The complete programming blocks and production roadmaps for San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 have officially dropped, confirming an unprecedented weekend of pop culture reveals. Running from Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26, this year’s schedule brings a massive, highly competitive footprint from streaming giants, premium traditional networks, and legendary animation houses. Leading the experiential side is Disney Entertainment Television with extensive fan events spanning 20th Television Animation, Disney+, Hulu, FX, and Disney Kids & Family.
From historic anniversary panels to high-stakes Hall H debuts, here is your definitive, fully extensive day-by-day guide to surviving and conquering the SDCC 2026 floor.
Immersive Street Takeovers: The Gaslamp Quarter Activations
Directly outside the main convention center doors, the Gaslamp Quarter is transforming into a massive sandbox of experiential fandom. Running concurrently across the weekend, three major offsite destinations are locked onto the grid:
Hulu Animayhem (Fandom Fuel Up): Disney’s massively popular activation returns, offering a dedicated food and beverage experience celebrating Futurama and King of the Hill. Fans can visit a perfectly physical recreation of the Planet Express headquarters or grab authentic Japanese-style yakitori at Bobby Hill’s new “Robata Chane” venture, featuring limited treats like “Fry’s 100 Days of Cold Brew.” On the interior show floor, Booth #4229 will handle the merchandise drops for Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, and more.
FX’s AHS 13 Flavors Stunt: A thrilling, high-energy street installation populated by classic franchise horror entities like Rubber Man and Twisty the Clown.
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Experience: This interactive fantasy installation lets fans pick a character-focused path, Percy, Annabeth, or Thalia, complete with prophecy clues, hidden Season 2 Easter eggs, and exclusive Camp Half-Blood pins.
The Silo Experience (The Lot @ 1st & J): Running Friday through Sunday (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), Apple TV+ is offering a free, multi-sensory public installation based on its hit dystopian series, allowing all attendees to step directly into the subterranean world.
Before diving headfirst into the day-by-day breakdown below, make sure your daily itineraries are perfectly locked down. To ensure you have all room assignments and real-time panel adjustments directly from the convention source, be sure to visit comic-con to view the full schedule before mapping out your lines.
Thursday, July 23: The Kickoff of Epics
Thursday opens the floodgates with a dense mixture of network premieres, cinematic world-builders, and historic animation retrospectives:
My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Panel (10:00–11:00 a.m., Ballroom 20): Crunchyroll is packing out the ballroom to honor a decade of global heroism. Voice legends Christopher Sabat (All Might), Justin Briner (Izuku Midoriya), Clifford Chapin (Katsuki Bakugo), and David Matranga (Shoto Todoroki) will hold a special retrospective look at the franchise.
Animation History with Jerry and Mark (10:00–11:00 a.m., Room 9): Animation expert Jerry Beck and veteran writer Mark Evanier open the floor to a deep, audience-driven history session celebrating classic animation.
Maya: From Mexico to the World… in Animation (10:15–11:00 a.m., Room 6DE): Mexican director Ricardo Arnaiz and Disney animator Mike Kunkel talk about their upcoming cultural animated epic, tracking its incredible 25-year script-to-screen journey ahead of its early 2028 release.
GUNDAM Showcase 2026 – Unveil the Next Gundam (10:30–11:30 a.m., Room 6BCF): Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. takes the stage to officially unveil a brand-new Gundam anime series alongside a deep-dive look at the new video game Gundam Rogue Orbit. Attendees will receive exclusive swag like inflatable beam sabers and Gunpla kits, while a free GUNPLA building workshop will run daily in Mezzanine 19.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (11:00 a.m., Hall H): Series stars Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, and Charlie Bushnell join executive producers Craig Silverstein and Dan Shotz to kick off Hall H with an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated third season, based on The Titan’s Curse.
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (1:00–2:00 p.m., Hall H): Paramount+ takes over the main stage as the creative team and voice cast behind Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender break down the making of the highly anticipated animated film, sharing exclusive sneak peeks into Aang’s matured journey.
Robert Kirkman Live! (1:00–2:00 p.m., Room 6BCF): The legendary Invincible creator pulls back the curtain on Skybound and Hasbro’s expanding Energon Universe, teasing Terminal, Void Rivals, and the future of the Transformers.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (2:15 p.m., Hall H/Room TBA): This brand-new spin-off from The Big Bang Theory universe receives a major spotlight. Creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady take the stage alongside stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie, and Brian Posehn following an advance screening.
LEGO Ninjago Celebrates: 15 Years and Counting (2:15–3:15 p.m., Room 6BCF): Voice talents Sam Vincent, Vincent Tong, and Paul Dobson celebrate 15 years of the brick franchise with a live, staged reading of an all-new canon scene written specifically for SDCC by head writers Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Advanced Screening & Q&A (3:30–4:30 p.m., Room 6BCF): Prime Video hosts a world-premiere screening of the first episode of Season 2, immediately followed by a talent-led Q&A exploring the animated noir landscape.
The Cuphead Show 2: Electric Boogaloo (4:30–5:15 p.m., Room 6DE): Stars Tru Valentino (Cuphead) and Frank Todaro (Mugman) return alongside the creative team for a heavy dose of retro cartoon insanity.
Tubi’s Breaking Bear (4:45–5:30 p.m., Room 6BCF): A detailed panel exploring the fur-flying, law-breaking bear comedy set to premiere on Tubi this July.
Afrofuturism: Black to the Future IX: Afro-Anime (5:30–6:30 p.m., Room 29CD): Groundbreaking experts in film, television, and education explore the intersection of modern anime through a fresh Afrocentric lens.
Brad Bird: My Cinematic Journey (6:00–7:00 p.m., Hall H): The two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker (The Incredibles, Ratatouille) commands the main stage for a career-spanning conversation, offering insights into his creative process and his highly anticipated upcoming animated project, Ray Gunn.
Aniplex of America Industry Panel (6:00–7:00 p.m., Room 7AB): Staff members Shelby Tozier and Anthony Foronda highlight the studio’s latest licensing hits and future anime streaming slates.
Friday, July 24: Dystopian Futures, Dark Heroes, and Midnight Screenings
Friday elevates the high-stakes drama as massive cinematic sci-fi properties collide with premiere television drops:
Prime Video Blockbusters (10:00–11:30 a.m., Hall H): Amazon packs Hall H for a massive double-feature presentation, unveiling exclusive looks into dystopian Los Angeles with Blade Runner 2099 alongside highly anticipated footage from Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes (10:00–10:45 a.m., Room TBA): J.G. Quintel returns to discuss rare, archival, and unreleased content from the beloved Cartoon Network staple.
Adventure Time: Side Quests Special Presentation (11:00–11:45 a.m., Indigo Ballroom): Cartoon Network Studios, Hulu, and Disney+ bring fans straight back to the land of Ooo for an exclusive look and Q&A session charting Finn and Jake’s latest animated exploits.
CBS Studios: Ghosts and Eternally Yours (11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Ballroom 20): TV’s top comedy series Ghosts celebrates its fifth consecutive year at the Con alongside an exclusive premiere screening of the new supernatural entry Eternally Yours.
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 (11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Hall H): AMC keeps the undead hype moving at full speed as stars and executive producers Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan take the stage to unpack the brutal third season.
DC Studios: Lanterns (1:30–2:30 p.m., Hall H): One of Friday’s most massive draws. Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan join legendary comic architect Tom King and co-creators Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof to unveil the very first footage of the HBO Green Lantern series.
Showrunners on Showrunning (3:00–4:00 p.m., Ballroom 20): An elite industry look featuring Greg Daniels (King of the Hill), Katie Dippold (Widow’s Bay), and Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) pulling back the curtain on modern television architecture.
Pan’s Labyrinth 20th Anniversary Retrospective (5:15–6:15 p.m., Ballroom 20): Cinematographer Guillermo Navarro alongside stars Ivana Baquero and Doug Jones hold an emotional, behind-the-scenes breakdown of the dark fantasy masterpiece.
God of War Laufey – Forging the Next Heroes (5:30–6:30 p.m., Room TBA): Santa Monica Studio’s Cory Barlog and Ariel Lawrence break down the narrative trajectory of the expanding gaming universe alongside cast members Deborah Ann Woll (Laufey) and Chris Judge (Kratos).
Paramount+ Evening Screening: Avatar Aang (7:00–9:30 p.m., Venue TBA): Lucky fans can skip the daytime lines for an exclusive, full-length fan screening of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender before it makes its global premiere on the streaming service.
Dark Matter Season 2 Late-Night Sneak Preview (10:00–11:00 p.m., Room 6): Apple TV+ rounds out Friday night with a secret, exclusive advanced screening of its mind-bending sci-fi thriller ahead of its late-August broadcast premiere.
Saturday, July 25: The Heavy Hitters Take the Crown
Saturday is traditionally the main event of SDCC, and 2026 is no exception, delivering a relentless lineup of iconic animated sitcoms, high-concept cinema, and the legendary return of Marvel Studios:
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall (10:00 a.m., Room TBA): DC and Warner Bros. Animation kick off Saturday by unveiling an incredible animated adaptation of the dark, legendary comic book saga that broke the Bat.
The Simpsons (12:00–12:45 p.m., Ballroom 20): Matt Groening, alongside executive writers and animators, takes the stage for a historic celebration of the show’s record-breaking appearance at the convention, dropping top-secret world-premiere footage.
American Dad (12:45–1:30 p.m., Ballroom 20): As the series inches toward its massive 400th episode milestone, stars Scott Grimes and Dee Bradley Baker join head writers to offer a sneak peek at the chaos brewing in Langley Falls.
Family Guy (1:30–2:15 p.m., Ballroom 20): Voice acting heavyweights Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Arif Zahir, and Jennifer Tilly join animator Peter Shin and showrunner Rich Appel for an unforgettable panel packed with unreleased clips and upcoming seasonal announcements.
My Adventures with Superman Season 3 (2:00–2:45 p.m., Room TBA): Adult Swim and DC Studios showcase the next chapter of Metropolis. The cast explores Clark and Lois’s evolving partnership and the rising stakes of Season 3 with behind-the-scenes artistic insights.
Apple TV+ Hall H Showcase (2:00–4:00 p.m., Hall H): Making its historic first-ever Hall H appearance, Apple occupies a massive two-hour block moderated by Josh Horowitz. The slate covers five massive genre projects: Mattel toy-brand adaptation Matchbox: The Movie starring John Cena; Ryan Reynolds’s action-thriller Mayday; sci-fi hits Dark Matter and Silo; and the Emmy-nominated horror-comedy Widow’s Bay.
Reacher’s Back and Neagley’s In (3:30–4:30 p.m., Ballroom 20): Prime Video unrolls its expanding tactical universe, giving fans updates on Reacher Season 4 alongside the highly anticipated first look at the spin-off series Neagley.
Marvel Studios Hall H Presentation (5:30–6:30 p.m., Hall H): The absolute crown jewel of the weekend. Marvel returns to its traditional Saturday evening slot with Kevin Feige and special guests from across the MCU delivering exclusive looks at Avengers: Doomsday and the future of Phase 5 and 6.
An Evening with Kevin Smith (7:15–8:45 p.m., Hall H): Close out the massive Saturday lineup with legendary filmmaker Silent Bob as he talks upcoming comic releases, new indie films, and takes burning audience questions.
Sunday, July 26: The Creative Wrap-Up
Sunday dials down the studio wars to shift focus directly onto indie creators, voice acting mechanics, and deep industry tutorials:
Emily the Strange Panel Experience (10:00 a.m., Room 32AB): A celebration of counter-culture design, graphic novels, and underground art trends heading into the late 2020s.
The Choice Behind the Voice (12:00 p.m., San Diego Central Library): A specialized industry panel hosted at the Neil Morgan Auditorium exploring the technical casting process, vocal range longevity, and how modern voice actors land major studio contracts.
The Business of Cartoon Voices (3:00 p.m., Room TBA): Top agents, union reps, and working voice pros break down the financial architecture of modern voice work, streaming residuals, and industry guardrails.
DiverseToons: Real Stories for Real Times (4:00 p.m., Room TBA): A powerful concluding panel highlighting diverse animators, independent showrunners, and marginalized voices changing the global landscape of sequential storytelling.