Peacock’s Twisted Metal, Season 2 will be at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in a big way with a panel, activation and fan screening, all of which IGN can exclusively reveal below.
On Thursday, July 24, executive producers Michael Jonathan Smith and Asad Qizilbash, executive producer-star Anthony Mackie and cast members Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa and Anthony Carrigan will present Comic-Con attendees with a sneak peek at Season 2.
The panel will be held from 3:00 – 4:00 PM PT in Ballroom 20.
And then on Saturday, July 26, fans can screen the first two episodes of Twisted Metal, Season 2 from 10:00 – 11:15 PM PT in Room 6DE.
But what if watching the episodes just isn’t enough for you? What if you would like to get a real world taste of what it might be like to participate in the Twisted Metal Tournament? In that case you’ll definitely want to check out the Twisted Metal Bumper Battle activation which will be at SDCC from Thursday, July 24th to Saturday, July 26.
According to the official announcement provided to IGN, “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.
The 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.”
Here’s when and where you can find the Twisted Metal Bumper Battle:
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
In Twisted Metal, Season 2, the mysterious Calypso (Anthony Carrigan) invites all the killers, vigilantes and joyriders of the Divided States of America – including John Doe (Anthony Mackie), Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz), Sweet Tooth (Joe Seanoa & Will Arnett) and Dollface (Tiana Okoye) – to participate in a demolition derby tournament with the promise of making the winner’s greatest wish come true.
We recently debuted an exclusive clip from Season 2 at IGN Live that showcases the Twisted Metal Tournament.
Be sure to read our Twisted Metal Season 2 cover story full of exclusive new details and then discover how Twisted Metal, Season 2 is getting as supernaturally weird as the games the series is based on.
Twisted Metal, Season 2 premieres on Peacock with three episodes on July 31, followed by new episodes every Thursday through August 28.
