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 9-12), 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 22)
Thursday (July 23)
[UPDATED] Aliens 40th Anniversary. Expected to Appear: Michael Biehn, Mark Rolston, Ricco Ross, Jenette Goldstein, Carl Toop, William Hope, Daniel Kash, and Cynthia Scott. Moderated by Mark Atkinson.
The Comic Book Couples (3:30pm-4:30pm, Room 10). Celebrate Inkpot recipients Amanda Conner , Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Pulido, Jeff Smith, and Billy Tucci as they’re joined by Cartoon Books’ Vijaya Iyer, Coffin Comics’ Francisca Pulido and Crusade Comics’ Deborah Tucci for one of Comic-Con’s most popular, entertaining, and educational panel. In a “Newly Wed Game” type atmosphere, the couples discuss the ups and downs of being married to a comics creator, running a publishing company, and how you too can find mainstream and crowdfunding success!
Female Comic CEOS – Women Making Comics (2pm-3pm, Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis). One day women in power positions of pop culture will be standard. Until then, we will focus on their role in building the businesses that create the stories comic fans love. Panelists include: Waverly Lim(Kwento Comics), Cecilia Lim (Kwento Comics), Hilarie Schmalke (Midnight Factory) Janet Wade (Toshigawa Universe) with a special recorded message from Paula Garces (Aluna, On My Block).
[NEW] Paul Levitz and Mark Waid.
Pitching Your Vision and Developing IP (5pm-6pm, Room 25ABC). Expected to Appear: John Barber, Joseph Illidge, Kristen Simon, Tom Waltz, David Hedgecock and Shannon Denton! Moderated by Denton J. Tipton.
[NEW] The Writers Coffeehouse (2:15pm-4:15pm, Marriott Marquis Marina D). Expected to Appear: Elle Jauffret.
Futurama Collecting: Eternity Alone With Barely Any Swag (9pm, Room 32AB).
Short Form Content (7pm-8pm, Room 25ABC).
When the Void Screams Back: The Latest in Sci-Fi Horror (7pm-8pm). Expected to Appear: Scott Sigler.
The Writers Coffeehouse at SDCC (2:15pm-4:15pm, Marriott Marquis Marina D). Expected to Appear: Jonathan Maberry (M/Panelist), Elle Jauffret, Dennis Crosby, Henry Herz, Lisa Kastner, Peter Clines.
[NEW] Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (7:15pm, Room 6A). The panel will feature producer Michael Polis (Yo Gabba Gabba!), director David Ferino, original franchise creator Costa Dillon, and cast members Dan Bakkedahl (Veep), Myrna Velasco (Star Wars Resistance), Zachary Roozen, Samantha Bailey, and Noor Razooky. Attendees can expect the world premiere of the film’s official trailer, exclusive footage, an audience Q&A, and even a special appearance by Norman the Killer Tomato.
Television
Breaking Into Comics Without a Publisher (5:30pm-6:30pm, Room 10).
The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics (1pm-2pm, Room 4). Join Dwayne’s widow, Charlotte (Fullerton) McDuffie (Ben 10: Alien Force/Ultimate Alien/Omniverse, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic), DMAD Director, Will J. Watkins (Motherland: Fort Salem, Chicago’s first black-owned comic book shop now online store, Mike’s On Mars), Matt Wayne (Shadow Cabinet, The World Needs Heroes), Kevin Rubio (Star Wars: Tag & Bink, Green Lantern: The Animated Series), host, Phil LaMarr (Static Shock, Justice League Unlimited), and Keynote Speaker, J. August Richards (Angel, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), to celebrate the life and work of legendary animation and comics’ writer/producer/creator, Dwayne McDuffie (Milestone, Justice League Unlimited) and this prestigious award in his name.
Badass on a Budget (4pm-5pm). Expected to Appear: Eric Jacobus (stuntman), Mike Cheslike (Hundreds of Beavers).
[NEW] The Characters We Deserve: Youth Talk Gender & Orientation in the Popular Arts (3pm-4pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom 10). A conversation with youth about the characters and stories that matter to them. Expected to Appear: Laura Todd, Heather Berberet.
From Fan Art to Careers (1pm-2pm, Marriott Grand 12-13). A look at how being an authentic fan with passion and talent can let to real jobs. As well as bring our music and pop culture knowledge including Van’s Warped Tour, Avenged Sevenfold, Third Eye Blind, and more. Expected to Appear: HE Creative (music and art illustrator), Michael Cannavo (Rexin Around), Pinup Palmer (GwenGoolie on MeTV), Lauren Kurtz (artist), Anxious Youth, and Mike L. Kinshella (writer).
Halloween Man and Making Comics as Therapy. Ringo-nominated author and creator of the cult comic *Halloween Man*, Drew Edwards discusses his decades-long journey with his creation and how it helped him cope with dissociative identity disorder, suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress, and survivor’s guilt. Along the way, he became a notable voice in small press comics, horror, and award-winning storytelling. Hear how comics helped him survive some of life’s darkest moments, and ask questions directly to the creator and survivor.
IPI Comics: Collaborating with the World (4pm-5pm, Grand 10 & 11 Marriott Marquis). Expected to Appear: Drew Edwards.
Scribe Awards and Media Tie-In Panel (2pm-3pm). Expected to Appear: Scott Sigler.
[NEW] Unmasking Cultura: Latino Legends in Cosplay (6pm, Room 32AB).
Concert Heroes: Film, Comedy & Rock N’ Roll! (Indigo Ballroom). “Real Rock Stars Face the Stage!” Concert fandom takes center stage in Concert Heroes, a fast-paced comedy filmed entirely in San Diego and starring Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live, A Night at the Roxbury), the film celebrates the passion, chaos, and community of live music culture. Join cast members Chris Kattan, Horatio Sanz (Saturday Night Live), E.G. Daily (Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Voice Over for Tommy Pickles of Rugrats), Robert Romanus (Fast Times At Ridgemont High), Eddie McClintock (Warehouse 13), Carolyn Hennesy (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, General Hospital), Josh Sussman (Glee, Wizards of Waverly Place), Ryan Ochoa (iCarly, Samuel Project), writer/producer Steven Mark, (The Samuel Project, Second Chances), director Joe Nunez (Superbad, 40 Year Old Virgin) and music from hit pop-rock band Carolina Liar lead by Chad Wolf (Produced by super producer Max Martin) for an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at bringing this indie feature to life. Hear stories from the set, learn about the filmmaking process, enjoy exclusive clips, and be among the first to see the world-premiere trailer! Moderated by San Diego actor and filmmaker Mark Atkinson (Selena: The Series), followed by audience Q&A.
Creators Assemble Networking at SDCC (4pm-6pm, Marriott Marquis Marina D).
Raw to Slab (4:30pm-5:30pm, Room 26AB). Learn from the CGC experts, with Matt Nelson and Shawn Caffrey.
The Dad Batch Podcast: Walking Workbench (7pm-8pm, Marriott Marquis Grand Ballrooms 12 & 13).
You Got Comics in My Games (1pm, Grand 10 & 11 Marriott Marquis). The intersection of comics and games from adaptations to how fans interact with their favorite characters is one of the hottest debated topics in pop culture. The days are long gone of fans loving one medium over the other and all panelists have unique views on cross sections of fandom. Panelists include James Sanderson (OverPower TCG), Tim Shields (Cascade Games), Hannibal Tabu (MPLS Sound, The Sundering), Amin Amat (Road to Oz), Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans, DC Superhero Girls) Moderator: Rick Hernandez.
The Bad Girls are Back and Better Than Ever (1pm-2pm, Marriott Marquis Grand 10 & 11). Thirty years ago, the original “Bad Girl” comics spawned legions of devoted fans and multitudes of pale imitations. Three decades later, the genre not only survives, it thrives! Get the perspective of those who were there at the beginning, Inkpot Award recipients Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Pulido, Billy Tucci, and Top Cow’s Matt Hawkins, the creators behind Lady Death, Shi, Painkiller Jane, Vampirella, Harley Quinn and Witchblade and find out why the Bad Girls are back on top.
Building a Universe (12pm-1pm, Room 11).
Spotlight on Gordon Purcell (11am).
Steve Ditko: His “Amazing” Career (11:15am-12:15am, Room 5AB). Steve Ditko always wanted to create comics; it was his passion. But most people only know of his work that spanned the 4 years at Marvel during his stint on Spider-Man and Dr. Strange. Four years of work out of 65 years dedicated to producing comics. So, what else did he do? A LOT. Join us for a deeper dive into Steve Ditko’s comic career as we discuss and look back at his work that spanned those 65 years. Attendee participation is welcomed as we ask the attendees to shout out their personal favorite Ditko work. The panelists will be Mark ‘Zen’ Ditko, Steve Ditko’s nephew, Joanna Opela ‘Ditko’, and possibly a surprise industry expert or two that will join Mark & Joanna as they present Steve Ditko’s career and contributions to the comic industry. Moderated by Leonard Xavier Roberts Schwartz (Ditko: The Play; Filmmaker: The Haunted and The Hunted)
AI and the Creative Industries: Where We Stand (2pm-3pm, Room 32AB). Discussion on the ongoing legal, legislative, and technological efforts to protect artists against AI.
Girl Dessert (10am-11am, Room 24ABC). Here’s a treat for readers who love to devour Romantasy. Expected to Appear: Autumn Krause.
Needful Things: Collecting Stephen King.
No Girls Allowed (11am-12pm, Marriott Marquis Grand 12 & 13). Female artists who work within the Star Wars universe. Expected to Appear: Karen Hallion (Lucasfilm, Disney), Sarah Wilkinson (Lucasfilm, Topps), Tricia Buchanan-Benson (Lucasfilm, The Simpsons), Annette Lilly (artist). Moderated by Krystina Arielle (Star Wars: The High Republic Show).
Film Festival Screenings
[UPDATED] Brad Bird: My Cinematic Journey. As part of Collider’s annual “Directors on Directing” series, Brad Bird will look back on his career, from The Iron Giant and The Incredibles to Ratatouille and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, before offering fans an exclusive preview of his long-awaited animated feature, Ray Gunn. Expected to Appear: Brad Bird. Moderated by: Steven Weintraub (Collider).
The Guild: The Movie. Expected to Appear: Felicia Day.
Producers on Producers. Moderated by: Steven Weintraub (Collider).
[NEW] Stan Lee: The Final Chamber. A feature film documentary from Convrsly Productions about the tumultuous final years of the legendary comic book creator who built Marvel Comics into one of the world’s most influential entertainment brands.
Grimm (Hall H). Expected to Appear: Bitsie Tulloch.
Hillywood. Expected to Appear: Richard Speight Jr., Hilly Hindi, Matt Cohen.
jacknjellify. Creators of Battle for Dream Island.
The Librarians: The Next Chapter.
Mad Rewind. Conversation about Mad TV. Expected to Appear: Mo Collins, Orlando Jones, Phil LaMarr, Josh Meyers, Michael McDonald, Nicole Sullivan, Debra Wilson, and writer Blaine Capatch. Moderated by Brandee Stilwell (host of Mad Rewind Podcast).
Showrunners on Showrunning. Moderated by Steven “Collider Frosty” Weintraub.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Expected to Attend: Brian Posehn, Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkin, John Ross Bowie.
40 Years of James A. Owen Awesomeness. Celebrate 40 years since the launch of James Artimus Owen’s first comic book, Pryderi Terra. Expected to Appear: James Artimus Owen, Wendy and Richard Pini (Elfquest), Maggie Thompson (comics historian), more. Moderated by Alex DeLuca.
Actors Turned Into Comic Book Writers. Expected to Appear: Hannah Rose May.
Argent Comics. Expected to Appear: Marko Matijašević.
Black Heroes Matter. Expected to Appear: Ryan Benjamin, Denee Busby, Rob Edwards, Sanford Greene, Kadeem Hardison, Sebastian Jones, Jessica Murrey, J. August Richards.
Capes, Curls, & Culture: Black Women in Comics. Expected to Appear: Karla and Dr. Ebony from Ororo Comics Podcast.
Critical Entertainment Showcase. Critical Entertainment Showcase – Christopher Reda (CEO of Critical Entertainment) will discuss Critical Entertainment’s newly formed Indie Comic Alliance with partner Thomas Cho as well as their new comic imprint K-Toon Studios. Christopher will also discuss Critical Entertainment’s upcoming schedule of original comic books with writers Mike Smith (Tazara, Rhythm & Combat), Jackson Little (JuvenileX), Thomas Huls (Kingsville), Jonathan Chance (Moonlit Palms), Jack Roberts (Swat Man), Francis Marforne (The Wheel Turner) along with Christopher’s new issues of The First Americans, Planetary Expansion, the Zombie Zero Hardcover Zoop Campaign, and their imprint Patriot Comic Books new graphic novels Blackout and God is a Bullet. Ask Christopher, Thomas, Mike, Jackson, Thomas Jonathan, Jack, and Francis any questions in our Q&A.
DNA of Fear: How New England Shapes Horror. Panelists: Jeremy Haun (The Beauty, Murder Podcast, Artist/Writer) Doug Wagner (Writer, Batman, Marvel Zombies, Plastic), Matt Hawkins (Top Cow President/COO, Writer; Postal) Cullen Bunn (Writer; The Empty Man, Harrow County, The Unsound) talk about how New England influences comics, movies and television. Moderated by Adrian Reyes (El Rey Comics).
Dreams Come True: Making the Creator-Owned Comic. Expected to Appear: Arthur Ebuen.
Fiction in the Time of Fascism. Expected to Appear: Arthur Ebuen.
Hispanic Creators and Artists Discuss the Comic Book Industry. Panelists: Jorge R Guiterrez (Writer/Director The Book of Life, La Luna Lopez, Speedy Gonzalez), J Gonzo (Cover Artist Marvel, IDW, Image, and La Mano del Destino), Melissa Flores (writer/producer Power Rangers Prime, Spider-Gwen Smash, The Dead Lucky), Joel Gomez (Artist La Muerte, La Luna Lopez), Martin Zavala (Cover artist, Something is Killing the Children, Invincible, TMNT) discuss their careers and the comic book industry from a Hispanic perspective. Moderated by Adrian Reyes (El Rey Comics).
Laughing Through Quest: Humor in Fantasy and LitRPG. Expected to Appear: Kenny Gould, Aaron Hall, Becca Lee Gardner, Matt Dinniman.
The Night Hawk, 1828: The First Superhero? Yes. Expected to Appear: Peter Coogan, Andrew Brett Fogel, Matthew Warner Osborn.
Self- and Small Press Publishing: Making Your Own Way in the Comics Industry. Expected to Appear: Arthur Ebuen.
Sonic Days. Expected to Attend: Ken Penders, Scott Shaw!, Patrick Spaziante, Ethan Alvarée.
Spotlight on Frank Franzetta. Moderator: Taffeta Darling.
Assembling for Marvel Causeplay. Marvel fans, are you interested in cosplay but unsure where to begin? Perhaps you have suited up before but are curious how to use your passion for a good cause. Avengers Initiative members, a national volunteer not-for-profit group of Marvel costume fans, will discuss with event partners on how to get started in cosplay as well as giving back to your communities via service events.
Building Professional and Fan-made Props. Expected to Appear: Jeanie Ting.
Classic Horror Panel: Dracula & Frankenstein Turn 95! Expected to Appear: Julian David Stone (author, It’s Alive), Antonia Carlotte (host, Universally Me).
Classic Monsters, Modern Art. Expected to Appear: Anthony Taylor, Jonathan Maberry, Damian Fulton, Shannon Eric Denton.
[NEW] ENHYPHEN. Connect with ENHYPHEN and the vampirologists.
Gay Geeks and Where To Find Them. Expected to Appear: Julian Chaix.
Kidults: The New Toy Economy. A panel exploring the rise of adult toy collecting, fandom culture, and the impact it’s having on the toy industry. From iconic creators and collectors to industry veterans, this panel is packed with experts who live and breathe pop culture. Expected to Appear: Dan Southworth (actor; Rangers: Time Force!, Mortal Kombat), Garrett Sanders (creator of Monster High and co-creator of Ever After High), Jake “Oz” Krajeski (tabletop gaming veteran), Jennifer Wu (brand marketer and art director), Rich Mayerick (producer; The Toys That Made Us), and Scott Zillner (collector/curator).
Inside the Hacker’s Mind: Cybersecurity, Culture, and the Code Behind the Chaos. Expected to Appear: Alethe Denis (Bishop Fox Red Team). Moderated by: Joe Keatinge.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Entertainment, Publishing, and Gaming. The panel will discuss M&A (i.e., the buying and selling of companies) activity in the entertainment, publishing, and gaming industries — from why companies engage in M&A transactions to the macro industry trends. Panelists will include investment banker Matt Wang, senior managing director at Evercore; Joe Brusha, founder and CEO of Zenescope Entertainment; attorneys Bruce Fenton and Todd Boylan, partners at Troutman Pepper Locke; and Gio Hunt, video game executive with prior roles at Meta, Blizzard, and AOL. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit will be offered for attorneys.
Needful Things: Collecting Stephen King.
Pitching Animation in 2026: What Buyers Actually Want Now. Expected to Appear: Sam Goff, Malia D. Jennings, Pat Stout, Bill Drastal, David Trumble, John Rauschelbach.
Storyworlds and Survival: The Balance of Storytelling and Resilience. Expected to Appear: Francisco Rojas (Veterans Affairs Health Care System), Christie Pickel (Psychology Specialists of Maine), Sita-Marie K. Pillay (Hanna Center).
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of. Live episode of the pop culture prop collecting podcast hosted by TV showrunners David Mandel (Veep) and Ryan Condal (House of the Dragon).
Teebs & KidPhoenix vs Tips for the Aging Nerd Podcast. Expected to Appear: Vince Alvendia, Woobie.
Upcoming Video Games to be Excited For.
Not Attending
*This refers to panels only, not necessarily booths or offsites
