THE "OUTLANDER" UNIVERSE EXPANDS IN HALL H, AS STARZ RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Go Back in Time with a Retrospective of the Iconic Series, and
Take a Look Ahead at the Upcoming Final Season
Get a Sneak Peek at the New
Epic Prequel "Outlander: Blood of my Blood"
Experience the Arena Like Never Before with the
Unmatched and Uncensored "Spartacus: House of Ashur"
Santa Monica, CA - July 11, 2025 - STARZ today unveiled its star-studded lineup for this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego, featuring can't miss panels for "Outlander" and "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" in Hall H on Friday, July 25 and an in-depth preview of the newest saga in the Spartacus franchise, "Spartacus: House of Ashur" on Saturday, July 26 in the Indigo Ballroom.
Fans will be offered a riveting look back and an exclusive first look ahead at the eighth and final season of the critically acclaimed global sensation "Outlander," with series star Sam Heughan, and others in attendance. STARZ will also debut a sneak peek at the highly anticipated prequel, "Outlander: Blood of my Blood," with series stars and creatives in conversation about the next chapter of the beloved franchise, which premieres Friday, August 8. Rounding out the slate is the thrilling return of the hit franchise "Spartacus" with a panel celebrating the new sequel series "Spartacus: House of Ashur," headlined by original series star Nick E. Tarabay and moderated by previous "Spartacus" star, Liam McIntyre.
STARZ also will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for Entertainment Weekly's iconic Saturday night bash. The party will celebrate the STARZ original series "Outlander," "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" and "Spartacus: House of Ashur," including branding elements throughout the party, a STARZ photo booth and a We're All Adults Here cabana.
Comic-Con attendees can also catch a ride at Comic-Con International, as "Spartacus: House of Ashur" charges into action with branded pedicabs transformed into Roman chariots, driven by blood-splattered gladiators ready to conquer the streets.
Additional details on STARZ's Comic-Con panels and the "Spartacus: House of Ashur" Pedicabs are below:
"Outlander" - A Timeless Look Back at the Iconic Series and a First Look at the Final Season
Friday, July 25 from 10:00AM - 11:00AM PT in HALL H, San Diego Convention Center
For more than a decade and across 100 episodes, "Outlander" has captivated fans with the enduring love story of Claire and Jamie, an epic romance that has stood the test of - and defied - time. Join the cast and creative team as they take a look back at the legacy of "Outlander" and its impact on the television landscape over the past 11 years, and offer a sneak peek at the upcoming eighth and final season.
Panelists include executive producers Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis, star and executive producer Sam Heughan ("Jamie Fraser"), and stars Sophie Skelton ("Brianna MacKenzie") and Richard Rankin ("Roger MacKenzie"). The panel will be moderated by Aisha Tyler ("Archer," "Criminal Minds").
A First Look at a New Era with "Outlander: Blood of my Blood"
Friday, July 25 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM PT in HALL H, San Diego Convention Center
The highly anticipated prequel series "Outlander: Blood of my Blood," starring Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine, Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy, brings viewers from the war-torn battlefields of WWI to the sweeping Highlands of 18th century Scotland, promising two new love stories filled with loyalty, passion and desire, as the young couples defy the forces that seek to tear them apart.
Join the cast and creative team to preview the new series in the "Outlander" universe, focusing on the stories of Claire and Jamie's parents. With themes of succession, war, love and fate that span multiple time periods, the standalone prequel series will entice both existing "Outlander" fans and new viewers alike. Get ready to fall in love with two new couples as they journey across time, and dive into never-before-seen clips that showcase the origin of their relationships. "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" will premiere Friday, August 8 on STARZ.
Panelists include executive producers Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis, and stars Jamie Roy ("Brian Fraser"), Harriet Slater ("Ellen MacKenzie"), Jeremy Irvine ("Henry Beauchamp"), Hermoine Corfield ("Julia Moriston"), Sam Retford ("Dougal MacKenzie"), Seamus McLean Ross ("Colum MacKenzie") and Rory Alexander ("Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser"). The panel will be moderated by TV Guide Magazine's Kate Hahn.
A Return to Ancient Rome with "Spartacus: House of Ashur" - A First Look with the Cast and Creator
Saturday, July 26 from 3:00PM - 4:00PM PT in the Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
"Spartacus: House of Ashur" explores what would happen if the ruthless, double-crossing Ashur had not perished on Mount Vesuvius and instead was rewarded by the Romans for betraying Spartacus. Now the owner of the very gladiator school to which he once belonged, Ashur must learn how to navigate a world just as brutal as the arena -- Roman politics and nobility. Join the cast and creative team as they discuss the legacy of the original "Spartacus" series and dive into Ashur's alternate fate in the epic new series.
Panelists include executive producer Steven S. DeKnight and stars Nick E. Tarabay, Graham McTavish ("Korris," Ashur's Doctore), Tenika Davis ("Achillia," a fierce gladiatrix), Jordi Webber ("Tarchon," a brash and headstrong gladiator), Jamaica Vaughan ("Hilara," a young, elevated house slave, deeply in love with Ashur) and Jaime Slater ("Cornelia," the ruthless wife of Julius Caesar.) The panel will be moderated by Liam McIntyre ("Spartacus," The Legend of Hercules), who played Spartacus in Seasons Two and Three of the original series.
Catch Our "Spartacus: House of Ashur" Gladiator Pedicabs
Dates: Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27
· July 24: 10AM - 6PM PT
· July 25: 12PM - 8PM PT
· July 26: 1PM - 9PM PT
· July 27: 10AM - 6PM PT
Pickup Locations:
· 5th Avenue & L
· 5th Avenue Bike Lane
· Bike Lanes Behind San Diego Convention Center
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