Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

10:15am PDT

MAYA: From Mexico to the World . . . in Animation

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Mexican director Ricardo Arnaiz (La Leyenda de la Nahuala) and co-director Mike Kunkel (Disney's Tarzan and Hercules) join Raul García (animation director) and actor Roy Verdiguel (Heroes) as this animated movie, which shows the rich Mayan culture of Mexico and has waited 25 years to be produced from a script by Bruno Bichir and Arnaiz, gets ready for a worldwide release in early 2028.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Animation, International, Movies

11:30am PDT

DC's Jim Lee and Friends

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Room 6DE

Jim Lee (DC president, publisher, and chief creative officer) returns to SDCC with surprise guests for an hour of big reveals, behind-the-scenes stories, and moments fans will be buzzing about long after the show.

Special Guests

Jim Lee

Comic-Con Special Guest

Jim Lee, the world-renowned comic book artist, writer, editor, and publisher, is currently president, publisher, and chief creative officer of DC. He leads creative efforts to integrate DC’s publishing portfolio of characters and stories across all media, supporting Warner Bros... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Fandom

12:45pm PDT

Spotlight on Jim Lee

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT

Room 6DE

World-renowned comic book artist, writer, and president/publisher/chief creative officer of DC Comics Jim Lee (Batman, Superman, Justice League, Suicide Squad) talks about his 35+ years in the comics industry and sketches your favorite characters live. Watch the creative process first-hand and learn the tricks of the trade that bring DC’s characters to life.

Special Guests

Jim Lee

Comic-Con Special Guest

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Education, Superheroes

2:00pm PDT

Black Hammer: 10th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Room 6DE

Bestselling cartoonist Jeff Lemire and more creators from the world of Black Hammer discuss 10 years of the brilliant, critically acclaimed, and award-winning superhero saga. Exclusive details about what's next for the Black Hammer universe and what the 10th anniversary holds in store will be revealed.

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

3:15pm PDT

The Year of Jack Kirby: A Star-Studded Celebration!

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Room 6DE

Industry superstars Tom King, Mark Waid, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Nick Dragotta along with Tracy Kirby, Jeremy Kirby, and pop culture historian Roy Schwartz, celebrate the legacy of Jack "The King" Kirby, co-creator of the Marvel Universe, mythmaker of DC's New Gods, and pop art pioneer. With a street named after him in NYC, a new documentary in production, two museum exhibits, the upcoming Mister Miracle animated series, and Avengers: Endgame, 2026 is the year of Jack Kirby. An SDCC 2026 panel-exclusive Marvel comic will be distributed to attendees.

Special Guests

Mark Waid

Comic-Con Special Guest

Over the course of his four decades in the comic book industry, New York Times bestselling author Mark Waid has developed characters and written stories for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, The Avengers, X-Men, Archie, Star Wars, The Incredibles, Fantastic Four, Wonder Woman, Daredevil, Captain America, and almost every other franchise currently enjoying success... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Superheroes, Tributes

4:30pm PDT

The Cuphead Show 2: Electric Boogaloo!

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

Room 6DE

The cast and crew of The Cuphead Show are back for more shenanigans at SDCC. Tru Valentino (Cuphead), Frank Todaro (Mugman), Joe Hanna (Elder Kettle), and the brilliant creative team return for more insanity. Moderated by TJ Shevlin.

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Comics, Fandom

5:45pm PDT

The Tony Swatton: Next Chapter

Thursday July 23, 2026 5:45pm - 6:45pm PDT

Room 6DE

Legendary blacksmith and propmaker Tony Swatton (Hook, Man-at-Arms) discusses his career spanning more than 300 films with multiple Oscar-winning makeup artist Ve Neill (Pirates of the Caribbean, Beetlejuice), Isaac C. Singleton, Jr. (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Deadpool), producer Valerie Perez (Paula Peril series, Saturn Awards), cosplayer Ashley Howe, writer/director Benjamin L. Brown (Severed Road), and moderator Cate Barry (True-Sight Lens, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road, Man at Arms: Reforged), Tony's fiancée. The discussion highlights Tony's new YouTube channel, featuring blacksmithing techniques, tool demonstrations, plenty of hammers, and building projects with friends.

Thursday July 23, 2026 5:45pm - 6:45pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

7:00pm PDT

When the Void Screams Back: The Latest in Sci-Fi Horror

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

Room 6DE

Science fiction promises the stars, while horror warns to be careful how far anyone ventures. Bestselling and award-winning authors and editors Peter Clines (God's Junk Drawer, The Broken Room), Jendia Gammon (Doomflower, Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall), Jean-Paul L. Garnier (Space Cowboy Books, Simultaneous Times), Scott Sigler (Beasts Beyond the Rivers, Slay: Hatchet Man), and moderator KC Grifant (Monster Gunslingers, Shrouded Horror) share insights into sci-fi horror that resonates, from the terrors of space to insidious technologies and biological processes gone monstrously wrong.

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Books, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

8:15pm PDT

Stan Lee: The Final Chapter: Exclusive Documentary Screening

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:15pm - 10:15pm PDT

Room 6DE

Stan Lee was the beloved face of comics and a legend whose larger-than-life personality inspired people around the world. But behind the smiles, convention appearances, and red-carpet events, there was a very different story. Stan Lee: The Final Chapter reveals the reality of Stan Lee's final years. Through never-before-seen footage and firsthand accounts, the documentary pulls back the curtain on the life of this icon and serves as a reminder that what the public sees is not always the whole truth.

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:15pm - 10:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Movies, Superheroes, After Dark

10:00am PDT

Collector's Call with Lisa Whelchel and MeTV

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Room 6DE

Lisa Whelchel, best known as Blair on The Facts of Life (1979–1988), brings some of the experts and collectors from her hit MeTV series Collector's Call to talk about the wide world of collecting and share some behind-the-scenes stories from the series, now in its seventh season. Fans will hear what Lisa has found in common among all the distinctly different collectors she's featured. Joining Whelchel will be Collector's Call experts, including professional archivist Rob Klein, screen-used costume historian Jennifer Klein, toy collecting authority and comedian Matt Weinhold, and Weigel Broadcasting vice chairman Neal Sabin. Whelchel will also make an exclusive announcement about her next MeTV programming event. Actor/podcaster/collector and Collector's Call guest Ralph Garman moderates, and panel attendees will receive a Comic-Con exclusive Collector's Call lenticular collectible.

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Fandom, Television | 1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Fandom, Television

11:15am PDT

DC's Gotham City

Friday July 24, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Room 6DE

Top DC creators examine the heroes, villains, and the bad seeds shaping Gotham City's future. The panel includes an early look at what is coming this fall, including a major reveal. Featuring G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Matt Fraction (Batman), Tom Taylor (Detective Comics), Tate Brombal (Batgirl), Christopher Cantwell (Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham Central), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), and others. Moderated by Rob Levin (group editor, DC).

Special Guests

Matt Fraction

Comic-Con Special Guest

Matt Fraction co-created the New York Times bestselling books Sex Criminals and Hawkeye. He co-created and worked as a writer and executive producer on Apple TV's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and is executive producer on the adaptation of SEX CRIMINALS coming to Amazon Prime next... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

12:30pm PDT

DC's Next Level

Friday July 24, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 6DE

DC storytellers explore the Next Level publishing initiative with announcements, fresh looks, and new details from across the DC Universe. Featuring Joshua Williamson (Legion of Super-Heroes), Hayden Sherman (Legion of Super-Heroes), Kyle Higgins (Teen Titans), Michael Walsh, Gerry Duggan (Next Level: One-Shot), and others. Moderated by Brittany Holzherr (senior editor, DC) and Andrew Marino (senior editor, DC).

Friday July 24, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

1:45pm PDT

Enter The Vale: World Premiere of a New Fantasy Universe

Friday July 24, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

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See the exclusive world premiere of the hybrid live-action and animated short film starring 3x Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga, Robert Palmer Watkins (The Walking Dead), and Egan Xander, and launching a bold new fantasy universe. Following the screening, New York Times best-selling novelist/writer/director Abigail Hing Wen (Love in Taipei) is joined by Emmy-winning animation director John Aoshima (Ultraman: Rising; Hello Kitty), breakthrough talent Andromeda Wen (Carnegie Hall–premiered composer), and Efrem Bonetti (actor/producer), along with others. Moderated by actor Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Hook), the panel discusses the adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel The Vale into a multiplatform universe and the innovative pipeline across live-action, animation, and a Roblox game, hear from special guests/Egan's parents Janet Hsieh (Fun Taiwan, Love in Taipei) and George Young (Falling for Christmas), concluding with Bonetti unveiling a sneak peek at a highly anticipated upcoming project, followed by premium giveaways.

Friday July 24, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Animation, International, Movies

3:00pm PDT

No Capes Required: Women Powering Pop Culture

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

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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

4:15pm PDT

Fire, Earth, Water, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy

Friday July 24, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

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Abrams Books, Dark Horse Comics, WEBTOON, Magpie Games, and more present a panel worthy of Avatar. Publishing creators and writers of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra explore the beloved world.

Friday July 24, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Comics, Historical, Writers & Writing

5:30pm PDT

Divine Design for Demigods: Creating the Costumes for Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2

Friday July 24, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

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Catherine Adair (costume designer, Local 892; Perry Mason season 2, The Mysterious Benedict Society season 1) shares behind-the-scenes details on creating costumes for iconic characters, alongside her costume team: David Matwijkow (assistant costume designer, Local 892; Perry Mason season 2), Daniel Mahler Landman (key costumer, Local 705; Star Trek: Picard season 3), Tannis Hegan (specialty costumer; Tron: Ares, Peacemaker), and Zoe Neary (producer; co-producer, The Old Man season 2).

Friday July 24, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
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U: Updated, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

6:45pm PDT

Mega64 Panel in Large Format 70mm Ticket Upcharge

Friday July 24, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT

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The cast and crew of Mega64, the long-running internet video collective creating comedic and eccentric gaming media from San Diego, return again for their favorite hometown event. They'll show new and unseen videos, answer questions, and maybe even show something they weren't supposed to.

Friday July 24, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Games, Humor & Satire, Podcasts, Web

8:00pm PDT

Bat in the Sun: Legend of the White Dragon and Super Power Beat Down

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

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The Bat in the Sun team unveils a major Beat Down surprise and offers an exclusive look at Legend of the White Dragon ahead of its August 28 theatrical release. A live Q&A follows, along with a discussion of creating YouTube content, building a global fanbase, and bringing an independent feature film to life.

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Web, After Dark

10:00pm PDT

Special Sneak Preview of Dark Matter Season 2

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm PDT

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Apple TV and Den of Geek present an exclusive fan screening of the first episode of Dark Matter season 2. Participating guests include Joel Edgerton (cast member and executive producer), Dayo Okeniyi (cast member), Blake Crouch (author of the novel; creator and executive producer), Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry (writer and executive producer), and Matt Tolmach (executive producer).

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Movies, Television, Writers & Writing, After Dark

10:00am PDT

MeTV's Svengoolie Returns: Camera Ready

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

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They're baaaack. MeTV's Svengoolie (Rich Koz) and The Sven Squad: Nostalgiaferatoo (Bill Leff), Gwengoolie (Sarah Palmer), and IMP (Scott Gryder) return for their second straight appearance at Comic-Con, but this time they'll be camera-ready in full character costume and makeup. Along with executive producer Jim Roche, the panelists discuss the past, present, and future of horror hosting, and Svengoolie himself will reveal special announcements regarding this October's BOO-Nanza programming. As the last nationally broadcast horror host on the air, Svengoolie represents a unique legacy in television history, blending classic monster movies with comedy and fan engagement to keep this beloved tradition alive since the 1970s and on MeTV since 2011. Two-time Emmy Award–winning producer/writer/comedian Dana Gould (Hanging with Dr. Z, The Simpsons) moderates. Attendees will receive a Comic-Con exclusive Svengoolie and The Sven Squad collectible magnet.

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Movies

11:15am PDT

DC's Metropolis and Beyond

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Room 6DE

Top DC creators gather for a conversation about Superman, the next phase of DC's All In comics, and what is on the horizon for the heroes who soar far beyond Metropolis. Featuring Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Action Comics, Justice League Unlimited), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch, Warriors and a Wee Wonder), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), and more. Moderated by Paul Kaminski (group editor, DC).

Special Guests

Stephanie Williams

Artist Alley GG-16, Comic-Con Special Guest

Stephanie Williams is a research scientist turned prolific comics writer. She’s best known for helping to bring Nubia back to relevancy for DC Comics with Nubia and the Amazons and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons. She has worked on such titles as Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck... Read More →

Mark Waid

Comic-Con Special Guest

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

12:30pm PDT

DC's Absolute Universe

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 6DE

Award-winning writers and artists behind DC's Absolute line discuss the fan-favorite comics and how these stories are crafted. The panel includes early hints about the justice closing in on Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Absolute cast. Featuring Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder Woman), Jeff Lemire (Absolute Flash), Che Grayson (Absolute Catwoman), Pornsak Pichetshote (Absolute Green Arrow), Rafael Albuquerque (Absolute Green Arrow), and others. Moderated by Katie Kubert (group editor, DC) and Andrew Marino (senior editor, DC).

Special Guests

Pornsak Pichetshote

Booth #4901, Comic-Con Special Guest

Pornsak Pichetshote is an award-winning Thai American writer of comics and television. Beginning as an editor for DC's Vertigo imprint, he then oversaw DC Entertainment’s TV's department, spearheading The CW’s Arrowverse. As a comics writer, he is known for Infidel, which was... Read More →

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

1:45pm PDT

Actors-Turned-Comic-Book-Writers

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

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Patton Oswalt (Marvel's M.O.D.O.K., Dark Horse’s Minor Threats), Aimee Garcia (Dexter, Day of the Dead Girl), AJ Mendez (WWE champion, Day of the Dead Girl), and Hannah Rose May (Ghosts, The Exorcism at 1600 Penn) discuss the journey from playing fan-favorite characters in TV and film to creating their own characters. Moderated by Jordan Blum (co-creator of M.O.D.O.K., Minor Threats), with a Q&A.

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Comics, Movies, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Frank Miller

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

Room 6DE

Comic-Con special guest and legendary cartoonist Frank Miller, one of the most important comic book creators of the last half-century, returns to San Diego to discuss his new masterclass memoir, Push the Wall, and share a lifetime of creative wisdom and knowledge with fans. Attendees get a glimpse of Miller's life story, including how he went from a 19-year-old Vermonter freshly arrived in 1970s New York to becoming an innovative comic book artist and writer who reimagined Daredevil and Wolverine, rescued and reimagined Batman, and created original characters.

Special Guests

Frank Miller

Comic-Con Special Guest

Frank Miller is the award-winning comic book writer, artist, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer best known for Daredevil: Born Again, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Elektra Assassin, Sin City, and 300, among others. He co-authored with Tom Wheeler the young adult... Read More →

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

4:15pm PDT

Dugout Dads: From the Sandlot to the Dugout

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

Room 6DE

Thirty years ago, they were the kids on the field. Now they're back—and this time, they're the ones in charge. Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Tom Guiry, Brandon Adams, Marty York, Grant Gelt, Victor DiMattia, and Shane Obedzinski reunite for the first time in three decades to talk about The Sandlot, the friendships that lasted, and what it was like to step back onto a baseball diamond together for Dugout Dads, an all-new original comedy series that asks one simple question: What happens when the kids from the field become the dads in the dugout? And if that wasn't enough nostalgia, Danielle Fishel joins the cast of Dugout Dads, bringing her own iconic '90s energy to the diamond. The cast discusses stories from the original film, behind-the-scenes moments from the new show, and the kind of chemistry that made audiences fall in love with them in the first place. Because some things are for-ev-er.

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Kids, Movies, Television

5:30pm PDT

Danny Trejo's Year of the Devil

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

Room 6DE

Creators Danny Trejo (Machete, Spy Kids), Keith Arem (Call of Duty, Ascend), and Chris Yates (Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol), along with cover artist Dave Alvarez-Villalpando (BackerKit) and others, discuss Danny's debut graphic novel and upcoming crowdfunding campaign. Moderated by Ryan J. Downey (Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter).

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

U: Updated, Action/Adventure, Superheroes, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

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

10:00pm PDT

Advanced Screening: House of the Dragon Season 3

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00pm - 11:15pm PDT

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Ryan Condal (showrunner and co-creator) hosts an advanced screening of HBO's House of the Dragon season 3, "Episode Six."

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00pm - 11:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, After Dark

10:00am PDT

The Baby-Sitters Club at 40: Friendship Never Goes Out of Style

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

Room 6DE

Forty years later, Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and friends are still making new fans. Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan discuss the legacy and future of The Baby-Sitters Club and their newest adventure in graphic novel form.

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Books, Comics, Historical

11:15am PDT

Saying "Hi" with Alice Oseman

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Room 6DE

Alice Oseman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and Emmy Award–winning screenwriter of Heartstopper, reflects on the end of Heartstopper with the final volume in the series and the finale movie Heartstopper Forever on Netflix.

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Movies, Television, Writers & Writing

12:30pm PDT

Artist Brand Collaborations: The Other Side of Merchandise Licensing

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

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Ever walk through Artists' Alley or the Exhibit Hall and wonder how an artist's illustration ends up on a collectible figure, plush, T-shirt, or accessory? Moderator Kristen Carr (executive director of media and events, Inspired By Chaos), Derrick Baca (chief merchandising officer, The Whatever Company), Liz DeSilva (chief creative officer, The Whatever Company), Ben Butcher (CEO and founder, Kaleidos Creative), and guest artists pull back the curtain on the world of artist brand collaborations. From discovering talent and deciding which artists fit a brand's aesthetic to transforming original artwork into products fans can't wait to collect, this panel explores the creative and business side of licensing that happens beyond the major studios. Artists, collectors, creative professionals, and fans who love discovering new creators can learn about the other side of merchandise licensing during this discussion, which includes a live Q&A and giveaways throughout the panel.

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Fandom

1:45pm PDT

Transformers: The Good, the Bad, the Funny

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

Room 6DE

A celebration of the stories, characters, and unforgettable moments that have made the Transformers franchise a fan favorite for generations. Featuring voice actors and performers from across the Transformers universe of animation, film, and gaming, this panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at bringing iconic heroes and villains to life. Panelists include Zeno Robinson (Beyblade X), Isaac Singleton (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl), Benni Latham (Transformers: EarthSpark), Jon Bailey (Bumblebee, Honest Trailers), Eric Bauza (Coyote vs. ACME), and more.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Movies, Video Games | 1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Movies, Video Games

3:00pm PDT

Mythic Worldbuilding: A Celebration of The Four Horsemen Studios

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 6DE

The design and sculpting team reveals plans and upcoming releases for the Mythic Legions, Cosmic Legions, and Figura Obscura action figure lines, plus a first look at the return of characters from a cult classic animated series from the 1990s. Eric Treadaway (creative director), Jeremy Girard (marketing director), George Gaspar (studio director), and producer Roger Lay, Jr. provide a behind-the-scenes look at this new era in collectible figures and accessories.

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

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