SIDESHOW & HOT TOYS RETURN TO SDCC IN 2026

Sideshow and Hot Toys return to San Diego Comic-Con with an all-new booth (#2401) inspired by the true spirit of Comic-Con: celebrating our fandoms, together!

From longtime collectors to first-time attendees, fans will find a newly redesigned home away from home, welcoming them to connect, explore, and experience the characters they love. There will be hundreds of products on display, including new reveals by the very best creative studios from around the world, including Sideshow, Hot Toys, Premium Collectibles Studio (PCS), Insight Editions, Prime 1 Studio, PureArts, Infinite Statue X Kaustic Plastic, Infinity Studio, Jimei Palace X Cosmic Creations, Asmus Collectible Toys, and more!

Visit Sideshow's COMIC-CON LANDING PAGE for all the latest information as it's revealed — updating daily throughout SDCC! 

Nickelodeon Powers Up Comic-Con® International: San Diego 2026 with "Fun-ergy Factory" Booth & "Fun Flows Here" Outdoor Experience at SDCC 2026

 

Nickelodeon is inviting fans inside its FUN-ERGY FACTORY at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2026, to help generate fun, unleash slime and get soaked in the ultimate celebration of kid-ness. The FUN-ERGY FACTORY brings the brand’s signature spirit of play to life inside its 1,800-square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor, where kids of all ages power the experience through interactive challenges, immersive moments and must-share photo opportunities inspired by Nickelodeon’s beloved franchises, including SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES.

New this year, Nickelodeon expands beyond the convention center with “Fun Flows Here,” a larger-than-life outdoor activation designed to supercharge kid energy on an even bigger scale through a partnership with The New Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego. Free to the public July 23-26, this multi-activity destination, located at the Museum park (200 W. Island Ave.), is built for nonstop play and kid-at-heart nostalgia, giving fans the chance to receive Nickelodeon’s highest honor: getting slimed.

Marvel Reveals Panels, Booths, and More for San Diego Comic-Con 2026

 

Marvel is returning to San Diego Comic-Con for 2026, unveiling an all-star lineup of panels, meet-ups, and more! From Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, July 26, Marvel is taking over SDCC, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at all the exciting news coming to comics, movies, TV, and games.  

This year, Marvel is back with two brand new booths on the con floor (#2329 and #2519), where fans can immerse themselves in the best of the Marvel Universe.

Some of the biggest names in Marvel Comics will be on hand in San Diego, headlining fan-favorite panels like Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing and Marvel Fanfare, while also teasing blockbuster events like Avengers: Armageddon and the terrifying Midnight Universe. X-Fans can also take a deep dive into X-Men ’97 Season 2 with Friday’s Marvel Comics to Screen: X-Men ’97 panel.

And of course, fans won’t want to miss Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation on Saturday, where surprise guests will share an exclusive look at what’s next for the MCU. 

Gamers can also check out thrilling panels throughout the weekend, showcasing new looks at Marvel’s Wolverine, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and Marvel Rivals.

Check out Marvel’s full panel schedule at SDCC 2026 below, as well as details on cosplay meet-ups and exclusive Marvel partnerships and activations all around the con! 

Crunchyroll Heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with Special My Hero Academia Panel

Los Angeles, California (July 9, 2026) – Crunchyroll, the brand serving anime fandom worldwide, announced its official San Diego Comic-Con programming presence anchored by fan-first celebrations. This year, the global anime leader is channeling its power into a curated booth presence loaded with exclusives and a massive, milestone panel honoring a decade of My Hero Academia.

Head over to Booth #4135 to meet the Goddess of Swords, Teoritta from the hit anime Sentenced to be a Hero currently streaming on Crunchyroll! Leveraging cutting-edge electronics, this industry-first Teoritta Doll delivers lifelike expressions and interactive responses when guests give her a gentle head pat.

Get ready for a can’t-miss panel celebrating a decade of My Hero Academia! Following the emotional finale of the My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON in December 2025 as well as My Hero Academia “MORE” in May 2026—which brought the epic journey of Izuku Midoriya and Class 1-A to its grand conclusion—it’s time to look back at the heroes who changed everything. 

Jada Toys at SDCC 2026

 

Jada Toys is heading to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with an action-packed lineup of convention exclusives, major product reveals, and special guest appearances collectors won't want to miss. From July 22–26 , fans can visit Jada at Booth #4049 for exclusive products, first looks at upcoming releases, and exciting announcements spanning some of entertainment's most iconic franchises.

Nintendo at SDCC 2026

 

Nintendo is bringing new games and new ways to play to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, where attendees will be among the first in the U.S. to try the newly announced active game Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for the Nintendo Switch 2 system and step into the treasure-hunting action-adventure game Splatoon Raiders. Together, these experiences invite guests to move, explore colorful worlds, and have fun playing together. Throughout the convention center and downtown San Diego, Nintendo will also host friendly competitions, solo challenges, and surprises activities, giving attendees even more opportunities to join the fun.

LUCAS MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART OFFERS SDCC FANS FIRST LOOK

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art First Look at SDCC: 

Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Jim Lee, Ryan Linkof, and Keke Palmer Will Deep Dive into Narrative Art In Anticipation of the Museum's September Opening 

 

Limited-Edition Merch to Be Available at Lucas Museum Booth

 

Ahead of its highly anticipated grand opening in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art heads back to San Diego Comic-Con with an exclusive sneak peek inside the museum and at upcoming content and film programming with Ryan Linkof, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Jim Lee and Keke Palmer. The museum will also have a presence on the exhibition floor, offering new collectible merchandise available for the first time. 

New Gundam Anime Series to Debut at SDCC 2026 Panel

 

Gundam is landing at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026. Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. will unveil a brand-new Gundam anime series at the "GUNDAM Showcase 2026 – Unveil the Next Gundam" panel, backed by a dedicated booth featuring the upcoming Gundam anime, GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, a video game title just announced in June, and a free GUNPLA building workshop on the show floor. Exclusive giveaways await both panel and booth attendees.

UPDATED 7/7: Dark Moon x ENHYPEN at SDCC 2026

 

Dark Moon x ENHYPEN will be at SDCC with not only a booth but also a panel talk with ENHYPEN and an exclusive Dark Moon Blood Night with ENHYPEN off-site event. More details TBA. 

 

NICKELODEON CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER WITH EPIC HOMAGE TO THE AVATAR-VERSE AT SDCC 2025

 

 

Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with an epic homage to the Avatar-verse, at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025.  Its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor will bring the four elements—Water, Earth, Fire and Air--to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities.

The following is a rundown of Nickelodeon’s panel, booth activities and outdoor activation: 

PANEL 
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary Panel 

Thursday, 7/24/25, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Room: Ballroom 20 

20 Years. 4 Elements. 1 Avatar. Nickelodeon is celebrating Avatar: The Last Airbender’s 20th anniversary with a panel that will take fans on a special journey through the legacy of the Avatar-verse. Join original voice cast members Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko) and Dee Bradley Baker (Appa), series composer Jeremy Zuckerman, and creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, as they celebrate one of the most beloved animated series of all time. Moderated by: Janet Varney (the voice of Korra). Yip Yip!  

 

SONY PICTURES TELEVISION TO MAKE SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON DEBUT WITH FAN FAVORITES THE BOYS, COBRA KAI AND TWISTED METAL

 

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) will make its San Diego Comic-Con debut featuring panels, activations, giveaways, signings and exclusive content, as well as its first-ever booth on the convention floor (Booth #4745) featuring fan-favorite series The Boys, Cobra Kai, Twisted Metal and For All Mankind. Additionally, two new animated shows from SPT, Universal Basic Guys and Sausage Party: Foodtopia will be previewed in special animation panels during the convention. 

 

UDON Entertainment announces Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz

UDON Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of a new line of manga titles, MANGA BIOGRAPHIES, which will see the lives of some of history’s most interesting and influential people be brought to the globe-spanning medium of manga. UDON is proud to begin this line with Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz, exploring the life and times of the revered creator of the internationally beloved Peanuts comic strip.

Neopets Hosts Fantastic Booth and Exclusive Party at San Diego Comic-Con!

Los Angeles, CA - (June 21, 2023) Neopets, the original virtual pet site that galvanized a generation of online gamers, is about to make waves at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con! Neopets is not only bringing a fantastic booth to San Diego: they’ll also be celebrating their devoted community with a once-in-a-lifetime Neopets Era Party that the Neopian Times will be writing about for decades to come!

Neopets will be setting up shop at San Diego Comic-Con from Wednesday, July 19th to Sunday, July 23rd at booth #1129. Attendees can purchase exclusive, never-before-seen merchandise, meet The Neopets Team, purchase bespoke art prints signed by a TNT artist, and connect with special guest Erinn Pascal, Editor of Neopets: The Official Cookbook. And for one night only, lucky fans will have an exclusive chance to experience Neopia like never before at the Neopets Era Party, an immersive community event at Deck665 on Friday, July 21st.

“We can’t wait to celebrate with our dedicated players and fans,” said Michaela Thompson, Chief Brand Officer, Neopets. “We are so indebted to our wonderful community who have supported Neopetsthrough the years; what better way to show our appreciation than to throw a Neopets SDCC party for the ages?”

The fully immersive throwback bash will time warp back to an era when dial-up internet, chat rooms and the Neoboards reigned supreme. Come party with The Neopets Team and connect with other fans in person as we celebrate the past, present, and future of Neopets with a live DJ, Neopian-themed food and drinks, photo-ops, and swag bags full of exclusive merch! General admission tickets can be picked up at the Neopets booth, but a select number of VIP Tickets will be available to win—giveaway details coming soon. Capacity is limited and general admission tickets will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.

Neopets Era Party attendees can expect an authentic Neopian experience, complete with a sneak preview of what’s in store for the future of Neopets:
● Date: Friday, July 21, 2023
● Time: 7:30 - 11:30 PM (PST)
● Location: Deck 655 (655 W Broadway, San Diego, 92101)

“It’s been an incredible experience bringing the world of Neopets to our own through merchandising and we can’t wait to be able to take things even further with the Neopets Era Party,” said Carlin West founder & CEO of Carlin West Agency. “Having our partners all in one place to see the fan reaction in person is a worthwhile celebration on its own.”

Fans will be treated to a fabulous blast of “Neostalgia” at the Neopets San Diego Comic-Con booth. The Neopets Team is excited to meet and greet fans at Booth #1129, which will be jam-packed with a variety of swag available for purchase, including:

● Neopets: The Official Cookbook by Andrews McMeel Publishing
● 3 Neopets-inspired energy drink flavours & custom Neopets slushie cup by G FUEL
● Neopets Tarot Cards by Geekify
● Three Neopets SDCC specific themed pins and a matching lanyard from What’s Your Passion
Jewelry
● Neopets Vaporwave Comic-Con t-shirts by H3
● Limited-edition Neopets art prints drawn by TNT Fae
● A variety of new Neopets holographic and die-cut sticker sets.

Fans can also visit the Upper Deck booth to purchase the limited edition Neopets Battledome trading card game promotional pack: a six-card set which includes two SDCC-exclusive cards.

For more information on Neopets, head to Neopets.com and join the community! Make sure to follow
the Neopets social channels to keep track of all upcoming Neopets events, including highlights from San Diego Comic-Con:
● Facebook: @Neopets
● Instagram: @NeopetsOfficialAccount
● Twitter: @Neopets
● TikTok: @OfficialNeopets

About Neopets
Neopets is an immersive, online virtual pet game in which players can adopt, customise, and interact
with Neopets in the vast world of Neopia. Known for its multi-generational, passionate community,
Neopets offers players a vast world of storytelling, collecting, pet care, and exciting social gaming
experiences. Since its launch in 1999, Neopets has galvanised unique adventures, games, stories, and
challenges for over 150 million players worldwide.

Diamond Select Toys Heads to Chicago’s C2E2 Next Week

Diamond Select Toys Heads to Chicago’s C2E2 Next Week!

Diamond Select Toys loves the Windy City, so the Maryland-based company is making the trek once again to this year’s Comic Convention and Entertainment Expo, C2E2 2016, from March 18-20! In addition to a full booth presence, DST will present a comprehensive DST panel with reveals, a Q&A, and prizes and more!

Pixar Animation Studios To Hit D23 EXPO 2015

PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS TO HIT D23 EXPO 2015 AUG. 14–16

                      

PIXAR TO SHARE NEW FOOTAGE FROM UPCOMING FILMS,                    

EXCITING SECRETS AND LARGER-THAN-LIFE BUZZ LIGHTYEAR HELIUM BALLOON AS IT OFFICIALLY MARKS TWO DECADES OF FEATURE FILMMAKING

 

Pixar Presents Its First-Ever D23 EXPO Booth, Plus Provocative Panels

and a One-of-a-Kind John Lasseter Hawaiian-Shirt Exhibit

BURBANK, Calif. – June 25, 2015 – Buzz Lightyear will welcome visitors to D23 EXPO 2015 as Pixar Animation Studios celebrates the 20-year anniversary of Toy Story, among a host of exciting presentations, demonstrations and panels that pay homage to Pixar’s past while looking ahead to its roster of exciting new films. The fearless space ranger, who appeared in Pixar’s groundbreaking CG-animated feature-film debut Toy Story in 1995, as well as Toy Story 2 (1999) and Toy Story 3 (2010), has taken flight in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade^® six times as a giant character helium balloon, measuring 67.7-feet long, 39.9-feet wide and 34.3-feet tall. This summer, the Disney•Pixar Buzz Lightyear balloon travels to the West Coast for the first time ever, welcoming guests to D23 EXPO 2015 as it soars outside the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. D23 EXPO 2015 takes place through August 16. 

Skylanders at SDCC

Stop by the Skylanders Booth #303 at SDCC and check out a new level of Skylanders Trap Team. Skylanders will also have a panel on Thursday, July 24th 6-7PM in Room 7AB. Every attendee will receive limited edition Skylander giveaways.

"Join the Skylanders team for an inside look at the creative process that brings toys to life™ –and for the first time, life to toys. Panelists include:

• ·         I-Wei Huang, character director at Toys for Bob, will explain the process of creating Skylanders’ charming roster of characters
• ·         Richard Horowitz, famed voice of Kaos, discusses the critical role that voice-over acting plays in animating each character
• ·         Renowned comic-book writer, Ron Marz, will delve into the comic world of Skylanders and how this brand extension is taking Skylanders to a new level
• ·         John Coyne, senior vice president of consumer marketing at Activision, will also reveal an exciting update to the Skylanders franchise"

MTV Announces Time & Location of the Teen Wolf Panel & Fan Signing at SDCC

MTV ANNOUNCES TIMES AND LOCATIONS OF “TEEN WOLF”
PANEL AND FAN SIGNING AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON  

Panel Confirmed for Ballroom 20 on Thursday, July 24 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cast Member Signing Confirmed for Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Booth 

New York, NY (July 8, 2014)— MTV announced today the "Teen Wolf" panel at San Diego Comic-Con will take place on Thursday, July 24 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Ballroom 20.  Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden, plus new cast members Shelley Hennig and Dylan Sprayberry, along with Executive Producer Jeff Davis, will once again take Comic-Con by storm, giving fans a can’t-miss panel in which they will share season four secrets, debut a new mid-season trailer and answer fan questions.  The panel will be moderated by Buzzfeed Senior Editor, Jarett Wieselman.

 

Teen Wolf” will also have a show-themed booth on the convention center floor for the first time ever.  The booth (#3729) will be open to fans all weekend long and will be highlighted by signings and special appearances by cast and crew.  The booth will also feature four full days of activations where fans can insert themselves into a custom character poster and create their own “Teen Wolf”-inspired monster. Additionally, MTV commissioned artist Swann Smith to illustrate a limited edition bestiary that serves as a full guide to the creatures of Beacon Hills.  The bestiary will be distributed for free throughout the weekend and Swann will be on hand signing copies at the booth. 

 

There will also be a cast signing at the Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment booth (#4213), which distributes the DVD.  Special edition season three DVDs that will be exclusive to Comic-Con attendees, will also be available for purchase at the Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment booth.   

Cop A Squat Toys Semi Korosiya NYCC Okaasan Exclusive

Cop A Squat Toys announced that they will have a limited edition of 10 Semi Korosiya Okaasan Exclusive for NYCC 2013. These will be $60 and available at the Clutter Magazine Booth #504 on Friday, October 11th at 3PM.