Originally published at: https://geektherapy.org/twisted-metal-season-2-crashes-into-san-diego-comic-con-with-chaos-cars-and-a-sneak-peek/
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Start your engines and brace for impact! Peacock is bringing its high-octane action-comedy Twisted Metal back to San Diego Comic-Con with a fully immersive fan experience, including a bumper car battle royale, an exclusive sneak peek, and a late-night advance screening.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or just love Anthony Mackie’s charisma-fueled chaos, this SDCC experience will rev your fandom into overdrive.
TWISTED METAL BUMPER BATTLE
July 24–26 | The Lot @ 1st & J (450 2nd Ave)
No badge needed. Free. First come, first served.
Step into the world of Twisted Metal and join a post-apocalyptic demolition derby of your own. Choose your ride—each one styled after a vehicle from the show—and battle it out in a custom bumper car arena. On top of the carnage, you’ll find:
- Photo ops with tournament cars
- Surprise moments throughout the weekend
- Free-for-all pandemonium worthy of Calypso’s name
Waivers required. Participation not guaranteed, but the mayhem is.
Bumper Battle Hours:
- Thursday, July 24: 12–4 PM
- Friday, July 25: 12–6 PM
- Saturday, July 26: 12–6 PM
PANEL: TWISTED METAL S2 – SNEAK PEEK
Thursday, July 24 | 3:00–4:00 PM | Ballroom 20: Executive producer/star Anthony Mackie, cast members Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, and Anthony Carrigan, plus creatives from PlayStation Productions, offer a first look at Season 2—hosted by Collider’s Perri Nemiroff. Expect tournament chaos, surprises, and some major character reveals.
ADVANCE SCREENING: TWISTED METAL S2 EPISODES 1 & 2
Saturday, July 26 | 10:00–11:15 PM | Room 6DE: Be among the first to see the explosive return of John Doe and Quiet before the official premiere. In Season 2, the duo enters the Twisted Metal tournament—a demolition derby led by Calypso. Along the way, they’ll face Sweet Tooth, vigilantes, and twisted reunions.
About Twisted Metal Season 2
Premiere Date: July 31 on Peacock (3-episode drop, then weekly on Thursdays through August 28)
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Anthony Carrigan
Created by: Michael Jonathan Smith, based on the PlayStation video game franchise
Genre: Action-comedy, post-apocalyptic mayhem
Are you brave enough to enter Calypso’s tournament? Let us know if you’ll be battling it out at The Lot or catching the early screening—see you in the chaos!