Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

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10:30am PDT

The Ringer-Verse's 2026 Franchise Power Rankings

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

The Ringer-Verse crew—House of R's Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin and The Midnight Boys' Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman—debates which franchises at the center of nerd culture have dominated the year. From the DCU to the MCU, Game of Thrones to Star Wars, who is winning 2026? And with major releases like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part Three still to come, what could change?

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

11:30am PDT

Heads Will Roll: Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne on Crafting Audible's Hit Medieval Comedy Series

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live, Barbie) and Emily Lynne share a behind-the-scenes look at their Audible Original comedy series Heads Will Roll. With season 2, Heir Apparent, now available, McKinnon and Lynne discuss the creative chaos of building their absurd medieval world—think Game of Thrones meets What We Do in the Shadows—where a raven turns into a toad, queens face demonic reproductive deadlines, and nothing goes according to plan. The conversation explores how the siblings transformed their shared sense of humor into a New York Times bestselling audio series. McKinnon and Lynne discuss their creative process, share stories from recording with an all-star cast including Megan Mullally, Richard Kind, Sam Richardson, Patti LuPone, Carrie Coon, and more, and explain why audio storytelling gave them the freedom to create their most unhinged fantasy comedy adventure yet. Expect laughs, chaos, and insight into what happens when two comedy siblings have complete creative control.

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Humor & Satire, Television, Writers & Writing

12:30pm PDT

Building the Media Company of Tomorrow

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

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Moderated by Adhrucia Apana (Curiosity Entertainment; filmmaker, founder), panelists Igor Mijavec (senior vice president, strategy and business development at NBCUniversal), Charles Allen (Storyteller Media; publisher, founder), Matthew Medney (Gungnir Books; publisher, founder), and Jason Neese (director, executive producer, The Umbrella Academy) tackle the business of transmedia storytelling: sourcing original IP, spotting franchise potential early, and structuring shared-ownership partnerships that align creators, publishers, and producers around stories audiences love. A Q&A follows.

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Anime & Manga, Books, Comics, Fandom, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Video Games, Writers & Writing

1:30pm PDT

Inside FLUX HOUSE with Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

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From the mind of New York Times best-selling, Eisner Award–nominated cartoonist Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Dept. H), FLUX HOUSE is the first comics imprint designed to conjoin directly with your nervous system to deliver controlled bursts of paranoia, anxiety, and adrenaline. Returning with a slate of new titles, beginning with MIND MGMT: New & Improvedand Fort Psycho, this summer at Oni Press, Kindt and longtime collaborator Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun) discuss the imprint's newest series and what's coming next for FLUX HOUSE in 2026 and beyond. Moderated by Andrew Sumner (Forbidden Planet TV).

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Television

2:30pm PDT

Comixology: Sci-Fi Comics and Beyond

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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Emmy Award–winning writer/producer Marc Guggenheim (The Whisper War, Leviathan Freedom, Star Wars), writer/editor Paul Cornell (Salvation's Child, Doctor Who), celebrity baker and comics writer Kim-Joy (Turtle Bread, Ordinary Joy), writer Frank Barbiere (Zero Instance, Astonishing Times), writer Stephen Rhodes (Zero Instance), and writer Omar Morales (Major Thomás) discuss the best in science fiction and their newest comics featuring advanced technology, space travel, dystopian societies, gaming gone wild, and why these concepts are so fun to play with. Moderated by Ernie Estrella (journalist).

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

3:30pm PDT

Neon Ichiban: The Future With Digital Remarques

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

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Step into the next evolution of digital comics, where fandom meets creation. Neon Ichiban co-founders David Steinberger and Chip Mosher explore Digital Remarques, a groundbreaking feature that allows creators to sign and sketch directly onto digital comics, transforming every issue into a one-of-a-kind collectible. By bringing the convention experience online, Digital Remarques creates new revenue streams for creators while giving fans direct access to original, personalized art from their favorite talent. Featuring DSTLRY variant cover artist and Witness Point co-creator Soo Lee, this panel offers an inside look at how Neon Ichiban is reimagining fan/creator engagement and the future of digital comics. Artists’ Alley anytime, anywhere—this is what's next. Moderated by Chris Ross, head of remarques at Neon Ichiban.

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Technology - Science - STEM, Web

4:30pm PDT

Transformers and G.I. Joe: The Energon Universe Is Unstoppable

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

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The next phase of the Energon Universe is here. Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, Transformers), Joshua Williamson (G.I. Joe), Conor Hughes (Void Rivals), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/publisher, Skybound) reveal what is next for Skybound and Hasbro's shared universe featuring Transformers, G.I. Joe, Void Rivals, and M.A.S.K. Moderated by Arune Singh (VP, brand, Skybound).

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Fandom

5:30pm PDT

Inspiring Illustrators Instruct: Learn from Entertainment's Premier Illustrators

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

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Christian Cordella (2021 CDG Award winner, Superman, upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day), Alessandro Taini (2022 Emmy-winning production designer, Star Trek: Prodigy, upcoming Ghostbusters), Max Narciso (2024 Oscar-winning character designer, Luck, War Is Over), Erik Lechtenberg (The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, Space Jam: A New Legacy), Erik Lechtenberg (storyboard artist at Illumination; Space Jam: A New Legacy, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants), Hyoung Taek Nam (principal character concept artist for Naughty Dog Studio; The Last of Us: Left Behind, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End), and Glenn Harmon (2018 Annie Nominee; Boss Baby, upcoming Cat in the Hat) explore storytelling through visuals, the creative process, breaking in, and how to develop a career in illustration, character design, and entertainment. Moderated by Kevin Holmgren (WritingCards.com).

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
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U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes

6:30pm PDT

Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness: From Screen to Comics

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

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Wrestling superstar Rey Mysterio and animator Calavera Hermanos share a behind-the-scenes look at their latest comic, based on the epic Mexican animated series. The panel offers a first chance in the U.S. to experience the series and the comic book. Moderated by Jorge R. Gutierrez (director, writer, animator, and ASIFA-Hollywood Advisory Board member).

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Television

7:30pm PDT

Grogu's World: The Science Behind The Mandalorian

Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT

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As the Mandalorian and Grogu embark on a dangerous new adventure, the Fleet Science Center brings local scientists together to examine the science behind the space saga. Neuroscientists, engineers, child development specialists, and a local Star Wars expert discuss questions such as whether armor like Mando's could exist, whether Grogu's development parallels human child development, and what life on other planets might look like.

Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM

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