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! 

Marvel Contest of Champions to Host Demos, Daily Tournaments and Giveaways at Marvel Gaming Lounge at SDCC 2026

 

The Contest returns to San Diego Comic-Con! Kabam will be bringing their popular super hero fighting game Marvel Contest of Champions to the Marvel x Moonrock Gaming Lounge at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (San Diego Ballroom) from July 23-26. Fans can look forward to game demos, competitions, giveaways, and more!

HBO Max Returns To San Diego With Fan Experiences For LANTERNS And STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE

HBO Max returns to San Diego this summer with a lineup of experiential activations, screenings, and talent panels celebrating new and returning series, including STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE, from Warner Bros. Television (debuts July 23) and LANTERNS, from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television (debuts August 16). Additionally, fans of HBO Original series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON will have the opportunity to attend a special advance screening of episode 6 of the third season.

Kicking off on Thursday, July 23, Max Original comedy series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE will invite fans to discover their hero archetypes through a playful, interactive activation set inside Stuart’s “The Comic Center of Pasadena.” By bringing the beloved comic shop fans know and love from THE BIG BANG THEORY, the experience unfolds as a narrative-driven journey through multiple realities, guiding fans through character-driven decisions that offer a deeper introduction to the new series’ humor, heart, and multiversal chaos.

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. 

 

Marvel Contest of Champions and Google Play Team up To Take Rewards to New Heights at San Diego Comic-Con

 Marvel Contest of Champions, the hit mobile action game from Kabam, and Google Play are teaming up during San Diego Comic-Con – kicking off the game’s 10th Anniversary celebrations this year – to reward Google Play Points members with a supercharged fan experience, both at the convention and online on Google Play.

Introducing the Google Play WHEEL OF CHAMPIONS – a larger than life prize wheel rising high above the skyline from July 25-28 at the Martin Luther King Jr Promenade, located next to the Hilton Gaslamp in San Diego. 

At the Google Play WHEEL OF CHAMPIONS fan experience, playing is your ticket to ride! Guests will play an exclusive Marvel Contest of Champions quest in line to earn a seat on the 80-foot ferris wheel, before they soar above the San Diego convention in gondolas featuring iconic Super Heroes and Villains. 

All Comic-Con badgeholders can enjoy the ride, take home an exclusive Google Play x Marvel collector’s pin, and have the chance to score epic prizes. Silver+ Play Points members can pre-register for a Hero Pass on Google Play to unlock VIP access to the experience and even more exclusive collectibles as a thank you for being part of the community.

Texas Chain Saw 50th Anniversary Food Truck at SDCC

 

HEAD OVER TO THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE' 50th ANNIVERSARY FOOD TRUCK AT THIS YEAR'S

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