The Ultimate Guide To Comic-Con 2022: Panels, Special Events, & More

Following pandemic shut-downs and virtual events, San Diego Comic-Con is back live and in person this summer. The event runs from Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24, with preview night on Wednesday July 20.

You can find a list of daily panels, attractions, and experiences for SDCC 2022 below. This list will be updated as more events are announced.

Thursday, July 21 Panels

10:45 – 11:45am – The Rookie / The Rookie: Feds

Q&A with stars Nathan Fillion and Niecy Nash-Betts and executive producers Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter. Ballroom 20.

11:15am – 12:15pm – Mattel & WWE Elite Squad

Q&A and action figure reveals with Bill Miekina and Steve Ozer from the Mattel Design team along with WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes and Queen Zelina. Room 6A.

12pm – Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Q&A with cast and filmmakers, and a first look at the film. Attendees will receive a collectible poster. Hall H.

1 – 2pm – Ghosts

Q&A and never-before-seen footage with stars Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Richie Moriarty, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman, Román Zaragoza, Sheila Carrasco, Rebecca Wisocky, and Devan Chandler Long and join EPs Joe Port and Joe Wiseman. Ballroom 20.

1:30 – 2:30pm – Teen Wolf The Movie

Series creator and showrunner Jeff Davis and cast members preview the upcoming film. Hall H.

1:30 – 2:30pm – Abbott Elementary

Live virtual Q&A with Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Justin Halpern, and Patrick Schumacker. Indigo Ballroom.

1:45 – 2:45pm – Crunchyroll Industry Panel

Hear about all the latest and greatest anime coming out of Crunchyroll from Tim Lyu and Lauren Moore. Room 6A.

2:15 – 3:15pm – Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Q&A with Diamond White, Libe Barer, Fred Tatasciore, executive producer Steve Loter, supervising producer Rodney Clouden, and producer Pilar Flynn. Room 6BCF.

2:15 – 3:15pm – National Treasure: Edge of History

First look at the upcoming Disney+ series, with executive producers Cormac and Marianne Wibberley and stars Lisette Olivera, Jake Austin Walker, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Zuri Reed, and Lyndon Smith. Ballroom 20.

2:45 – 3:45pm – Vampire Academy

Q&A and exclusive series first look with Showrunners and executive producers Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre and series regulars Sisi Stringer, Daniela Nieves, Kieron Moore, and Andre Dae Kim. Indigo Ballroom.

3 – 4pm – Masters of the Universe 40th Anniversary

Kevin Smith interviews MOTU greats, including Dolph Lundgren, Tiffany Smith, Rob David, Pixel Dan and some surprise appearances. Hall H.

3:30 – 4:30pm – Severance

Q&A with EP and director Ben Stiller, creator and executive producer Dan Erickson, and cast members Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Dichen Lachman, and Jen Tullock. Ballroom 20.

4:15pm – The Wheel of Time: Origins

Q&A with creative team and a surprise guest to discuss the animated companion series to Prime Video’s Wheel of Time series. Room 6A.

4:30 – 5:30pm – Shatner on Shatner

Q&A with William Shatner, moderated by Kevin Smith. Hall H.

4:45 – 5:45pm – The Dragon Prince

Q&A and exclusive first look with co-creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond, executive producer Villads Spangsberg, lead writer Devon Giehl, and voice actors Jack De Sena ( Callum) and Racquel Belmonte (Claudia). Room 6BCF.

4:45 – 5:45pm – Beavis and Butt-Head

Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge discusses the upcoming Paramount+ series. Ballroom 20.

6 – 7pm – Koala Man

Q&A and first look at the new animated comedy with Michael Cusack, and EPs Justin Roiland, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit. Room 6BCF.

7:15 – 8:15pm – Solar Opposites

Q&A and exclusive clips with executive producers Justin Roiland, Mike McMahan, and Josh Bycel and cast members Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, and Mary Mack. Room 6BCF.

10 – 11pm – Harley Quinn S3 Screening

An advanced screening of the first two episodes of season 3 of the Harley Quinn animated series.

Friday, July 22 Panels

10am – Looney Tunes for Everyone!

The latest from the “Loon-iverse” Q&A with Eric Bauza (voice of Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy Duck, and more) as he moderates an all-star panel with Alex Kirwan (Supervising Producer – Looney Tunes Cartoons), Abe Audish (Supervising Producer – Bugs Bunny Builders), Nate Cash and Erin Gibson (Co-Executive Producers of Tiny Toons Looniversity) and more surprise guests. Indigo Ballroom.

10:30am – Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay and series stars offer fans a first look at the Second Age of Middle Earth. Hall H.

11am – Gremlins: Secrets of Mogwai

Q&A with EPs Tze Chun and Brendan Hay, Tara Rueping (Art Director), Izaac Wang (voice of Sam), AJ LoCascio (voice of Gizmo), and Gabrielle Neveah Green (voice of Elle). Indigo Ballroom.

11:45am – 1:15pm – Marvel Studios (Animation)

Q&A and exclusive looks at upcoming Marvel Studios animation projects, including X-Men 97, Marvel Zombies, What If…? S2, and more. Featuring Marvel Studios head of streaming, television and animation Brad Winderbaum and head of visual development Ryan Meinerding. Ballroom 20.

12 – 12:45pm – Smiling Friends

Q&A with creators Michael Cusak and Zach Hadel. Indigo Ballroom.

12:30pm – Tales of the Walking Dead

Q&A with Walking Dead CCO Scott M. Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer Channing Powell, Director and Executive Producer Michael Satrazemis, and cast members Terry Crews, Samantha Morton, and Danny Ramirez, moderated by Chris Hardwick. Hall H.

1 – 2pm – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

Q&A and behind-the-scenes look at season 1 with EPs Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar and series stars Kyla Pratt, Paula Jai Parker, JoMarie Payton, Soleil Moon Frye, and Alisa Reyes. Room 6A.

1 – 1:45pm – Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal S2

Q&A with animation legend Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars) and art director Scott Wills. Indigo Ballroom.

1:30pm – The Walking Dead

The FINAL panel for TWD will drop the last season 11 trailer and include a Q&A with Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer Angela Kang, Executive Producer, Director and Special Effects Makeup Supervisor Greg Nicotero, and cast members Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Christian Serratos, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Seth Gilliam, Josh McDermitt, Michael James Shaw, Cailey Fleming, and Lauren Ridloff, moderated by Chris Hardwick. Hall H.

1:30 – Paper Girls

Cast and creators preview the Amazon series. Ballroom 20.

2 – 2:45pm – Rick and Morty: The Vindicators

Screening and Q&A with executive producer Sarah Carbiener and producer Nick Rutherford. Indigo Ballroom.

2:45 – 3:45pm – For All Mankind

Q&A with executive producers Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi, and Maril Davis and cast members Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña, Wrenn Schmidt, and Edi Gathegi. Ballroom 20.

3 – 4pm – Keanu Reeves + BRZRKR

Keanu Reeves joins series co-writer Matt Kindt, and screenwriter on the BRZRKR film Mattson Tomlin, Matt Gagnon (editor-in-chief, BOOM! Studios), Eric Harburn (executive editor, BOOM!), and Stephen Christy (president, development, BOOM!) for an exclusive look at the final issues of the series. Hall H.

3 – 3:45pm – Bob’s Burgers

Q&A discussion and never-before-seen footage with cast (H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and Larry Murphy) and creatives (Loren Bouchard, Nora Smith, Bernard Derriman). Indigo Ballroom.

4 – 4:45pm – Little Demon

Exclusive pre-series premiere screening and Q&A with Danny DeVito, Aubrey Plaza and Lucy DeVito, plus creators Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner and Kieran Valla, and executive producer Dan Harmon. Indigo Ballroom.

4:30 – 5:30pm – Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Q&A and screening of the film’s first 20 minutes. Hall H.

5 – 6pm – Archer

Exclusive season 13 screening and Q&A with H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash and Lucky Yates, plus executive producers Matt Thompson and Casey Willis. Indigo Ballroom.

5:15 – 6:16pm – Simon Pegg Is Nandor Fodor, Paranormal Investigator

Q&A with director Adam Sigal, associate producer Clare King, and other members of the creative team, along with a special video message from Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver. Ballroom 20.

6:30 – 8:30pm – Green Lantern: Beware My Power World Premiere

World premiere of the animated film, followed by a Q&A with stars Aldis Hodge, Jimmi Simpson, Jamie Gray Hyder, and Brian Bloom. Also appearing are supervising producer Butch Luki, director Jeff Wamester, and screenwriters John Semper and Ernie Altbacker. There will also be an encore screening at 8:45pm. Ballroom 20.

7 – 8pm – The Great North

Q&A and exclusive clips with creators and executive producers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, executive producer Loren Bouchard, and stars Dulcé Sloan, Paul Rust, Aparna Nancherla, and Ron Funches. Room 6BCF.

Saturday, July 23 Panels

10am – Cartoon Network

Multi-show panel featuring cast and crew from Craig of the Creek (Philip Solomon, voice of Craig; Najja Porter, supervising director; Dashawn Mahone, supervising director), Teen Titans Go! (Pete Michail, executive producer; Tara Strong, voice of Raven; Khary Payton, voice of Cyborg), and We Baby Bears (Calvin Wong, showrunner; Connor Andrade, voice of Grizz; Amari McCoy, voice of Panda; Max Mitchell, voice of Ice Bear). Indigo Ballroom.

10 – 11am – The Ghost and Molly McGee

Q&A with creators/executive producers Bill Motz and Bob Roth and EP Steve Loter. Room 6A.

10:15 – 11:15am – Warner Bros. Theatrical

Warner Bros. brings Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods with Dwayne Johnson, Zachary Levi, and more. Hall H.

10:15 – 11:30am – Evil

Watch an exclusive sneak peek at a season 3 episode with series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Christine Lahti, and Kurt Fuller. Ballroom 20.

11:20am – 12:15pm – The Simpsons

Writers and animators offer a first look at this year’s Treehouse of Horror episode and give away freebies to guests. Ballroom 20.

11:30am – 12:30pm – House of the Dragon

Q&A with George R. R. Martin, co-creator/co-showrunner/executive producer/writer Ryan Condal, co-showrunner/executive producer/director Miguel Sapochnik, and cast Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Graham McTavish, Milly Alcock, and Emily Carey. Hall H.

12:30 – 1:45pm – American Dad and Family Guy

Q&A with American Dad stars Scott Grimes, Dee Bradley Baker, and Jeff Fischer with creatives Matt Weitzman, Joe Chandler, and Nicole Shabtai, plus a first look at scenes from upcoming episodes. Advance screening of Family Guy season 21 premiere. Ballroom 20.

12:45 – 2:15pm – Star Trek Universe

Q&A and back-to-back conversations with the cast and creators of Star Trek: Picard, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds. Guests include Patrick Stewart, Gates McFadden, Alex Kurtzman, Rod Roddenberry, Jack Quaid, Tawny Newsome, Noël Wells, Dawnn Lewis, Mike McMahan, Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Paul Wesley, and Henry Alonso Myers. Hall H.

2pm – Interview with the Vampire

Q&A with Executive Producer Mark Johnson, Creator, Writer and Showrunner Rolin Jones, Production Designer Mara LePere Schloop, and cast members Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Bailey Bass, and Eric Bogosian. Ballroom 20.

2:30 – 3:30pm – The Sandman

Q&A with series stars and producers. Hall H.

3 – 3:45pm – The Orville: New Horizons

Q&A and exclusive first look at an upcoming episode with cast Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Jessica Szohr, J Lee, Anne Winters, Mark Jackson, and Chad L. Coleman, along with EPs David A. Goodman and Brannon Braga and co-producer Tom Costantino. Ballroom 20.

3 – 4pm – Reginald the Vampire

Q&A and exclusive series first look with stars Jacob Batalon, Mandela Van Peebles, Em Haine, and Savannah Basley, showrunner Harley Petyon, and executive producers Jeremiah Chechik and Lindsay Macadam. Indigo Ballroom.

4:15 – 5:15pm – Resident Alien

Q&A with Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen, and Judah Prehn, and executive producer/showrunner Chris Sheridan. Indigo Ballroom.

5pm – Marvel Studios

Kevin Feige and special guests preview what’s next for the MCU. Hall H.

5pm – Critical Role

Q&A with Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Ashley Johnson, Taliesin Jaffe, Liam O’Brien, Travis Willingham, and Laura Bailey. Ballroom 20.

5:30 – 6:30pm – The Resort

World premiere of episode 1 followed by panel discussion with creator Andy Siara and stars William Jackson Harper, Cristin Milioti, Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Nina Bloomgarden. Indigo Ballroom.

6:30 – 8pm – Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith previews the first 5 minutes of Clerks III and hosts a Q&A. Hall H.

6:30pm – AEW: Heroes & Villains

Q&A with AEW stars CM Punk, Jade Cargill, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, and Bryan Danielson, moderated by AEW commentator Excalibur. Room 6BCF.

6:45 – 7:45pm – Chucky

Q&A with creator/executive producer Don Mancini and the voice of the iconic killer doll, Brad Dourif, with surprise guests. Indigo Ballroom.

6:45 – 7:45pm – Hamster & Gretel

Q&A with cast and creative team, including creator Dan Povenmire and story editor Joanna Hausmann. Room 6A.

Sunday, July 24 Panels

12 – 1pm – Mayans M.C.

Special screening and Q&A with co-creator/EP Elgin James and series stars JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Danny Pino, Sarah Bolger, Emilio Rivera, Michael Irby, Raoul Max Trujillo, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, Vincent Vargas, Gino Vento, JR Bourne, Emily Tosta, and Vanessa Giselle. Hall H.

1:15 – 2:15pm – What We Do In The Shadows

Q&A and advanced episode screening with stars Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch, and Kristen Schaal, as well as creatives Paul Simms (EP/writer), Stefani Robinson (EP/writer), Yana Gorskaya (co-EP/director/editor), and Kyle Newacheck (co-EP/director). Hall H.

Who’s NOT going to be at SDCC this year?

The following shows and films have confirmed they will not host panels during SDCC 2022:

The Flash DCTV series
The CW’s Superman & Lois series
The Winchesters (Supernatural prequel series)

DC also confirmed that while they will host panels for Comic-Con, they will not have a presence on the convention floor.

Immersive Experiences & Special Events

House of the Dragon: The Dragon’s Den

Walk in the footsteps of a Targaryen, exploring the sights and sounds of King’s Landing through a ceremonial dragon hatching experience. Learn more

Location: MLK JR Promenade, 326 W Harbor Dr.

Hours:

Thursday, July 21: 11:00am – 6:30pm

Friday, July 22: 11:00am – 6:30pm

Saturday, July 23: 11:00am – 6:30pm

Sunday, July 24: 11:00am – 4:30pm

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Tavern Experience

Grab a Dragon’s Brew and limited edition artwork at this D&D tavern. Learn more

Location: Corner of Sixth Ave. and Island Ave.

Hours:

Thursday, July 21: 12pm – 10pm PT

Friday, July 22: 10am – 8pm PT

Saturday, July 23: 10am – 8pm PT

“Severance” Installation

Dive into the world of Lumon Industries as you experience your first day on the severed floor. Learn more

Location: Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave.

Dragon Ball Z Concert Experience

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra brings the sounds of Dragon Ball Z to SDCC for a one-of-a-kind multimedia concert experience. Learn more

Location: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

When: Saturday, July 23 at 7pm

Crunchyroll-Hime Dance Party

Crunchyroll and 88Rising invite anime fans to get their groove on with DJ Jun Inagawa and Atarashii Gakko! Learn more

Location: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

When: Friday, July 22 at 7pm

“Walking Dead” Fan Experience

Explore set pieces and props from TWD universe along with special video messages from cast and crew. Plus collect a custom-designed TWD enamel pin, screen-printed T-shirts, themed beverages and food, and more.

Location: Hilton Gaslamp Hotel, Fourth Ave. and L St.

Star Trek’s 10 Forward: The Experience

Step into a one-of-a-kind immersive Trek experience with food, intergalactic drinks, photo ops, and interactive activations. Grab exclusive merch and enjoy a drink at the Starfleet Outpost beer garden.

Location: 340 Fifth Ave

“Ghosts” Presents: Pete’s Friend Zone

Visit Trooper Pete’s campsite set up on the lawn of Woodstone Mansion to connect with Ghosts on the other side through psychic mediums.

Location: Petco Park

COZI TV’s “Iconic Characters” Experience

Visit some of TV’s most iconic characters in this COZI TV exhibit. You can also check out a genuine 1962 AMC Rambler American 400 – and enter for a chance to win it.

Location: MLK Promenade (behind Omni Hotel)

When: Thurs. – Sun. 10am – 6pm

Netflix’s “The Gray Man” Training Experience

Prove you have what it takes to be the next Gray Man with this interactive escape experience set on a tram car, inspired by the chase scene in the film.

Location: ABM Parking Lot, First Ave. and Island Ave.

Hours:

Thursday – Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm

NBCU Corner @ SDCC

An immersive fan hub for NBCU shows, featuring a shaded viewing lawn and surprise giveaways.

Location: Gaslamp Plaza and Tin Fish Restaurant adjacent

Hours:

Thursday – Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm

Audible Beach Activation

Sample Audible originals while checking out colossal sand sculptures themed to The Sandman, Impact Winter, and Moriarty: The Devil’s Game. Open to the public, no badge required!

Location: First Ave. & MLK Promenade

Hours:

Thursday – Saturday 8:00am – 8:30pm
Sunday 8am – 6pm

“The Bob’s Burgers Movie” Activation

Play the Lucky Ducks game, take pics, and enjoy a complimentary burger during “Patty Hour.”

Location: Gaslamp Diagonal (adjacent to the Omni Hotel)

Hours:

Thursday – Saturday 10am – 6pm
“Patty Hour” daily from 3pm – 6pm

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” Experience

Experience the multiverse in person with ‘Pop-A-Poppa’ – an entertaining game inspired by Pizza Poppa, the hilarious pizza purveyor from Universe-838. Take photos, win prizes, and go on a Multiverse Scavenger Hunt.

Location: Gaslamp Diagonal (adjacent to the Omni Hotel)

Hours:

Thursday – Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 2pm

Grounded: The Backyard Experience

Immerse yourself in the world of Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming game Grounded. Upon arrival guests will be “shrunk down” to experience unique photo ops and trial the game. And watch out for the giant Broodmother spider!

Location: Petco Park

Hours:

Thursday – Saturday 10am – 6pm

Sunday 10am – 4pm

FX Labyrinth Experience

FX takes over 100,000 sq ft. of outdoor space for a labyrinth full of giveaways, screenings, photo ops, and more. Featured shows include American Horror Story/Stories, What We Do in the Shadows, and the upcoming Little Demon.

Location: Hilton Bayfront lawn

Hours:

Thursday, July 21 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, July 22 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 23 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 24 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.