San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 is here, and Disney Publishing is bringing a massive footprint to the show floor and panel rooms! Whether you are hunting for exclusive floor drops, early advance reading copies, or stacked creator panels, this year’s setup is packed with opportunities for readers of every genre.
Booth Perks & Floor Exclusives
Before diving into the panels, make sure to make time for the Disney Publishing booth experience on the show floor. Throughout the convention, attendees can look forward to:
- Signed Editions: Grab autographed physical copies of top releases directly at the booth.
- Early Display Copies: Get a sneak peek at upcoming fall publishing slates ahead of their official release dates.
- Galley & ARC Giveaways: Catch advance reader copies and exclusive sampler drops during scheduled booth events.
- Comic-Con Exclusive Gifts with Purchase: Unique SDCC-only items and collectibles available when purchasing selected books at the booth.
Keep a close eye on the official SDCC App for real-time announcements regarding post-panel and in-booth author signings!
SDCC 2026 Panel Schedule
Friday, July 24
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Room 7AB. Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away… Kick off Friday morning with the flagship Lucasfilm Publishing showcase! Expect announcements, concept reveals, and insights into the expanding lore across Star Wars novels and print initiatives.
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Room 7AB. Mad Cave Studios & Lucasfilm Publishing: A Galaxy of Star Wars Comics. Dive into the comic side of a galaxy far, far away! Creators and editors break down what’s next for their Star Wars graphic line with exclusive reveals and out-of-this-world panel giveaways.
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Room 7AB. Random House Worlds: Star Wars Books. Join bestselling authors and editors as Penguin Random House Worlds discusses the adult and young adult Star Wars novel pipeline. Hear directly from the writers crafting the latest galaxy-spanning epics.
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Room 11. Random House Children’s: Roll for Romance — An Interactive Rom-Com Decided by Dice. A high-stakes, interactive session where romance meets tabletop chance! Watch panel creators build a rom-com narrative live as the roll of the dice dictates every twist, turn, and trope.
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Room 6A. Marvel Comics: The Next Big Thing. Marvel’s key promotional panel returns to reveal upcoming storylines, character developments, and major comic book crossovers heading into late 2026 and beyond.
Saturday, July 25
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Room 23ABC. Hachette Book Group: Black Dog & Leventhal’s Spider-Man Total Universe Panel. Celebrate everyone’s favorite web-slinger as creators highlight the lore, art, and behind-the-scenes world-building featured in Black Dog & Leventhal’s visual Spider-Man collections.
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Room 24ABC. WEBTOON: What’s Next from WEBTOON Entertainment. Discover what’s cooking in the digital comic space, including upcoming cross-media adaptations, creator collaborations, and new webcomic debuts.
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Room 29AB. Dynamite Entertainment 2026 Publisher Spotlight: Coming in Hot. Dynamite takes the stage to spotlight their overall line of comic books, licensed titles, original series, and upcoming artist collaborations.
Sunday, July 26
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Room 7AB. TOKYOPOP: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: All Hail the Pumpkin King. A dedicated conversation with writer Joshua Pruett exploring the iconic world of Halloween Town, its comic adaptations, and expanding canon stories.
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Room 23ABC. Dynamite Entertainment 2026 Publisher Spotlight: Disney. Close out SDCC with a deep dive into Dynamite Entertainment’s official Disney comic books! Discover upcoming series, rare variant covers, and classic character adaptations coming down the pipeline.
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