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!

247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP at SDCC 2026

 

JULY 9, 2026 (PORTLAND, OR) — 247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP is heading to San Diego Comic-Con International (July 23-26), at Booth #1837, with convention-exclusive comics, creator signings, collectible trading cards, retailer-only offerings, and a slate of panels celebrating the stories and creators shaping the publisher's growing lineup. Fans can get an early look at upcoming releases, pick up exclusive editions of Evermind, Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals, and NEWMEN, participate in a convention-wide “Collectible Card Chase”, and unlock an exclusive comic available only through the SDCC experience! Here's a closer look at the exclusives, collectibles, and special offerings available during San Diego Comic-Con 2026:

Skybound Entertainment Announces SDCC 2026 Panels and Events

 

Skybound Entertainment Announces 2026 Comic-Con International©: San Diego Panels and Events Discover what's next for Skybound's biggest stories with creator-led panels, exclusive reveals, exciting announcements and giveaways!

Icon Heroes SDCC 2026 Exclusive KB Toys Exclusive 3 for $10 Price Sticker Enamel Pin

 

Icon Heroes is bringing back one of the most memorable symbols of toy shopping with the KB Toys 3 for $10.00 Price Sticker Enamel Pin, available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

AMC GLOBAL MEDIA RETURNS TO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL WITH MUST-SEE LINEUP OF PANELS, A FAN SCREENING & MORE

 

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 at SDCC 2026

 

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 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.

Alliance Authentic debuts at San Diego Comic-Con

ALLIANCE AUTHENTIC + COMIC-CON 2026: THE COLLECTING PLATFORM “FOR A NEW GENERATION” (FORBES) ARRIVES IN SAN DIEGO JULY 23-26

 FULL-SCALE POP-UP AT THE HARD ROCK HOTEL INCLUDES PRESERVED VINYL RECORDS, PLUS FIGURES FROM FUNKO AND HANDMADE BY ROBOTS

STAR WARS COLLECTIBLES AVAILABLE IN STAR WARS PAVILION INCLUDE JAPANESE-EXCLUSIVE SOUNDTRACKS FROM ORIGINAL TRILOGY + MORE

 

AHS SDCC 2026 Activation

 

San Diego Comic-Con attendees can expect promotions for AHS13 to hit the streets of Gaslamp with four specially themed ice cream trucks, as well as the opportunity to pose for photos with Rubber Man (Murder House), Twisty the Clown (Freak Show), the Witch (Coven), among other AHS characters. Ice cream flavors are being offered in tribute to past installments of the series. The trucks will be around on Saturday evening, when fans will be invited to a secret location to experience the 13^th scoop. More information can be found on AHS’ social media channels.

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.

DC UNVEILS LINEUP FOR SDCC 2026

 

[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.

Prime Video Announces 2026 San Diego Comic-Con Panels

 

 

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.