San Diego Comic-Con 2016
More than 160,000 fans are expected to attend this year's Comic-Con International: San Diego, which will feature appearances and panels devoted to pop culture, including films, TV, graphic novels, comic books and anime.
Denise Zesati, dressed as Pokemon Pikachu, stands in line to buy collectibles during Preview Night at Comic-Con International, held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday July 20, 2016 in San Diego.
Batgirl
Jessica Chancellor, dressed as Batgirl, waits in line for her credentials on Preview Night at Comic-Con International, held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in San Diego.
Darth
A Star Wars fan attends Comic-Con International's Preview Night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego.
Archangel
A cosplayer dressed as the superhero Archangel attends Comic-Con International's Preview Night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego.
Who Ya' Gonna Call?
Beth Namishia (left), Megan Madura (center) and Jodie King, dressed as Ghostbusters, pose in front of the convention center at Comic-Con International Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in San Diego.
Star Wars
A Star Wars Scout Trooper attends Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 20, 2016.
At Bat
Cosplayer Josephine Chang attends Comic-Con International's Preview Night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego.
"Star Trek Beyond"
On the eve of Comic-Con, actor Zachary Quinto attended the world premiere of "Star Trek Beyond" Wednesday night at the Embarcadero Marina Park. It was the first-ever outdoor Imax screening.
Attendees
Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture arrive in costume for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
The Last Unicorn
Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture arrive in costume for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Armed and Dangerous
Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture arrive in costume for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Spidey's Taking a Call
Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture arrive in costume for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Avengers
Attendees dressed as Black Cat, Spider-Man, Tony Stark/Iron Man and Captain America arrive for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Harley Quinn
Dressed as Harley Quinn, Em Blackburn of Atlanta, Georgia, arrives for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Poison Ivy & Harley Quinn
Attendees in costume arrive for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Mask
Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture arrive in costume for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Harley Quinn
An attendee dressed as Harley Quinn arrives for opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Deadpool & Leatherface
Attendees dressed as Deadpool and the villain of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" wait to have their weapons checked by police before entering the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego on opening day, July 21, 2016.
"Homestruck"
Karen Ward and Samantha Ward, dressed as characters from the webcomic "Homestruck," attend the opening day of Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Belle of the Ball
Fans dressed as characters from "Beauty and the Beast" attend Day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in San Diego.
"Alice in Wonderland"
Members of the League of Hatters walk in front of the convention center on Day 1 of Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday, July 21, 2016, in San Diego.
Wonder Woman
A fan dressed as Wonder Woman attends Day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in San Diego.
Deadpool
Fans dressed as Deadpool attend Day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in San Diego.
Silver Surfer
A fan dressed (barely) as the Silver Surfer attends Day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in San Diego.
Diva Plavalaguna
Leah Thomas, dressed as the character Diva Plavalaguna from "The Fifth Element," poses for a picture as she attends opening day at Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Texting
A costumed attendee looks at her mobile phone during opening day of the annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Dinosaur Crossing
Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture walk the convention floor in costume during the opening day of Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
"Snowden"
Writer-director Oliver Stone (making his first Comic-Con appearance), and actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley are accompanied via satellite by whistleblower Edward Snowden at a panel for Stone's new biography, "Snowden," at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in San Diego.
Tusken Raider
They'll be back, and in greater numbers: A San Diego police officer eyes a Star Wars fan's Tusken Raider costume while patrolling the convention floor during opening day of Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Ray
A cosplayer dressed as Rey, from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego.
Seven of Nine
A woman plays the part of "Star Trek: The NExt Generation" character Seven of Nine during Comic-Con International 2016 in San Diego, July 21, 2016.
Black Widow
A cosplayer dressed as Black Widow from "The Avengers" attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego.
Attendee
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Green Goblin
Spider-Man nemesis Green Goblin carries a pumpkin head during Comic-Con International 2016 in San Diego, on July 21, 2016.
Truth, Justice and the British Way
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego.
Droids
Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Star Wars Avenger
A cross between Boba Fett and Captain America attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Princess Leia x 4
Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
A Motley Crew
Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Batgirl
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Maleficent
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego.
Aquagirl
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Captain America
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Aayla Secura
The Jedi Knight appears at Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California.
Goth
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego.
Regal
Cosplayer Erica Williams attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego.
Salute
Cosplayer Toria Ann attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego.
Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man
Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man attend Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego.
Wonder Woman
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego.
Fangs a Lot
A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego.
BB-8
Anya Klam, 5, plays the part of BB-8 from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" during Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 22, 2016.
Comic-Con International runs through Sunday, July 24, 2016.