Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

11:30am PDT

Angry Birds and Palworld: Epic Games with Epic Toys!

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

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

Roll for Romance: An Interactive Rom-Com Decided by Dice

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

Room 11

Romance authors across genres put character chemistry to the test in a live dating-game format where storytelling meets chance, guided by audience prompts and the roll of the dice. Featuring Kristy Boyce (Rolls and Rivalry), Barbara Perez Marquez (To Dance the Moon and Stars), Anna Mercier (All We Hunger For), and Ashley Poston (Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars). Moderated by Kim Bussing.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 11

U: Updated, Books, Fandom, Games, Humor & Satire, TTRPG, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Books, Fandom, Games, Humor & Satire, TTRPG, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Taskmaster LA: SDCC 2 Electric Boogaloo

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

Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

Taskmaster Ryan Omega (PlayChase, Darkness Emergent) and his assistant Reuben Bresler (Magic Mics, PlayChase) challenge five nerdy, high-profile competitors with a series of fun and chaotic lateral-thinking tasks inspired by the hit British comedy series. Featuring Kyle Shire, Anastasia Washington, Ki'i Kellerman, Aislynn Lowenberg, and an additional surprise panelist.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

U: Updated, Fandom, Games, Humor & Satire, Library Programs | 1: Programs, Fandom, Games, Humor & Satire, Library Programs

3:00pm PDT

From Short Films to Sinners: How Hollywood Creates Virtual Worlds . . . and You Can Too

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 25ABC

Comic books helped define world-building. Dungeons & Dragons and LARP made it possible to step inside those worlds. The internet transformed character sheets into code and networked identities. VR gave those identities a body by allowing users to exist as avatars. Now, virtual production and real-time engines are allowing performers to inhabit those worlds, blurring the line between actor and avatar, set and simulation, and story and lived experience. Using scenes from the upcoming short film VERSE (Tribeca 2026) and the 2025 hit Sinners, this panel explores the emerging language of virtual production, from real-time workflows and motion capture to hybrid staging and avatar-driven performance, and how these tools are opening new ways to explore identity, trauma, and connection. Panelists Noam Argov and Sappir Argov (filmmakers and game designers), Eric Leonardis (neuroscientist), Michael Ralla (Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor, Sinners, Avengers), Nicole Pacent (Criminal Minds, Mystique in the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine video game), and PHIA (The Virtual Reality Show) discuss how these technologies are used in major studio films and how creators can apply them to their own work. Moderated by Beth Accomando (KPBS Cinema Junkie host; founder, Film Geeks SD).

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

U: Updated, Education, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games | 1: Programs, Education, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games

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

10:00am PDT

Press Start: Building Careers at the Intersection of Games, Tech, and Storytelling

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Andrew Auseon (writer and narrative designer, Bethesda Games), Dr. iAsia J. Brown, Ph.D. (EdD-Founder, TechPicasso, guest lecturer USC), Mark AJ Nazal (Emmy Award–Winning creative, filmmaker, VFX Exec./Supe. publisher), Marianne Parker (costume designer, owner Costume Doodles), Maria Ramos (head of developer Media Studios, Google), Erica D Schwartz (Emmy Award–Winning creative, assistant designer/key costumer) share insights and advice on pursuing careers at the intersection of games, technology, and storytelling. Hosted by Heather Cook (speaker and community builder, Microsoft).

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, Games, Marriott Programs, Technology - Science - STEM, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Games, Marriott Programs, Technology - Science - STEM, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Tales from the Brass Dragon

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT

Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

Dungeon Master Adam Fletcher (director of The Adventure Factory, producer, and professional DM) and players PJ Megaw (producer and roleplayer with CritHitChronicles), Shaun Wada (content creator), Lizette Garcia (geek therapist, creator), and Emily Blake (producer with The Adventure Factory) highlight the developments happening with Adventurers League in Dungeons & Dragons 5.5 as they present an adventure featuring some of the characters from Tales from the Brass Dragon. The panel shows how Adventurers League can add story and action to your home game or stream.

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor

U: Updated, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Games, LGBTQIA+, Omni Programs, Podcasts, TTRPG | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Games, LGBTQIA+, Omni Programs, Podcasts, TTRPG

11:00am PDT

WATCHERS: The Trading Card Game . . . The Cinematic Universe

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Room 32AB

The WATCHERS Cinematic Universe (WCU) brings a sci-fi and fantasy approach to trading card gaming (TCG). A clean, balanced, and fast-paced game, WATCHERS brings players back to the roots of TCG while launching a universe of heroes and villains waging a galactic war spanning worlds. Through bio-forging ferocious and intelligent creatures to populate the world of the game, players help shape the expanding mythology of the WCU. WATCHERS creators Justin Waldner and Alexander Gray guide attendees through the WCU. Every panel attendee will receive a limited edition (total of 300 printed) playable WATCHERS card. Moderated by Gary Miereanu.

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 32AB

U: Updated, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy | 1: Programs, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

1:00pm PDT

How Pokémon Captured Our Hearts for 30 Years

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Room 6BCF

A nostalgic look back at how Pocket Monsters (Pokémon) became a worldwide phenomenon, making it the largest franchise in the world. Spanning more than three decades, the franchise extends beyond card games and anime into video games, clothing, meetups, and even a card sold for $16 million. Jessica Tseang (pop culture historian, AMC, The History Channel) discusses with Ed Goldfarb (music composer and songwriter for Pokémon the series and films), president of Madcap Labs, Akhil Gopal (senior composer for Pokémon series and films), and Lisa Ortiz (voice director of English dub Pokémon since 2016) on what makes the franchise so immersive and unforgettable.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 6BCF

U: Updated, Games, Historical, International | 1: Programs, Games, Historical, International

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