The full lineup and lineup for Comic-Con 2026 has been revealed, showcasing an ambitious slate of TV series, movies and exclusive experiences scheduled for the July 21-26 convention. The event promises big announcements, never-before-seen footage and star-studded panels at various San Diego locations.According to the convention’s official programming announcement, the lineup reflects an important year for streaming platforms and traditional networks, with notable debuts and returns from major franchises and established properties. The line-up includes three full days of presentations in Hall H, multiple exclusive screenings and behind-the-scenes experiences designed to appeal to fans from all sectors of entertainment.
Room H dominates the weekend’s programming
According to Deadline , the convention’s most prestigious venue will host several blockbuster presentations starting on Saturday, July 25. Apple TV will make its debut in Hall H, showing upcoming projects such as ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ starring John Cena and Jessica Biel, the sci-fi thriller ‘Dark Matter’, the action-packed buddy comedy starring ‘Maynth Branddays’ and Ryan Reynolds. the dystopian series ‘Silo’ and the Emmy-winning drama ‘Widow’s Bay’.Marvel Studios will maintain its traditional presence in Hall H on Saturday evening with exclusive looks at upcoming projects within its cinematic universe, decades of convention tradition and big announcements.
Percy Jackson returns with the announcement of the third season
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ will kick off Hall H programming on Thursday, July 23, with an exclusive first look at the third season based on Rick Riordan’s ‘Titan’s Curse’. The panel will feature series stars Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara SmartLevi Christopulos and Olive Abercrombie alongside executive producers Craig Silverstein and Dan Shotz. The presentation promises behind-the-scenes stories, new character introductions, and details on upcoming adventures.
Animation dominates programming
Animation will receive significant representation over the three days. ‘The Simpsons’ sets its attendance record with an exclusive world premiere of a new episode, while ‘Futurama’ will present top-secret world premiere footage featuring creator Matt Groening and the full voice cast. ‘King of the Hill’ will discuss its final season with co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels and the ensemble cast.Additional animated programming includes ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘American Dad!’ , ‘Family Guy’, ‘My Adventures with Superman’ season 3 and ‘X-Men ’97’.
Streaming of prestigious series and television
Friday’s lineup includes exclusive previews of ‘Blade Runner 2099’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’, the third season in Hall H. ‘The Vampire Lestat’ will feature a panel discussion with highlights from the musical performance ‘The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live’. ‘Ghosts’ returns with an oversized panel alongside the vampire comedy ‘Eternally Yours’ from the same creators.Additional series receiving submissions include ‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’, ‘Yaga’, ‘Reacher’ Season 4 and spin-off ‘Neagley’, and the Stephen King adaptation ‘Carrie’ directed by Mike Flanagan.
Day-by-day highlights describe its full scope
Thursday, July 23 opens with “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” at 11 a.m. in Hall H, followed by “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” at 1 p.m. The day continues with “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” at 2.15pm, followed by panels and behind-the-scenes experiences.Friday 24 July will start at 10am with ‘Blade Runner 2099’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ in Hall H. ‘Lanterns’ opens at 1.30pm with multiple TV panels throughout the day, including highlights from ‘The Vampire Lestat’, ‘Ghosts’, ‘Eternally Yours’ and more, concluding with presentations of ‘Reacher’ and ‘Carrie’.Saturday, July 25 features an extensive entertainment lineup with “Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall” at 10 a.m., followed by “Bob’s Burgers,” “Futurama” and “The Simpsons” panels in the morning and afternoon slots. The Apple TV Hall H presentation showing “Matchbox: The Movie,” “Dark Matter,” “Mayday,” “Silo” and “Widow’s Bay” takes place at 2 p.m., followed by Marvel Studios at 5:30 p.m.