San Diego Comic Con is just around the corner. With thousands of pop culture fans descending on the city soon, let’s take a look at some of the biggest panels hitting the convention center. Here’s all the panels taking place in the legendary Hall H for SDCC 2024:
Note: This list will be updated as the official Comic Con schedule is rolled out.
Thursday, July 25 Hall H Panels
Transformers One, 11:45am
Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment bring a panel discussion and exclusive footage presentation to fans with talent Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key, along with the director, Academy Award-winner Josh Cooley, and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura.
25 Years of Spongebob Squarepants, 1pm
What’s funnier than 24? 25! Nickelodeon is celebrating SpongeBob SquarePants’ landmark 25th anniversary with a panel that will take fans down to Bikini Bottom and beyond for a special look at its iconic origins, including a live cast table read of “Help Wanted,” exclusive content, and the nautical nonsense to come. Join the voice cast, Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), along with executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller, and special guests as they celebrate one of the most popular characters and beloved animated series of all time. It’s going to be the “Best Day Ever!” Moderated by Good Burgers’ Ed (Kel Mitchell).
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, 2:15pm
Described by Entertainment Weekly as “a winning adaptation” and as “one of the strongest YA television outings” by Variety, the Disney+ hit original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians will make its debut at Comic-Con with an epic panel filled with behind-the-scenes stories and secrets from the set. Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase), Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood), and Jonathan E. Steinberg (co-creator, executive producer) and Dan Shotz (executive producer) reflect on the triumphant first season, discuss bringing the iconic characters to life, answer burning questions during an exclusive fan Q&A session, and take a look back at moments from production and the global launch of the series. Whether you’re a mortal or a demigod, let’s celebrate all things Percy Jackson and the Olympians!
What We Do In The Shadows, 3:30pm
You are summoned to join America’s favorite vampire roommates as they kick off their farewell tour at Comic-Con! Join the cast and producers for a high-spirited conversation, and be among the first to see a brand-new episode from the sixth and final season. The first five seasons of the hit FX award-winning comedy are available to stream on Hulu. BAAAaaaaat!
Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, 6:30pm
Marvel’s Kevin Feige, director Shawn Levy, and stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds to appear. Note this panel requires separate registration to reserve a seat – save your place here.
Friday, July 26 Hall H Panels
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, 11am
Series showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay along with cast members give fans a inside look at Season 2 in Middle-earth.
Doctor Who, 12:30pm
Hop aboard the TARDIS with Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa (Fifteenth Doctor) and Millie Gibson (Ruby Sunday), along with showrunner/writer Russell T. Davies as they discuss the latest season and its game-changing finale episode, which streamed on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer. The trio will also share behind-the-scenes stories, fan surprises and a special sneak peek. The panel will be moderated by Josh Horowitz (host, “Happy Sad Confused” and MTV).
The Walking Dead: Dead City, 1:45pm
The cast and executive producers discuss the upcoming second season of The Walking Dead: Dead City alongside the debut of an exclusive asset before the series returns next year on AMC and AMC+, moderated by Chris Hardwick. Confirmed panelists include Eli Jorné (showrunner and executive producer), Scott M. Gimple (The Walking Dead Universe chief content officer and executive producer), Lauren Cohan (executive producer, “Maggie”), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (executive producer, “Negan”), Gaius Charles (“Armstrong”), and Željko Ivanek (“The Croat”).
Collider’s Directors on Directing
Two of the most successful action directors working in film today join Collider’s editor-in-chief for a conversation about their business and their craft. Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer trilogy, Training Day, Olympus Has Fallen, and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic) and Roland Emmerich (Those About to Die, Independence Day, Anonymous, White House Down) discuss their work (past, present, and future), the challenges of production, and their dueling White House invasion movies with Steven Weintraub—and that’s not all.
Alien: Romulus, 5:15pm
Director Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead) and cast Cailee Spaeny (Civil War), David Jonsson (Agatha Christie’s Murder Is Easy), Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone), Isabela Merced (The Last of Us), Spike Fearn (Aftersun), and Aileen Wu discuss the terrifying next installment from the iconic and beloved Alien franchise.
Saturday, July 27 Hall H Panels
The Boys, 10am
Join showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke and the series’ stars for a post-season finale celebration. Hear from the cast and creator about the head-exploding, jaw-dropping fourth season, along with behind-the-scenes secrets, favorite moments, and thrilling surprises.
Superman & Lois, 11:15am
Join executive producers Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher with series stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as they make their Comic-Con debut in Hall H! After season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger, fans won’t want to miss an exclusive trailer for the epic final season and learn what’s in store as Clark and Lois continue to navigate the challenges of parenthood while saving the world. Season 4 of SUPERMAN & LOIS returns with a special two-hour premiere event on Thursday, October 17 on The CW.
BRZKR, 12:30pm
Since its record-breaking debut in 2021, Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR has been thrilling readers with its story of the half-mortal, half-god warrior as he battles through the ages, seeking answers to the mystery of his endless blood-soaked existence and how to end it . . . The iconic Reeves and the original BRZRKR creative team discuss the journey so far and reveal new details on the future of the Immortal Saga across comics, a new novel, the upcoming Netflix live-action film, and special surprises!
Star Trek Universe, 1:45pm
- Strange New Worlds cast members scheduled to appear include Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, and Ethan Peck, alongside executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, and Henry Alonso Myers.
- Lower Decks will feature voice cast members Jack Quaid, Tawny Newsome, Noël Wells, and Jerry O’Connell, along with creator and executive producer Mike McMahan and executive producer Alex Kurtzman.
- Starfleet Academy will feature executive producers and co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau.
- Section 31 will have its Hall H debut with cast members Omari Hardwick, Sam Richardson, and Kacey Rohl, along with executive producer Alex Kurtzman and director Olatunde Osunsanmi.
Entertainment Weekly’s Bold School
In EW‘s Bold School series, power players in the entertainment industry share anecdotes about life lessons, how they found their voice, and how to pay it forward. Expect a lively discussion among fierce, fearless female, and/or nonbinary forces in entertainment, who open up about the power and privilege of taking on roles that redefine the rules and refuse to yield.
The Penguin, 4:45pm
Panel featuring stars Colin Farrell (Oz Cobb aka The Penguin and EP – virtually), Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone), Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar), Matt Reeves (EP), Lauren LeFranc (showrunner and EP), and Dylan Clark (EP). The official trailer will be released.
Marvel Studios, 6pm
Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige and special guests provide an inside look at the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kevin Smith, 7:30pm
Kevin Smith wants to use his mouth on you at Comic-Con! As Clerks celebrates its 30th anniversary, the writer/director and pop culture loudmouth returns to Hall H with an exclusive sneak peek at his newest flick, The 4:30 Movie! Once he’s done hawking his wares, get ready to have your Q’s elaborately A’d by a guy who loves the sound of his own voice! Attendees can also expect to get some inside dirt on the next Jay & Silent Bob movie, That 90’s Show, Smodcastle Cinemas, Secret Stash Press, and Chronic Con—the inaugural IRL convention this fall that’s devoted to all things Askew!
Sunday, July 28 Hall H Panels
There will be no Hall H panels at SDCC 2024 on Sunday.
For more SDCC programming details, visit comic-con.org.