Take a Look at DC’s SDCC 2026 Panel Schedule!

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GateCrashersJuly 8, 2026

DC’s engaging panels and screenings will offer exclusive insights into the world of comics, animation, live action, and more, giving fans a glimpse into the future of their favorite DC Super Heroes. Renowned writers, artists, and industry experts will take the stage to discuss upcoming projects, share behind‑the‑scenes stories, and answer fan questions.

Fans can immerse themselves in the DC Universe and discover what lies ahead for their favorite characters during panels featuring Joshua Williamson (Superman), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Mark Waid (Action Comics), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch, Warriors and a Wee Wonder), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), and more.

Whether attendees are curious about the next major DC story arcs or seeking insider knowledge about hit TV shows and upcoming projects, DC’s panels and partner panels will be essential destinations throughout SDCC.

All panel times are shown in Pacific (SDCC’s official time zone), followed by Central, Eastern, and UK time.
SDCC 2026 Thursday DC Panels
Thursday July 23
Panel
DC’s Jim Lee & Friends
Room: 6DE
Pacific11:30–12:30
Central1:30–2:30
Eastern2:30–3:30
UK7:30–8:30pm

Jim Lee (DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer) is on hand to bring out a few of his friends for discussions and reveals that will have everyone talking long after the Con is over! You won’t want to miss this.

Moderated by Jim Lee

Screening & Q&A
Batman: Caped Crusader Season Two Advanced Screening and Q&A with Cast and Crew (Warner Bros. Animation)
Room: 6BCF
Pacific3:30–4:30
Central5:30–6:30
Eastern6:30–7:30
UK11:30pm–12:30am

Return to Gotham City for the world-premiere screening of the first episode of Batman: Caped Crusader Season Two, followed by a Q&A with members of the voice cast and creative minds behind the hit animated noir series coming to Prime Video on July 31st. Be sure to stay for the full panel—you never know who has the last laugh. Batman: Caped Crusader hails from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, and Matt Reeves’ 6th & Idaho. Along with Abrams, Reeves, and Bruce Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include James Tucker, Geoffrey Thorne, Sarah Geismer, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register.

SDCC 2026 Friday DC Panels
Friday July 24
Panel
DC’s Gotham City (DC Comics)
Room: 6DE
Pacific11:15–12:15
Central1:15–2:15
Eastern2:15–3:15
UK7:15–8:15pm

Step into the shadows of Gotham City with top DC creators as they dig into the heroes, villains, and the bad seeds shaping the city’s future. Plus, get an early look at what’s coming this fall…including a major reveal fans won’t want to miss. Panelists include G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Matt Fraction (Batman), Tom Taylor (Detective Comics), Tate Brombal (Batgirl), Christopher Cantwell (Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham Central), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), and more.

Moderated by DC Group Editor Rob Levin

Panel
DC’s Next Level (DC Comics)
Room: 6DE
Pacific12:30–1:30
Central2:30–3:30
Eastern3:30–4:30
UK8:30–9:30pm

Go deeper into DC’s Next Level publishing initiative with the storytellers bringing it to life. Expect announcements, fresh looks, new details, and exciting teases from across the DC Universe. Panelists include Joshua Williamson (Legion of Super-Heroes), Hayden Sherman (Legion of Super-Heroes), Kyle Higgins (Teen Titans), Michael Walsh, Gerry Duggan (Next Level: One Shot), and more.

Moderated by DC Senior Editor Brittany Holzherr and DC Senior Editor Andrew Marino

Panel
My Adventures with Superman Season 3 (Warner Bros. Animation)
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Pacific2:00–2:45
Central4:00–4:45
Eastern5:00–5:45
UK10:00–10:45pm

Suit up for the next chapter of My Adventures with Superman as the cast and creative team take the Comic‑Con stage to talk Season 3 of Adult Swim’s acclaimed animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios. From Clark and Lois’ evolving partnership to higher stakes in Metropolis and beyond, the panel will explore how the show continues to reimagine the world’s most iconic hero with heart, humor, and action—plus behind‑the‑scenes insights and special surprises for fans. Panelists include showrunners Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher, writer Karen Graci and voice cast Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kiana Madeira.

SDCC 2026 Saturday DC Panels
Saturday July 25
Screening & Q&A
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall Special Presentation & Q&A (Warner Bros. Animation)
Room: 6A
Pacific10:00–11:00
Central12:00–1:00
Eastern1:00–2:00
UK6:00–7:00pm

When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman’s entire Rogue’s Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point. Join Rick Morales (supervising producer), Jim Krieg (producer), Michael Mando (voice of “Bane”), and other members of the creative team for an inside look into the multi-part animated event from Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment bringing to life one of the most iconic and beloved sagas in the rich history of Batman comics. Based on characters from DC and the DC comic book event, Batman: Knightfall by Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O’Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle, and Jim Balent.

Panel
DC’s Metropolis and Beyond (DC Comics)
Room: 6DE
Pacific11:15–12:15
Central1:15–2:15
Eastern2:15–3:15
UK7:15–8:15pm

DC’s top creators gather for a conversation about Superman, the next phase of DC’s All In comics, and what’s on the horizon for the heroes who soar far beyond Metropolis. Panelists include Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Action Comics, Justice League Unlimited), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch, Warriors and a Wee Wonder), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), and more.

Moderated by DC Group Editor Paul Kaminski

Panel
DC’s Absolute Universe (DC Comics)
Room: 6DE
Pacific12:30–1:30
Central2:30–3:30
Eastern3:30–4:30
UK8:30–9:30pm

Celebrate the phenomenon of DC’s Absolute line with the award‑winning writers and artists behind these fan-favorite comics. Hear how these stories are crafted and catch the first hints of the justice closing in on Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Absolute cast. Panelists include Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder Woman), Jeff Lemire (Absolute Flash), Che Grayson (Absolute Catwoman), Pornsak Pichetshote (Absolute Green Arrow), Rafael Albuquerque (Absolute Green Arrow), and more.

Moderated by DC Group Editor Katie Kubert and Senior Editor Andrew Marino

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