Adult Swim Ready to Pirate Purrrty on the Green at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

Looking for the purr-fect way to spend some time at San Diego Comic-Con? Adult Swim is back with claws out and cutlasses drawn, welcoming fans to the “Pirate Purrrty on the Green”, an unhinged outdoor activation anchored just outside the convention center (5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way. This year’s activation transforms last year’s pirate ship into a full-blown feline fantasy, mashing together pirate antics with all the cattitude you’d expect from Adult Swim.

“Continuing our long tradition of being on the green at SDCC, last year we introduced a pirate ship motif because we have always viewed ourselves as media pirates,” said Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen. “We’ve also always used cats in Adult Swim iconography (because they are night creatures?), so this year, obviously, it’s cats and pirates. Expect owls next year, because that’s the other animal we associate ourselves with. Just roll with it. Don’t think too hard. It will be hilarious. Please come hang with us and the best show creators and animation staff in the business.”

Attendees can swing by Thursday, July 24 – Saturday, July 26 from 1pm-7pm daily for a paw-sitively wild time (entry is first come/first serve, and no badges are required).

There’s plenty of fur-midable fun to sink your claws into, like bouncing through Rick and Morty’s Buttworld Bounce House, pawing through plushies on the Common Side Effects Mushroom Hunt (and claim an exclusive plushie as your prize!), snapping a selfie in the Smiling Friends Break Room (with exclusive merch), and bring home a (plush) pet from the Adopt-a-Cuy Station, inspired by Women Wearing Shoulder Pads.

DIRECTV will also be providing a DIRECTV Face Painting Zone, where you can choose from custom designs inspired by Rick and Morty, SMILING FRIENDS, and more — plus you’ll get a framed photo souvenir. If you’re an early bird (or early cat), the first 750 fans each day get an exclusive Smiling Friends vinyl figure.

They’ll also be providing raffle giveaways during Saturday’s “Adult Swim Night of New”. And just what is that, you may be asking? Adult Swim will be featuring three evening “Pirate Purrrty On the Green” events all week long, including:

Thursday, July 24 (7:15pm) — “Robot Chicken” – A Celebration 20 Years in the Making – Come celebrate 20 years of hilarious stop-motion comedy with Matt Senreich, Seth Green and special guests. Get an inside peek at what it’s like to be a part of one of Adult Swim’s longest running, highly acclaimed shows.
Friday, July 25 (7:15pm) — Adult Swim Presents: Live Table Reads – Brace yourself for an exclusive live table read with the voice casts from Rick and Morty and SMILING FRIENDS that’s equal parts chaotic, emotional, and probably the best thing you’ll ever witness.
Saturday, July 26 (7:15pm) — Adult Swim’s Night of New – Attendees to this special outdoor screening event will be the first to experience a collection of never-before-aired Adult Swim content featuring full-length episodes of SMILING FRIENDS, Women Wearing Should Pads, Haha, You Clowns, and an early look at the season 8 finale of Rick and Morty, alongside more new Adult Swim content.

The fur-larity doesn’t stop there, as Adult Swim will also be taking over the Hilton Bayfront’s Indigo Ballroom with three Friday panels, including:

Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty Season 8: The Panel – Ooh wee! After a two-year hiatus from Comic-Con, “Rick and Morty” is back with Season 8. Join EPs Dan Harmon and Scott Marder and voice cast Harry Belden, Ian Cardoni, Sarah Chalke, Spencer Grammer, and Chris Parnell for a must-attend panel. This is your chance to hear breaking news, explore new dimensions, uncover hidden Easter eggs, and get answers to your burning questions about the latest episodes. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into adventures that await in the “Rick and Morty” universe. Friday (7/25) at 1pm, Indigo Ballroom at Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Adult Swim’s Haha, You Clowns Series Premiere Preview – We’re just over here trying to figure out how this dad got blessed with such great sons. Their mom would be very proud if she were alive, we can tell you that right now. Come get comfortable as we join Joe Cappa, creator of Adult Swim’s new series “Haha, You Clowns,” alongside EP Carl Faruolo and Adult Swim’s Vice President of Development Cameron Tang to hear all about these amazing boys and their father, watch a world premiere from the new season, and maybe- just maybe- shed a tear along the way. Friday (7/25) at 12pm, Indigo Ballroom at Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Adult Swim’s SMILING FRIENDS Season 3 Preview – The Smiling Friends are here to make you smile! Join co-creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel for a first look atSeason 3. Pim, Charlie, Glep, Alan and Mr. Boss are embarking on new adventures with new clients. This panel is your chance to watch an exclusive sneak peek and get behind-the-scenes of the new season. Oh boy! Friday (7/25) at 2pm, Indigo Ballroom at Hilton San Diego Bayfront