San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is just around the corner and Dorkaholics is here to highlight must-see panels, booths, and more!
Booths at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Oni Press (Booth #1829)
Meet your favorite creators such as Bryan Lee O’Malley(Scott Pilgrim), get loaded up with free giveaways, and shop a complete selection of SDCC-only exclusives.
Hero Within (Booth #1943)
Hero Within will be debuting their Star Trek Collection along with brand-new SDCC exclusives.
Dark Horse Comics (Booth #2615)
Stop by in the center of the exhibit hall to meet some of your favorite creators and get your hands on free items, including comics, posters, and more! This year, Middle Earth Enterprises, Zing Toys, and Absurd Ventures will be partnering with Dark Horse Comics with exciting displays and activations of their own.
IDW Publishing (Booth #2729)
IDW is back with a brand-new booth design and proud to celebrate its comics and creators with 25 signings, a panel every day packed with reveals, cool convention collectibles, and merchandise.
Fun-Energy Factory by Nickelodeon (Booth #4113)
Nickelodeon is inviting fans inside its FUN-ERGY FACTORY at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2026, bringing the brand’s signature spirit of play to life inside its 1,800-square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor, where kids of all ages power the experience through interactive challenges, immersive moments and must-share photo opportunities inspired by Nickelodeon’s beloved franchises, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Crunchyroll (Booth #4135)
At Crunchyroll’s booth, fans can meet the Goddess of Swords, Teoritta, from the hit anime Sentenced to be a Hero. When given a gentle pat on the head, this Teoritta Doll will react with lifelike expressions and interactive responses. This might just be the most cutting-edge technology attendees will find on the floor of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Day 1 Panels (Thursday, July 23)
My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Panel Powered by Crunchyroll
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Ballroom 20)
Join Crunchyroll and special guests Christopher Sabat (Voice of All Might), Justin Briner (Voice of Izuku Midoriya), Clifford Chapin (Voice of Katsuki Bakugo), and David Matranga (Voice of Shoto Todoroki) from the award winning series My Hero Academia as we celebrate the anime’s 10th anniversary.
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Dark Horse & Dungeons & Dragons & Comics
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor)
Join Dark Horse and DM Mayanna Berrin of WOTC’s Dungeons Masters live play series as they lead comics creators Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Amy Chu, Becky Cloonan in a quick and dirty (and hilarious) one-shot inspired by Dark Horse Dungeons and Dragons comics “Total Party Killers.” and more! Stick around till the end for details of what’s coming soon from Dark Horse Comics and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast. Moderated by Dark Horse Comics Publicity Manager Ally Raney.
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Oni Press: The Countdown to 30 Years
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Room 28DE)
The countdown to 30 years of Oni Press starts right here at San Diego Comic Con as the groundbreaking publisher of Scott Pilgrim, EC Comics, Gender Queer, and more celebrates a stunning slate of new releases for 2026 and beyond with creators Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Archie Goes to Hell), Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim), Tradd Moore (Touch Me Someplace Nowhere), Curt Pires & Juan Gedeon (Super Mondo Mega Mutts), and Christian Ward (The Forever Home), alongside President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson, Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn, and more surprise guests for breaking news, announcements, and more!
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7th Annual Hollywood Game Changers: A Conversation with the Women Behind Popular Film and TV Projects
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Room 7AB)
Join us for the 7th Annual Hollywood Game Changers panel, celebrating the women shaping the future of film and television. Hear from the creative leaders behind some of today’s most talked-about projects as they share their journeys, creative insights, and the challenges of bringing compelling stories to the screen. Discover how these trailblazers are redefining the industry, championing new voices, and paving the way for the next generation of storytellers in this inspiring and insightful conversation.
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Dark Horse Licensed Comics: More from your favorite fandoms!
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Room 25ABC)
Dark Horse has the power…of fandom! Celebrate Masters of the Universe, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Cyberpunk 2077. Tomb Raider, and more as we dive into what it takes to bring your favorite characters and stories from the screen to the page. Moderated by Aaron Knowles of The Oblivion Bar Podcast.
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Godzilla Smashes San Diego and the Comic Industry
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Room 29AB)
Godzilla has stomped the competition to become the king of the comic book industry . . . and the monster is just getting started. Toho’s Aaron Gregory joins IDW as it declassifies its kaiju-sized plans for Godzilla comics in 2026 and beyond with a killer lineup of creatives, including Tristan Jones, Tim Seeley, Nick Marino, Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, and Jake Williams.
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3rd Annual From Script to Screen: Behind The Camera of Film and TV
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Room 7AB)
Featuring creatives behind Spider-Noir, Scary Movie 6, My Adventures with Superman, Shrinking, and more!
Go behind the scenes of some of the most exciting projects in film, television, and animation with the creative talent who help bring them to life. From developing unforgettable characters and stunning visuals to crafting the stories that captivate audiences around the world, this panel offers an insider’s look at the collaborative process behind modern entertainment. Hear firsthand stories from the artists and storytellers shaping today’s biggest productions and discover what it takes to turn imagination into an unforgettable on-screen experience.
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3rd Annual Fan Favorites: Behind The Scenes of Popular Film and TV Shows
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Room 7AB)
Featuring creatives behind Obsession, Euphoria, One Piece, Spider-Noir, The Boys, and Paradise!
Step behind the curtain and into the creative process behind some of today’s most talked-about film and television projects. From epic action sequences and unforgettable characters to groundbreaking visual storytelling, this panel brings together the artists and storytellers who help shape the worlds fans can’t stop talking about. Hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, discover how your favorite moments came to life, and gain insider insight into the creative decisions that turn great ideas into must-watch entertainment.
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Main Character Energy: Black Female Storytellers Panel
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Room 10)
In a time when stories are being challenged, restricted, and even erased, who gets to tell them matters more than ever. This panel spotlights Black female storytellers from all areas of the industry who are shaping narratives across fiction and nonfiction, bringing forward perspectives that have long been overlooked. From honoring real-life stories to building new worlds, they’ll share how they stay true to their vision while navigating the realities of the industry. Through personal insights and lived experiences, panelists will explore their creative process, the responsibility of telling authentic stories while staying true to popular source material, the challenges of forging new paths, and the role of fandom in building connection and identity.
At the end of the panel, one lucky audience member will have the opportunity to win a commissioned 5×7 bust illustration from Ryan Oakley.
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Black Hammer: 10th Anniversary Celebration
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Room 6DE)
Join bestselling cartoonist Jeff Lemire and more creators from the world of Black Hammer as they discuss 10 years of the brilliant critically acclaimed and award-winning superhero saga! Be the first to learn exclusive details about what’s next for the Black Hammer universe and what the 10th anniversary holds in store.
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Weirder Together: Meow Wolf + Titmouse
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Room 25ABC)
Immersive art makers Meow Wolf and Emmy-winning studio Titmouse discuss what happens when animation meets architecture, when 2D storytelling moves into a 3D world, and what it takes to build a universe from scratch. The session includes a sneak peek at the collaboration and exclusive giveaways.
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Adam Wingard’s Onslaught
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Ballroom 20)
Adam Wingard will return to San Diego Comic-Con with his upcoming film Onslaught. Kevin Smith will moderate a panel with Wingard and stars Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall and Drew Starkey. The panel will take place Thursday, July 23 at 5:30pm in Ballroom 20 at San Diego Convention Center.
Synopsis: When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the desert, a badass Army sniper must unleash hell to protect her young daughter.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Day 2 Panels (Friday, July 24)
TMNT: Shellabrating 300 Issues of Turtle Power & Last Ronin
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Room 25ABC)
From Technodrome-sized surprises about the blockbuster comics to jaw-dropping reveals about Last Ronin beyond the panels, IDW’s TMNT panel is guaranteed to shellshock fans. Join moderators Comic Book Couples Counseling for an announcement-filled discussion with comic creatives Gene Luen Yang, Tom Waltz, Andrew Joustra, Jake Thomas, and Sarah Myer. Plus, special guest Shawn Kittelsen of Paramount Games joins the shellebration to chat with fans all about the upcoming The Last Ronin blockbuster video game!
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The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM (Hall H)
Cast and executive producers, including Jeffrey Dean Morgan (executive producer, “Negan”), Lauren Cohan (executive producer, “Maggie”), Aimee Garcia (“Renata”), Raúl Castillo (“Omar”), Seth Hoffman (showrunner and executive producer), and Scott Gimple (executive producer) discuss the upcoming third season, premiering Sunday, July 26, and reveal an exclusive sneak peek from the premiere episode. The panel will be moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Dalton Ross.
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The Vampire Lestat
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM (Hall H)
The Vampire Lestat cast and producers, including Jacob Anderson (“Louis du Pointe du Lac”), Assad Zaman (“Armand”) and Eric Bogosian (“Daniel Molloy”), Rolin Jones (creator and showrunner), Mark Johnson (executive producer) and Hannah Moscovitch (executive producer) take the stage for a panel moderated by Rotten Tomatoes’ Jacqueline Coley discussing the jaw-dropping season finale, with highlights from the electrifying music performance The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live, featuring original songs from series composer Daniel Hart and performed by Sam Reid as Lestat.
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Enter the Vale: World Premiere of a New Fantasy Universe
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Room 6DE)
New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and producer Abigail Hing Wen, best known for the LOVEBOAT, TAIPEI series, will premiere her hybrid live-action/animated short film THE VALE – ORIGINS at San Diego Comic-Con, marking her directorial debut and the next major expansion of her New York Times bestselling middle grade novel THE VALE. Following the screening, members of the creative team will join Wen for a panel discussion on the making of THE VALE – ORIGINS and the development of THE VALE as a transmedia franchise. Panelists include animation director John Aoshima; composer Andromeda Wen, a breakthrough young artist who premiered her first piece at Carnegie Hall this June; and actor-producer Efrem Bonetti, who will unveil Wen’s highly anticipated next project. Actor Dante Basco (AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, Steven Spielberg’s HOOK) will moderate the panel.
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The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast: The Year of Mothra
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library [330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101])
Jessica Tseang (co-host of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast) and Chris Eaton (co-host of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast) along with veteran guests discuss the 65th anniversary of Mothra, the Queen of the Monsters. The panel looks at her presence in the Monsterverse and her future in both the American and Japanese Godzilla franchises.
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International Comics from Around the World
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina)
Jessica Tseang (The Comics Voyager, Eisner judge 2022) discusses with comic book artists and writers from Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, Argentina, and Africa the popular titles in their countries, their cultures, and comic book museums to visit in their home countries. The panel also explores comics from Korea, Mongolia, and Chile.
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Fire, Earth, Water, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy Panel
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM (Room 25ABC)
Abrams Books, Dark Horse Comics, WEBTOON, and Magpie Games are thrilled to treat fans to a panel worthy of the Avatar! Join publishing’s creators and writers of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra for an exploration of the beloved world. Moderated by Rotem Rusak of Nerdist.
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Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror 10th Anniversary
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (Room 6A)
Deborah Ann Woll, star of Shudder’s upcoming film THE CYCLE and Dan Stevens, star of AMC’s The Terror: Devil in Silver, join some of the most knowledgeable and influential voices in horror today to discuss the state of indie and studio horror media, and give a sneak peek at the best to come this year going bigger and bolder for their tenth anniversary. Featuring exclusive footage from future releases and stand out festival titles and a lively discussion, moderated by Overlook Film Festival Co-Founder and Director of Film Programming, Michael Lerman, with Zachary Wigon (director, Victorian Psycho), Dave Boyle (SXSW Audience Award Winner Never After Dark) and more.
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Focus on Tradd Moore
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Room 23ABC)
More than a decade ago, artist and illustrator Tradd Moore made his comics debut with The Strange Talent Of Luther Strode, immediately cementing his status as one of the industry’s most unique and influential sequential storytellers. Now, after a string of groundbreaking, visually stunning series – including Silver Surfer: Black, All-New Ghost Rider, and Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise – Moore will survey his career thus far and reveal what’s coming next in conversation with Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson and Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn for his first-ever spotlight panel, only at San Diego Comic Con.
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Dark Horse: Three Worlds / Three Moons
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Room 5AB)
Enter a universe like no other with Three Worlds / Three Moons! Jonathan Hickman (East of West, X-Men), Nick Spencer (Amazing Spider-Man, The Fix), and other creators discuss collaboration, worldbuilding, and more about the sci-fi mythology of 3W / 3M. The next great comics universe starts here! Moderated by Chris Hacker of The Oblivion Bar podcast.
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First in Fright with FANGORIA
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Room 23ABC)
Since 1979, FANGORIA has been the definitive blood-spattered bible for horror fans, chronicling the genre across print, film, and digital media. Join Fango and a few very special guests, including Devon Sawa (Shudder’s Hell Motel: Murder at Red Mountain), for a trip through the brand’s house of horrors, complete with exclusive sneak peeks, scoops, and surprises surrounding this year’s FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, which will stream exclusively on Shudder on Sunday, October 25.
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Special Sneak Preview of “Dark Matter” Season 2
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Room 6DE)
Join Apple TV and Den of Geek for an exclusive fan screening of the first episode of “Dark Matter” season two. Participating guests include star and executive producer Joel Edgerton; cast member Dayo Okeniyi; author of the novel, creator, and executive producer Blake Crouch; writer and executive producer Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry; and executive producer Matt Tolmach.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Day 3 Panels (Saturday, July 25)
Dark Horse: Star-Powered Storytelling
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Room 23ABC)
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, actor, and writer Patton Oswalt and fellow actor David Dastmalchian started out as fan favorite characters in beloved films and television, but now they’ve turned to creating the newest fan-favorite characters in their creator-owned comics! Together with showrunner and writer Jordan Blum and their comics cocreators, they’ll discuss building stories like Minor Threats, Witness Point, American Caper, The Guy in the Chair, Count Crowley, and Kingdom of Earth, what it’s like juggling writing duties with their co-creators, what they love most about the medium, and more. Moderated by Ben Blacker.
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Archie Comics: 85th Anniversary Celebration
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Room 7AB)
In 1941, Archie Andrews made his first appearance in Pep Comics #22 … and changed the course of comics history forever! Now, as Archie Comics prepares to mark 85 years of America’s favorite teenager, get the inside track on Archie’s exciting new line of comics published in collaboration with Oni Press at an anniversary celebration for the ages! Look ahead at all-new series including ARCHIE, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, and ARCHIE IN HELL as creators Corinna Bechko, Tyler Crook, Patrick Horvath, Dan Parent and Ben H. Winters join Archie’s own Jesse Goldwater and Oni Press’ Hunter Gorinson, Sierra Hahn and Bess Pallares to discuss the past, present, and future of all things Riverdale!
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Dark Horse: Usagi Yojimbo
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Room 24ABC)
Learn more about the wandering rabbit ronin when Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) discusses 40+ years of creating his beloved comic book series. From past adventures to new horizons, Jared Cullum (Kodi) and Zack Rosenberg (T.S. Hullabaloo) join Sakai for a lively conversation moderated by Justin Eisinger (editor-in-chief, Dogu Publishing; It Rhymes with Takei).
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YAGA
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront)
Series cast members Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek, The Vampire Lestat), Clark Backo (Venom: The Last Dance, Letterkenny), and Carrie-Anne Moss (Matrix Films, Memento) are joined by Showrunner and Executive Producer Kat Sandler for a panel discussion moderated by TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider’s Damian Holbrook that will feature a sneak preview of the new AMC+ series.
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Inside FLUX HOUSE with Matt Kindt & Brian Hurtt
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Room 5AB)
From the mind of New York Times best-selling, Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Dept. H), welcome to FLUX HOUSE – the first and only comics imprint designed to conjoin directly with your nervous system to deliver controlled bursts of paranoia, anxiety, and adrenaline. Returning with a slate of new titles – beginning with MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED and FORT PSYCHO – this summer at Oni Press, go inside FLUX HOUSE as Kindt, his longtime collaborator Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun), Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson, Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn, and Director of Marketing Ben Bailey surveil their newest, most groundbreaking series yet and reveal what’s coming next for the acclaimed comics imprint in 2026 and beyond.
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The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers, and Colorists
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Room 28DE)
Jessica Tseang (past Eisner judge, The Comics Voyager), and DC and Marvel award-winning letterers, colorists, and inkers share important tips for surviving in a world of A.I., how to maintain a career, their experiences in the industry, and what to expect in the future.
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Apple TV Panel
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Hall H)
Join Apple TV for a sneak peek at upcoming films and series. Josh Horowitz will moderate conversations with the casts and filmmakers of Matchbox The Movie, Dark Matter, Mayday, Silo and Widow’s Bay.
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The Masters of Comic Book Horror
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Room 4)
The biggest and most sinister names in horror comics spill their secrets about crafting nightmares and share new art reveals and announcements. Whether adding to the legacy of fan-favorite franchises like Event Horizon and Smile or conjuring new frights like Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, the chilling conversation is moderated by IDW Dark’s Heather Antos and features spine-tingling creators Patrick Horvath, Christian Ward, Hannah Rose May, Stephanie Williams, Collin Kelly, and Jackson Lanzing.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Day 4 Panels (Sunday, July 26)
35 Years of Sailor Moon: Magical Girl Fandom Appreciation
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (Room 6BCF)
While magical girls in anime and manga have been around since the 1960s, Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon changed the landscape of the magical girl genre. Jessica Tseang (The Comics Voyager, 2022 Eisner judge) discusses with panelists and manga historians how Sailor Moon has remained popular for more than three decades, the influence Takeuchi has had on other series like Cardcaptor Sakura, and the history of feminism in manga.
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Dark Horse Comics: 40 Years of Comic Nerds
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Room 7AB)
Dark Horse Comics invites comics nerds to celebrate 40 years with a showcase of creator-owned comics, licensed titles, and fan favorite products! Discover what’s new from Dark Horse, learn about upcoming projects, and hear stories from creators, editors and more about the legacy of Dark Horse Comics. Moderated by Dark Horse Publicity Manager Ally Raney.
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How Pokémon Captured Our Hearts for 30 Years
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Room 6BCF)
A nostalgic look back at how Pocket Monsters (Pokémon) became a worldwide phenomenon, making it the largest franchise in the world. Spanning more than three decades, the franchise extends beyond card games and anime into video games, clothing, meetups, and even a card sold for $16 million. Jessica Tseang (pop culture historian, AMC, The History Channel) discusses with artists, retailers, and industry leaders what makes the franchise so immersive and unforgettable.
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Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Celebration
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Room 6A)
As Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary, there has never been a better time to beam into the comics. With a new series taking place years after the Star Trek: Picard finale and stellar surprises, the captain of IDW’s Star Trek comics, Heather Antos, charts a course through an in-depth discussion about the next frontier of Star Trek comics, featuring the biggest minds behind the upcoming missions.
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The Future of Pop Culture Meets Culinary
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina)
Celebrity chefs chat with Jessica Tseang (The Comics Voyager, past Eisner judge) about the future of pop culture and food, the growth of streaming shows focused on culinary topics, going viral on social media in the food fandom space, and their favorite restaurants and recipes.
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Off-site Activations
Fun Flows Here
The New Children’s Museum Park (200 W. Island Ave)
New this year, Nickelodeon expands beyond the convention center with “Fun Flows Here,” a larger-than-life outdoor activation designed to supercharge kid energy and slime on an even bigger scale through a partnership with The New Children’s Museum. Free to the public, this multi-activity destination is built for nonstop play and kid-at-heart nostalgia, with the opportunity of receiving Nickelodeon’s highest honor: getting slimed.
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The Silo Experience
The Lot @ 1st & J (450 2nd Ave)
Take an immersive step into the underground world of Silo in a multi-sensory installation that will transport visitors into the silo itself to experience the tension, intrigue, and atmosphere that has captivated audiences worldwide
