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Looking to escape the convention center crowds without missing the magic of Comic-Con? Paramount+ is back in San Diego with The Lodge, an immersive fan experience that transforms Happy Does in the Gaslamp District into a multiverse of interactive activations from Star Trek to Dexter to Mission: Impossible.
Running Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27, The Lodge is free and open to the public (no SDCC badge needed!), with timed sessions available by reservation. Whether you’re a seasoned Trekkie, a nostalgic agent of chaos, or just love a good popcorn bar, this off-site delivers something for every kind of fan.
Here’s what to expect at The Lodge:
Dates and Times: *Sessions rolling in 50 min intervals with 10 min breaks in between
- Wednesday, July 23: 6 PM – 10 PM
- Thursday, July 24: 9 AM – 7 PM
- Friday, July 25: 9 AM – 7 PM
- Saturday, July 26: 9 AM – 7 PM
- Sunday, July 27: 9 AM – 7 PM
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds & Starfleet Academy
Step inside a sci-fi holodeck where you can sip intergalactic cocktails, wander through romantic lounges, or rep your rank at Starfleet Academy. It’s part playground, part deep-cut tribute to Trek lore.
Dexter: Resurrection – The Vault
Beyond a wine cellar facade lies a chilling Dexter-style shrine filled with dark mementos and killer case files. It’s the kind of museum that gives you goosebumps, for all the right reasons.
CBS Sports Clubhouse
NFL fans can geek out with jersey walls, stadium bleachers, and a turf challenge to test their QB skills. The UEFA-themed bar makes it a perfect pit stop between panels.
Mission: Impossible Vault Experience
You will be lowered from the ceiling. Or at least posed to look like it. Recreate Ethan Hunt’s iconic vault drop for a photo that’s pure IMF-worthy.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva’s Safehouse Café
This moody Parisian café-meets-spy-hideout oozes romantic tension and mystery. Look for surveillance details, travel clues, and easter eggs from your favorite agents.
Landman Patch Café
Channel your inner Texan at this grounded recreation of Midland’s favorite watering hole. Order a themed drink in a souvenir M*Tex mug and kick back! Boots optional!
Pop by Pluto TV
Celebrate summer with free popcorn, slushies, and a blockbuster-themed photo op as Pluto TV joins The Lodge for the first time, hyping its “Summer of Cinema” campaign.
Sessions are free but limited, so book early via the reservation link (standby lines will be available). This activation isn’t part of official SDCC programming, which means everyone can enjoy it, even without a badge.
Which world are you most excited to step into? Tell us in the comments!