Following the announcement of its convention exclusives, IDW Publishing has revealed that it will debut a brand new booth design (#2729 on the show floor) at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 and host 25 signings and daily panels. The publisher will spotlight IP including Star Trek and Godzilla, as well as its genre-focused imprints
Here are the details on IDW’s SDCC ’26 schedule
IDW SDCC ’26 panels
All times are in PST
Thursday, July 23
Godzilla Smashes San Diego and the Comic Industry12-1 p.m., 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
Friday, July 24
TMNT: Shellebrating 300 Issues of Turtle Power & Last Ronin10-11 a.m., 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!
Saturday, July 25
The Masters of Comic Book Horror2-3 p.m., 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.
Sunday, July 26
Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Celebration1:30-2:30 p.m., 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
IDW SDCC ’26 signing schedule
All signings will take place at IDW booth #2729. All times are in PST
Wednesday, July 22 (Preview Night)
- 7-7:45 p.m.: Tristan Jones, Andrew K. Currey, Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sherridan – Horror of Godzilla
- 8-8:45 p.m.: Nick Marino & Oliver Ono – Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla, Starship Godzilla
Thursday, July 23
- 10-10:45 a.m.: Susan Bridges & Tilly Bridges – Star Trek: Voyager
- 11-11:45 a.m.: Gabriel Hardman – Rocketeer: Infiltrator!
- 12-12:45 p.m.: Steve Nedvidek, Ed Crowell, Jack Lowe – Jekyll Island Chronicles
- 1-2 p.m.: Patrick Horvath – Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees
- 2:15-3 p.m.: Hannah Rose May – Exorcism
- 3:15-4 p.m.: Gabbi Smith, Nicole Goux, Gabby Ramirez, Dave Baker – Godzilla vs. San Diego
- 5-6 p.m.: Tristan Jones& Christian Ward – Event Horizon
Friday, July 24
- 10-10:45 a.m.: Christopher Cantwell, Tristan Jones, Layne Morgan, Mike McMahan – Star Trek
- 11-11:45 a.m.: Steve Nedvidek, Ed Crowell, Jack Lowe – Jekyll Island Chronicles
- 12-12:45 p.m.: Gene Yang, Chuck U, Jesse Hernandez – TMNT
- 1:15-2 p.m.: Stephanie Williams, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly – Smile, You’ll Never Leave This Place Alive
- 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Takashi Iizuka – Sonic the Hedgehog
- 5-6 p.m.: Attach Peter, Escorza Bros, Tom Waltz, Luis Delgado, Ben Bishop, Shawn Kittelsen – TMNT: The Last Ronin – Training Day
- 6:15-7 p.m.: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly – Star Trek
Saturday, July 25
- 9:45-10:30 a.m.: Amy Chase & Joey Esposito – IDW Crime
- 11-11:45 a.m.: Tristan Jones & Christian Ward – Event Horizon
- 12-12:45 p.m.: Mariko Tamaki & Mirka Andolfo – Hello Kitty
- 1-2 p.m.: Gene Yang & Chuck U – TMNT
- 2:15-3 p.m.: Tristan Jones, Andrew K. Currey, Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan – Horror of Godzilla
- 3:15-4 p.m.: Patrick Horvath & Ben Wickey – Beneath the Trees, More Weight
- 4:15-5 p.m.: Hannah Rose May – Exorcism
- 5:15-6 p.m.: Kenny Porter – Operation: Iron Coffin
- 6-7 p.m.: Steve Nedvidek, Ed Crowell, Jack Lowe – Jekyll Island Chronicles
Sunday, July 26
- 10-10:45 a.m.: Natalie Haines, Nick Marino, Oliver Ono – Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla, Starship Godzilla
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: George Takei – It Rhymes with TakeiWRISTBAND REQUIRED – See IDW staff ahead of time for details
- 12-12:45 p.m.: Mariko Tamaki & Mirka Andolfo – Hello Kitty
- 1-1:45 p.m.: Alfredo Cardona, Travis Mercer, Margeaux Pepoy – Godzilla vs. San Diego
- 2-2:45 p.m.: Ben Wickey – More Weight
- 3-3:45 p.m.: Christopher Cantwell & Charlie Jane Anders – Star Trek
Stay tuned to The Beat for more news from SDCC ’26
