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Brandon Jones of Bachelor In Paradise Steps Into the Spotlight at Entertainment Weekly’s Star-Studded Comic-Con Bash 2025
- Ariel Lavi
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
San Diego’s downtown was buzzing with cosplayers and fans all weekend long, but the Entertainment Weekly Bash stood out as the insider event—with a guest list to prove it.
Bachelor Nation alum and San Diego native Brandon Jones made an unforgettable entrance at Entertainment Weekly’s 2025 Comic-Con Bash, one of the most sought-after events of the weekend. Held poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel’s FLOAT venue, the ultra-exclusive affair brought together A-list talent, beloved TV icons, and rising stars for a night of celebration and high-voltage conversation under the Southern California sky.
Jones joined the Hollywood elite as cameras flashed and media buzzed. With People Magazine conducting on-site interviews and Hollywood Hills Magazine in the crowd, the night was a convergence of celebrity culture and Comic-Con fandom like no other.
This year’s bash, presented by Starz, pulled out all the stops to spotlight its powerhouse franchises, including Outlander, the prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood, and Spartacus: House of Ashur. Custom installations like a Starz-branded photo booth and an immersive themed cabana gave partygoers plenty to explore between cocktails and convos.
Among those spotted at the Bash:
Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, reuniting fans of NCIS
The Dexter: Resurrection cast: Michael C. Hall, Jack Alcott, Krysten Ritter, and more
The Bad Guys 2 talent: Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Maria Bakalova, Craig Robinson
Percy Jackson and the Olympians stars: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri
Other big names included Peter Dinklage, Norman Reedus, Tiffany Haddish, Elle Fanning, Dan Aykroyd, Becca Brazil, Juliano Teruel, and Anthony Mackie
The buzz at Comic-Con 2025 extended far beyond the red carpet, with a wave of major announcements captivating fans and industry insiders alike. Among the most talked-about moments:
• Peacemaker Season 2 debuted a teaser trailer hinting at a multiverse twist—complete with surprise balcony cameos from John Cena and James Gunn.
• Star Trek unveiled an unexpected puppet episode, brought to life by the legendary Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
• Alien: Earth premiered its chilling first episode, setting the tone for the franchise’s next chapter.
• Avatar: Seven Havens, the long-awaited sequel series, was officially announced to much fanfare.
• The shelved Coyote vs. Acme film is finally seeing the light of day with a planned 2026 release.
• And horror fans rejoice—a new Friday the 13th movie and video game are officially in the works.
As always, EW’s Bash wasn’t just a party—it was a power move. For someone like Brandon Jones, who continues to expand his reach in entertainment and lifestyle media, it was a statement appearance. His presence wasn’t just noticed—it was noted.