New York Comic Con 2026 Schedule: ‘The Rookie,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ & ‘Smallville’ Reunions

Pop culture fans will descend upon the Javits Center for New York Comic Con 2026 from Thursday, October 8, through Sunday, October 11. The official schedule of New York Comic Con 2026 panels and screenings has been announced, and we’ve compiled the TV and film ones here. If your most anticipated series of the fall TV season isn’t on the list, don’t worry. There are still panels to be announced.

Some of the highlights include a Game of Thrones reunion with Cersei and Jamie Lannister themselves, Lena Headey and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The panel is perfectly titled, “The Lannisters Send Their Regards.” The duo will also be doing meet-and-greets with fans, as will House of the Dragon star Matt Smith.

ABC‘s The Rookie will also host a panel, as will CBS‘s NCIS: New York, Einstein, Ghosts, and Eternally Yours (the latter two are hosting a joint panel). NBC is also staging a Brooklyn Nine-Nine retrospective, and Peacock is staging a first-look screening and panel for Linda Cardellini‘s Crystal Lake.

AMC will be bringing the stars of YAGA (the series stars Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Hudson Williams, and Clark Backo, but cast attendance is TBA) in its AMC+ Spotlight panel. Walker Scobell will be there to preview Disney+‘s Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3, and Paramount+ is bringing a Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 panel, as well as a first look at Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 2.

Check out the full schedule for New York Comic Con 2026 below, and be sure to keep checking back for updates. (All times ET.)

Thursday, October 8

11:00 a.m., Room 405: The Lannisters Send Their Regards

Join Lena Headey and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau for a special conversation about their performances as Cersei and Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones. From behind-the-scenes stories and memorable moments to the evolution of one of television’s most compelling relationships, they’ll reflect on the legacy of the series, its lasting impact on fans around the world, and where their careers have taken them since. Whether you’ve followed the show from the beginning or are discovering it for the first time, don’t miss this chance to hear from two fan-favorite stars live on stage.

11:30 a.m., Room 406.2: Sesame Street Numeric Con Table Read/Panel

Watch a hilarious live table read from a fan-favorite classic Sesame Street episode, “Numeric Con” (season 45, 2014). A Sesame Street twist on Comic Con, “Numeric Con” is the biggest number convention where everyone on Sesame Street dresses up to celebrate their favorite number characters. Elmo, posing as The Dark Nine, has a grand plan for his day at the convention, with the ultimate goal of counting to ten with the Green LanTen. Hilarity, confusion, and fun ensue, and Elmo ultimately learns to be flexible (the word of the day). The reenactment will feature special appearances from other fan-favorite characters and celebrity guests dressed in the original “Numeric Con” costumes.

12:30 p.m., Main Stage: Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Panel

Two decades ago, audiences were introduced to the world’s most compelling serial killer. Now, the Dexter® legacy continues. Join the cast and creative team behind Paramount+’s Dexter: Resurrection to celebrate the franchise’s landmark 20th anniversary and get an exclusive look at what’s in store for the upcoming second season. Moderated by Josh Horowitz, the panel will feature Michael C. Hall, Uma Thurman, James Remar, Jack Alcott, Bokeem Woodbine and Krysten Ritter, as well as showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips and executive producers Scott Reynolds and Marcos Siega – and plenty of killer surprises.

Fans can also step inside the world of Dexter at The Dexter 20th Anniversary Museum Experience, a limited-time immersive experience open October 9–11 at Chelsea Industrial (547 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001). Featuring iconic props, immersive recreations, interactive experiences and photo moments spanning the franchise’s 20-year history, fans can reserve free tickets, with a standby line also available daily. The experience will also host an onsite blood drive with New York Blood Center, with appointments available here].

12:30 p.m., Room 405: NBC 100 PRESENTS: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Retrospective

The Nine-Nine is back! Join Brooklyn Nine-Nine Co-Creator Dan Goor and cast members for an exclusive retrospective celebrating the beloved NBC comedy. From unforgettable characters and legendary cold opens to iconic moments fans still can’t stop talking about, relive behind-the-scenes stories and fan-favorite memories. As NBC celebrates its 100th birthday, this special reunion honors Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s lasting legacy and its place among the network’s most beloved comedies.

3:15 p.m., Room 409: MARRIAGETOXIN Road to the Best Marriage! at NYCC

Come hear the stories of the production of the MARRIAGETOXIN series featuring the Director, Motonobu Hori and the Chief Animation Director/Character Designer, Kohei Tokuoka! Get the inside scoop on the behind the scenes of the making of Season 1 and hear firsthand on what the team has planned for Season 2. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn more about the series and don’t miss a chance to see Kohei Tokuoka’s live drawing session and see the character creation process from a pro!

3:30 p.m., Main Stage: GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC – Feat. SEED FREEDOM ZERO

Be among the first fans in the world to learn more about MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO with special guests. This Panel also features, latest Gundam news, upcoming initiatives, and fan experiences, providing a unique perspective from the team bringing Gundam to audiences worldwide. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the future of Gundam at NYCC 2026, last but not least, there are amazing giveaways too!

4:15 p.m., Empire Stage: Up Next From Marvel Television and Marvel Animation

Join special guests for an inside look at Marvel Television and Marvel Animation’s most anticipated upcoming series on Disney+.

5:15 p.m., Main Stage: Prime Video’s Helluva Boss Q&A & World Premiere Screening

The Immediate Murder Professionals are open for business in New York. Join creator and executive producer Vivienne Medrano, and series stars Brandon Rogers, Richard Horvitz, Vivian Williams, Erica Lindbeck, Bryce Pinkham and Harvey Guillen for one helluva good panel filled with devilish insights and the world premiere screening of Season 3 of Helluva Boss.

6:30 p.m., Empire Stage: Peacock’s Crystal Lake: Exclusive First-Look Screening

Join Peacock and A24 for an exclusive first-look screening of the premiere episode of Crystal Lake – the chilling prequel to the iconic Friday the 13th franchise – followed by a conversation with series creator Brad Caleb Kane and stars Linda Cardellini, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, Gwendolyn Sundstrom and Callum Vinson.

Friday, October 9

11:15 a.m., Main Stage: Avatar: Seven Havens

Four Nations fans: unite for the ultimate celebration of Avatar: Seven Havens on its premiere day! Moderated by the original voice of Korra, Janet Varney, join executive producers Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Ethan Spaulding and Sehaj Sethi plus cast members Saheli Khan (“Pavi”), Aishu Devan (“Nisha”) and Major Curda (“Jae”) for an exclusive glimpse into the making of the series. Plus, hear more about what’s in store across the Avatar Legends universe.

Fans can also put their bending skills to the test at the Avatar Legends Booth (#1723) featuring photo opportunities and swag, including an exclusive footwear in collaboration with Reebok. Meanwhile, Paramount Games will host a special Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game event at OS: NYC on Friday, October 9. The event will feature Avatar Legends activations including a Four Nations Food Cart, a high-stakes Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game tournament with special prizes, giveaways and more. Register here to save your spot.

11:30 a.m., Room 406.1: Welcome to Mashalandia

The world of Meg’s Mashables is coming to life in the form of animation, but we need your help! Find out just how much goes into making a show (especially the right way), meet the creative team, meet the voice actors behind the characters (with some fun surprises), watch a sneak peak trailer of the pilot, and let us jumpstart our crowd funding to make this show a reality!

12:45 p.m., Empire Stage: One Piece Panel: Presented by Toei Animation and Crunchyroll

Join us for a special ONE PIECE English dub panel featuring Colleen Clinkenbeard (English voice of Luffy), Ian Sinclair (English voice of Brook and Scopper Gaban), and surprise guests. Fans can look forward to exciting conversations, exclusive content, and more as we lead up to the English dub premiere of the ONE PIECE Elbaph Arc, coming Fall 2026 and streaming on Crunchyroll.

1:15 p.m., Room 409: Prime Video’s Bloodaxe

Get an exclusive first look at this epic new historical drama, created, written and executive produced by Michael Hirst (creator of Vikings), and Horatio Hirst, which chronicles the rise of one of history’s most famous Norse raiders, Erik Bloodaxe, and his formidable wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.  As they fight for the throne of Norway, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals. Join the Showrunners and Cast as they share a sneak peek at this cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Norse saga!

1:45 p.m., Main Stage: Ghosts & Eternally Yours Panel

Join the cast and executive producers of CBS’ fan-favorite series GHOSTS for a “spirited” conversation with behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive reveals, and teases as they unpack the Season 5 cliffhanger and discuss what’s next for your favorite residents of Woodstone Manor ahead of this October’s supersized hour-long Halloween special.

Then sink your teeth into CBS’ new comedy series ETERNALLY YOURS – an eternal love story about two vampires who have been married for five hundred years, and their struggles to accept the human who is dating their daughter. Join cast and executive producers as they take a bite out of New York Comic Con with an exclusive sneak peek and panel conversation.

1:45 p.m., Room 406.2: Rocky Horror Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again!

3:30 p.m., Empire Stage: 20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment present Whalefall

Director/co-screenwriter/producer Brian Duffield and author/co-screenwriter Daniel Kraus join Austin Abrams for a deep dive on the epic and emotional survival thriller about a young man’s encounter with a massive sperm whale. Based on the acclaimed novel, the visceral, immersive, cinematic event of The Fall opens exclusively in theaters October 16.

3:30-4:00 p.m., Main Stage: AMC+ Spotlight, Kill Jackie Panel

Series star, Oscar, BAFTA, and Tony Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago, Wednesday) will join Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer Tom Butterworth and Executive Producer Peter Lawson for a special conversation about the new AMC+ revenge thriller, featuring exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming episodes. Moderated by Collider’s Perri Nemiroff.

4:03-4:33 p.m., Main Stage: AMC+ Spotlight, YAGA Panel

Series cast members Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix, Memento), Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek, The Vampire Lestat), and Clark Backo (Venom: The Last Dance, Letterkenny) are joined by Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer Kat Sandler and Executive Producer Mackenzie Donaldson 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.

4:36-5:16 p.m., Main Stage: AMC+ Spotlight, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Panel

Series stars Alexandra Daddario, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, Betsy Brandt, and Eliza Scanlen, are joined by Showrunner and Executive Producer Esta Spalding and Executive Producer Mark Johnson for a panel moderated by TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider’s Damian Holbrook, featuring an exclusive sneak peak of the captivating third season ahead of its premiere on AMC and AMC+.

5:19-6:00 p.m., Main Stage: AMC+ Spotlight, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Panel

The cast and executive producers of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon discuss the fourth and final season of the series, alongside the debut of never-before-seen footage previewing the upcoming season. Panelists include Executive Producer and Star Melissa McBride, Showrunner and Executive Producer David Zabel, and Executive Producer Scott M. Gimple.

5:30 p.m., Empire Stage: Violent Night 2 and Blumfest 2026

Join us at the Empire Stage for an evening of conversation and footage with the filmmakers and cast behind the hottest films coming to theaters later this year.

Get an exclusive look at Universal Pictures’ Violent Night 2, the propulsive new chapter in yuletide mayhem from 87North and returning action director Tommy Wirkola, with David Harbour reprising his role as Santa Claus. The panel will feature a conversation about the film and special never-before-seen footage.

BlumFest 2026 comes to New York Comic Con as Blumhouse Atomic Monster pulls back the curtain on its upcoming slate of films, TV shows and games. Expect never-before-seen footage, candid filmmaker conversations and the last-minute surprises that BlumFest is known for.

This panel will feature both Violent Night 2 and Blumfest together, and the room will not clear, so buckle into your seat for the most thrilling night of the year for film fans.

5:45 p.m., Room 409: Junji Ito: Strange — Face Thief U.S. Premiere & Director Q&A

Join us for the U.S. premiere of “Face Thief,” of *Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights*, a live-action anthology series based on selected stories by horror manga legend Junji Ito. The event will feature an exclusive screening, a special video message from Junji Ito, and a live Q&A with director Yuta Shimotsu, an internationally recognized emerging voice in J-horror, moderated by US-based horror manga artist Gigi Murakami. Junji Ito will appear by video message only and will not attend in person. An announcement about official merchandise on Amazon will also be included.

5:45, Room 406.1: Titmouse – We Make Cartoons: Spotlight Panel

We’re Titmouse—one of the largest 2D animation studios, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver and Paris — and we make cartoons.

Ever watch a cartoon and wonder how on earth it ended up on your screen? What goes into the making of an animated series? How can you get your foot in the door of this weird and wild industry? Join award-winning creators and industry veterans as they answer all of your burning questions, and offer an exclusive, behind the scenes look at some of your favorite cult cartoons, past and present.

Join Titmouse founder Chris Prynoski, COO Ben Kalina, and the creative team at our NYC studio for a lively and immersive discussion pertaining to all things Titmouse. We’ll be chatting about our most iconic series, including The Legend of Vox Machina, Mating Season, Kiff, Venture Bros, Kevin and more. We’ll give you the scoop on how the company has evolved since its t-shirt company inception, and our take on the current state of the animation industry. Witness live drawings, learn about what projects we’ve got in the works, and watch an impromptu demo of our premier party TTRPG, Druggies, Drunkards, and Delinquents. Plus, stay to the end for a Q&A with those in the know, and a chance to score exclusive cartoon swag.

7:00 p.m., Room 409: Common Side Effects Season 2 World Premiere Screening and Panel

The Peabody Award-winning Adult Swim animated thriller Common Side Effects returns for an all-new season. Get an early look at Season 2, then join co-creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely alongside the series’ starring voice cast for a conversation about the mysteries, conspiracies, and twists ahead. Dive into the acclaimed series and learn what fans can expect from the next chapter of Common Side Effects.

8:00 p.m., Room 405: SLAYYY! DRESSING TO KILL: The Iconic Costumes of FX’s American Horror Story

FX’s “American Horror Story: 13” is coming to haunt the hallowed halls of NYCC after dark!

Join stars Sarah Paulson, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe and Leslie Grossman, along with acclaimed costume designers Lou Eyrich and Catherine Crabtree, for a spellbinding conversation celebrating the iconic costumes that defined “AHS,” the chilling legacy of one of television’s most groundbreaking horror franchises and hear what horrors await in the highly anticipated 13th installment. FX’s “American Horror Story: 13” returns on Thursday, September 24 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT on FX and Hulu.

8:00 p.m., Room 406.2: BIGWEST Presents Special Screening – Macross Frontier: The False Songstress

Macross Frontier remains one of the most iconic and highly regarded titles in the long-beloved Macross franchise, captivating anime fans, mecha freaks, and music lovers around the world.

Come join this special screening and witness the first chapter of the two‑episode theatrical edition — an explosive blend of mecha action, music, and the emotional drama of Alto, Sheryl, and Ranka — pure Macross Frontier at its best.

Saturday, October 10

11:00 a.m., Main Stage: Bob’s Burgers and Futurama Animation Panel

The Belchers are back at New York Comic Con! Join executive producer Loren Bouchard alongside the cast as they dish on all things Bob’s Burgers, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, fan-favorite moments and plenty of laughs, plus a special first look at what’s ahead for the beloved Belcher family.

Futurama is back on Hulu, and back at New York Comic Con! Join creator Matt Groening, executive producer and head writer David X. Cohen and executive producer Claudia Katz, along with stars Billy West, Katey Sagal and Maurice LaMarche, and moderator/producer Lee Supercinski, for an infinitely intimate discussion of the beloved sci-fi comedy and what’s ahead for the Planet Express crew.

This panel will feature both Bob’s Burgers and Futurama back-to-back, and the room will not clear, so buckle into your seat for the best panel of NYCC for animation fans.

11:00 a.m., North-Room 405: The Road to Superman: 25 Years of Smallville