Every year, Comic-Con descends on San Diego like some kind of swirling, overly crowded, superhero-infested tropical storm. Whether you've nabbed a pass or you're following it from the comfort of your home and/or cubicle, you'll drive yourself crazy trying to keep track of all of the news coming out of convention. And the sensory overload that accompanies the amazing sights and sounds in and around the convention center (especially in Hall H) is enough to fry your brain -- even after the fact.
So stop the insanity! Thanks to the miracle of Twitter, we've compiled a timeline of our most intriguing, important, jaw-dropping, and just plain cool movie-related moments from San Diego Comic-Con 2013.
It's kind of like a timeline of our descent into madness.
It begins...
Well, not without a few necessary supplies.Comic-Con 2013 has begun! Follow along with @moviefone all weekend for the latest updates from #SDCC pic.twitter.com/IadXjhUMYY
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
There were adorable costumes...Snacks, check. Water, check. Coffee, check. Charging cords, check. Comfortable shoes, check. DEODORANT, CHECK. #ComicCon #sdcc -@Tim_Hayne
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
...terrifying characters...A family of Fetts. NBD. #StarWars #ComicCon #SDCC comic_con http://t.co/7Lheq0mN4Z
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
...touchy-feely celebrities...Get to the choppa! #Predator3D #ComicCon -- @AlexJSuskind pic.twitter.com/Zb9qyBPXhW
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
...and hard-to-read "Star Wars" icons.I was just hugged by "Divergent" star Shailene Woodley. Twice. Stay tuned to @moviefone for more. #divergent #ComicCon2013 #SDCC
- Tim Hayne (@Tim_Hayne) July 18, 2013
At a press conference on Thursday, "Divergent" director Neil Burger left his mark.Harrison Ford laughed in my face while I was interviewing him this morning. Not sure if it was "with" or "at" me, but, I will take it
- Alex Suskind (@AlexJSuskind) July 18, 2013
And all of the "Divergent" stars are excited about a sequel. Well, almost all of them.#Divergent stars talking about how amazing director Neil Burger is. "He touched me. Everywhere." Lots of jokes. #SDCC #ComicCon2013
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
"Divergent" stars Shailene Woodley and Theo James posed for us."Not everyone on this panel lives, so that's a loaded question. I'm excited." -Miles Teller on being psyched for the sequel. #DivergentSDCC
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
Then "Ender's Game" had its time, and star Harrison Ford addressed the author's anti-gay marriage stance.Could you guys all stand together for me? I need a picture. That's great. Thanks. #Divergent... http://t.co/cyGi6bQTiU
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
And there was the awkward moment when...Harrison Ford recalled reading that [Orson Scott Card] admitted defeat in his fight against gay marriage. Ford believes humanity won. #SDCC
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
Followed by redemption!Fan just asked a question about ENDER'S GAME in Hall H. Unfortunately, the cast of DIVERGENT is sitting up on stage #oops #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
On Thursday night, Sly and Arnold introduced their new movie, "Escape Plan." You could almost understand everything they said.Fan who incorrectly asked ENDER'S GAME question to DIVERGENT cast redeems self by asking ENDER'S GAME question to ENDER'S GAME cast #SDCC
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 18, 2013
On Friday morning, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and director Edgar Wright introduced "The World's End" at Hall H. This pretty much says it all.Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone introducing their new movie, ESCAPE PLAN at #ComicCon pic.twitter.com/nEc3IJMRom
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 19, 2013
Later that day, at the "RoboCop" press conference...Fan question: "Can we turn this [movie] into a drinking game? Nick Frost: "If you want to die, yeah" #ComicCon #theworldsend
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 19, 2013
Our Spidey-sense started tingling, and Andrew Garfield appeared."Damn, that sh*t was morally intelligent. And exciting." -Samuel L Jackson on what people will be tweeting after they see #RoboCop #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 19, 2013
He also addressed his EW Spider-Man-could-be-gay quote."I was able to urinate a bit easier." -Andrew Garfield on the changes to his costume this time around. #SDCC #ComicCon2013 #SpiderMan
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 19, 2013
And director Marc Webb cleared up some tonal confusion about "Amazing Spider-Man 2.""It would be illogical for me in the third movie to say 'you know, I'm kind of attracted to guys now.'" -Garfield on his EW #SpiderMan quote
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 19, 2013
On Saturday, Hall H got busy. Oh, hey. It's Tom Cruise."Fun. Fun is crucial." -Marc Webb on the tonal difference in "Amazing #SpiderMan 2." #SDCC #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 19, 2013
Then this.Tom Cruise makes a surprise Hall H appearance at #ComicCon pic.twitter.com/6BZEv2rywo
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 20, 2013
"Man of Steel" director Zack Snyder showed up unannounced, and everyone went crazy.Tom Cruise is now singing #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 20, 2013
Then they went crazier."Some sh*t is going to happen here" -- Zach Snyder #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 20, 2013
You didn't think we'd forget about "Catching Fire," did you?A Batman-Superman movie has just been announced at Comic-Con! Your move, Marvel #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 20, 2013
Jennifer Lawrence was, well... Jennifer Lawrence.The cast of Catching Fire comes out to HUGE applause here in Hall H #SDCC pic.twitter.com/0PnYroOvNB
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 20, 2013
"The stakes weren't as high." Jennifer Lawrence on comparing the Oscar season to the Hunger Games victory tour #SDCC
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 20, 2013
"There was all this snot coming out of my nose." Jennifer Lawrence on the hotness of the #CatchingFire kissing scenes #SDCC
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 20, 2013
Fox pulled off a HUGE surprise."The hardest stunt is probably just basic running for me." -- Jennifer Lawrence #SDCC
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 20, 2013
Jennifer Lawrence was on that panel, too. Busy lady.The *entire* cast of X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST just showed up in Hall H #SDCC pic.twitter.com/c0OBUAcHlJ
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
Also, these two.Jennifer Lawrence doing her second Hall H panel of the day. Also, hey Michael Fassbender! #SDCC pic.twitter.com/ZsMP3wM11v
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
Then it was Marvel's turn in Hall H.The best of the best at this #DaysOfFuturePast Hall H panel #SDCC pic.twitter.com/Q46hIzeXFP
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
Loki kicked things off and everyone lost their minds.Anticipation. It's a skill in Hall H. #Marvel panel any minute now. #SDCC #ComicCon #Thor #TheWinterSoldier
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
People chanting Loki. And there he is. #SDCC #Thor #ComicCon pic.twitter.com/9er7n69111
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
After watching an impressive "Thor: The Dark World" trailer, we were treated to the cast of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier."Tom Hiddleston is completely in character, ruling Hall H. #SDCC #ComicCon #Marvel #Thor
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
The trailer for that one was pretty good, too.The cast of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER #SDCC pic.twitter.com/wYrF3jugie
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
Then came the biggest surprise of all.CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER trailer was also badass. Chills. Seriously. #SDCC #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
The cast and director of "Guardians of the Galaxy" took the stage.We like new things. New things coming! #Marvel #SDCC #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
And then this happened, and all of Hall H watched in awe.Your Guardians! pic.twitter.com/akQwPcLWdN
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
People. We are going to see footage of #Guardians. #SDCC #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
We thought "Guardians of the Galaxy" would wrap things up, but Marvel wasn't done yet.Footage was awesome. GUARDIANS is going to fun (and funny) as hell. #SDCC #ComicCon
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
Joss revealed the title for the 2015 "Avengers" sequel. No big deal.Joss Whedon wanted to say hi. Hi, Joss Whedon. #SDCC #Marvel
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013
THE ENDAvengers: Age of Ultron promo to cap it off. Amazing! #Marvel #thatsawrap
- moviefone (@moviefone) July 21, 2013