New York Comic Con has released its first wave of programming for its 20th anniversary show. The schedule covers four days of film, TV, comics, gaming, anime and books at the Javits Center from October 8 to 11, 2026.
Here are the biggest panels, broken down by day.
Thursday, October 8
Gamers get one of the show’s biggest panels on opening day. The main English voice cast of Final Fantasy VII Revelation will appear together with director Naoki Hamaguchi. Revelation is the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, and the panel will share stories and footage from its recording sessions.
Peacock and A24 will also screen a first look at Crystal Lake, the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series. Creator Brad Caleb Kane and stars Linda Cardellini and William Catlett will take questions afterward.
Other Thursday panels include Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, a Gundam showcase featuring SEED FREEDOM ZERO, Marvel Television and Marvel Animation, and a Brooklyn Nine-Nine reunion with co-creator Dan Goor.
Friday, October 9
Friday brings Avatar: Seven Havens, a One Piece English dub panel and a spotlight on Dungeon Crawler Carl author Matt Dinniman. Marvel will showcase its new Midnight Universe line, and AMC+ has its own block of programming.
Horror fans get the premiere of a live-action Junji Ito anthology and a look at the costumes of American Horror Story. The night closes with Violent Night 2 and BlumFest 2026.
Saturday, October 10
Saturday’s biggest draw is a Star Trek Universe panel marking 60 years of the franchise. One-Punch Man, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Futurama and Bob’s Burgers also take the stage.
Marvel is teasing a major announcement at its Spider-Man panel. DC will share news from its Absolute Universe and Next Level lines.
Sunday, October 11
The show closes with panels for NCIS: New York, Tokyo Revengers and Einstein. Goosebumps author R.L. Stine will also appear.
Guests and tickets
The programming adds to a guest list that includes Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Matt Smith, Lena Headey and Jamie Campbell Bower. Comic creators Jim Lee, Frank Miller and Scott Snyder are also attending.
At the time of the announcement, only single-day tickets for Thursday, Friday and Sunday were still on sale. All other badge types had sold out. ReedPop said more programming would follow.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 8–11, 2026 |
| Venue | Javits Center, New York City |
| Gaming highlight | Final Fantasy VII Revelation voice cast panel (Thursday) |
| TV highlight | Crystal Lake first-look screening (Thursday) |
| Anniversary panel | Star Trek Universe, 60 years (Saturday) |
| Theme | Coney Island, for NYCC’s 20th anniversary |
Frequently asked questions
When is New York Comic Con 2026? October 8–11, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City.
What is the biggest gaming panel at NYCC 2026? The Final Fantasy VII Revelation panel on Thursday, with the main English voice cast and director Naoki Hamaguchi.
Is all the programming announced? No. This was the first wave, and ReedPop said more panels would be added.
