Peacock Brings Camp Crystal Lake to Life at New York Comic Con

Attendees at New York Comic Con walk past a large Peacock Camp Crystal Lake booth featuring a dark forest mural and a wooden sign.

Peacock Brings Camp Crystal Lake to Life at New York Comic Con

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Think you have what it takes to survive Camp Crystal Lake? Peacock is giving New York Comic Con fans the chance to find out!

Horror fans heading to New York Comic Con 2026 are about to get a seriously creepy trip down memory lane, as Peacock is bringing its highly anticipated Crystal Lake series to the convention with an immersive experience inspired by the legendary Camp Crystal Lake.

From October 8 through October 11, NYCC attendees can step back into the 1970s and experience Camp Crystal Lake for themselves—but there’s a catch. Before earning their camp counselor stripes, they’ll have to survive orientation!

Located at Booth 1359 inside the Javits Center, the free interactive Crystal Lake experience will transport fans straight into the world of the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series. Visitors can expect in-world thrills, photo opportunities at Camp Crystal Lake and plenty of branded giveaways to take home.

And while the camp may look idyllic at first glance, horror fans know better than to trust a peaceful-looking summer camp…

Can You Survive Camp Crystal Lake?

The immersive experience will be available to all New York Comic Con attendees throughout the convention, giving fans a chance to explore the world of Crystal Lake before the series makes its Peacock debut.

• Thursday, October 8: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, October 9: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 10: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, October 11: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Javits Center, Booth 1359

So, if you’re attending NYCC, consider this your official invitation to camp. Just remember: in the world of Friday the 13th, things rarely stay peaceful for long!

What Is Peacock’s Crystal Lake Series About?

A prequel to the iconic Friday the 13th franchise, Crystal Lake heads back to the beginning of the story surrounding one of horror’s most infamous families.

The series follows Pam Voorhees, a single mother who is still struggling with the devastating loss of her young, sickly son, Jason, who tragically drowned in the town lake nearly a year earlier.

Pam’s grief takes a disturbing turn when two strangers arrive at her doorstep and begin digging into her past. Their questions set off a chilling chain of events, leaving the residents of Crystal Lake asking one terrifying question:

Just who is Pam Voorhees?

The series comes from creator, writer and showrunner Brad Caleb Kane, whose previous credits include It: Welcome to Derry, Tokyo Vice and Warrior.

When Does Crystal Lake Premiere?

Horror fans won’t have to wait long after NYCC to return to Crystal Lake. All eight episodes ofCrystal Lakepremiere Thursday, October 15, 2026, exclusively on Peacock.

The drama series consists of eight one-hour episodes and comes from acclaimed studio A24.

The series stars Linda Cardellini, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins and Gwendolyn Sundstrom, with recurring appearances from Callum Vinson, Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch and Phoenix Parnevik.

Behind the camera, Crystal Lake features directors Michael Lennox, Celine Held & Logan George, and Quyen Tran.

With the Friday the 13th mythology finally heading back to where it all began, Crystal Lake looks ready to give horror fans a fresh—and undoubtedly terrifying—reason to be afraid of the lake.

And if you’re heading to New York Comic Con, don’t miss your chance to step inside Camp Crystal Lake. Just… maybe don’t wander off into the woods alone.