For the first time ever, San Diego Comic-Con has been cancelled.

The announcement was made today on Comic-Con International’s front page. “Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for its conventions each year, and how many exhibitors and stakeholders rely upon its events for a major portion of their livelihood, they had hoped to delay this decision in anticipation that COVID-19 concerns might lessen by summer. Continuous monitoring of health advisories and recent statements by the Governor of California have made it clear that it would not be safe to move forward with plans for this year,” the convention stated.

San Diego Comic-Con will return to San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25, 2021. Wondercon Anaheim, which was postponed last month, will return to the Anaheim Convention Center from March 26-28, 2021.

Anyone who purchased badges for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con can either request a refund or transfer them to next year’s event. An email will be sent to those people within the next week. Hotel reservations made through Comic-Con’s official hotel affiliate onPeak will be cancelled, and money will be refunded.