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

4:30pm PDT

NEON's Sci-Fi-Action Epic: HOPE

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT

Ballroom 20

From visionary South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin (The Wailing, The Chaser) comes Hope, one of the most talked-about films from this year's Cannes Film Festival. In the remote village of Hope Harbor, a mysterious creature has wreaked havoc on the community. Police and local hunters set out to track the beast, only to find themselves hunted instead. But not all is as it seems. As panic spreads and reality unravels, the village faces something far beyond imagination. "Pure, unfiltered blockbuster adrenaline" (Justin Chang, The New Yorker), the film is a bold wall-to-wall action spectacle infused with Na Hong-jin's signature mix of genre-blending suspense and dark humor. Following a special introduction by Korean breakout star Hoyeon (Squid Game), who stars in the film, Na Hong-jin takes part in an in-depth conversation with The Ringer’s Joanna Robinson presents exclusive footage from Hope that has not been shown anywhere else.

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20

U: Updated, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Horror and Suspense, International, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Horror and Suspense, International, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

1:00pm PDT

Anime, Manga, and K-Comics Censorship

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

Room 11

From a surge in restrictions at schools and libraries to import prohibitions, cross-border content restrictions, widespread debanking, and a new wave of arrests, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has faced a number of challenges to anime, manga, and K-comics. In this panel, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Jeff Trexler, manga expert and senior manga/webtoons/anime editor for Comics Beat and K-Comics Beat Deb Aoki, writer and managing editor of K-Comics Beat Kalai Chik, researcher and USC Annenberg doctoral student Samantha Tecson, and research and UCLA MLIS student Tony Hernandez discuss the latest trends in censorship affecting these immensely popular works and the extent to which the First Amendment can protect them.

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 11

U: Updated, Anime & Manga, CBLDF Events, Comics, International | 1: Programs, Anime & Manga, CBLDF Events, Comics, International

3:00pm PDT

International Comics from Around the World

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

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Jessica Tseang (The Comics Voyager, Eisner judge 2022) discusses with comic book creators from Taiwan (artists PAJI, Kane, and Fish Wang), Mexico (creator Fers), Afghanistan and Switzerland (creator Selai Balkhi) about popular titles in their country, their works, culture, and comic book museums to visit in their home countries. The panel also explores comics from Korea, Mongolia, and Chile.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, Books, Comics, International, Marriott Programs | 1: Programs, Books, Comics, International, Marriott Programs

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Javier Fernández

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

Room 23ABC

Javier Fernández (DC K.O., Batman and Robin, King Spawn) has become synonymous with high-energy storytelling. His work has appeared across Marvel, DC, and Image, and he appears in a one-on-one interview and Q&A session.

Special Guests

Javier Fernández

Booth #4901, Comic-Con Special Guest

Javier (Javi) Fernández is a comic book artist from Granada, Spain, best known for his interiorart and covers for DC Comics. He began working for Marvel Comics in 2011, on Captain America and then a series of Magneto issues in 2014. He has been a regular on such DC titles as B... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, International, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, International, Superheroes

8:00pm PDT

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

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

Room 9

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
Room 9

U: Updated, Education, International, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark | 1: Programs, Education, International, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Belén Ortega

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

Room 4

Belén Ortega (Wonder Woman, Trinity, Summer of Supergirl) is one of the most dynamic and popular artists in comics today. She appears in a one-on-one interview and Q&A session.

Special Guests

Belén Ortega

Booth #4901, Comic-Con Special Guest

Belén Ortega is a Spanish artist who made her American comics debut in 2019 with Marvel Comics, as both a cover and interior artist on Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, and more. In 2021, she began collaborating with DC Comics as an artist on B... Read More →

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

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

The Tiny Chef Show Rides Again

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

Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Tiny Chef has had a huge year, from a nonstop stream of online content to the acclaimed Tiny Chef, Big Impact exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences and his historic election as mayor of Pioneertown. But Chef may be cooking up his biggest adventure yet. The Tiny Chef Show co-creators Rachel Larsen, Ozi Akturk, and Jason Kolowski, alongside Matt Hutchinson (the voice of Tiny Chef), offer an inside look at the creative world behind everyone's favorite diminutive culinary genius. Behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive updates, and a major announcement about what's next for Chef will be featured. Moderated by Gary Miereanu, the panel will also feature audience Q&A and limited-edition prizes for the best questions. Longtime fans and those new to Chef's world will be in the room when the next chapter of The Tiny Chef Show is revealed. All panel attendees will receive an exclusive 2026 Comic-Con Tiny Chef poster.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

U: Updated, Fandom, Hilton Programs, International, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Fandom, Hilton Programs, International, Writers & Writing

12:15pm PDT

Ask an Astronaut: Q&A with NASA Astronaut (and Everest Climber) Scott Parazynski

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Room 5AB

Scott E. Parazynski is a physician, astronaut, and explorer. Trained as an ER doctor, he is a veteran of five Space Shuttle flights and seven spacewalks, including the one dubbed the "Apollo 13 moment" of the shuttle era. He is the first person to have both flown in space and summited Mount Everest. He was also Senator John Glenn's personal space physician during Glenn's historic return to orbit in 1998 and completed the first U.S.-Russian spacewalk. In addition, he is an active volcano explorer, scuba diver, commercial-rated pilot, former Olympic coach, technology inventor, serial entrepreneur, and author of the bestseller The Sky Below: A True Story of Summits, Space and Speed. An extended Q&A is included. Moderated by Susan Karlin (Fast Company).

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 5AB

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

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

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Javier Fernández

8:00pm PDT

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Belén Ortega

5:30pm PDT

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