Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

11:15am PDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

The Dark Moon franchise extends beyond its webtoon and anime productions of vampire romance into a broader vampiric discourse. Global K-pop group ENHYPEN along with Catherine Hardwicke (movie director, Twilight), Ashley Greene (Twilight), and Peter Facinelli (Twilight, Nurse Jackie) discuss how they bring vampire characters to life. The panel will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide) and conclude with an audience Q&A.

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20

1:00pm PDT

On the Mic Podcast with Tim Drake LIVE from SDCC

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

Hosted by Tim Drake (Funny or Die, Demonetize), an award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and Second City alumnus. Tim's jokes and tweets have been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Comedy Central. Tim has assembled a group of film and TV writers to discuss navigating the madness of a writing career in 2026 Hollywood. Tim is joined by Rob Kutner (writer, Conan, The Daily Show), Stefanie Leder (showrunner/writer, No Good Nick, Melissa and Joey), Kirk Kushin (animation/comic book writer, Hello Kitty and Friends Super Cute Adventures, PAW Patrol), and Hyunjin Jo (writer, Squid Game, I Am Sam).

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

7:00pm PDT

Fleischer Cartoons: Greatest Hits Vol. 1

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Room 28DE

Learn about the history and influence of the Fleischer Studios cartoons with Max Fleischer's granddaughter, Jane Fleischer Reid who will showcase the new Blu-ray alongside producer Mauricio Alvarado. Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman, Koko the Clown, and more will be highlighted.

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 28DE

U: Updated, Animation, Art and Illustration, Education, Humor & Satire, Kids, Movies, Television | 1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Education, Humor & Satire, Kids, Movies, Television

11:30am PDT

Angry Birds and Palworld: Epic Games with Epic Toys!

Friday July 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Room 6BCF

Rovio Entertainment and The Loyal Subjects unveil new toys inspired by the upcoming film The Angry Birds Movie 3 and the world-dominating Palworld game. Toy designer Dina Al Rifai (The Loyal Subjects) shares behind-the-design insights and reveals upcoming M.A.S.K. and The Hunger Games movie toys. Featuring John Cohen (The Angry Birds Movie 3, producer), Heitor Pereira (The Angry Birds Movie 3, composer), Tom Akel (founder, Rocketship Entertainment), Thom Zahler (Angry Birds, artist), Evan Lee (EvanTube), and Ben Mattes (Rovio), the panel highlights new projects and creative processes across film, comics, and collectibles. The program also includes a special Palworld message from game developer Pocketpair and a sneak peek of the next 80's classic toy that The Loyal Subjects will be remaking for 2027.

Friday July 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF

3:00pm PDT

No Capes Required: Women Powering Pop Culture

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

Room 6DE

You don't need a cape to be a hero in storytelling. Moderator Janet Hsieh (Fun Taiwan) leads a lively panel with AJ Mendez (WWE pro wrestler), Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel), Carolina Ravassa (Overwatch), Helen Shang (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), and Silenn Thomas (CEO, Frank Miller Ink), women who are making their mark across comics, gaming, sports, television, and film. Expect candid stories, industry insights, and a celebration of the voices driving today's most exciting and inclusive pop culture moments.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

4:00pm PDT

King of the Hill

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT

Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Fresh off the premiere of its latest season on Hulu, co-creators and executive producers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, showrunner and executive producer Saladin Patterson, and cast members Stephen Root, Lauren Tom, Toby Huss, and Ashley Gardner share an inside look at the new era of King of the Hill and what's new for Arlen's favorite residents.

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

U: Updated, Animation, Hilton Programs, Television | 1: Programs, Animation, Hilton Programs, Television

4:00pm PDT

Tarzan and John Carter of Mars Live!

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

Room 32AB

Writer-showrunner Michael Kogge (Star Wars) and a surprise Academy Award–winning guest discuss their vision for the animated TV series John Carter of Mars in development, followed by updates on the upcoming John Carter of Mars audio drama, with Wasé Chief (Horizon: An American Saga) discussing her voice work as Dejah Thoris. Both efforts are authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Andrew Sumner (Titan Books, Titan Comics) shares a new announcement, while Tom Akel of Rocketship Entertainment shares updates on the upcoming massive Russ Manning’s Tarzan project and Matías Timarchi of Alien Books discusses a new take on the Lord of the Jungle in Tarzan Beyond. The session concludes with Wolf Larson (writer/producer; former Tarzan TV star; VP of entertainment, ERB, Inc.) on what's ahead in the ERB Universe for film, TV, and publishing.

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 32AB

7:00pm PDT

Breaking into Voice Acting for Games and Animation

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

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

A team of award-winning veterans from the voiceover industry discuss their experiences and how they started their careers. Deneen Melody (Sandrone in Genshin Impact, Gammamon in Digimon Ghost Game), Isaac Robinson-Smith (Bishop in X-Men '97, Mushu in Disney Dreamlight Valley), Darius Marquis Johnson (Barkimedes and Teez in Monster High, Sanosuke Sagara in Rurouni Kenshin), Stephanie Southerland (Jean in Genshin Impact, Tess Bailey in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6), Joe Hernandez (Daruk/Yunobo in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Asat Pramad in Honkai: Star Rail), and Heather Gonzalez (Fortnite, Persona 3 Reload) share stories and give advice for those interested in voice acting. Moderated by Shawn Strider.

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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7:30pm PDT

San Diego Kids to Hollywood Artists!

Friday July 24, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT

Room 24ABC

A panel of native San Diegans who have made it big in publishing and Hollywood discusses their paths, the skills they learned along the way, and what it takes to make it today. Everyone starts out as a kid with a sketchbook and a pencil, and their stories highlight what it takes to chase art and animation dreams. Jeff Ranjo (Warner Bros.), Ricky Nierva (Pixar), Esther Tejano (Netflix Animation), and Justin Parpan (Disney) participate. Moderated by Tom Racine.

Friday July 24, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC

U: Updated, Animation, Art and Illustration, Comics, Kids, Movies, Television | 1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Comics, Kids, Movies, Television

1:30pm PDT

How to Draw an Octopus . . . Returns!

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

Room 3

Pop culture is full of cephalopod characters, from Squidward to Doc Ock, but how accurate is their anatomy? SS Julian (Octopolis), Danna Staaf, Ph.D. (Monarchs of the Sea, The Lady and the Octopus), and Kassandra Cruz (Puppy Knights) share the art of drawing octopods. The panel explores why cephalopods fascinate us, how to combine true anatomy with engaging character design, and practical techniques for committing these elusive invertebrates to ink while avoiding the abyss of artificially hallucinated reference material. Drawing supplies will be provided, but attendees may also bring their own.
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 3

5:30pm PDT

From Indies to Blockbusters: The Storytelling Power of Diversity

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

Room 6A

Nicole Maines (actress, writer, Supergirl, Justice League), Lenore Zann (actress, X-men ‘97, X-men: The Animated Series ), Andy Park (former Marvel director of visual development , Deadpool & Wolverine, Avengers: Doomsday), Rob Edwards (writer, Captain America: BNW, The Princess and the Frog), Anjali Bhimani (actor, Ms. Marvel, Overwatch), Stephanie Filo (editor, Daredevil: Born Again, A Black Lady Sketchshow) Andres Useche (writer, director, ICE: No One is Safe, Resist), Caitlin Glass (actress, director , Solo Leveling, FullMetal Alchemist), Hadas Mozes Lictenstein (producer, talent agent, Euphoria, Scarred), Teri Weinberg (producer, executive, The Office, Ugly Betty), and Karen David (actress, Fear the Walking Dead, Galavant) reveal their paths into the industry, how they push the boundaries of their craft, and how everyone can make a difference by giving voice to underrepresented communities and pursuing greater inclusion, empathy, and equity. Moderated by Kimberly Woods (voice actor, Archer, X-Men '97).

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

6:30pm PDT

The Unsung Heroes of Superhero Films

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

Room 29CD

Behind every epic battle and breathtaking moment is a team of creative powerhouses and unsung heroes bringing superhero worlds to life. Costumer Gaby Acosta (Captain Marvel), composer Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, Deadpool VR), stunt coordinator Thom Khoury Williams (Doom Patrol, The Punisher), sound mixers Ryan Collins and Nick Offord (Spider-Noir), stunt coordinator Chelsea Bruland (Descendants: The Rise of Red, Black Widoow), composer Roger Suen (Daredevil, Krypton), and stunt coordinator Cory DeMeyers (Venom, Project Power) share how their craft transforms imagination into cinematic impact, building worlds, shaping action, and giving every punch, explosion, and emotional beat its power. Moderated by Lumos PR CEO Stephanie Pfingsten.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 29CD

6:45pm PDT

X-Men Fandom Panel

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT

Room 6DE

Season 2 of X-Men '97 is upon us, and the annual X-Men Fandom Panel returns to celebrate all things X-Men. Cast members Lenore Zann (Rogue), Holly Chou (Jubilee), Gui Agustini (Sunspot), and Carolina Ravassa (Polaris) will appear alongside the composers of X-Men '97, The Newton Brothers. Surprise appearances and freebies from Hasbro, Entertainment Earth, Agoro, and more will be featured. X-Men fans won't want to miss this panel moderated by Chandler Poling and Chris Riley of Giant-Size Productions, producers of The Uncanny Experience, the ultimate immersive X-Men fan event.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Animation, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Music, Superheroes, Television | 1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Music, Superheroes, Television

8:00pm PDT

Cyanide & Happiness: Stuff We Shouldn't Draw

Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Room 6DE

Adam Nusrallah (producer, writer), Connor Murphy (director, writer), Mike Salcedo (director, writer), and Rob DenBleyker (creator, writer) draw live using audience prompts and topics. Never-before-seen Cyanide & Happiness animations are previewed, with a Q&A throughout.

Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

1:30pm PDT

Development to Distribution: Thinking Outside the Box

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Room 25ABC

Angela Oh (actor/writer, UDriveMe on Tubi, Castle, Scream Queens), Dawn Higginbotham (filmmaker, UDriveMe, Night of the Templar, Morning Person Pictures; author), Kumari Bakhru (postproduction producer, UDrive Me, AFI, and NYFA, author), Susan Spohr (postproduction supervisor, associate producer, author), and Valerie Lettera-Spletzer (DreamWorks Animation; teacher), with moderator Renee O'Connor (filmmaker, ROC Pictures; actor, Xena: Warrior Princess), discuss creatively navigating the workflow from development and previs through new media and film production to marketing, deliverables, and distribution for independent films.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 25ABC

3:15pm PDT

The Official Disneybound Panel: Styling for Fandom Fashion

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Room 5AB

In the 15 years since The Disneybound Blog became a viral sensation, it has brought together a global community sharing their love of Disney fandom and creative fashion expression by incorporating both into their daily styling. Disneybounding pros Dimitri Beauchamp, Kaz Tarshis, Erika Kurzawa, Logan Allison, and Tiffany Sutton offer tools to bring whimsy and favorite fandoms to the wardrobe. Moderated by Kelsey Walmer.

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 5AB

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