The official San Diego Comic-Con schedule is normally released exactly two weeks before the convention (which would put this year’s release dates on July 11-14), but many properties reveal long before then that they’ll be attending the convention. This is where you can find all of our compiled announcements in one handy master post.
We’ll be updating this post all the way until the schedules are officially announced — and it’s important to note that the schedule is never finalized until Comic-Con International or the various studios/entities reveal it. All schedules are subject to change.
1. Wednesday – Preview Night
2. Thursday – Movies, Television, Comics, Other Panels or Film Festival Screenings
3. Friday – Movies, Television, Comics, Other Panels or Film Festival Screenings
4. Saturday – Movies, Television, Comics, Other Panels, or Film Festival Screenings
5. Sunday – Movies, Television, Comics, or Other Panels
6. No Date Announced Yet – Movies, Television, Comics, or Other Panels
Wednesday, Preview Night (July 24)
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Thursday (July 25)
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Rainbow Brite: 40 Years of Color, Happiness and Hope (12:30pm-1:30pm, Room 29CD).
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Comics/Books
Don’t Stick Me in a Box: Genre Mashup Edition (10:30am-11:30am, Room 24ABC). Expected to Appear: TJ Klune, Chuck Tingle, Sarah Beth Durst, Seanan McGuire, and Olivie Blake
Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters — The Secret Origins of Hellboy (7:30pm-8:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival.
Supporting Women’s Wrongs (11am-12pm, Room 23ABC) Expected to appear: Kiersten White, Ava Reid, Kendare Blake, Cecy Robson, CJ Leede, and Rachel Howzell Hall
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Bringing the Independent Animated Film to Life: From Animatic to Finish Film (4:30pm-5:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Comic-Con Film School 101 (10am-11am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Documentary Filmmaking How To (12:05pm-1:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Documentary.
The Future is Fright: The Indie HorrorComic Explosion (6pm-7pm, Room 28DE). Expected to Appear: Bill Field, Sandy King Carpenter, Justin Beahm, Scott Chitwood, Mel Smith.
Great Pop Culture Debate Live: Best Superhero Crossover Comic.
Neopia Reimagined! (12pm-1pm, Room 28DE). Join Neopets CEO Dominic Law and Upper Deck President Jason Masherah for an insightful discussion on bringing virtual characters to life.
[NEW] Power Rangers (7:30pm-8:30pm, Room 10). Hosted by Bex Francis.
The Secret to the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Costumes. Presented by the Costume Designers Guild. Oscar and Emmy nominated costume designer Trish Summerville (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), assistant costume designer Corey Deist (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Red Sparrow), costume concept artist Gloria Kim (The Hunger Games: The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes, Orville), costume concept artist Oksana Nedavniaya (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) and fabric buyer Allison Agler (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Star Trek: Picard) will be joined by moderator Spencer Williams (creator of The Art of Costume Podcast) to discuss creating costumes that conjure a dystopian future.
The Writers Workshop, C2C Inc. (1pm, Marriott Marquis Marina Room Marina D). Are you passionate about writing, creating, and storytelling? Do you have a book, script, or idea waiting to be created? Join our creative professionals in an engaging workshop designed for independent authors, producers, and directors like you! (Chris Gore will be a participating on this panel.)
Your Origin Story – Starting & Growing a Pop Culture Business (5pm, Room 9). Speakers include Troutman Pepper’s Bruce Fenton and Todd Boylan, as well as Matt Wang at Evercore, and Joe Brusha of Zenescope Entertainment.
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Autism in Entertainment Spectrum Spotlight: Dani Bowman (11:20am-11:35am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Documentary.
Boba Girls (7:10pm-7:20pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
The Brave Day (9:25pm-9:35pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
It Could Be Any One Of Us (3:20pm-3:35pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
A Fawn in the Minefield (7:20pm-7:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
How to Get Your Man Pregnant (10pm-10:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
JOIN (6:20pm-6:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
[NEW] Illustrating Disney Magic (10am, Room 32AB). Expected to Appear: Rick Law, Jeff DePaoli.
La Valla (4:05pm-4:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
Married to Comics (11:05pm-3:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Documentary.
My Number One (8:30pm-8:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
The Nectar Instead (9pm-9:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
Oren’s Way (3:20pm-3:35pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
Ostinato (6:05pm-6:20pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
The Prince’s Dilemma (9:15pm-9:25pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
Root of the Problem (5:50pm-6:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
A Shadow’s Glow (8:45pm-9pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
Spectre of the Bear (9:35pm-9:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza (6pm). Expected to Appear: Eric Jacobus. Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
Tango is Conscious! (3:05pm-3:20pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
Thaba Ye (5:30pm-5:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Animated.
Toy Stories: Secret Life of a Toy (11am-11:20am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Documentary.
Train Ride (9:50pm-10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Animated.
TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet (11:35am-12:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. Documentary.
Welcome to the Boom Squad (6:30pm-7:10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
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Restoring the Cartoons of Betty Boop (7pm, Room 28DE). Newly restored Betty Boop cartoons with Jane Fleischer and Ray Pointer.
Common Side Effects. Expected to Appear: Steve Hely, Dave King.
TV Guide Magazine’s Fan Favorites (3:15pm-4:15pm, Ballroom 20). Expected to Appear: Jonathan Bennett (Hallmark Channel star).
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Comics/Books
Across the Universes with Tor(5:30pm-6:30pm, Room 29CD). Expected to Appear: Tor staff
Jewish Identity in Comics Outside the Holocaust (11am-12pm, Room 4). Expected to Appear: Roy Schwartz.
Romantic Retellings (11:30am-12:30pm) Expected to appear: Alexene Farol Follmuth, Christina Lauren, Scarlett St Clair, Nikki Payne
Behind the Futuristic Costumes of Netflix’s Atlas. Presented by the Costume Designers Guild. Emmy winning costume designer Daniel Orlandi (Atlas, X-men Dark Phoenix, Logan), assistant costume designer and moderator Ivy Heather Thaide (Atlas, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), costume concept artist Imario Susilo (Atlas, Ashoka, The Mandalorian), costume supervisor Mitch Kenny (Atlas, Star Trek: Picard), key costumer Amy Arnold (Atlas, Avengers: Infinity War) and custom made, pattern maker/tailor Sharon McGunigle (Atlas, Star Trek: Picard) reveal the complex world of Atlas where Jennifer Lopez is an anti-AI warrior who lives in a future which where fashion is still impactful.
Comic-Con Film School 102 (10am-11am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
From Cosplay to Hollywood (8pm-9pm, Room 23ABC). Expected to Appear: Dee Tails. Moderated by Sandra Scheller.
The Hillywood Show. Expected to Appear: Hilly Hindi and Hannah Hindi.
Mobile Filmmaking: How to Make a Movie Using a SmartPhone (4:15pm-5:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Pitching Film and Television (6:45pm-7:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
PostProduction to Distribution: Thinking Outside the Box (12:45pm-1:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
The Science of Action Design (5:45pm-6:45pm). Expected to Appear: Eric Jacobus.
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Animals on Screen (12:45pm-1:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Death in Training (12:05pm-12:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
A Drive at Dawn (2:45pm-3:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Gruff (11am-12:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Hello My Name is Friend-Man (11:25am-12:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
I Know What You Need (1:45pm-2:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Mirage (5:15pm-5:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse (3:50pm-4:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
¿PABLO? (12:30pm-12:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Save the Flea (10:55pm-11:25pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
The Underground (3:35pm-3:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Universe 25 (12:45pm-1:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Where is Lilith (3:05pm-3:35pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
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Hanna-Barbera Panel (4:30pm). Expected to Appear: Tom Sito, Mark Evanier, Tim Matheson.
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Back Issues (11am-11:20am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Building Your Empire as an Artist (7pm-8pm, Room 9). Camilla d’Errico will appear alongside tokidoki creator Simone Legno and fine artist Alex Pardee to discuss the changing landscape of artwork production, generative AI, tips for artists, and more.
Color with Camilla d’Errico (4pm-5pm, Room 11). Attendees at the panel will receive a free Holbein Colored Pencil Sample Pack and coloring page from d’Errico’s Pop Manga Coloring Book to participate in coloring alongside d’Errico.
Comics and Crime (10am-11am, Room 4). Expected to Appear: John Barber, Alexene Farol Follmuth, Andrew Lee Griffith, Frederick L Jones, Judd Winick
A Deep Dive into Creating Sci-Fi and Fantasy Worlds on an Indie Budget (12:05pm-1:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
DL Guy (11:40am-12:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Gamma Man (11:20am-11:40am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
How to Bookend a Bestselling Series (1:30pm-2:30pm, Room 10). Expected to Appear: Sarah Henning – Moderator. Tricia Levenseller, Alexandra Bracken, Aiden Thomas
In Our Villain Era: Tor’s Version (10:30am-11:30am, Room 10). Expected to Appear: Jenn Lyons, Moses Ose Utomi, Suyi Davies Okunbowa, Julia Vee, and Ken Bebelle Moderated by Ryka Aoki
Let There Be Dragons (3pm-4pm, Room 23ABC) Expected to appear: Naomi Novik, Christopher Paolini, Ken Bebelle, Jenn Lyons
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Adventures in Pop Culture with Hallmark (12pm-1pm, Room 28DE).
Cartoon Voices. Expected to Appear: Piotr Michael. Moderator: Mark Evanier.
FASTER, PURPLE WORM! KILL! KILL! Live (4pm).Â
The Many Deaths of Sean Bean (8pm, Room 9).The physicians of “Hi Everybody! A Bad Medicine Podcast” return to examine what Hollywood gets right and wrong about medicine. This year’s panel has a special focus on the oft-fatal calamities that have befallen actor Sean Bean over his 40 year career. Expected to Appear: Drs. Ewa Farrelly, Courtney Nicholas, Greg Winter, and Jackson Vane. Moderated by Johnny Kolasinski
The Many Sides of Japanese Anime – From Voice Acting to Animation (10:30AM, Room 5AB). Expected to Appear: Katsuji Mori, Gen Sato and Hidetoshi Omori.
Ordinary People Extraordinary Characters. Presented by the Costume Designers Guild. Emmy winning costume designer Cynthia Summers (The Last of Us S1, Goosebumps), assistant costume designer Kelsey Chobotar (The Last of Us S1, Goosebumps), Emmy nominated costume designer Sarah Evelyn (The Fall Guy, Bullet Train), assistant costume designer Anne Loppert (The Fall Guy), costume designer Wendy Chuck (Twilight, Live Action Lilo & Stitch), costume concept artist Gina DeDomenico (The Boys, Red One) with moderator Phillip Boutte creative director/costume concept artist (Stranger Things Season 5, Wakanda Forever) will discuss using the language of streetwear to create superheroes and villains.
PA 101: Starting Your Hollywood Career (3:30pm-4:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
ROLL INISH! How to Turn TTRPGs into Live Entertainment (11:15am).Â
The Ultimate Indie Filmmaker’s Survival Guide (7:30pm, Room 26AB). There’s an indie film revolution going on and it’s never been easier to get a movie made. Real world advice in all areas from fundraising to production to marketing and distribution. So how do creators survive and make films, release those movies and make a profit? Chris Gore (Attack of the Doc!), April Wright (Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story, Back to the Drive-In), Danika Lee Massey (AKIRA: The Documentary), Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise), Phil Zlotorynski (My Big Fat Independent Movie), Alan Ng (Film Threat) and more reveal the best pieces of advice to make it all happen.
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Angelman (4:30pm-5:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
The Barmaid and the Serpent (2:20pm-2:40pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Easy Action (8:55pm-9:20pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
My Dog’s Leg (7:05pm-7:10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
The First Time I Never Met You (12:05pm-12:35pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Influencer (6:05pm-6:55pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Juggernaut (5:30pm-6:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
The Lady Shrike (8:05pm-8:35pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Leverage (9:20pm-9:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
The Man in the Blue Suit (9:50pm-10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Momster (6:55pm-7:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Nice Thievage (3:10pm-3:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Off the Page (7:40pm-8:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Our Man in L.A. (12:35pm-2:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Player 2 (2:05pm-2:20pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
The Power Within (2:4pm-3:10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
The Watson Journals (8:35pm-8:55pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Superhost (7:10pm-7:40pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
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Crafting IYANU: An Inside Look at Lion Forge Entertainment’s Animated Series (1:30pm, Room 10). The creative team, including Roye Okupe (EP/Creator/Director), Vincent Edwards (Supervising Director), Brandon Easton (Story Editor/Writer), Kerri Grant (Writer), Vincent Edwards (Supervising Director), and host Karama Horne (@theblerdgurl), will be there to share exclusive insights. 🌟 We have exciting surprises and an SDCC-exclusive sneak peek of a special scene from IYANU that you won’t want to miss!
Jellystone! (1:45pm). A screening of the Cartoon Network crossover as well as a panel discussion. Expected to Appear: Maxwell Atoms, C.H. Greenblatt.
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Deadly Deeds (3pm-4pm, Room 4). Expected to Appear: Lily Anderson, Trish Lundy, CJ Leede, Alison Saft, Justine Puncella Winans
Page-Turning Thrillers To Keep You Up at Night (11am-12pm, Room: 24ABC). Expected to Appear: Sarah Henning, Trish Lundy and Caitlin Schneiderhan. Moderated by Lily Anderson.
Take Me Away (12pm–1pm, Room 7AB). Expected to Appear: Deeba Zargarpur, Jordan Ifueko, Rebecca Thorne, TJ Klune, Sara Wolf
There’s Something About YA (2:30pm-3:30pm, Room 23ABC). Expected to Appear: Alexene Farol Follmuth. Terry J. Benton-Walker, Sarah Henning, Tricia Levenseller, Moderator: Erika Lewis
Cartoon Voices. Moderator: Mark Evanier.
CCI-IFF Awards Presentation (11am-12pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Comic Con Film School 104 (10am-11am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). Part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
Face to Face Sales 101: Convention Strategies (11am-12pm). Expected to Appear: Matt Milner.Â
From the Sears Wishbook to Etsy Storefronts: The Evolution of Toy Collecting (4pm-5pm).
Spotlight on Tom Sito (1:15pm, Room 5AB).
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Isla Monstro. Expected to Appear: Julaiana Harkavy, Gigi Edgley, James Schrader.
Marvel Studios. Expected to Appear: Kevin Feige.
Producers on Producing. Collider has put together some exciting names in the industry to offer a look inside what it really takes to be a Hollywood producer. The line-up include Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, Deepwater Horizon and The New Look), Akiva Goldsman (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,I Am Legend, and Constantine), and Roy Lee (Barbarian, The Lego Movie and the upcoming Minecraft Movie). Moderated by Collider Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub.
Dial the Gate Presents: A Stargate 30th Anniversary Fan Celebration. Special Guests & Door Prizes.
Dr. Horrible Screening and Horrible Karaoke. Sing along at the annual screening of the fan-fave Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, then wow the audience with your own rendition of songs from the Dr. H web series.
[UPDATED]Â Manifest Fan Panel. Expected to Appear: Manifest Room, Save Manifest.
Space Command. Expected to Appear: Marc Scott Zicree (Writer/Director/Producer).
A Stargate 30th Anniversary Fan Celebration. Presented by Dial the Gate. Will include special guests and door prizes.
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2000 AD: The Galaxy’s Greatest Panel! Comics superstars Simon Bisley and Gail Simone headline a panel of top talent to talk about the powerhouse of comics, 2000 AD, and its new and classic comics: from horror and romance to war and fantasy! Featuring exclusive announcements from across Rebellion’s exciting comics range!
The Continuing Relevance Of Will Eisner’s The Plot. Expected to Appear: Karen Green, Miriam Mora, Chris Couch, Nicholas Meyer, Danny Fingeroth.
Critical Entertainment and Patriot Comic Books.
Empathy in Asian American Graphic Narratives. Expected to Appear: Erica Aguirre, Virginia Nguyen, Amanda Sandoval, Dianne Wen.
Heavy Metal Comics With Simon Bisley & Kevin Eastman. Make some noise for comics’ rock ‘n’ roll superstars – Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman – as they discuss the swords, sorcery, and legacy of one of comics history’s most beloved, and most rock n roll, anthologies, 2000 AD.
Hispanic Creators and Artists Discuss the Comic Book Industry Past and Future.
[NEW] Humor in Comics. Expected to Appear: Women in Comics Collective and Background Noise Comic.
It All Starts With a Word. Authors and writers share words of wisdom and tales from the trenches to help you put pen to paper and fingers to keys to start writing that novel or comic book that’s been simmering in your head! Expected to Appear: Jendia Gammon.
Roxy and Misty: Horror and Romance Collide! Horror! Romance! Gail Simone heads up a fantastic panel of creators and critics to explore the worlds of 2000 AD‘s incredible new genre anthologies Misty and Roxy: from reviving classic scares to kickstarting spicy stories of love and intrigue!
Tales From My Spinner Rack LIVE!: DC Comics in the Swingin’ ’60s: The Go-Go Checks Gambit. The Marvel Age of Comics and the Batman TV show had the entire comics world in a superhero frenzy in the mid-1960s. DC Comics jumped into the fray with a whole slew of new characters and reboots, plus a secret weaspon: Go-Go Checks, a black-and-white checkerboard at the top of each DC comic cover to make them stand out on the newsstands. Gary Sassaman (former director of programming and publications San Diego Comic-Con) brings his popular YouTube channel back to Comic-Con in this all-new, world premiere presentation, which takes you on a nostalgic tour of DC Comics in 1966-67, with a look back at some of the wilder characters, concepts, and covers of that era. Free postcards, magnets, and buttons to the first 75 attendees!
Will Eisner & Harvey Kurtzman Go To College. Expected to Appear: Patrick McDonnell, Michael Dooley, Grant Geissman, Chris Couch, Danny Fingeroth.
The World of Mature Manga (8pm-9pm, Grand 12 & 13 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina). Expected to Appear: Shiwasu no Okina.
Writing Comics for Film and Television. Learn more about making comic books that are ready for the film industry and all the challenges that come along with it, along with a discussion on how to make comic book adaptations from popular feature films.
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AAPI Diversity & Representation in Comics and Media. Expected to Appear: Mark A.J. Nazal (Diwata Komiks co-founder).
Animals on the Big Screen: The Untold Stories. Lions Tigers & Bears founder and director, Bobbi Brink, will delve into the history of animals in film, expose the abuse that happens behind the scenes, and present ethical solutions for Hollywood moving forward.
Athletes in Tabletop. Expected to Appear: Johnny Stanton.
Brushes & Dice: The Artistry Behind Tabletop Games. Expected to Appear: Sarah Dahlinger, Ross Thompson.
Camera, Culture, and Combat: Unveiling Filipino Martial Arts Legacy in Popular Culture. Expected to Appear: Arlene Pinpin Stevens, Ron Balicki, Sachi Villareal, Julius Vladimir Francisco, Aiodhan M. Cochrane, Paul Rosales, Steven Barnes.
Deaf Representation in Pop Culture. The panel will tentatively be conducted in ASL and interpreted into English for the hearing people in the audience. Expected to Appear: Yvonne Renee Hunt.
Dollar Baby. Comic-Con International Film Festival entry based on the Stephen King short story “I Know What You Need”. Expected to Appear: Julia Marchese.
Evolution of Toy Collecting (1970s-Today). Join supercollectors Martin Smith, Silver Ciprian, and Brian Frey for a fun discussion of the paradigm shifts & innovations that’ve changed the hobby
The Future of Doctor Who: Share Your Views with the Experts.Expected to Appear: Sandro Monetti.
Gay Geeks and Where to Find Them. Expected to Appear: Julian Jetson.
The House of the Dragon Fan Panel.
Indie Filmmaking and VFX. Expected to Appear: Mark A.J. Nazal (Diwata Komiks co-founder).
The Influence of Anime and Gaming on Modern Culture. Expected to Appear: Anomaly Brand: The Experience live podcast panel, featuring Freya the Slaya, Maya World, Roxy.
LOST Fans Unite with Jay and Jack. Expected to Appear: Jay and Jack Glatfelter, Cancer Gets Lost.
The Mary Sue: Unpacking the Female Characters in Nerdom. Expected to Appear: Rachel Leishman.
Needful Things: Collecting Stephen King.
On the Mic Podcast. Expected to Appear: Tim Drake.
Pitching Film and TV. Expected to Appear: Douglas J. Eboch.
Real or Fake: A Game Show Where Contestants Have to Decide if a Comic Story or Character is . . . Real or Fake. Expected to Appear: Darren Shulman, Don Nguyen, Madeleine Caffarel, Emily S. Whitten, Trish Forstner, Tony Parker.
Recast Monsters: A Diverse Re-imagining of a Horror Classic. Cast reading horror comics. Expected to Appear: Julia Marchese, Anastastia Washington, Teri Gamble, Miss Barbie-Q, Camille Corbett, David Crownson, Fayna Sanchez, William Champion.
Social Issues in Film & Television. Expected to Appear: Mark A.J. Nazal (Diwata Komiks co-founder).
Starfield. Expected to Appear: Emily O’Brien.
Storyquest Supernova. Live panel and one shot. Expected to Appear: David Tilstra, Omar Hajam, Mayanna Berrin, Aki, Reed Sights, Jordy Martin, Aleks Royt.
Supersuits from Concept to Reality. Learn what it takes to create superhero costumes from costume designer and costume concept artists, including Gina DeDomenico, Sarah Mgeni, Andy Clement, Jessie Raye, LJ Shannon, and Shannon Short.
Venture Forth: A D&D Podcast. Live play.
Video Games To Be Excited For in 2024 And Beyond. Expected to Appear: Gareth Von Kallenbach (Skewed and Reviewed).
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Not Attending
*This refers to panels only, not necessarily booths (ie, Marvel Studios will still have a booth) or offsites
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