San Diego Comic-Con 2026: Full List of TV & Movie Panels

Fans of pop culture, whether they’re devoted to big-screen spectacles, small-screen phenomena, or the funny pages, are heading to their mecca as the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con kicks off.

With four days packed with major TV and movie panels, exclusive first looks and trailers, cast reunions, surprise announcements, and can’t-miss fan events and activations, the convention is once again set to transform San Diego into the center of the entertainment world.

This year includes SDCC favorites such as The Walking Dead and Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Apple TV aims to make a bit of a splash with a takeover of Hall H, bringing Widows’s Bay, Silo, and others to the Con.

San Diego Comic-Con runs Thursday, July 23 until Sunday, July 26, kicking off with a preview night on Wednesday, July 22.

Here is the full list of TV and movie panels that are on the schedule (all times PT). Please enjoy:

Thursday, July 23

10:00 AM Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney): A new quest awaits. Percy Jackson and the Olympians returns to Hall H with an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated third season. Series stars Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart, Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie join executive producers Craig Silverstein and Dan Shotz on a panel moderated by Juju Green to share behind-the-scenes stories, introduce the new characters and offer a glimpse at the adventures ahead as “The Titan’s Curse” comes to life later this year on Disney+. (Hall H)

1200 PM Marvel’s Wolverine: Deep Cuts Not just scratching the surface; cutting through it. Insomniac Games’ Marcus Smith (creative director), Mike Daly (game director), Walt Williams (narrative director), and Jess Reiner-Reed (project director) are joined by actors Liam McIntyre (Wolverine) and Krizia Bajos (Jean Grey), along with Eric Monacelli (executive producer, Marvel Games), to share new details from Marvel’s Wolverine, releasing September 15 on PlayStation 5 consoles. The panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s story and characters, plus never-before-seen content. (Hall H)

1:00 PM Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (Paramount+): The ultimate return to the Four Nations arrives in Hall H! Join the voice actors and creative team behind Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender for an in-depth conversation about the making of the upcoming Paramount+ film, and what’s next in the Avatar universe. Expect exclusive sneak peeks and unforgettable insights into Aang’s next epic journey. (Hall H)

2:15 Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (HBO): This exclusive advance screening of the highly anticipated HBO Max spin-off of The Big Bang Theory will be followed by a panel packed with surprises featuring creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, plus stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie, and Brian Posehn. (Hall H)

3:30 PM Batman: Caped Crusader Season Two Advanced Screening and Q&A with Cast and Crew (Warner Bros. Animation): Return to Gotham City for the world-premiere screening of the first episode of Batman: Caped Crusader Season Two, followed by a Q&A with members of the voice cast and creative minds behind the hit animated noir series. Be sure to stay for the full panel– you never know who has the last laugh. Batman: Caped Crusader hails from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, J.J. Abrams‘ Bad Robot Productions, and Matt Reeves‘ 6th & Idaho. Along with Abrams, Reeves, and Bruce Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include James Tucker, Geoffrey Thorne, Sarah Geismer, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register. (Room 6BCF)

3:30pm Directors on Directing: Presented by Collider, this year’s panel brings together Barbarian and Weapons filmmaker Zach Cregger with directing duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the team behind Game Night, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and the upcoming Apple TV+ film Mayday. Collider Editor-in-Chief Steven Weintraub will moderate. Attendees can look forward to behind-the-scenes stories, a teased “exciting surprise,” and more. Rumors suggest Cregger could debut footage from his upcoming Resident Evil adaptation, though that has not been confirmed. (Hall H) 

4:15 PM From Pitch to Pilot: Too Many Toons! Join some of the leading creative minds behind the scenes, behind the mic, and behind the designs of your favorite animated characters and universes. Learn the basics of breaking into the ever-changing animated ecosystem. Enjoy an highly animated conversation with expert panelists including: Dan Povenmire (Co-Creator of Phineas and Ferb), Bryan O’Connell (Henson Studios), Ashleigh Crystal Hairston (Voice actor and show runner of Fairy Oddparents: A New Wish) Emily Brundige (Founder of Lil’ Toughie Studios and Creator of Strawberry Vampire) and Chelsea Blankenbaker (Flying Bark Productions) Followed by a one-of-a-kind character voice led Q&A with some surprise guest voices reading YOUR questions including voice actors: Scott Grimes (American Dad), Isaac Robinson Smith (X men 97) Kaitlyn Robrock (Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Eric Bauza (Voice of Bugs and Daffy), Brock Powell (G.O.A.T), and MORE. The panel will be concluded with a LIVE table read of a soon-to-be-produced pilot and announcement of an upcoming project animation fans will NOT want to miss. (Indigo Ballroom)

4:45 PM Breaking Bear (Tubi) Follow a dysfunctional family of bears who become criminals to stop frackers, mobsters and a psychotic wolf pack from destroying their home. Premieres on Tubi in July. (Room BCF)

6:00 PM Brad Bird: My Cinematic Journey Brad Bird, Academy Award–winning filmmaker behind The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Mission: Impossible–Ghost Protocol, takes part in a wide-ranging conversation celebrating his career. Bird discusses his creative process, storytelling approach, and the unforgettable characters and worlds that have defined his films. He also shares an exclusive first look at his upcoming Skydance Animation and Netflix feature, Ray Gunn, with new details about the film’s story, style, and what audiences can expect from his next film. Guiding the conversation is Collider’s editor-in-chief, Steven Weintraub. (Hall H)

Friday, July 24

10:00 AM Prime Video Presents Blade Runner 2099 and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Prime Video): Enter dystopian Los Angeles and the epic battle for Middle-earth as Prime Video presents exclusive looks at the upcoming series Blade Runner 2099 and Season Three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Cast and Executive Producers of the series will take you into their worlds, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and thrilling surprises. (Hall H)

11:00 AM Adventure Time: Side Quests Special Presentation and Q&A (Disney, Hulu): Finn the Human and Jake the Dog are back to punch evil’s butt across the epic, fantastical land of Ooo! Join members of the creative team and voice cast as they dive into the all-new fun adventures. Produced by Cartoon Network Studios, the series is now streaming exclusively on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. (Indigo Ballroom)

11:15 Ghosts & Eternally Yours Panel (CBS) Ghosts stars Utkarsh Ambudkar, Asher Grodman, Sheila Carrasco, and Román Zaragoza, as well as executive producers and showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, to look back at the latest season and tease what’s ahead at Woodstone Mansion. Upcoming vampire comedy Eternally Yours will feature Ed Weeks, Allegra Edwards, Jaren Lewison, Helen J Shen, and Parker Young as well as the creators for a discussion moderated by Collider’s Perri Nemiroff.  (Ballroom 20)

11:45 AM The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 Panel (AMC): Cast and executive producers, including Jeffrey Dean Morgan (executive producer, “Negan”), Lauren Cohan (executive producer, “Maggie”), Aimee Garcia (“Renata”), Raúl Castillo (“Omar”), Seth Hoffman (showrunner and executive producer), and Scott Gimple (executive producer) discuss the upcoming third season, premiering Sunday, July 26, and reveal an exclusive sneak peek from the premiere episode. The panel will be moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Dalton Ross.  (Hall H)

12:30 PM The Vampire Lestat (AMC): The Vampire Lestat cast and producers, including Jacob Anderson (“Louis du Pointe du Lac”), Assad Zaman (“Armand”) and Eric Bogosian (“Daniel Molloy”), Rolin Jones (creator and showrunner), Mark Johnson (executive producer) and Hannah Moscovitch (executive producer) take the stage for a panel moderated by Rotten Tomatoes’ Jacqueline Coley discussing the jaw-dropping season finale, with highlights from the electrifying music performance The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live, featuring original songs from series composer Daniel Hart and performed by Sam Reid as Lestat. (Hall H)

1:30 PM Lanterns (HBO): Step into the world of the Green Lantern Corps as Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan) and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart) unite with Garret Dillahunt (William Macon), Poorna Jagannathan (Zoe), and co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King for a first look at the highly anticipated new series, with never-before-seen clips and behind-the-scenes insights. Based on DC characters, Lanterns follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery with cosmic ties as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. (Hall H)

2:45 PM NBC100: Grimm 15th Anniversary Panel (NBC) As part of its 100th birthday celebration, NBC reunites the cast and creators of its beloved fantasy crime drama Grimm for an exclusive 15th-anniversary panel. The panel looks back at the mysteries, mythology, and unforgettable characters that captivated audiences for six seasons through personal behind-the-scenes stories, fan-favorite moments, and a look at how Grimm became a lasting genre-bending hit. (Hall H)

4:00 PM King of the Hill (Hulu): Fresh off the premiere of its latest season on Hulu, join co-creators and executive producers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, showrunner and executive producer Saladin Patterson and cast Kathy Najimy, Stephen Root, Lauren Tom, Toby Huss and Ashley Gardner for an inside look at the new era of King of the Hill and what’s new for Arlen’s favorite residents. (Indigo Ballroom)

4:00 PM Spaceballs: The Comic-Con Panel The cast and filmmakers from the upcoming film Spaceballs: The New One offer a behind-the-Schwartz look at the sequel to the 1987 Mel Brooks cult classic. Between the reboots, legacy sequels, and cinematic universes competing for nostalgic attention this weekend, this is the one prepared to say exactly what it is doing. Buckle up. Ludicrous speed ahead. (Hall H)

4:45 PM Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror 10th Anniversary Panel: Deborah Ann Woll, star of Shudder’s upcoming film The Cycle and Dan Stevens, star of AMC’s The Terror: Devil in Silver, join some of the most knowledgeable and influential voices in horror today to discuss the state of indie and studio horror media, and give a sneak peek at the best to come this year going bigger and bolder for their tenth anniversary. Featuring exclusive footage from future releases and standout festival titles and a lively discussion, moderated by Overlook Film Festival Co-Founder and Director of Film Programming, Michael Lerman, with Zachary Wigon (director, Victorian Psycho), Dave Boyle (SXSW Audience Award Winner Never After Dark), and more (Room 6A)

5:15 PM Cineverse: Return of a Masterpiece: The 20th Anniversary of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth It’s been twenty years since Comic-Con fans met the iconic Pale Man, ageless Faun, and young Ofelia, who undertakes a quest to reclaim her rightful place as princess of an enchanted world. Academy Award–winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, actors Doug Jones (Pale Man, Faun) and Ivana Baquero (Ofelia), alongside Oscar-winning Cinematographer Guillermo Navarro, take fans through an exclusive behind-the-scenes event celebrating the film’s stunning craft, timeless legacy, and cultural impact. Ahead of a triumphant theatrical re-release in stunning 3D 4K in October, the panel includes never-before-seen interviews with del Toro and some of today’s top filmmakers, exclusive giveaways, and new insights into the film’s making and legacy. (Hall H)

10-11 PM  Special Sneak Preview: Dark Matter Season 2 (Apple TV): Guests include star and executive producer Joel Edgerton; cast member Dayo Okeniyi; author of the novel, creator, and executive producer Blake Crouch; writer and EP Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry; and EP Matt Tolmach. (Room 6DE)

Saturday, July 25

10:00 AM Bob’s Burgers (20th Television Animation/Hulu/Fox): Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard, supervising director Bernard Derriman and cast H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy come together to discuss the latest adventures of the Belcher family, share fan-favorite moments and tease what’s ahead for the Emmy®-winning series. (Ballroom 20)

11:00 AM Futurama (20th Television Animation/Hulu/Fox): It’s the wildest Futurama panel since EVER! Futurama returns weekly, starting on Aug. 3, on Hulu with 10 new episodes. But why wait like a sucker when you can see top-secret world-premiere footage right now, presented by Matt Groening himself! And not just himself — he’ll be joined by head writer David X. Cohen, executive producers Claudia Katz and Ken Keeler, moderator Lee Supercinski and Futurama megastars Billy West, John DiMaggio, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, David Herman and Maurice LaMarche! All who do not attend will be destroyed. (Ballroom 20)

12:00 PM The Simpsons (20th Television Animation/Hulu/Fox): The Simpsons is back at San Diego Comic-Con for the one millionth time! Matt Groening will be joined on stage by writers, animators and top-secret special guests for a celebration of this record-breaking millionth appearance in Ballroom 20. And to honor this millionth anniversary, “The Simpsons” will be showing an exclusive world premiere sneak preview of a chilling brand-new “Simpsons” story that will challenge everything you thought you knew about Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie (and Barney). It’s not every day a cartoon show takes the stage at a convention literally a million times — DO NOT MISS IT!!! (Ballroom 20)

12:30 PM YAGA Panel (AMC): Series cast members Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek, The Vampire Lestat), Clark Backo (Venom: The Last Dance, Letterkenny), and Carrie-Anne Moss (Matrix films, Memento) are joined by showrunner and executive producer Kat Sandler for a panel discussion moderated by TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider’s Damian Holbrook that will feature a sneak preview of the new AMC+ series. (Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront)

12:30 PM Star Trek Universe Panel Join the cast and executive producers of the hit Paramount+ Original Series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for an exclusive look at what’s ahead, along with a special celebration of Star Trek’s 60th anniversary featuring legendary talent from across the franchise. Expect exclusive footage, exciting reveals, surprise appearances, and unforgettable moments as we honor six decades of boldly going where no one has gone before. Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Paul Wesley, alongside executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman are scheduled to appear from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. (Hall H)

12:45 PM American Dad (20th Television Animation/Hulu/Fox):  As the Smiths gear up to celebrate their milestone 400th episode, join stars Scott Grimes and Dee Bradley Baker and writers Nic Wegener, Zack Rosenblatt and Parker Deay for a sneak peek at what’s ahead in Langley Falls, including the upcoming season. (Ballroom 20)

1:30 PM Family Guy (20th Television Animation/Hulu/Fox): Join stars Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Arif Zahir, Jennifer Tilly, animator Peter Shin and showrunner and executive producer Rich Appel for another unforgettable panel packed with exclusive footage, special announcements and a sneak peek at what’s next for television’s most irreverent family. (Ballroom 20)

1:45 PM The Rookie (20th Television / ABC / Lionsgate): Creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley, executive producer and star Nathan Fillion, and stars Melissa O’Neil, Richard T. Jones, Alyssa Diaz, Eric Winter, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Jenna Dewan, Lisseth Chavez and Deric Augustine discuss the upcoming ninth season premiere, its streaming growth, becoming a viral hit with young viewers and much more. (Indigo Ballroom)

2:00 PM Apple TV Hall H Panel –  For the first time, Apple will be taking over Hall H. Join Apple TV for a sneak peek at upcoming films and series from the streaming service. Josh Horowitz will moderate conversations with the casts and filmmakers of Matchbox The Movie, Dark Matter, Mayday, Silo and Widow’s Bay. (Hall H)

3:30 PM Reacher‘s Back and Neagley‘s In (Prime Video): Two series. One unstoppable universe. The action-packed powerhouse Reacher returns bigger and bolder than ever with Season Four, and now the story expands as the explosive new series Neagley will provide the first deep dive into the origins and world of the beloved character. Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, and the cast take the stage to bring the heat with exclusive first looks, unexpected reveals, behind-the-scenes intel, and plenty of surprises. (Ballroom 20)

4:45 PM Meet the New Class of Carrie (Prime Video): Nearly 50 years after the original film electrified audiences, visionary Mike Flanagan reimagines Stephen King‘s iconic story as a bold new television event. Join Flanagan for his first-ever San Diego Comic Con alongside stars Summer Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Amber Midthunder, and Matthew Lillard for an exclusive look at the highly anticipated series, featuring behind-the-scenes insights, never-before-seen footage, and a special announcement. (Ballroom 20)

5:30 PM Marvel Studios Hall H Presentation Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation features Kevin Feige and special guests from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a look at what’s next from Marvel Studios. (Hall H)

5:30 PM Collider Ladies Night With Perri Nemiroff, Saturday Collider Ladies Night returns to San Diego Comic-Con to spotlight more need-to-know female voices in Hollywood through an in-depth conversation offering unparalleled behind-the-scenes access and insight. Collider’s Perri Nemiroff (Senior Producer at Collider, Press Award Winner) sits down with a group of powerhouse women in film and television, including Poorna Jagannathan (Lanters), Lana Condor (Acme Vs Coyote), Aimee Garcia (Walking Dead: Dead City),, Jessica Henwick (SILO) and other special guests to explore their journeys in Hollywood and tease their upcoming projects. (Indigo Ballroom)

7:15 PM An Evening with Kevin Smith If you let him, Kevin Smith is going to use his mouth on you . . . in front of everyone in Hall H! Get the deets on the next film and upcoming comic releases, plus ask all your burning questions. Close out your Saturday of Comic-Con by listening to Silent Bob speak! (Hall H)

10:00 PM House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 Advance Screening (HBO): Watch it before anyone else in the kingdom. (Room 6DE)

Sunday, July 26

10:00 AM San Diego International Children’s Film Festival Programs 1 through 6 of the International Children’s Film Festival. Runs until 6 PM.

San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26; Preview night on Wednesday, July 22