Author: Newsroom
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is about to get prehistoric. Fan-favorite actress Tricia Helfer will be making her return to the convention floor this year to promote her latest project, Primitive War, a high-octane action-horror film hitting theaters August 21.
Known for her iconic role as Number Six in Battlestar Galactica, Helfer brings her signature intensity and depth to her newest role as a Russian scientist caught in the chaos of a dinosaur-infested war zone. Set in 1968 during the Vietnam War, Primitive War follows a special forces unit—Vulture Squad—as they enter an isolated jungle valley in search of a missing platoon. What they find instead is a terrifying and unexpected enemy: prehistoric predators that blur the line between science fiction and survival horror.
Fans attending SDCC will have the chance to hear from Helfer firsthand during scheduled panel appearances and press events surrounding the film. In addition to discussing her role in this pulse-pounding thriller, she’ll reflect on her expansive career in sci-fi, her love for the genre, and what it means to be part of a project that pushes the boundaries of storytelling.
With nearly a million followers on Instagram and a deep connection to genre communities, Helfer remains a beloved figure in fandom spaces. Her dedication to her craft—and her fans—makes her a natural fit for the Comic-Con stage.
Beyond the screen, Helfer is also known for her passionate animal advocacy. She supports organizations like Best Friends Animal Society, HumaneWorld, and PETA, showing the same level of heart off-camera as she does in her performances.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of her work or curious about a sci-fi take on Jurassic Park meets Apocalypse Now, Tricia Helfer’s presence at SDCC is a can’t-miss moment for con-goers and critics alike.
Stay tuned for potential one-on-one interviews and features from the floor—and don’t forget to catch Primitive War in theaters August 21.