Following the announcement of its convention exclusives, IDW Publishing has revealed that it will debut a brand new booth design (#2729 on the show floor) at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 and host 25 signings and daily panels. The publisher will spotlight IP including Star Trek and Godzilla, as well as its genre-focused imprints.

Here are the details on IDW’s SDCC ’26 schedule.

IDW SDCC ’26 panels

All times are in PST.

Thursday, July 23

Godzilla Smashes San Diego and the Comic Industry
12-1 p.m., Room 29AB

Godzilla has stomped the competition to become the king of the comic book industry . . . and the monster is just getting started. Toho’s Aaron Gregory joins IDW as it declassifies its kaiju-sized plans for Godzilla comics in 2026 and beyond with a killer lineup of creatives, including Tristan Jones, Tim Seeley, Nick Marino, Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, and Jake Williams.

Friday, July 24

TMNT: Shellebrating 300 Issues of Turtle Power & Last Ronin
10-11 a.m., Room 25ABC

From Technodrome-sized surprises about the blockbuster comics to jaw-dropping reveals about Last Ronin beyond the panels, IDW’s TMNT panel is guaranteed to shellshock fans. Join moderators Comic Book Couples Counseling for an announcement-filled discussion with comic creatives Gene Luen Yang, Tom Waltz, Andrew Joustra, Jake Thomas, and Sarah Myer. Plus, special guest Shawn Kittelsen of Paramount Games joins the shellebration to chat with fans all about the upcoming The Last Ronin blockbuster video game!

Saturday, July 25

The Masters of Comic Book Horror
2-3 p.m., Room 4

The biggest and most sinister names in horror comics spill their secrets about crafting nightmares and share new art reveals and announcements. Whether adding to the legacy of fan-favorite franchises like Event Horizon and Smile or conjuring new frights like Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, the chilling conversation is moderated by IDW Dark’s Heather Antos and features spine-tingling creators Patrick Horvath, Christian Ward, Hannah Rose May, Stephanie Williams, Collin Kelly, and Jackson Lanzing.

Sunday, July 26

Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Celebration
1:30-2:30 p.m., Room 6A

As Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary, there has never been a better time to beam into the comics. With a new series taking place years after the Star Trek: Picard finale and stellar surprises, the captain of IDW’s Star Trek comics, Heather Antos, charts a course through an in-depth discussion about the next frontier of Star Trek comics, featuring the biggest minds behind the upcoming missions.

IDW SDCC ’26 signing schedule

All signings will take place at IDW booth #2729. All times are in PST.

Wednesday, July 22 (Preview Night)

  • 7-7:45 p.m.: Tristan JonesAndrew K. CurreyEthan S. ParkerGriffin Sherridan – Horror of Godzilla
  • 8-8:45 p.m.: Nick MarinoOliver Ono – Sonic the Hedgehog x GodzillaStarship Godzilla

 Thursday, July 23

  • 10-10:45 a.m.: Susan BridgesTilly Bridges – Star Trek: Voyager
  • 11-11:45 a.m.: Gabriel Hardman – Rocketeer: Infiltrator!
  • 12-12:45 p.m.: Steve NedvidekEd CrowellJack Lowe – Jekyll Island Chronicles
  • 1-2 p.m.: Patrick Horvath – Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees
  • 2:15-3 p.m.: Hannah Rose May – Exorcism
  • 3:15-4 p.m.: Gabbi SmithNicole GouxGabby RamirezDave Baker – Godzilla vs. San Diego
  • 5-6 p.m.: Tristan Jones Christian Ward – Event Horizon

Friday, July 24

  • 10-10:45 a.m.: Christopher CantwellTristan JonesLayne Morgan, Mike McMahan – Star Trek
  • 11-11:45 a.m.: Steve NedvidekEd CrowellJack LoweJekyll Island Chronicles
  • 12-12:45 p.m.: Gene YangChuck UJesse Hernandez – TMNT
  • 1:15-2 p.m.: Stephanie WilliamsJackson LanzingCollin Kelly – SmileYou’ll Never Leave This Place Alive
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Takashi Iizuka – Sonic the Hedgehog
  • 5-6 p.m.: Attach PeterEscorza BrosTom WaltzLuis DelgadoBen BishopShawn Kittelsen – TMNT: The Last Ronin – Training Day
  • 6:15-7 p.m.: Jackson LanzingCollin Kelly – Star Trek

Saturday, July 25

  • 9:45-10:30 a.m.: Amy ChaseJoey Esposito – IDW Crime
  • 11-11:45 a.m.: Tristan JonesChristian Ward – Event Horizon
  • 12-12:45 p.m.: Mariko TamakiMirka AndolfoHello Kitty
  • 1-2 p.m.: Gene YangChuck U – TMNT
  • 2:15-3 p.m.: Tristan JonesAndrew K. CurreyEthan S. ParkerGriffin Sheridan – Horror of Godzilla
  • 3:15-4 p.m.: Patrick HorvathBen Wickey – Beneath the TreesMore Weight
  • 4:15-5 p.m.: Hannah Rose May – Exorcism
  • 5:15-6 p.m.: Kenny Porter – Operation: Iron Coffin
  • 6-7 p.m.: Steve NedvidekEd CrowellJack Lowe – Jekyll Island Chronicles

Sunday, July 26

  • 10-10:45 a.m.: Natalie HainesNick MarinoOliver Ono – Sonic the Hedgehog x GodzillaStarship Godzilla
  • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: George Takei – It Rhymes with Takei
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  • 12-12:45 p.m.: Mariko TamakiMirka Andolfo – Hello Kitty
  • 1-1:45 p.m.: Alfredo CardonaTravis MercerMargeaux Pepoy – Godzilla vs. San Diego
  • 2-2:45 p.m.: Ben Wickey – More Weight
  • 3-3:45 p.m.: Christopher CantwellCharlie Jane Anders – Star Trek

Stay tuned to The Beat for more news from SDCC ’26.

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