Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

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

2:00pm PDT

The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast: The Year of Mothra

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

Jessica Tseang (co-host of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast) and Chris Eaton (co-host of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast) along with Darnell Isom (lead designer, Legacy Effects: Mothra of MonsterVerse) discuss the 65th anniversary of Mothra, the Queen of the Monsters. The panel looks at her presence in the Monsterverse and her future in both the American and Japanese Godzilla franchises.

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

U: Updated, Comics, Library Programs, Podcasts, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Comics, Library Programs, Podcasts, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

Societal Storytelling: Fandom's Activist Role in Evolving Culture

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room 23ABC

Kristy Strouse (founder, Film Inquiry; RT Critic), Chris Gore (founder, FilmThreat), Craig Ouellette (Straight One Till Morning), Bonnie Tyer (The Past Is Ever Buried), and Ben Yennie (Disrupt Entertainment; Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox) discuss how movies, media, and books can do more than entertain, but help shift culture and create a better society. Power to the fans. Discussion moderated by Alain Diaz (Up Your Nerd Crew Podcast).

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC

U: Updated, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Web | 1: Programs, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Web

2:00pm PDT

Building a Pop Culture Podcast

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

Podcast hosts and creators Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum (It’s a Kpop Thing podcast host), Theresa Avila (It’s a Kpop Thing podcast host), Alexandrea Callaghan (Lady Comic Book History podcast host/journalist), Chris Victor (Live Your Dreams/The Front Row podcast host; actor; producer), Joe Gawalis (Live Your Dreams/The Front Row podcast host; creator; filmmaker), Josh Blumenkranz (film/TV critic; content creator; actor), Meosha Bean (Creator to Creators podcast host; filmmaker; cinematographer), and Maddy Myer (Maddy Mania podcast host; publicist; journalist) discuss what it takes to build and sustain a pop culture podcast from the ground up. From ideation and branding to guest booking, production, editing, promotion, and audience engagement, the panel explores the creative and business sides of podcasting across entertainment, fandom, film, television, gaming, comics, and digital culture. Moderated by Lizzy Gonzalez (Lizzy Cupcake, content creator). Audience Q&A follows.

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

2:30pm PDT

Narrating Bestselling Audiobooks

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

Room 10

Scott Brick (Dune, Orphan X series), Daniel Henning (The Cerulean Chronicles, In the Lives of Puppets), Avi Roque (Cemetery Boys series, Sworn Soldier series), Karissa Vacker (The Girls Before, Forget Me Not), and Vikas Adam (The Fake Divination Offense, A Killer in the Family) discuss the behind-the-scenes artistry and technical precision of narrating bestselling audiobooks. From the isolation of the recording booth to the ears of listeners, these voice actors share their processes for bringing complex characters to life, mastering diverse accents, and collaborating with authors to translate the written word into a compelling audio experience.

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 10

U: Updated, BIPOC, Books, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, BIPOC, Books, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 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

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