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July 10, 2026 – Paramount+ and CBS Studios return to San Diego for this year’s Comic-Con® International, with unforgettable fan experiences in anticipation of the new season of the hit Paramount+ original series, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek’s 60th anniversary. The festivities include:
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!
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AMC GLOBAL MEDIA RETURNS TO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL WITH MUST-SEE LINEUP OF PANELS, A FAN SCREENING & MORE
The Walking Dead: Dead City Celebrates Season Three with a Hall H Panel and
Special Advance Screening for Fans
The Vampire Lestat Descends on Hall H for the First Time with a Panel and Screening of Highlights from The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live Performance
AMC+’s New Bewitching Mystery Series YAGA Conjures Up a First Look and Panel
AMC and Shudder Stars to also Appear on the Con's Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror 10th Anniversary Panel & First in Fright with FANGORIA Panel
Apple TV today revealed a lineup of its celebrated original films and series for a first-time Hall H panel at this year's San Diego Comic-Con International. Set for Saturday, July 25, at 2:00pm, the Apple lineup includes the genre-bending, celebrated series “Widow’s Bay” — coming off the heels of its record-breaking 19 Emmy nominations — upcoming films “Matchbox The Movie” and “Mayday,” as well as the critically acclaimed fan-favorite series “Dark Matter,” and “Silo.” Josh Horowitz, host of the “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast will moderate all of the conversations.
In addition to the Hall H panel, fans will also be able to attend a special sneak preview screening of the first episode of the new season of “Dark Matter,” and take an immersive step into the underground world of “Silo” in a multi-sensory installation that will transport visitors into the silo itself to experience the tension, intrigue, and atmosphere that has captivated audiences worldwide.
San Diego Comic-Con International is set to take place from Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, July 26. Below are details of all the Apple TV activities and confirmed panel participants.
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.
[Burbank, CA] DC today announced its fan activations for Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), centered around its expanded DC Booth (#4544) on the convention floor from Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, July 26.
In 2026, DC continues its annual decade‑by‑decade celebration of its publishing legacy by spotlighting the 1950s. Following last year's celebration of DC's earliest publishing era, the 2026 DC Booth turns its attention to an era of reinvention, experimentation, and imagination that helped shape the future of DC Comics. As DC marches toward its 100th anniversary, this year’s booth honors a transformative decade that introduced bold new heroes, groundbreaking ideas, and creative storytelling that continues to inspire generations of fans.
The 1950s marked a creative turning point for DC. Showcase #4 introduced Barry Allen and helped usher in the Silver Age of comics. Action Comics #252 debuted Supergirl, Action Comics #241 revealed Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, and Showcase #22 reimagined Green Lantern with Hal Jordan. Beyond superheroes, the 1950s saw DC expand into science fiction, mystery, romance, Westerns, humor, and suspense, reflecting a period of extraordinary creative growth and experimentation.
The 2026 DC Booth brings this era to life with art, activations, and experiences inspired by one of the most influential periods in DC history, including a celebration of MAD Magazine, which debuted in 1952 and helped redefine satire for generations. Under the guidance of Harvey Kurtzman and the legendary “Usual Gang of Idiots,” MAD offered readers a sharp, hilarious lens on entertainment, politics, and popular culture, leaving a lasting mark on generations of creators and fans. Fans can visit the booth’s 1950s‑inspired Daily Planet newsstand and pick up a free MAD Magazine #1 facsimile, complete with classic ads pulled from DC’s archives and a Daily Planet blank back cover designed for creator signatures.
CULVER CITY, California—July 9, 2025—Prime Video today announced its 2026 San Diego Comic-Con lineup with beloved returning series including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Batman: Caped Crusader, with Reacher and Neagley joining forces for their SDCC debut, and iconic IP reimagined with Carrie and Blade Runner 2099 taking the stage. These panels will surprise and delight fans with breaking news, exclusive content, and special previews.
Panels :
Marvel's Wolverine - Deep Cut
Thursday, July 23, 2026
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Room: Hall H
We’re not just scratching the surface; we’re cutting through it. Insomniac Games’ Creative Director Marcus Smith, Game Director Mike Daly, Narrative Director Walt Williams, and Sr. Project Director Jess Reiner-Reed are joined by actors Liam McIntyre (Wolverine) and Krizia Bajos (Jean Grey), along with Executive Producer Eric Monacelli from Marvel Games to unveil exciting new details from the highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine, releasing on September 15 on PlayStation 5 consoles. Moderated by media personality, Naomi Kyle, the panel will offer a behind-the-scenes look into the game’s story, characters, and exclusive never-before-seen content.
AUDIBLE BRINGS KATE MCKINNON & EMILY LYNNE,
MATT DINNIMAN & JEFF HAYS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
WITH TWO EXCLUSIVE PANELS ON JULY 25, SISTERS KATE MCKINNON & EMILY LYNNE DISCUSS AUDIBLE'S MEDIEVAL COMEDY SERIES HEADS WILL ROLL, AND AUTHOR MATT DINNIMAN & NARRATOR JEFF HAYS CELEBRATE HIT SERIES DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL
ALONGSIDE IMMERSIVE 'LEVEL UP LOUNGE' ACTIVATION AND SURPRISE EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT THE CONVENTION
Audible is taking over San Diego Comic-Con in 2026 with two exclusive panels celebrating hit Audible Original series Heads Will Roll and the wildly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks, and alongside Audible's "Level Up Lounge"—an immersive, interactive player hub inspired by two of Audible's biggest genre audiobook worlds. The activation allows fans to enter the worlds of the LitRPG sensation Dungeon Crawler Carl and the hit Audible original sci-fi phenomenon Bobiverse. Fans can earn XP (experience points) through interactive experiences dedicated to these series, redeemable for exclusive loot and prizes. Plus, keep an eye out for surprise activations bringing the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl to the streets of San Diego throughout the convention.
Marvel Rivals Announces Electrifying San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Presence
Multi-Day Fan Celebration at the Marriott Marquis, Panels, Giveaways, Special Appearances and More!
Guangzhou, China and Los Angeles, California, United States, July XX, 2025 – Today, NetEase Games and Marvel Games revealed their presence at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel Rivals, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. Marvel Rivals will be back at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with panels, awesome giveaways, special appearances and an exclusive multi-day fan experience located at the Marriott Marquis, just next door to the convention center.
ADULT SWIM RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WITH
“PIRATE PURRRTY ON THE GREEN,” MUST-SEE PANEL EVENTS, AND EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOKS AND GIVEAWAYS
Adult Swim to Spotlight “Robot Chicken,” “Rick and Morty,”
“SMILING FRIENDS” and Upcoming Series “Haha, You Clowns”
Adult Swim readies a massive return to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with a packed schedule of live events, can’t-miss panels, and exclusive giveaways celebrating its most beloved and buzzworthy series and anchored by an outdoor “Pirate Purrrty on the Green” fan activation.
“Continuing our long tradition of being on the green at SDCC, last year we introduced a pirate ship motif because we have always viewed ourselves as media pirates,” said Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen. “We’ve also always used cats in Adult Swim iconography (because they are night creatures?), so this year, obviously, it’s cats and pirates. Expect owls next year, because that’s the other animal we associate ourselves with. Just roll with it. Don’t think too hard. It will be hilarious. Please come hang with us and the best show creators and animation staff in the business.”
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PEACOCK ACTION-COMEDY ORIGINAL SERIES TWISTED METAL SEASON TWO CRASHES INTO COMIC CON WITH A FULL-THROTTLE BUMPER CAR ACTIVATION AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Exclusive Sneak-Peek at Peacock’s Twisted Metal Season Two with EP/Star Anthony Mackie to Take Place on Thursday, July 24 in Ballroom 20
THURSDAY, JULY 24-SATURDAY JULY 26
TWISTED METAL BUMPER BATTLE
Fans will step into a post-apocalyptic world filled with bumper-to-bumper chaos at Peacock's Twisted Metal Bumper Battle. As an homage to the Twisted Metal tournament at the forefront of season two, fans will be able to choose their ride, featuring the show’s most iconic vehicles reimagined as bumper cars, and take part in their own version of the Calypso hosted derby. In addition to the bumper car experience, fans can expect epic photo ops, a display of some of the tournament cars featured in the series, surprise and delight moments, and pandemonium around every corner.
WHEN: Thursday, July 24 – Saturday, July 26
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WHERE: THE LOT @ 1ST & J - 450 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Event is free and open to the public. No badge required. Entry and bumper car participation are first come, first served, and not guaranteed. Waivers must be signed by all riders and passengers.
AMC Networks returns to Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA with a dynamic lineup of fan-favorite series panels and a not-to-be-missed Shudder activation based on the hit film CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, which makes its Shudder and AMC+ streaming debut on August 8, among other activities. Panels include a return to Hall H for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, featuring an exclusive first-look at the official trailer from the third season, premiering Sunday, September 7 on AMC and AMC+; and Ballroom 20 panels for two series in AMC Networks’ Anne Rice Immortal Universe, including the new season of the critically acclaimed Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, which began production in Toronto last month, and the newest series, Anne Rice’s Talamasca, premiering in October on AMC and AMC+.
Additionally, the IFC Entertainment Group will have cast and producers from a number of films participating in three panels, including Collider’s Ladies Night After Dark, featuring female filmmakers in the independent space; The Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror panel, spotlighting a variety of horror films; and Leave Them in Suspense panel, which will include Adam Cesare, award-winning author of the book Clown in a Cornfield, on which the film is based.
“Comic-Con remains the ultimate celebration of fandom and is the perfect stage to showcase AMC Networks’ most beloved franchise series and films,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “Whether it's an autograph from Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, a first look at Sam Reid as rockstar Lestat, or a frighteningly fun encounter with Clown in a Cornfield’s Frendo, we're thrilled to be back in San Diego offering this passionate fanbase a variety of unique and meaningful ways to connect with the stories and characters they love.”
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Nobody gets left behind when Walt Disney Studios’ live-action family adventure Lilo & Stitch lands at San Diego Comic-Con International. Fans can celebrate their ‘ohana both inside and outside the convention with interactive experiences - from ‘cool’ photo ops to behind-the-scenes moments with the talented cast and creators who brought this beloved story to life in the new live-action blockbuster.
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Activation: A Taste of Paradise in San Diego!
WHEN: Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27 | 10am - 7pm daily; 10am - 2pm (Sunday only)
WHAT: Catch the wave with Disney’s Lilo & Stitch at San Diego Comic-Con—no badge required! Cool off at this fun, family-friendly activation featuring island-inspired photo ops and a sweet taste of paradise with free shaved ice served daily. Unnecessary cuteness guaranteed!
WHERE: Gaslamp Diagonal, adjacent to the Omni Hotel (where Sixth Avenue ends)
Disney Lilo & Stitch Panel: A Look Inside the Continuing Phenomenon
WHEN: Friday, July 25 | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
WHAT: The original animated hit Lilo & Stitch has become a global franchise, spawning a 65-episode TV series, three direct-to-home entertainment films, a 26-episode anime series in Japan, multiple video games, theme park attractions, comics, books, a certified Platinum soundtrack album – and now, a live-action film inspired by the original. Join cast and creatives including Chris Sanders (creator, writer, and original voice of Stitch), Maia Kealoha (Lilo in the new film), Tia Carrere (original voice of Nani, now playing Mrs. Kekoa), and Sydney Agudong (Nani in the live-action film) as they revisit the franchise’s enduring legacy and offer a closer look at the new movie. The film is currently the #1 movie of the year at the global box office.
WHERE: Room 6BCF in the San Diego Convention Center
This year, the Hasbro booth design has been updated to better engage fans and create a more immersive space. The Hasbro Pulse Toy Store is back, and this year's design includes an impressive second story for live interviews. Designer Tom Whalen (@strongstuff) has tied the booth together by giving the Hasbro booth a fresh new appearance, with each brand rendered in his iconic style, representing our belief that at the heart of every brand is the HASBRO PULSE.
“We are thrilled to return to 2024 San Diego Comic-Con with an evolved booth design and even more exhilarating experiences for our fans,” said Tim Kilpin, President of Toys, Board Games, Licensing & Entertainment at Hasbro. “This year, we are particularly excited to celebrate our upcoming film, TRANSFORMERS ONE, and bring an immersive and interactive showcase that will truly spotlight the creativity and innovation behind our iconic brands. We can’t wait to reveal fan-favorite products from BEYBLADE, TRANSFORMERS, G.I JOE and more to create countless unforgettable memories alongside our dedicated fanbase.”
eigoMANGA, a leading media company in digital comic publishing, and Comic Distro, an innovative comic book distribution service, are excited to announce their participation at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024. This premier event, the nation's largest celebration of comic books, science fiction, and pop culture, will take place from July 25th to 28th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Visit eigoMANGA and Comic Distro at Booth #1802 in the Exhibit Hall.
