WonderCon 2026: Full Schedule

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2:00pm PDT

Special Showcase of the 24 Hours Animation Contest for Students

Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

The annual 24 Hours Animation Contest is an international event in which students from around the world compete in teams to produce a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours. A screening of the top 50 animated films will be followed by a Q&A with select filmmakers from these films, as well as the contest's founder, Aubry Mintz. Moderated by Eric Bauza (voice actor, Adventure Time, Teen Titans Go!) and Caro Buermann (Saturday Morning Cartoons United).

Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, Humor & Satire

3:00pm PDT

Alternative Career Options in Video Games

Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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Many people today aspire to work in the ever-growing and popular video game industry. However, not everyone has the skills in art, design, writing, or programming that typically form the core creative teams that conceive and develop the games. But there is hope! The game industry is full of many types of jobs and needed skills that may not directly affect the creative vision but are just as important to the success of the team and the game. Game industry professionals with nontraditional backgrounds share their experiences and answer questions about what it takes to leverage unique skills into a potential career in games.

Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Games, Video Games

4:00pm PDT

From Cult Classic to Modern Revival: Bringing Legacy Games Back

Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

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Hannibal Tabu (D&D, Stranger Comics), Brian Lambert (Wingless Entertainment), and Macauley Christian (Children of Eternity) discuss what makes a game last for decades. Why is everything old new again? Topics include video games, tabletop, and more. Moderated by Rick Hernandez (Esports, Variety).

Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Video Games, Tabletop Games

5:00pm PDT

Original Comic Art: An Open Discussion with the Insiders

Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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Moderated by Mickey Finnegan (founder, Swagglehaus Entertainment; host, The Ungraded Truth podcast) this panel features Dinesh Shamdasani (former CEO and CCO, Valiant Comics; current CEO and CCO, Bad Idea), Patrick A. Reed (curator of Marvel: Earth's Mightiest Exhibition, Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing, and Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity), and Carl Choi (publisher, 247 Comics; producer, Six Studios). They will examine current trends in comic art collecting, share methods and tips for entering the hobby, and answer audience questions.

Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Superheroes, Comics

6:00pm PDT

Finding Your Passion . . . and Get Paid!

Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

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Whether you are trying to write a novel, illustrate a new comic book, create a new product, or launch a new website, starting a new business can be daunting and intimidating. Hosted by Tony B Kim (Hero Within), this group of entrepreneurs and professionals share tips, tricks, and skips for establishing and sustaining a new business. Featuring Priscilla Wilson (artist), Arthur Ebuen (writer/publisher), and Jeff Lawber (Marmals creator).

Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Comics, Education, Fandom, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

Panick: The Next Wave in Horror

Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

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Get an exclusive first look at wave 2 of Panick Entertainment, including a special peek at The Accessories by Leah Kilpatrick and David Dastmalchian. From the people who brought you T.A.M.A., Black Diamond, and Savager comes a special first look at what's next for the publisher.

Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Writers & Writing

8:00pm PDT

The Great Comic Book Reading Debate!

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

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Floppies vs. tablets! Kirk Kushin (Hello Kitty, PAW Patrol), Mark Fujita (Young Justice, WWE NXT), Denise Downer (Batwheels, Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man), and Britton Payne (entertainment attorney, Warner Bros./Nickelodeon) debate the best way to read comics in all their many formats. All are welcome—from "slabbers" to "flagrant page benders." This fun-filled discussion about the medium we all love welcomes fans and their comics.

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Superheroes

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