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

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 Fleischer Reid. 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

4:00pm PDT

Tarzan and John Carter of Mars Live!

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

Room 32AB

Mark Andrews (Brave) and Michael Kogge (Star Wars) 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 Wase 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, and Bill Murphy (BigBadWorkshop) provides updates on upcoming collectibles. The session concludes with Wolf Larson (writer/producer; former Tarzan TV star; VP of entertainment, ERB, Inc.) and Christopher Paul Carey (VP of publishing, 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

7:30pm 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

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

U: Updated, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Humor & Satire, Television, Web, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Humor & Satire, Television, Web, Writers & Writing

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