New York Comic Con 2026: Panels, Booths and Announcements

New York Comic Con 2026 runs from October 8 to October 11 at the Javits Center in New York City. The four-day celebration of pop culture and fandom marks the convention's 20th anniversary. Thursday tickets are still available, while all other ticket types are sold out.

Major franchise panels and announcements

Marvel hosts a panel on its upcoming TV and animation slate for Disney+ on Thursday at 4:15 PM in Hall 1D: Main Stage. DC presents an Arrowverse reunion panel on Thursday at 2:30 PM on the Empire Stage. That panel features Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers, Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon, Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, and John Wesley Shipp as Henry Allen.

Horror fans have several major previews. A look inside season two of Dexter: Resurrection is scheduled for Thursday at 12:30 PM in Hall 1D. On Friday, the Ghostface Forever: The 30th Anniversary of Scream panel runs from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the Empire Stage. Later that day, a peek at Violent Night 2 and upcoming Blumhouse projects begins at 5:30 PM, also on the Empire Stage.

Booth experiences and exclusives

Major publishers offer immersive booth attractions. Marvel's booth, number 2153, features a journey through VisionQuest and a photo opportunity for Avengers: Doomsday. DC's booths, numbers 4365 and 4657, are themed as a 1950s-inspired Daily Planet newsstand. Visitors there can receive a free facsimile of MAD Magazine #1 complete with classic advertisements.

Funko's booth at number 4515 will host interviews conducted by Liam Crowley and Adam Barnard. These interviews will be available on YouTube and ScreenRant's social channels. ScreenRant said: "ScreenRant will be there to bring you all the breaking news and exciting announcements from the convention."

Streaming, horror, and niche genre highlights

Streaming services and niche genres have a strong presence. Peacock hosts a screening of the first episode of Crystal Lake on Thursday at 6:30 PM on the Empire Stage. Shudder's Season of Screams panel is on Saturday at 6:30 PM in North-Room 405. Prime Video's Bloodaxe panel is scheduled for Friday at 1:15 PM in North-Room 409.

Specialized panels explore genre intersections. The Romancing the Horror with Horromance panel, exploring where passion and fear meet, runs Thursday from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM in Room 406.1. It is moderated by Shelly Romero and features panelists Laura R. Samotin, Eric LaRocca, Delilah S. Dawson, and Clay McLeod Chapman. Another panel, Slaughterverse Unmasked: Inside the World of Something is Killing the Children, happens Thursday from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM in Room 406.3. It features creator James Tynion IV, artist Werther Dell’Edera, and DC Comics Executive Editor Chris Conroy.

Additional attractions include booths for IDW Publishing at number 4551, Dark Horse at number 4451, and WEBTOON at numbers 2335 and 2435. Artist Alley will host artists, writers, inkers, colorists, and editors. Author Christopher Rice hosts a panel on 50 years of Interview with the Vampire on Friday at 2:00 PM in North-Room 408. ScreenRant said: "Stay tuned for interviews on YouTube and across our social channels." Coverage will be available on YouTube, X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and Bluesky.