New York Comic Con 2026 Unleashes a Massive 20th Anniversary Lineup Packed With Marvel, DC, Anime, Horror and Hollywood Heavyweights

NYCC invades the Javits Center October 8–11 with four days of exclusive reveals, anniversary reunions, celebrity appearances, first-look screenings and enough pop culture madness to shake Manhattan

New York Comic Con is turning 20, and ReedPop clearly has no intention of celebrating quietly.

NYCC returns to the Javits Center from October 8–11, 2026, bringing four loaded days of comics, movies, television, anime, manga, gaming, books, collectibles, celebrity appearances and major studio reveals. The newly unveiled programming schedule reads like somebody grabbed the entire pop culture universe, stuffed it into a New York subway car and told everybody to make room.

Fans can expect major presentations from Marvel, DC, Paramount+, CBS, Peacock, A24, AMC+, Shudder, Crunchyroll, Toei Animation, Bandai Namco and more. The lineup also includes exclusive screenings, cast reunions, live table reads, creator spotlights and panels celebrating some of entertainment’s biggest franchises.

From Final Fantasy VII and Avatar to Dexter, One Piece, Star Trek, Naruto, Spider-Man and the Absolute Universe, NYCC 2026 is coming through with receipts. Grab your badge, charge your phone and prepare to make some painful scheduling decisions, mi gente. The Javits Center is about to become the busiest place in the multiverse.

Thursday, October 8

FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION: Meet the English Voice Cast

For the first time, the full main English voice cast of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the climactic finale to the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, will appear together onstage. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi and the cast will share stories from the recording process, discuss their characters’ roles in the third game and present exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

11:00 AM | Main Stage

Alice Cooper in Conversation With Stevie Van Zandt

Rock royalty collides when Alice Cooper sits down with Stevie Van Zandt to discuss Cooper’s new memoir, Devil on My Shoulder. Admission includes a signed copy of the book, with ticket details arriving later this month. A standby line will also be available for fans who want to attend without purchasing the book.

11:00 AM | Room 406.3

Sesame Street “Numeric Con” Table Read and Panel

Sesame Street brings its hilarious Comic Con parody “Numeric Con” back to life with a live table read. The fan-favorite episode follows Elmo, disguised as the Dark Nine, as he attempts to count to ten with the Green LanTen. Expect special character appearances, celebrity guests and enough numerical chaos to make the Count proud.

11:30 AM | Room 406.2

Dexter: Resurrection Season 2

The Dexter franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary with the cast and creative team behind Dexter: Resurrection. Fans will receive an exclusive look at the upcoming second season, along with behind-the-scenes stories and a few killer surprises. Yeah, we said it. Somebody had to.

12:30 PM | Main Stage

NBC 100 Presents: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Retrospective

The Nine-Nine is back in New York! Co-creator Dan Goor and cast members will revisit the beloved comedy’s unforgettable characters, legendary cold opens and behind-the-scenes moments while celebrating the show’s place in NBC history.

12:30 PM | Room 405

ABC’s The Rookie

Cast members and executive producers from The Rookie will discuss the upcoming ninth-season premiere, the show’s growing streaming audience and how the series became a viral hit with younger viewers.

2:15 PM | Main Stage

Dark Horse Manga and Manhwa: Unleash Your Collection

Dark Horse’s editorial, licensing and marketing teams will explore the importance of manga and manhwa within the American comics market. Fans will also hear how the publisher builds its deluxe editions and receive announcements about upcoming releases.

2:15 PM | Room 406.1

DC’s Vertigo and Black Label

DC steps outside the boundaries of its traditional superhero universe for a look at the horror, crime, fantasy and science-fiction stories defining Vertigo and Black Label. Award-winning creators will present exclusive announcements, early previews and a few surprises from DC’s most fearless corners.

2:30 PM | Room 409

MARRIAGETOXIN: Road to the Best Marriage!

Director Motonobu Hori and chief animation director and character designer Kohei Tokuoka will take fans behind the scenes of MARRIAGETOXIN. The presentation will cover the making of Season 1, offer hints about Season 2 and include a live drawing demonstration from Tokuoka.

3:15 PM | Room 409

GUNDAM Showcase 2026 NYC Featuring SEED FREEDOM ZERO

Gundam fans will be among the first in the world to receive new information about Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO. The presentation will also feature franchise news, upcoming initiatives, fan experiences and giveaways.

3:30 PM | Main Stage

Up Next From Marvel Television and Marvel Animation

Marvel brings special guests to NYCC for an inside look at its most anticipated television and animated projects headed to Disney+.

4:15 PM | Empire Stage

Last Podcast on the Left: From True Crime Podcasters to Comic Book Authors

Marcus Parks, Ed Larson and Henry Zebrowski will discuss how years spent covering true crime, cults and the occult prepared them to enter comics. Their credits include Z2 Comics’ The Last Comic Book on the Left, DC’s Soul Plumber and Dark Horse’s Operation Sunshine.

5:00 PM | Room 405

Peacock’s Crystal Lake: Exclusive First-Look Screening

Peacock and A24 will present the premiere episode of Crystal Lake, the chilling prequel to Friday the 13th. The screening will be followed by a conversation with creator Brad Caleb Kane and stars Linda Cardellini, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, Gwendolyn Sundstrom and Callum Vinson.

6:30 PM | Empire Stage

Friday, October 9

DC’s Absolute Universe

The writers and artists building DC’s Absolute Universe will reveal what comes next for the blockbuster publishing line. Expect news, announcements, creative insight and previews from some of the most talked-about books in comics.

11:00 AM | Room 405

Avatar: Seven Havens

The Four Nations unite for the premiere-day celebration of Avatar: Seven Havens. The creative team behind the new Paramount+ series will explain how Pavi, the new Avatar, was brought to life while teasing what lies ahead for the wider Avatar Legends universe. Yip yip!

11:15 AM | Main Stage

Spotlight on Matt Dinniman

No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman will discuss his road to apocalyptic fiction and the explosive success of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.

12:30 PM | Room 405

ONE PIECE Panel Presented by Toei Animation and Crunchyroll

English voice actors Colleen Clinkenbeard, Ian Sinclair and surprise guests will celebrate One Piece with exclusive content and conversation ahead of the English dub premiere of the Elbaph Arc in fall 2026.

12:45 PM | Empire Stage

Todd McFarlane Spotlight

The Toddfather returns to NYCC to talk comics, movies, toys and whatever else is cooking inside one of the industry’s most relentless creative minds.

1:30 PM | Room 406.3

GHOSTS and ETERNALLY YOURS

The cast and executive producers of CBS’ Ghosts will unpack the Season 5 cliffhanger and tease the upcoming supersized Halloween special. The presentation will then shift to Eternally Yours, a new comedy about two vampires navigating five centuries of marriage and the human dating their daughter.

1:45 PM | Main Stage

Tamashii Nations Showcase: Ignite Your Soul

Bandai Namco’s Tamashii Nations team will reveal upcoming releases, world-premiere collectibles and never-before-shared product news directly from Japan. Attendees will also have an opportunity to receive a special giveaway item.

2:45 PM | Room 409

20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment Present Whalefall

Director, co-writer and producer Brian Duffield joins author and co-writer Daniel Kraus and actor Austin Abrams for a deep dive into Whalefall. Based on Kraus’ acclaimed novel, the survival thriller follows a young man trapped inside a massive sperm whale.

3:30 PM | Empire Stage

AMC+ Spotlight

Stars and creators from Kill Jackie, YAGA, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will share exclusive reveals, behind-the-scenes stories and first looks at what is coming next.

3:30 PM | Main Stage

Marvel Comics: Bullpen Bulletins With Stephen Wacker

New Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker takes the NYCC stage to chart the future of the Marvel Universe. Expect publishing news, major announcements and probably at least one reveal he may or may not be allowed to discuss. Welcome back to the Bullpen, baby!

3:30 PM | Room 405

Marvel Comics: The Midnight Hour

Marvel opens the crypt on its terrifying Midnight Universe. The creators behind Midnight Spider-Man, Midnight Fantastic Four and Midnight X-Men will reveal new artwork, hidden lore and clues about the line’s sinister future.

5:00 PM | Room 405

Violent Night 2 and BlumFest 2026

David Harbour returns as the most dangerous Santa Claus alive in Violent Night 2. Fans will receive never-before-seen footage and hear from the cast and filmmakers before Blumhouse Atomic Monster takes over with upcoming movie, television and gaming reveals. The room will not be cleared between presentations, so park yourself and enjoy the mayhem.

5:30 PM | Empire Stage

Junji Ito: Strange — “Face Thief” U.S. Premiere

NYCC will host the U.S. premiere of “Face Thief” from Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights. The event includes a special video message from Junji Ito and a live Q&A with director Yuta Shimotsu, moderated by horror manga artist Gigi Murakami. Ito will appear by video and will not attend in person.

5:45 PM | Room 409

Slayyy! Dressing to Kill: The Costumes of American Horror Story

Sarah Paulson, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe and Leslie Grossman join costume designers Lou Eyrich and Catherine Crabtree for a celebration of the unforgettable looks that helped define American Horror Story. The panel will also tease the horrors awaiting fans in the franchise’s 13th installment.

8:00 PM | Room 405

Saturday, October 10

Bob’s Burgers and Futurama Animation Panel

Loren Bouchard and the cast of Bob’s Burgers will share behind-the-scenes stories and preview what lies ahead for the Belcher family. Immediately afterward, Futurama creator Matt Groening, executive producer David X. Cohen, producer Claudia Katz and stars Billy West, Katey Sagal and Maurice LaMarche will discuss the future of the Planet Express crew.

The room will not be cleared between panels, making this a double helping of animated madness.

11:00 AM | Main Stage

DC’s Next Level

DC’s leading storytellers will offer news, announcements and exclusive reveals from its growing Next Level publishing initiative, including upcoming series and new chapters for established characters.

11:00 AM | Room 409

Embracing the Horror: Modern Masters of the Genre

Saga Press assembles Stephen Graham Jones, Eric LaRocca, Alex T. Singer, Kristopher Triana and Nick Martell for a conversation about modern horror and the stories keeping readers awake at night.

12:15 PM | Room 1B02-04

ONE-PUNCH MAN: The Voice of Garou

Garou’s Japanese voice actor, Hikaru Midorikawa, makes his first New York appearance for an exclusive One-Punch Man presentation featuring a worldwide franchise reveal.

1:30 PM | Room 409

DC’s Jim Lee and Friends

DC President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee returns with surprise guests, creator conversations and major announcements. When Jim Lee says he brought friends, comic fans know to pull up early.

2:00 PM | Room 405

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: 10 Years of Terror

The Boulet Brothers celebrate a decade of horror, filth and glamour with stories from the making of Dragula and an exclusive first look at previously unseen footage from Season 7.

2:00 PM | Room 408

Your Ship Is Canon: Queer Love in Comics

Creators Tate Brombal, Erica Henderson, Steve Orlando, Stephanie Williams and Alyssa Wong will explore queer characters, romance, representation and the art of bringing beloved relationships to life on the comics page.

2:45 PM | Room 406.3

Star Trek Universe

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy takes center stage with an exclusive preview of its second season. The celebration will also honor 60 years of Star Trek with surprise guests from across the franchise.

3:15 PM | Empire Stage

Marvel Comics: The Spider-Web

Following Amazing Spider-Man #1000, Marvel looks toward the future of Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy and its expanding family of web-slinging heroes. A major announcement is also promised, so Spider-fans may want to keep those notifications on.

3:30 PM | Room 405

Image Comics Presents Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang in Conversation

The acclaimed Paper Girls creative team reunites for an in-depth discussion about storytelling, collaboration and their work in comics. Image Comics has also teased a surprise or two for attendees.

4:00 PM | Room 1B02-04

Marvel Comics: House of Ideas

Marvel is promising wall-to-wall announcements, major reveals and new series during its biggest publishing showcase of the weekend. If you want to know what comes next for the Marvel Universe, this is the room where secrets could start flying faster than Mjolnir during rush hour.

5:00 PM | Room 405

NARUTO: What’s Next?

Voice actors Junko Takeuchi and Noriaki Sugiyama will present updates covering the anime, the Naruto Card Game and new projects. Fans will also get an early look at a roadmap outlining the future of the Naruto universe.

5:00 PM | Empire Stage

Aethon and Vault: LitRPG Takes Over the World

Matt Dinniman, Steve Beaulieu, Damian Wassel, Adrian Wassel and moderator Andy Peloquin will examine the past, present and rapidly expanding future of LitRPG.

5:15 PM | Room 409

Inside Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3

Walker Scobell joins TV Guide’s Damian Holbrook for a conversation about Season 3, adapting The Titan’s Curse and growing into the role of Percy Jackson.

6:00 PM | Main Stage

Shudder Is Here to Scare the S— Out of You!

Shudder’s special guests will discuss the state of horror, the fears driving today’s genre storytelling and what is coming next to the streamer. Exclusive previews are also expected because apparently sleeping peacefully is overrated.

6:30 PM | Room 405

Sunday, October 11

NCIS: New York

LL COOL J, Scott Caan and showrunner Byron Balasco introduce the newest chapter of the global NCIS franchise. The panel will explore the process of bringing the series to New York and preview the characters and cases defining its first season.

11:00 AM | Main Stage

American Girl at 40: Samantha’s Story Continues

Author Fiona Davis, historian Katherine Cartwright and editor Janelle Asselin celebrate 40 years of American Girl and the release of Samantha: The Next Chapter. Admission includes a signed copy of the book, with a standby line available for attendees without a book ticket.

11:15 AM | Room 406.2

R.L. Stine on Tubi

Legendary author R.L. Stine joins writer-director Jem Garrard, performer Jimbo and Tubi Chief Content Officer Adam Lewinson to celebrate the new year-round Terror on Tubi Hub. The panel will cover Stine’s impact on horror, upcoming films and fresh details about R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2.

12:15 PM | Room 409

Einstein Screening and Panel

CBS will screen its new crime-solving drama Einstein, starring Matthew Gray Gubler as Albert Einstein’s brilliant but directionless great-grandson. Gubler and co-star Melissa Fumero will discuss the show’s blend of mystery, humor and heart.

1:45 PM | Room 409

Tokyo Revengers Special Panel With Mariya Ise

Fans can watch the first episode of Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc before voice actor Mariya Ise shares stories and insight from the new season. Giveaways and exclusive prizes will also be available.

3:30 PM | Empire Stage

The complete NYCC 2026 programming schedule is available through the official panel and screening guide, with additional announcements expected in the coming weeks.

The convention’s already-stacked celebrity lineup includes Star Wars icons Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid, Lena Headey, Matt Smith, Jamie Campbell Bower and Muppet performers Matt Vogel, Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta. Cast members from Jurassic Park, Smallville, Scream, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superman & Lois and RoboCop are also expected.

Voice talent representing Pokémon, Naruto, Halo, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Uncharted will join comic book heavyweights Frank Miller, Jim Lee, James Tynion IV, Stephanie Phillips, Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder. Literary guests include Becky Chambers, Fiona Davis, J.R. Ward, Kyle MacLachlan, MrBallen and Rick Riordan.

The complete Artist Alley, Writers Block and exhibitor lists will be released Tuesday, August 25.

For its 20th anniversary theme, NYCC is partnering with another unmistakable New York institution: Coney Island. The collaboration connects two destinations built around imagination, spectacle, community and the wonderfully unapologetic weirdness that makes New York hit different. One celebrates superheroes and fandom inside the Javits Center. The other has hot dogs, roller coasters and a history of glorious chaos. Honestly, it’s a perfect match.

Single-day tickets remain available for Thursday, Friday and Sunday. All other badge types are sold out. Fans can also explore Popverse Superfan benefits, including early Artist Alley access, fast-pass lanes for photo opportunities and autographs, merchandise discounts and digital programming through Popverse.

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Twenty years after NYCC first planted its flag in the Big Apple, the convention is preparing to remind everybody why New York remains one of the loudest, wildest and most electric pop culture cities on Earth. Four days. Hundreds of guests. Thousands of fans. Approximately 97 impossible scheduling conflicts.

Let the anniversary madness begin. The Crusade Never Ends!