SDCC 2026 Schedule: Everything We Know About the Major Panels So Far
In just a few short weeks, the Nerd Super Bowl will take San Diego by storm. Yes, I'm talking about San Diego Comic-Con, colloquially known as SDCC. Beginning with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 22, fans can expect an influx of exciting geeky news during the con's official run from July 23 to July 26.
This week, various studios and streamers have unveiled their respective panel schedules for SDCC 2026. Entertainment juggernauts like Marvel Studios and DC Studios will have panels in the famed (and hard-to-access, in my experience) Hall H, as will Prime Video and AMC. Apple TV will make its SDCC debut with a special Hall H presentation, spotlighting current and upcoming original films and shows like Widow's Bay, Silo, Dark Matter, Mayday, and Matchbox the Movie.
SDCC 2026 Panel Schedule
Here's a comprehensive breakdown of every major panel, specifically for TV and movies, scheduled for SDCC 2026. Keep your eyes peeled for official trailers, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes nuggets, announcements, casting reveals, and more (all times are in PT).
Day 1 (Thursday)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians:
Time and location: 11 a.m. in Hall H
Panelists: Stars Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart, Levi Chrisopulos, and Olive Abercrombie
What to expect: A con-exclusive first look at Season 3
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender:
Time and location: 1 p.m. in Hall H
Panelists: TBA (cast and creative team)
What to expect: A sneak peek of the film and a discussion about bringing it to life
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe:
Time and location: 2:15 p.m. in Hall H
Panelists: Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady, plus stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie, and Brian Posehn
What to expect: An advanced screening of the first episode
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2:
Time and location: 3:30 p.m. in Room 6BCF
Panelists: TBA (voice cast and creative team)
What to expect: An advanced screening of the premiere episode and a Q&A
Day 2 (Friday)
Blade Runner 2099 and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power:
Time and location: 10 a.m. in Hall H
Panelists: TBA (cast and executive producers for both shows)
What to expect: Exclusive first looks at both shows
Adventure Time: Side Quests:
Time and location: 11 a.m. in Indigo Ballroom
Panelists: TBA (voice cast and creative team)
What to expect: Behind-the-scenes insights for the new series
Ghosts and Eternally Yours:
Time and location: 11:15 a.m. in Ballroom 20
Panelists: Utkarsh Ambudkar, Asher Grodman, Sheila Carrasco, and Román Zaragoza from Ghosts, along with executive producers, creators, and showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman. Then, Port and Wiseman will join Eternally Yours stars Ed Weeks, Allegra Edwards, Jaren Lewison, Helen J. Shen, and Parker Young for the second panel.
What to expect: First look at Eternally Yours and BTS insights for Ghosts
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3:
Time and location: 11:45 a.m. in Hall H
Panelists: Cast and executive producers, including Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Aimee Garcia, and Raúl Castillo, along with showrunner and executive producer Seth Hoffman and executive producer Scott Gimple
What to expect: An exclusive sneak peek of the premiere episode
The Vampire Lestat:
Time and location: 12:30 p.m. in Hall H
Panelists: Cast and producers, including Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, and Eric Bogosian, along with creator and showrunner Rolin Jones and executive producers Mark Johnson and Hannah Moscovitch
What to expect: In-depth discussion of the season finale and musical highlights
Lanterns:
Time and location: 1:30 p.m. in Hall H
Panelists: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and visionary co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King.
What to expect: Deep dive into the new series with an exclusive first look, BTS insights, and never-before-seen clips
My Adventures with Superman Season 3:
Time and location: 2 p.m. in Indigo Ballroom
Panelists: Showrunners Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher, writer Karen Graci, and the voice cast, including Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, and Kiana Madeira
What to expect: Behind-the-scenes insights and special surprises
X-Men '97:
Time and location: 2:15 p.m. in Room 6A
Panelists: TBA (creative team)
What to expect: Insider info, stories, a tease of what's to come, and a special giveaway comic for attendees
King of the Hill:
Time and location: 4 p.m. in Indigo Ballroom
Panelists: Co-creators and executive producers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, along with showrunner and executive producer Saladin Patterson and cast members Kathy Najimy, Stephen Root, Lauren Tom, Toby Huss, and Ashley Gardner
What to expect: "An inside look at the new era of King of the Hill and what's new for Arlen's favorite residents"
Day 3 (Saturday)
Bob's Burgers:
Time and location: 10 a.m. in Ballroom 20
Panelists: Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard, supervising director Bernard Derriman, and cast members H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and Larry Murphy
What to expect: A tease about what's on the horizon for the show
Futurama:
Time and location: 11 a.m. in Ballroom 20
Panelists: Creator Matt Groening, head writer David X. Cohen, executive producers Claudia Katz and Ken Keeler, and stars Billy West, John DiMaggio, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, David Herman, and Maurice LaMarche
What to expect: Exclusive screening of the premiere episode
The Simpsons:
Time and location: 11:45 a.m. in Ballroom 20
Panelists: "Matt Groening will be joined on stage by writers, animators, and top-secret special guests"
What to expect: Exclusive sneak peek preview of a "chilling" brand-new story
American Dad!:
Time and location: 12:45 p.m. in Ballroom 20
Panelists: Stars Scott Grimes and Dee Bradley Baker and writers Nic Wegener, Zack Rosenblatt, and Parker Deay
What to expect: A sneak peek of the upcoming season
Family Guy:
Time and location: 1:30 p.m. in Ballroom 20
Panelists: Stars Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Arif Zahir, Jennifer Tilly, animator Peter Shin, and showrunner and executive producer Rich Appel
What to expect: Exclusive footage, announcements, and a sneak peek
The Rookie:
Time and location: 1:45 p.m. in Indigo Ballroom
Panelists: Creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley, executive producer and star Nathan Fillion, and stars Melissa O'Neil, Richard T. Jones, Alyssa Diaz, Eric Winter, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Jenna Dewan, Lisseth Chavez, and Deric Augustine
What to expect: A discussion about the upcoming ninth season premiere
Apple TV Hall H Presentation:
Time and location: 2 p.m. in Hall H
What to expect: Presentations, announcements, sneak peeks, and more for Widow's Bay, Silo, Dark Matter, Mayday, and Matchbox the Movie
Reacher and Neagley:
Time and location: 3:30 p.m. in Ballroom 20
Panelists: Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, and the cast of both shows
What to expect: BTS insights, first looks, and "plenty of surprises"
Carrie:
Time and location: 4:45 p.m. in Ballroom 20
Panelists: Creator Mike Flanagan and stars Summer Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Amber Midthunder, and Matthew Lillard
What to expect: Never-before-seen footage, first looks, and a special announcement
Marvel Studios:
Time and location: 5:30 p.m. in Hall H
Panelists: TBA (special guests)
What to expect: An exclusive look at what's next
House of the Dragon Season 3 Fan Screening:
Time and location: 10 p.m. in Room 6DE
Panelists: Showrunner and co-creator Ryan Condal
What to expect: An exclusive screening of Season 3, Episode 6
As of writing, Day 4 (Sunday) doesn't have any major movie/TV panels scheduled yet
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This story was originally published July 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM.