Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am PDT

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Comic books and video games have influenced one another in myriad ways over the last 20 years. Industry experts David M. Booher, Shannon Eric Denton, and Carlos D'Anda talk about their experiences in both industries as fans and professionals. Moderated by TJ Shevlin.

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 9

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Video Games

11:00am PDT

Toddlers to Teens: Writing for Kids

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

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How can an adult writer get in touch with the mindset of their kid audience? What's the difference between chapter books, middle grade, and young adult? Best-selling and award-winning kidlit writers tackle these questions and more, with Marcie Colleen (Love, Triangle, Kitten Ninja), Amber Morrell (The Alchemy of Letting Go), Dan Santat (A Fishboy Named Sashimi, All the Hulk Feels), Leanne Schwartz (A Prayer for Vengeance, To a Darker Shore), Sherri L. Smith (Candace, the Universe, and Everything, Pearl), Joey Spiotto (Max, a Little Axolotl, Grumpy Unicorn), and Greg van Eekhout (COG, Happy Town).

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

Spilling the Tea on Animation IP

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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Siobhan Blanas (literary manager, The Gotham Group) moderates a discussion with Micah Askins (development coordinator, PlayStation Productions), Megan Barnard (director of development, DreamWorks Animation), Curtis Baxter (Predator: Kejime, Storm: Lifedream), Joyce Im (creative executive, Laika), Amanda Muñoz (Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars: The Bad Batch), and Nicholas Parker (head of business and legal affairs, The Gotham Group) on adapting books, comics, and games into animation. Panelists examine how to protect, package, and pitch IP for animated TV and film, followed by a Q&A.

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Anime & Manga, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Books, Comics, Movies, Television, Video Games, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

Hollywood Location Scouts

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

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They found Tatooine in Tunisia, Arrakis in Jordan, Middle-earth in New Zealand, and King's Landing in Croatia. Working alongside directors and production designers, location scouts are the visual artists who bring forth every place seen on screen. Five top location scouts discuss the creative and logistical aspects of their jobs, share anecdotes, and answer audience questions. Introduced by Scott Trimble (I Know What You Did Last Summer, Star Trek: Picard). Moderator Harry Medved (host of PBS SoCal's Emmy-nominated Locationland) leads Location Managers Guild International panelists D. Zachary Heine (1923, Love & Death), John Cefalu (The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ahsoka), Jordana Kronen (High Potential, Modern Family), Kelly Harris (Bel-Air, Marvel's Runaways), and Ryan Schaetzle (Peacemaker, Loki).

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 9

1: Programs, Education, International, Movies, Television

2:00pm PDT

From Burnout to Brainstorm

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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Comic-Con special guest Huda Fahmy (Huda F Cares, Huda F Would Love You?, she/her) along with Amanda Meadows (comic book editor, Andrews McMeel Publishing, she/her), James F. Wright (writer, Attrition, Godzilla: Rivals: Rodan versus Ebirah, he/him), and MLOU the Artist (zine maker, "Explaining My Gender in Tagalog," they/them) discuss what's good in what's real: the value in practice and process, showing up for each other, naming truths and preserving histories, and why it's vital to participate in the defense of reality and the most vulnerable among us. Moderated by Christine Pasalo Norland (writer, founder, Hello Barkada, she/her).

Special Guests

Huda Fahmy

Comic-Con Special Guest

Huda Fahmy was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She is the author and illustrator of the webcomic series Yes, I’m Hot in This, the graphic memoir That Can Be Arranged, and the widely popular Huda F graphic novel series. Her book Huda F Cares? was a 2023 finalist for the National... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Yen Press Industry Panel

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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For over a decade, Yen Press has been one of the biggest publishers of manga, releasing titles such as Black Butler, Fruits Basket, and Toilet-bound Hanako-kun. Yen Press has also given a home to fan-favorite categories such as light novels, audiobooks, and manhwa. The panel includes new announcements and a Q&A.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 9

1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Fandom

4:00pm PDT

Graphix Unboxed: The Next Big Graphic Novels for Kids

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

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Scholastic Graphix previews upcoming graphic novels, with bestselling creators sharing sneak peeks, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories. Featuring Sara Amini (Mixed Feelings), Gale Galligan (The Baby-Sitters Club), Joey Spiotto (Max, a Little Axolotl), and Raina Telgemeier (The Baby-Sitters Club).

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Kids

5:00pm PDT

Devils and Dreamscapes: How Horror Comics Changed the Way We See the World

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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Horror comics began as shocking page-turners with twist endings, but they soon became so much more. From ghosts dishing out supernatural punishments for moral crimes to cautionary tales where arrogant and cruel killers suffer the bloody consequences of their misdeeds, the panel will discuss the real-world impact of horror comics and how they have evolved to the present day. Moderated by Eisner nominee and The Atonement Bell writer Jim Ousley, panelists include BJ McDonnel (director, the Foo Fighters' Studio 666 and Slayer's Repentless Trilogy), Bill Field (author/director, horror historian), Seth M. Sherwood (writer, Leatherface and Hell Fest), Gregory Plotkin (editor, Get Out, A Quiet Place: Day One), Phillip Kobylanski (producer, Hell Fest and Lore), Derek McCaw (host of the Fanboy Planet podcast and Monsterverse Comics' Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave), and Jordan Barel (graphic novelist, film editor).

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 9

1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Tributes

6:00pm PDT

Diversity in Fantasy

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

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John Wells III (The Kalib Andrews Chronicles), Leon Langford (StarLion), Bennie Walker (To Shatter a Mountain), Lilly Lu (Death Wish), Pamuelah Hallilwell (Grieving Still), Vince Alvendia (Horrorgasm comic anthology, Dark Agents: Violet and the Trial of Trauma), Kaj Kunstmann (Warhead), and Dalila Caryn (The Forgotten Sister Series) discuss diversity in fantasy and what diverse authors owe their own cultures when writing diverse characters. Moderated by Tiffie Starchild (content creator).

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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U: Updated, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

Making the World of Fallout at the Atomic Museum

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

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A look at a collaboration between Bethesda Game Studios and the Atomic Museum in Las Vegas, and the museum's newest exhibit, "The World of Fallout," which highlights parallels between the fictional post-nuclear setting of the award-winning video game and the reality of the Cold War. Michelle Helms (director of communications, the Atomic Museum) moderates a discussion with Scott Wade (author and vice chairman, the Atomic Museum), Matt Malinowski (director of exhibits and engagement, the Atomic Museum), Matt Clinkscales (assistant vice president of global marketing, Bethesda Game Studios), Jessica Finster (senior director of community, Bethesda Game Studios), and Michael Genova (director, UNLV Entertainment Engineering and Design), on the journey from apocalyptic wasteland to exhibit design. An exclusive preview of a major exhibit expansion planned for late 2026 is included, along with additional surprises.

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Video Games

8:00pm PDT

The Science of Severance: Exploring Identity, Memory, Technology, and Beyond

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

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Severance imagines a world where memory and identity can be surgically divided, creating two distinct selves within one body, a concept that resonates strongly with classic themes found in comics like Moon Knight (Marc Spector's fragmented consciousness), Doom Patrol (Crazy Jane's compartmentalized personalities), and X-Men (Wolverine's manipulated memories). Dr. Takaki Komiyama (professor of neurobiology at UC, San Diego), Dr. Allison Komiyama (Ph.D., neuroscience, biology, Stanford University), Dr. Sean D. Lavine (professor of neurological surgery, Columbia University), and Dr. Reed Levine (board-certified neurologist and chairperson, Synovation Medical Group) explore the plausibility of memory partitioning, the psychological consequences of identity bifurcation, and the emerging real-world technologies that echo these speculative ideas. The panel examines the scientific underpinnings of severance-style implants, the parallels to brain-computer interfaces and memory-editing research, and the profound ethical questions raised when corporate interests redefine the boundaries of personhood. Moderated by Susan Karlin (Fast Company).

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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U: Updated, Education, International, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark | 1: Programs, Education, International, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

Great Geek Debate

Friday July 24, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

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From holiday movie controversies (Die Hard?) to fandom-defining rivalries (Star Wars versus Star Trek), GG4G Superfan panelists Brian Slape, Peyton Slape, Jason Wilkerson, Robert Lanuza, and Joe Queen lead a fast-paced, lighthearted, interactive debate tackling pop culture's most hotly contested questions. Panelists and audience weigh in to challenge each other's logic, with the emphasis on what makes fandom fun.

Friday July 24, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, After Dark

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