-Edition San Diego Comic-Con 

Poster | Exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con attendees, special limited-edition Season 4 The Boys posters will be given away at the Sony Booth (#4745) on the convention room floor. Supplies are limited on each day.

  • APPEARANCE: Cobra Kai stars Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand will record a live in-person San Diego Comic-Con episode of their Lone Lobos podcast. Thursday, July 25, 1:00-2:00PM, Sony Booth (#4745)
  • SIGNING & GIVEAWAY: Ronald D. Moore will be signing special limited-edition For All Mankind posters exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con attendees. Supplies are limited. Follow us on Instagram @SPTV for exact timing. Saturday, July 27, Sony Booth (#4745)
  • ACTIVATION: Twisted Metal Photo Opps, Slot Machines and Trivia | Discover the post-apocalyptic world of Twisted Metal with 90’s Speedway Slots and trivia featuring fun San Diego Comic-Con exclusive prizes. The notorious Sweet Tooth may even stop by to say hello! Giveaways are limited on each day. Sony Booth (#4745)
  • ACTIVATION: Sony Scavenger Hunt | Ready for a challenge? Scan the QR code in Booth 4745 to begin the Sony Pictures Television Scavenger Hunt. Once complete, find a nearby brand ambassador to check your captures for a chance to win a Sony BRAVIA TV and BRAVIA Theater soundbar. Sony Booth (#4745)
  • FIRESIDE CHATS: Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on your favorite Sony Pictures Television shows in special Fireside Chats. Scheduled conversations include:
    • Ronald D. Moore, Co-Creator/EP of For All Mankind
    • Victoria Paul, Production Designer of Twisted Metal
    • Raymond Pumilia, Art Director of Twisted Metal
    • Adam and Craig Malamut, Co-Creators/EPs of Universal Basic Guys
    • Kyle Hunter, Co-Showrunner/EP of Sausage Party: Foodtopia

All Fireside Chats will be taking place at the Sony Booth (#4745). Follow us on Instagram @SPTV for exact timing. Talent is subject to change. 

In addition to activations and San Diego Comic-Con exclusives at the Sony Booth (#4745), Sony Pictures Television series presenting panels at San Diego Comic-Con include:

PANEL: A Conversation With Ronald D. Moore | Join two-time Oscar nominee Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica, The Fall of the House of Usher) as she leads a conversation with the legendary Ronald D. Moore who will delve into his illustrious career, from his work on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Battlestar Galactica to his current projects OutlanderFor All Mankind, and their respective upcoming spinoffs, Blood Of My Blood and Star CityThursday, July 25, 3:15-4:15PM, Room 6DE

PANEL: FOX Animation Domination featuring “Universal Basic Guys” | FOX is bringing Krapopolis back to San Diego Comic-Con, and introducing Universal Basic Guys to San Diego Comic-Con fans with a special screening in advance of the series premiere this fall. Join co-creators and executive producers Adam Malamut and Craig Malamut (Game of Zones), as they present Universal Basic GuysUniversal Basic Guys centers on two brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed. Seats will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Thursday, July 25, 8:15-9:15PM, Room 6DE

PANEL: Prime Video’s The Boys | Join showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke and the series’ stars for a post-season finale celebration. Hear from the cast and creator about the head-exploding, jaw-dropping fourth season, along with behind-the-scenes secrets, favorite moments, and thrilling surprises. Based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes, who are as popular as celebrities, abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It’s the powerless against the super-powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven. Friday, July 26, 10:00-11:00AM, Hall H

PANEL: Adapting Fan Favorites: A Conversation with Prime Video’s Adult Animation Creators featuring Sausage Party: Foodtopia | Join executive producers Robert Kirkman (Invincible), Vivienne Medrano (Hazbin Hotel), Travis Willingham (The Legend of Vox Machina), and Kyle Hunter (Sausage Party: Foodtopia) as they discuss adapting some of the most popular comic books, crowdfunded gems, films, and more into successful television series, give sneak peeks into upcoming seasons, and share exclusive news from each of their respective series. Friday, July 26, 1:00-2:00PM, Hilton Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom

PANEL: Video Games Go Hollywood: The Art Department, featuring Twisted Metal From post-apocalyptic wastelands to haunted pizzerias, join Art Directors Guild/IATSE Local 800 members: Production Designer Howard Cummings & Concept Illustrator Thang Le (Fallout); Production Designer Mark Fisichella & Art Director Mark Terry (Five Nights at Freddy’s); Production Designer Victoria Paul & Art Director Raymond Pumilia (Twisted Metal); along with moderator and Set Designer Tim Croshaw (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Loki) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Art Departments responsible for the dreaming, drawing, and designing that goes into bringing these iconic video game environments into reality for film and TV. Saturday, July 27, 4:30-5:30PM, Room 29CD

SDCC 2023: Peacock brings Twisted Metal and The Continental: From the World of John Wick

The world premiere screening of Twisted Metal will take place Thursday, July 20 along with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at The Continental: From The World Of John Wick on Friday, July 21.

THURSDAY, JULY 20:

TWISTED METAL SWEET TOOTH ICE CREAM TRUCK + SURPRISE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 
Peacock and Sony Pictures Television are bringing Sweet Tooth’s ice cream truck to fans in San Diego with a free serving of Salt + Straw’s exclusive Twisted Metal ice cream flavor, debuting for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con *while supplies last

While guests enjoy a cold treat, Peacock will turn up the heat with a surprise musical performance. 

WHEN: Sweet Tooth’s ice cream truck opens at 1:30pm PT, surprise musical performance approx. 5:00p PT
WHERE: Corner of J Street and First Ave

SALT & STRAW PARTNERS WITH PEACOCK TO SERVE A LIMITED-EDITION CUSTOM TWISTED METAL FLAVOR IN SAN DIEGO

Fans of Twisted Metal and Salt & Straw can now enjoy “Sweet Tooth,” a limited-edition flavor, that will be available for free at Sweet Tooth’s Ice Cream Truck event during San Diego Comic Con. Additionally, while supplies last, the “Sweet Tooth” ice cream flavor will be available for purchase at three Salt & Straw San Diego locations to promote Peacock’s new original comedy series, Twisted Metal.

WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF TWISTED METAL 
Join Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller as he hosts a world premiere screening of the first episode of Twisted Metal, followed by a Twisted Metal-inspired version of Kinda Funny’s interactive game, “Kinda Feudy,” featuring randomly selected guests from the audience whose Twisted Metal knowledge will be put to the test. Don’t miss even more twists, turns, and surprise giveaways at the special event. 
WHEN: 10:00 pm PT
WHERE: Room 6DE 

TWISTED METAL SWEET TOOTH ICE CREAM TRUCK
Immediately following San Diego Comic-Con, starting on July 27, Sony Pictures Television and Peacock are partnering to bring Sweet Tooth to cities around the country. The deranged clown will be hitting the road in his infamous ice cream truck, making stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Des Moines, and Chicago to serve up ice cream *while supplies last. Check @SPTV on Instagram for exact locations and dates.

Twisted Metal, a half-hour live-action TV series based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and written by Michael Jonathan Smith, about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland

All 10 episodes premiere exclusively on Peacock on July 27, 2023 

FRIDAY, JULY 21:

FIRST LOOK AT THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK 
Join the creative team from Peacock’s three-part event The Continental: From the World of John Wick hosted by Collider’s Steven Weintraub, as they reveal behind-the-scenes moments and an exclusive first look at the series. A prequel to the blockbuster action franchise, the series will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.
WHEN: 3:00pm PT
WHERE: Ballroom 20

The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.  
Premiere date: September 2023

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