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Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2026
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 will take place from Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, July 26, at the San Diego Convention Center. The event features a variety of panels, celebrity appearances, and exclusive previews for upcoming films and television series.
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The event draws large crowds to downtown San Diego, impacting local traffic, public transit, and hospitality services throughout the four-day period.
Key Facts
- San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is scheduled from Thursday, July 23, to Sunday, July 26.
- The event is held at the San Diego Convention Center, with additional panels at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Omni San Diego Hotel, and San Diego Central Library.
- Featured panels include previews for 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' season 3, 'Blade Runner 2099', 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' season 3, and 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' season 3.
- Special anniversary events include a 15th-anniversary reunion for 'Grimm' and a 40th-anniversary retrospective for 'Castle in the Sky'.
- The schedule includes industry-focused panels such as 'Producers on Producing' and 'The Scribe Awards'.
- A contest is available for attendees to win a pair of badges for the event.
Who's Mentioned
personAlice Oseman“Creator of Heartstopper appearing on Sunday.”locationSan Diego Convention Center“Primary venue for the event.”organizationMarvel Studios“Hosting a Hall H presentation.”organizationENHYPEN“K-pop group appearing at the Bite Me panel.”personWalker Scobell“Panelist for Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”