SDCC 2025 is about to get a thrilling dose of horror with the Jason Universe panel on Friday, July 25. The panel, packed with exclusives, will offer fans a glimpse into the blood-soaked past and mysterious future of Jason Voorhees, as Horror, Inc. 
celebrates the 45th anniversary of the iconic Friday the 13th franchise.
The event will feature a deep dive into the evolution of Jason, along with a first look at his redesigned look and the highly anticipated Sweet Revenge vignette, directed by Mike P. Nelson. Fans can also look forward to a special, behind-the-scenes message from the set of Peacock’s upcoming prequel series, Crystal Lake.
Horror, Inc. is making this anniversary extra special, with panelists including Horror, Inc. President Robert Barsamian, VP Robbie Barsamian, CMO Sheri Conn, and Atomic Monster EVP of Film Judson Scott. The panel will be hosted by Mondo’s senior creative director, Peter Santa-Maria, known in the industry as AttackPeter.
Attendees at the panel will have a chance to win some exclusive prizes, including Spirit Halloween’s new Jason mask, inspired by the 45th anniversary and Jason’s updated design. There will also be limited-edition hats and a special 18″x12″ Mondo lithograph featuring Sweet Revenge, designed by Santa-Maria himself. As Robert Barsamian shared, “Friday the 13th has been a part of my life since the very beginning-and vice versa-and I’m excited to share how it all started. Fans, I hope you’ll join us as we celebrate 45 years of Jason and look toward the future with Sweet Revenge, Crystal Lake, and much more.”
Additionally, NECA will unveil the 7.6″ Ultimate Savini Action Figure at their SDCC booth (#3545). This figure, the first based on the 2017 video game Friday the 13th: The Game, will be a must-have for collectors.