- Primary Subject: San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Panels
- Key Update: Marvel Studios returns to Hall H alongside the historic debut of Apple TV+ and major presentations from DC and Prime Video.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: July 14, 2026
- Quick Answer: San Diego Comic-Con 2026 features major panels from Marvel, Apple TV, DC, and Prime Video, running from July 23 to July 26.
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is almost here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest editions of the annual convention, with Marvel, Apple TV, DC, and other major studios bringing blockbuster presentations to Hall H and other venues
Running from July 23 to 26 at the San Diego Convention Center, the highly anticipated event will give attendees exclusive previews, first looks, cast appearances, major announcements, and more for some of today’s biggest franchises, from Avengers to Blade Runner
So, without further ado, here are the biggest panels and events to watch out for at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Marvel Studios Returns to Hall H
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After skipping the 2025 event to focus on filming, Marvel Studios returns to Hall H on Saturday, July 25, at 5:30 pm
Special guests from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe will attend the panel for an exclusive look at what many expect to be Avengers: Doomsday
Widely considered one of the convention’s biggest highlights, the presentation could finally give fans their first glimpse of the highly anticipated crossover film. Marvel will also host additional panels and fan events throughout Comic-Con, showcasing its comics, games, and television projects
Apple TV’s Hall H Debut
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For the first time, Apple TV+ will host a two-hour presentation in Hall H, showcasing some of its biggest upcoming projects on Saturday, July 25, at 2 pm
Fans can expect exclusive previews and cast appearances for Widow’s Bay, Silo, Matchbox: The Movie, Dark Matter, and Mayday, with Josh Horowitz moderating the discussions
Prime Video’s Latest and Biggest Projects
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Prime Video will take over Hall H on Day 2 at 10 am with presentations for two of its biggest upcoming projects: Blade Runner 2099 and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Cast members and executive producers from both series will take attendees inside these iconic worlds with exclusive footage, behind-the-scenes insights, exciting surprises, and more
Also from Prime Video, Reacher will take over Ballroom 20 at 3:30 pm, with Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, and other cast members offering exclusive first looks, unexpected reveals, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of surprises. The panel will also spotlight the explosive new spinoff series, Neagley
Mike Flanagan’s Carrie will follow at 4:45 pm in the same ballroom, with Summer Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Amber Midthunder, and Matthew Lillard joining the presentation. Attendees can expect an exclusive look at the series, featuring behind-the-scenes insights, never-before-seen footage, and a special announcement during Flanagan’s first-ever San Diego Comic-Con panel
DC Focuses on Batman Projects
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DC will focus its Comic-Con 2026 lineup on several major Batman projects
First is the world premiere screening of the Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 premiere, followed by a Q&A with the voice cast and creative team behind the animated noir series. The panel will take place in Room 6BCF at 3:30 pm
Fans can also get an inside look at Batman: Knightfall Part 1 during a panel in Room 6A at 10 am. The presentation will bring one of the most iconic and beloved sagas in Batman’s comic book history to life, as Bane unleashes Batman’s entire Rogues Gallery from Arkham Asylum
Beyond Batman, DC will also host a panel for My Adventures with Superman Season 3 at the Indigo Ballroom at 2 pm, where the cast and creative team will discuss Adult Swim’s acclaimed animated series
HBO Max’s Highly Anticipated TV Shows
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HBO Max will also be at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with presentations for several of its most highly anticipated series.Â
One of the highlights is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the The Big Bang Theory spinoff, which will feature an exclusive advance screening followed by a panel with creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, along with stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie, and Brian Posehn. The event takes place in Hall H at 2:15 pm
Earlier in the day, attendees can step into the world of the Green Lantern Corps during the Lanterns panel in Hall H at 1:30 pm. Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan will join co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King for an in-depth discussion, exclusive first look, never-before-seen footage, and behind-the-scenes insights
House of the Dragon Season 3 will also have a major presence at Comic-Con, with HBO Max hosting a special advance fan screening of Episode 6. The screening will feature an introduction by co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal and will take place at 10 pm in Room 6DE
Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary
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No San Diego Comic-Con would be complete without Star Trek. As the franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary, fans can look forward to a panel spotlighting a new series set after the events of the Star Trek: Picard finale. The presentation will take place in Room 6A on Saturday, July 25, at 1:30 pm, with IDW Star Trek comics editor Heather Antos teasing major surprises
Earlier that day, the cast and executive producers of Star Trek: Strange New Worldswill take the stage in Hall H at 12:30 pm for an exclusive preview of what’s ahead, featuring new footage, behind-the-scenes insights, and appearances from the creative team and cast
Other Major Franchises
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Of course, San Diego Comic-Con 2026 won’t be all about superheroes and space adventures. Several other major franchises will also take center stage during the convention
Percy Jackson and the Olympians returns to Hall H on Thursday, July 23, at 11 am with an exclusive first look at Season 3. Series stars Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart, Levi Chrisopulos, and Olive Abercrombie will join executive producers Craig Silverstein and Dan Shotz for a panel moderated by Juju Green. Together, they’ll share behind-the-scenes stories, introduce new characters, and preview the adventures of The Titan’s Curse, which arrives later this year
The Four Nations will also take over Hall H at 1 pm on Day 1 as the voice cast and creative team behind Paramount+’s Avatar: Aang – The Last Airbender discuss the next chapter of the Avatar universe. Fans can expect exclusive sneak peeks and fresh insights into Aang’s epic journey
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Elsewhere, The Simpsons returns to Comic-Con with creator Matt Groening, the show’s writers and animators, and top-secret special guests celebrating the series’ record-breaking Comic-Con legacy. The Ballroom 20 panel will feature an exclusive sneak peek at an all-new Simpsons story, offering fans new insights into Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and the rest of Springfield’s most famous family
Finally, the voice cast of Rick and Mortywill join executive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder in the Indigo Ballroom on Day 2 at 3 pm for a preview of Season 9. The panel promises behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and plenty of interdimensional chaos as the team discusses what’s next for Rick, Morty, and the rest of the Smith family
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