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 10-13), 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 23)
Thursday (July 24)
[NEW] Directors on Directing (2:45pm, Hall H). Collider presents a conversation between directors Rob Reiner and Paul Feig, with exclusive sneak peeks and surprises.
[NEW] The Toxic Avenger (5:30pm-6:30pm, Hall H). Get ready for mayhem, mutants, and mop justice! Be among the first to dive into the wild world of The Toxic Avenger — the UNRATED, no-holds-barred reimagining of the cult classic from Troma Entertainment. Join writer & director Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore, writer for Marvel Comics/Dark Horse Comics), iconic Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman, and an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Jacob Tremblay (Room, Wonder), and Taylour Paige (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Zola) for an unforgettable panel. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive insights, and join a live Q&A. This is one toxic takeover you don’t want to miss!
Hallmark HallStars (1:45pm-2:45pm). Step into the heartwarming world of Hallmark Media at SDCC! This panel brings together beloved Hallmark stars for a celebration of feel-good fandom. From Countdown to Christmas classics to the latest and newest Hallmark series, fans will get exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, sneak peeks of upcoming projects, and maybe even a surprise or two. Whether you’re a devoted Hallmark viewer, a Christmas movie fanatic, or just discovering the charm of Hallmark, this is your chance to ask questions, meet the stars, and celebrate the joy these films bring to audiences around the world. Moderated by TV Guide’s Damian Holbrook.
Spike & Mike’s Original Festival of Animation (2pm-3pm, Room 32AB).
Space Command (10am, Neil Morgan Auditorium).
Apex Comics Group (4pm-5pm, Room 23ABC). Writer/Artist/Publisher, Mariano Nicieza introduces S.G. Blaise, Jessica Court, Wilson Ramos Jr., Ariel Olivetti, Scott Hanna, Al Milgrom with Comic Con exclusive premiere announcements of exciting new comic book and action figure projects! ColecoVision Air Raiders, Venture and Cosmic Avenger. Rudy Nebres – Phazer: Time Force, Seven Galaxies, Greg Hildebrandt – Phazer: Time War, Michael Dolce – Phazer/Sire: Lost in Time, Phillip Russertt – Biomek/Breath of the Dragon, Steranko – Talon the Timeless and Phazer action figures! Also, Agent Three Zero, Blackray, Blue Sultan, The R.I.G.H.T. Project, The Outer Space Men and many more surprises!
Creeping It Real: How Horror Comics Heal and Connect Us (6pm, Room 29AB). Expected to Appear: Philip Kobylanski (President of Valhalla Motion Pictures, The Walking Dead), BJ McDonnell (Horror Film Director, Foo Fighters Studio 666), Sean Sobczak (Storm King Comics), Bill Field (Author/Director, Horror Comic Historian), Phil Nelson (Horror Writer/Historian/Entrepeneur). Moderated by Jim Ousley (Creator, The Atonement Bell)
Don’t Panic: Douglas Adams Saw the Future (7:30pm, Room 26AB). Arvind Ethan David (Trouble is My Business)
Fantastical World Building (2pm, Room 9). SenLin Yu (Alchemised), Serena Valentino (Disney Villains series), Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer: Volume Two), Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl series), and Falon Ballard (Something Wicked)
Leave Them in Suspense (11am, Room 23ABC). Theodore Van Alst Jr. (Never Whistle at Night), Arvind Ethan David (Trouble is My Business), and more.
The New Era of Power Rangers (5pm-6pm, Room 23ABC)
PW Book Buzz: New Graphic Novel and Manga Imprints and Indies (3pm, Room 29CD). Whitney Leopard (executive editor, Ink Pop).
Tarot Cards, Grimoires, and Spells: Writing Magical Books (12pm, Room 23ABC). Elise Kova (Arcana Academy), LaDarrion Williams (Bones at the Crossroads), Miranda Mundt (Muted: Volume One), Sangu Mandanna (A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping), Morgan Ryan (A Resistance of Witches), and Emily Skrutskie (A Legionnaire’s Guide to Love and Peace).
This is My Roman-tasy Empire (10am, Room 29AB). Featuring Danielle L. Jenson (A Curse Carved in Bone) and more.
The Chilling Return of Spanish and Latin American Horror (4pm-5pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
C0mic-Con Film School 101 (10am-11am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Documentary Filmmaking How To (3pm-4pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
From Concept To Creation An Integration of Blender 3D & Unreal Engine. Expected to Appear: Lee Kohse, Lee Staton, Jayson Mondala, Sean Glumace, John Eaves, Aaron Houston. Moderated by: Stephen Burns.
Gay Geeks and Where to Find Them (6:30pm, Room 26AB). Expected to Appear: Jack Phoenix, Brooke Edwards, Avery Ball. Special performance by Jimmy Sherfy. Moderated by Julian Jetson.
Making a DIY Feature Film (5pm-6pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The Original Festival of Animation (2pm-3pm, room 32AB). Spike & Mike present their annual screening.
SUPERSONIC: The 17th Annual Behind-The-Scenes Music Panel (11:30am-12:30am, Room 29CD). A behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating the scores and sounds to some of today’s most popular TV Series and Films. Featured panelists include Amanda Jones (Composer – Apple TV+’s Murderbot), Phil McGowan (Score Mixer – Netflix’s Cobra Kai), Dominic Lewis (Composer – Sony Pictures’ Karate Kid: Legends), Will Bates (Composer – Prime Video’s The Better Sister) and Kurt Farquhar (Composer – Giant Pictures’ Absolute Dominion). Moderated by voice actor Eric Bauza (Looney Tunes).
World Builders: Visual Effects Meets Speculative Fiction (1:30PM-2:30PM, Room 29CD). Expected to Appear: Scott Kilburn (Life of Pi, Doom Patrol), Theresa Halvorsen (No Bad Books Press), Jim Hillin (Beauty and the Beast, Thor: Love and Thunder), Eric Wilson (The Matrix), Garrett Broussard (Alita: Battle Angel), Alan Chan (World of Warcraft).
Fighting with Autism: Jorge Gutierrez Visits Spec Labs! (12:55pm-1:10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Shopping for Superman (11am-12:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Miss Fury and the Lost Legacy of Tarpé Mills 3 (1:15pm-2:55pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience (6:10pm-6:55pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Indie Filmmaker’s Survival Guide (7pm-8pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Keep It Kayfabe (8:05pm-9:34pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Prime Video’s Butterfly, Presented with BOOM! Studios (1:30PM – 2:30PM, Room 5AB)
100 Years of Comics in The New Yorker: Pantheons, Panels & Perspectives (2pm, Room 10). Paul Krasik (Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy).
The Black Heroes Matter Panel: When Representation Becomes Resistance (7pm, Room 28DE). When stories rooted in culture and history are challenged or dimissed, creativity becomes a powerful act of remembering. Join us as we explore what it means to tell the stories that others try to forget. In a time when visibility is questioned and authenticity can feel risky, these creators are turning narrative into legacy, and using imagination as both shield and spotlight. Expected to Appear: Ryan Benjamin (Batman; Brothers Bond), Davina Mackey (Sony Interactive; Playstation), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root, Dr. Doom), Jessica Murrey (World Reborn; Pokemon Go), David Crownson (Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer), Pamela Iloure (Arcane; Black in Gaming)
Battle of BookTok Tropes (7pm-8pm, Room 9). Expected to Appear: Mary Shyne.
The Birth of Comics: How Anarchy and Innovations Led to the Comics of Today (11:30am, Room 10). Paul Karasik (Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy) and more.
A Chorus of Realms (11am, Room 32AB). SenLin Yu (Alchemised) and more.
Color Cats with Camilla d’Errico: A Purr-fectly Creative Workshop (3pm-4pm, Room 11). Camilla d’Errico (Pop Manga Catitude Coloring Book) shares stories and inspiration from her career, as well as an audience Q&A. Attendees will receive a free coloring page and colored pencils — and it will be popular, so plan to head there a bit early. Moderated by Thomas Doherty (Committed Comics).
Color Me Intrigued (11:30am, Room 24ABC). K.X. Song (The Night Ends with Fire), Elisa Kova (Arcane Academy)
Comic Making for Kids and Teachers (4pm-5pm, Shiley Special Events Suite at the San Diego Central Library). Expected to Appear: Craig Anthony Knitt.
Comics For Everyone (3:30PM – 4:30PM, Room 5AB)
From Cartoons to Characters. (10am-11am, San Diego Central Library Shiley Special Events Suite). Expected to Appear: Mary Shyne.
Graphic Novel Production and Pitches (10am-11am). With John Bruno, Academy Award Winner for Soecial Effects for “The Abyss”and creator of “The Navigator” Graphic Novel, Ephriam Walker, Netflix Producer and co-writer for “The Sanctuary ” Graphic Novel, Sherman Augustus, Actor for “Stranger Things” and the upcoming HBO series”Lanterns”, and co-writer for “Daughters of Django” Graphic Novel, and myself, creator and publisher of multiple graphic novels and children’s books, Heavy Metal International co-owner. We discuss the challenges of finishing graphic novel projects and pitching them to studios for options.
[NEW] How to Make a Comic from Start to Finish with Brian Haberlin (3pm-4pm, Room 3). Comic creator Brian Haberlin (Spawn, Witchblade, Hellcop) will guide you how to take your idea and make a comic book.
Joy and Resistance (12:30pm, Room 24ABC). Veronica Bane (Difficult Girls) and more.
Lucasfilm Publishing (10am). Tessa Gratton (Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown), Charles Soule (Trials of the Jedi), and more.
Make ‘Em Laugh: Using Jokes, Puns, and Goofy Ideas to Hook Reluctant Readers (12pm, San Diego Central Library, Shiley Special Events Suite). Max and Suzanne Lang (Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!) and more.
The Making of the All-Star Superman Audiobook (2:30pm, Room 29CD). Marc Thompson (Narrator of All-Star Superman).
The Pre-Teen Comic Market: Fueling the Pre-Teen Dream Machine (5pm-6pm, Room 9). Expected to Appear: Jen King (Owner-Operattor Space Cadets), Alex De Luca (Enigmatown, Dragon Whisperer), Melissa Pagluica (Above the Clouds, Monster Heart), John Hageman (Publisher, 10 Ton Press), Timmy Heague (Owner, Arsenal Comics & Games), Jameson Rohrer (2022 Eisner Award Judge).
The Power of Purpose: How Nonprofits and Filmmakers Can Benefit Each Other (3:30pm–4:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Queer Horror (2pm-3pm, Room 4). Expected to Appear: Casey Gilly.
Revisiting Iconic Worlds (5pm, Room 29AB). Serena Valentino (Disney Villains series), Megan Shepherd (Hour of the Pumpkin Queen), Allison Saft (Wings of Starlight).
The Slaughterverse: Expanding the World of Something is Killing the Children (10am-11am, Room 7AB)
Spotlight on Paul Karasik (10am, Room 23ABC). Paul Karasik (Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy)
Star Wars Books from Random House Worlds (1pm, Room 7AB). Charles Soule (Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi), Marc Thompson (Star Wars Narrator), and Tessa Gratton (Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown).
The Black Panel (10am-11:30am).
Independent Women: The Rise of Female Filmmakers in Indie Movies (2pm-3pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Marvel Rivals: Hero Creation from Concept to Showcase. Developers will explore how Marvel heroes are reimagined for the battlefield
Producers on the State of Producing Independent Films (12pm-1pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation (9pm-11pm, Room 32AB).
The State of Producing Independent Films (12pm-1pm, Grand 6 at the Marriott Marquis).Expected to Appear: 5R Productions, Janell Smith, Martinez, Jessica Russo, Ross Marian and Julie Paquit.
Wonder Women – Female Comic CEOS (2pm-3pm, Grand 10 & 11 at the Marriott Marquis). Expected to Appear: Janet Wade (MAW Productions), Ghezal Omar (.357 Magnum Opus), Hilarie Schmalke (Midnight Factory Press), Cecilia Lim (Kento Comics), Karla Medrano (Blaq Girl Comics).
ARCA (9:20pm–9:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Battle of LA (6:15pm–6:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Bulbank (1:05pm–1:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Burned (11:25pm–12:15am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Ciao Peskao (4:50pm–5:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Comic-Con Film School 102 (10am-11am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Enseñame Como Morir (Show Me How to Die) (5:20pm–5:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
First Sight (6:45pm–7:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Flying From War (1:15pm–1:25pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Garu & Ponki (4:30pm–4:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Hearts of Stone (7:15pm–8pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Invasion ’53 (8:30pm–8:50pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
La Bruja (10:05pm–10:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Lunch Break (3:10pm–3:20pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Marvelous Gift (1:25pm–1:40pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Obsidian (10:55pm–11:25pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Paint (8:00pm–8:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Passenger (5:05pm–5:20pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Pizza Man (3:20pm–3:30pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Pow! (11:20am–11:35am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Resonance (12:15am–12:45am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Samurai Blue: Afterimage (11:35am–11:55am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Spaceman (10:30pm–10:55pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The Companions (5:50pm–6:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The Lights Above (8:50pm–9:20pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The Scramble (11:05am–11:20am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Tule (3:00pm–3:10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Wind Goes On (1:40pm–2:00pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
You Can Do It Alone (9:50pm–10:05pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Kevin Smith (Hall H).
Troma.
Celebrating Dungeons & Dragons 2025 (2:30pm, Room 24ABC). Jim Zub (Artificers & Alchemy).
Creating a Captivating Character (11am, Room 29AB). K.X. Song (The Dragon Wakes with Thunder), LJ Andrews (Broken Souls and Bones), Morgan Ryan (Resistance of Witches), Falon Ballard (Something Wicked), Sangu Mandanna (Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping).
Fan-Made Tales (3pm, Room 23ABC). Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series).
The Fandom Advantage: How Fan Creativity Fuels Pro Entertainment Careers (12pm, San Diego Central Library). Tessa Gratton (Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown).
From Dracula to Demogorgon: The Secret Behind Crafting Iconic Creatures (12pm, Omni Grand Ballroom DE). Shane Hawk (Never Whistle at Night).
Grading 101 (4:30pm-5:30pm, Room 26AB). Expected to Appear: Matt Nelson (CGC Comics President) and Shawn Caffrey (CGC Comics Vice President).
Once Upon a Roman-tasy (1:30pm, Room 10). I.V. Marie (Immortal Consequences) and more.
R.A. Salvatore and Terry Brooks on Writing Long-Running Fantasy Series (10am, Room 25ABC). R.A. Salvatore (Homeland: Dungeons & Dragons) and Terry Brooks (Galaphile).
The Sinister World of IDW Dark (2pm-3pm, Room 4). Expected to Appear: Casey Gilly.
Where Fantasy Meets Romance (3pm, Omni Grand Ballroom DE). SenLin Yu (Alchemised), Danielle Jensen (A Curse Carved in Bone), I.V. Marie (Immortal Consequences), Purpah (Suitor Armor: Volume Two), Sangu Mandanna (A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping), LJ Andrews (Broken Souls and Bones), and Falon Ballard (Something Wicked).
The Anthropology of Kung Fu Cinema (2pm-3pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Connect to Pop Culture with Hallmark (12pm-1pm). For generations, Hallmark has paired your favorite memories with iconic characters from movies, television and comics. Learn what goes into creating Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® plush characters, gift products and more from the people who make them all come to life. You’ll get sneak peeks at products for the year ahead and have a chance to win prizes!
The Hillywood Show (6:45pm, Room 6A).
The Indie Toy Makers Unite! (12pm-1pm, Marriott Marquis Grand 12 & 13). Expected to Appear: Brian Flynn (Super7), Bill Murphy (BigBadWorkShop), Chris Scott (Grindhouse Toys), Trevor Zammit (NECA), toy designers Sarah Lynn Reynolds and Quang Le, Doc Dyatt & Gavin Hignight (Wandering Planet Toys). Moderated by Rich Mayerik & Jordan Q Hammer.
MAD Rewind Podcast Panel. Expected to Appear: Brandee Stilwell.
Production to Distribution: Thinking Outside the Box (4pm-5pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
RiNickulous Cage: Bad Medicine in Nick Cage Films (8:30pm-9:30pm, Room 26AB). The physicians of Hi Everybody! A Bad Medicine Podcast are back to discuss the Unbearable Weight of Medical Mixups. This year, we’re discussing the injuries and maladies seen in Nicholas Cage films, from The Rock to Ghost Rider to Renfield.
Star Wars Family Fued (8pm-9pm, Marriott Marquis Grand 12 & 13).
Unlocking Virtual Production: Game Engines and the Future of Independent Filmmaking (6:45–7:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Bomb Voyage (5pm–5:10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Comic-Con Film School 103 (10am–11am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Depredador (7:45–8pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
El Espiritu (1:15–1:40pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
FISHMONGER (10:45–11:25pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Fireflies in the Dusk (3:15–3:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Free Money (3pm–3:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The Hero In Us Screening (11am-11:30am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6). After defeating his nemesis Chiari, a young superhero, Jack, faces a devastating setback, landing him back in the hospital. With his mother Jill by his side, Jack searches for his true superpower while Jill discovers hers. Participating panelists include Jill Fearons (actor, The Hero In Us), Peter Cohenno (executive producer, The Hero In Us), and Alex Stulac (director, The Hero In Us).
Hooves (10:10–10:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Hot Local Singles Are In Your Area (10am–10:10pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Kaiju Kid (11:30–11:50am, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
MascLooking (9:45–10:00pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Parachutes (9am–9:45pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Stomach It (6:15–6:40pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Super Human Anxiety (1:40–2pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Surge of Power: Where There’s Smoke (11:50am–1:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The Evil Eye (8am–8:35pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The Final Course (3:45–4pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The New Neighborhood (5:10–5:40pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
The Red Stone (La Piedra Roja) (5:40–6:15pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
TITO (8:35–9pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 6).
Iyanu’s Journey: The Next Chapter (1PM-2PM, Room 24ABC). Lion Forge Entertainment will offer an exclusive first look at footage from the upcoming Iyanu movie, along with behind-the-scenes updates and reveals from the show’s second season.
Dynamite Comics x Disney. Expected to Appear: Greg Weisman.
Greg Weisman & Friends. Expected to Appear: Greg Weisman, and, presumably, friends.
Horror at the Crossroads of Genre (12pm, Room 24ABC). Kiersten White (The House of Quiet).
Karma is the Girl on the Page (11am, Room 24ABC). Serena Valentino (Disney Villains series) and more.
Manga for Kids: Why is it Hard to Find? (11am, Room 11). Whitney Leopard (executive editor, Ink Pop).
Queer Eye on ElfQuest (11am-12pm, Room 29CD). Hosted by Prism Comics, we’ll be exploring LGBTQ+ aspects & themes in ElfQuest & Wendy’s Masque of the Red Death Musical Thriller.
What’s Your Flavor? Battle of the Genre (11am, Room 29AB). Wesley Chu (The Art of Legend), Craig Thomson (Ginseng Roots), Shane Hawk (Never Whistle at Night), Arvind Ethan David (Trouble is My Business), Sangu Mandanna (A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping), and Holly Jackson (Not Quite Dead Yet).
Yours, Mine, and Ours (10am, Room 24ABC). Charles Soule (Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi), David Walker (Big Jim and the White Boy), and Megan Shepherd (Hour of the Pumpkin Queen).
A Celebration of Asian American Entertainers (10am-11am, Grand 10 & 11 Marriott Marquis). Expected to Appear: James Lew (Luke Cage), Teresa Navarro (Birth of the Dragon), Rich Ting (On Call), Gina Su (Autopilot), Ming Chen (Jay and Silent Bob Reboot), Jackie Dallas (Stranger Things), Cindy Chu (Hawaii Five-O). Moderated by Francis Kong.
Discovering Our Unique Superpowers: A Creative Workshop for Families (1pm, Room 11). Children’s book author/illustrator Angel Halo Chang leads kids and families in a family-friendly workshop.
Film Festival Screenings
Predator: Badlands (Hall H).
Project Hail Mary (Hall H).
Tapawingo. Cast Q&A and free temporary tattoo giveaway. Expected to Appear: Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jay Pichardo (American Vandal), Kim Matula (The Bold and the Beautiful, UnREAL), Sawyer Williams (The Middle), George and Paul Psarras (Broad City), Amanda Bearse (Married… with Children), John Ratzenberger (Cheers, Toy Story), Gina Gershon (Bound, Showgirls), and Billy Zane (Titanic). They’ll also be joined by director/writer/producer Dylan Narang, writer Brad DeMarea, casting director Allen Hooper, and composer and Jacob Yoffee.
Tron: Ares (Hall H).
Unexpected Treasures. Expected to Appear: Mike Manning, Cast and Creative Team
Critical Role (Announced, Not Confirmed).
The Dragon Prince. Expected to Appear: Aaron Ehasz, Justin Richmond.
Peacemaker. Expected to Attend: James Gunn, John Cena.
Revival (announced, not confirmed). Expected to Appear: Showrunners Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, cast.
Svengoolie and The Sven Squad.
Comics Publishing: Year One. Expected to Appear: Hil Schmalke, Joseph Schmalke.
Critical Entertainment Showcase. Expected to Appear: Christopher Reda.
Crowd-Funding Lessons Learned for Indie Cartoonists. Expected to Appear: Arthur N. Ebuen.
Cultures, Critiques and Captains: Ethnic Studies Courses Using Comics. Expected to Appear: Jason Goldman-Hall, Stephanie Harvey, Alan Smart.
Deep Fried Universe. Creatives from Kid Heroes Productions’ Deep Fried Universe discuss the growing world of Lumpia.
Great Cartoonists and Comedians We Have Known. Expected to Appear: Mark Evanier, Leonard Maltin.
Hispanic Creators and Artists Discuss the Comic Book Industry Past, Present, and Future. Panelists: Alex Sinclair (Colorist, Batman Hush, Wolverine Revenge, Deadpool Batman, Harley Quinn), Mark London (Mad Cave Studios CEO, Chief Creative Officer, and Writer – Endless Night, Battlecats), Tone Rodriguez (Artist, Simpsons, Futurama, Feral, Stray Dogs, The Office & Dexter), Michael Calero (Massive Publishing CEO/Co-Founder, Artist – Alpha Betas, Writer – Quested), Jorge R. Gutierrez (Director of The Book of Life, and I, Chihuahua. Co-Creator of El Tigre, Creator of Maya And The Three), discuss their careers and the comic book industry from a Hispanic perspective. Moderated by Adrian Reyes (El Rey Comics).
Unleash the Power of Blender 3D To Build Environments For Comics. Expected to Appear: Stephen Bay.
Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff – The Twin Titans of Terror. Expected to Appear: Julian David Stone (author, It’s Alive) and Antonia Carlotta (host of Universally Me).
Bridging the Expanse. This year our team includes NASA/JPL’s Krys Blackwood, astronomer Dr Robert Hurt, Dr Scott Jordan, & more. Join us for fun, facts & swag as we explore the small roles that make The Expanse great. Expected to Appear: Krys Blackwood, Dr. Scott Jordan, Krys Keller, Dr. Robert Hurt, Scott Hudson. Moderated by Michael Pea.
Collecting Stephen King. Expected to Appear: Jesse Lankford.
Concept Art in Themed and Immersive Experiences. Discover the process of how concept artists, creative directors, writers, and producers in the industry work together to shape the worlds behind attractions and immersive lands. Moderated by Michael Libby (founder, Worldbuildr), concept artists Hyunjee Clara Ryu (concept artist, freelance) and Julia Hui (concept artist, THG Creative) join Brian Crosby (executive, Marvel Experiences) Ramsey Avery (production designer, 20th Century Studios), Sara Beil (creative director and writer, TAIT), Diana O’Rourke (senior producer, The Bezark Company), and Sydney Holt (senior marketing coordinator, THG Creative) discuss how artists and professionals from various disciplines in themed entertainment collaborate to create unforgettable, guest-focused experiences by using everything from napkin sketches to fully polished pieces.
Discovering Our Unique Super Powers. Workshop for families. Expected to Appear: Angela Halo Chang.
Dr. Horrible Screening & Karaoke.
Female Kaiju in the Godzilla Universe. We all know Mothra, yet there are many more to discover and, er… love! Expected to Appear: Marcia Middleton.
Filmmakers and Nonprofits: A Powerful Partnership. What if your next film didn’t just entertain—but also made a difference? Peter Cohenno (executive director, The Friends of Jack Foundation), Jill Fearons (founder, The Friends of Jack Foundation), Alex Stulac (director, Stulac Marketing), Noah Arnold (director of photography, Cyan Lens), and Brody Pazol (sound editor, Sound Alchemist) explore how partnerships between filmmakers and nonprofits can provide filmmakers with funding, resources, and a platform for meaningful impact—while helping nonprofits share their mission in compelling new ways. Attendees will have a chance to receive a free movie poster of The Hero In Us, the live-action/animated superhero film from The Friends of Jack Foundation
Friends of Shawn Kerr (Room 4). Rufus Dayglo and Greg Hetson discuss Shawn Kerr’s artwork. First 50 attendees will receive totally FREE this Darby Crash Skeleton/Skanking Kid t-shirt
From Fantasy to Discovery: Harnessing Pop Culture for Epic Reading Intervention. Expected to Appear: Roel Mislan (Feaster Charter: Administrator), Aislinn Lowenberg (Feaster Charter Instructor), Aman Sahota (Factors AI CEO and Founder), Chris Garcia (SDCOE: EdTech Coordinator).
From Page to Puppet. Puppeteers and puppet makers discuss how a puppet gets from script to screen.
Funko Funderdome. Funko’s official panel.
The Future of Collecting. Join us as we break down how collectibles, IP, and community are colliding in powerful ways.
The Future of Doctor Who. Expected to Appear: Sandro Monetti.
The Future is Now: Exploring the Power of Sci-Fi. Expected to Appear: Arthur N. Ebuen.
Hello Again! Horror Franchises That Are Long Overdue For An Update. Will look at horror franchises we think are due for a remake or new chapter and will also look at some that are continuing via other forms of media.
How to Get News. Expected to Appear: Alexander Raymond (MonStar PR).
Immigrants Still Changing the Face of Pop Culture. Expected to Appear: Amin Amat.
Inside the Hacker’s Mind: Cybersecurity, Culture, and the Code Behind the Chaos. From Oracle’s encrypted networks to Sage’s living computer brain, hacking has long shaped comic book storytelling—and today, real-world hackers are reshaping the digital frontier in ways fiction can barely keep pace with. This session features Alethe Denis (award-winning “red team” social engineer) and Jason Blanchard (chief creative officer, REKCAH Publishing), cybersecurity professionals whose real-world exploits rival any spy thriller. Together, they’ll explore how hacking is portrayed across comics, games, and pop culture icons like Mr. Robot and Watch Dogs, and unpack how modern cyber tactics—from social engineering to AI-driven exploits—are influencing both reality and fiction. Whether it’s data breaches, activist movements, or digital deception, the lines between hero, villain, and vigilante are being rewritten every day. Moderated by Steve Broback (cofounder, Dent the Future).
Legend of Taylore. An actual play D&D podcast based on the music, memes, and lore of Taylor Swift. Come learn about season two, plus friendship bracelet giveaways.
Monarch ESports: How Video Games are Changing the Lives of Students at Monarch High School. Moderator: Chris Garcia.
Most Extreme Ranking Challenge: Ranking the 5 Best Geek Franchises of All Time. Expected to Appear: Cali Tea, Kal Smith, Matthew, Michellemaka, Tyler, Anavoltage,
VS 25 Years of Playstation 2. The Teebs & KidPhoenix VS podcast discusses the 25th Anniversary of the Sony Playstation 2.
On the Mic Podcast Live. Expected to Appear: Tim Drake.
Our Voice, Our Power: The Strength of Our Stories. Expected to Appear: Martha Cordero.
The Power of Women in Entertainment. Moderated by Danielle Beckmann.
Secrets from the Spy Museum: Real-World Espionage Technologies & Techniques. From Agent Carter to Secret Agent X-9, espionage and spies have been integral to comic book storytelling, and the exotic gadgets and weapons they use have been pivotal to the stories being told. The same importance exists with real-world spies, but the technologies relevant today bear little resemblance to spy tech of the past. Moderated by Steve Broback (cofounder, Dent the Future), this session will feature experts and Spy Museum affiliates like Adam Leslie (CEO and cofounder of RealSpyComics), Mark S. Zaid (national security attorney and comic book historian), and Scott Rodriguez (former CIA field contractor/operative) who will discuss what tools and technologies are relevant today, and how storytellers can incorporate spy tools in their art.
The Science of Severance: Exploring Identity, Memory, Technology, and Beyond. Severance imagines a world where memory and identity can be surgically divided, creating two distinct selves within one body — a concept that resonates strongly with classic themes found in comics like Moon Knight (Marc Spector’s fragmented consciousness), Doom Patrol (Crazy Jane’s compartmentalized personalities), and X-Men (Wolverine’s manipulated memories). In this panel, Dr. Nicole Dudukovic (director of the undergraduate neuroscience program at the University of Oregon), Dr. Allison Komiyama (Ph.D., neuroscience, biology, Stanford University), and Dr. Sean D. Lavine (professor of neurological surgery, Columbia University) will explore the plausibility of memory partitioning, the psychological consequences of identity bifurcation, and the emerging real-world technologies that echo these speculative ideas. We’ll examine the scientific underpinnings of severance-style implants, the parallels to brain-computer interfaces and memory-editing research, and the profound ethical questions raised when corporate interests redefine the boundaries of personhood. Moderated by Fast Company’s Susan Karlin.
Star Wars: Andor: From Resistance to Rebellion. Expected to Appear: Jendia Gammon.
Writing Disciples for the Undisciplined. Expected to Appear: Arthur N. Ebuen.
Not Attending
DC Studios. Note: Peacemaker will still be in attendance, this refers to the DC Studios film panel.
*This refers to panels only, not necessarily booths (ie, Marvel Studios will still have a booth) or offsites
