WonderCon 2026: Full Schedule

2:00pm PDT

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

In a world of fast edits and even faster social media virality, crafting educational social media content has become increasingly important; audiences are constantly looking for the next video or article to take their knowledge even further. This panel examines what it takes to craft unique and memorable educational content and how audience reactions can guide the creation of more impactful work. Host Jason Patrick Galit (JPG) (pop culture educator and consultant, InterMyth) is joined by Sarah Berman (manager and creative producer, The Pacific Pals), Goldie Chan (branding expert and author, Personal Branding for Introverts), Kurosh Jozavi (games journalist and host, Savepoint Stories), Cynthia Marie (TTRPG performer and lifestyle/mental health advocate), and Luke Richmond (artistic director, The Pacific Pals) to address appropriate research methods for content, differentiation through marketing and brand approach, and strategies for responding to anti-intellectual comments and bad-faith commenters on social media.

Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300A

U: Updated, BIPOC, Education, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM, Web | 1: Programs, BIPOC, Education, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM, Web

6:00pm PDT

The Vertical Drama Format Powers Up with Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Adventure

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

Room 300A

Verticals are everywhere! Filmed in the upright format for cell phone viewing, saucy CEO and billionaire movies with a hook-you cliffhanger at the end of each 1- to 3-minute episode have been surging, grabbing millions of views and millions of dollars. Now creators are stepping forward into this space, bringing compelling stories—tales of sci-fi, fantasy, superheroes, horror, and more. This panel goes behind the scenes of the format. It wouldn't be a vertical experience without a cliffhanger and a surprise or two, and actors and creators exploring this new universe share how they approach it: Gabe Armentano (Hear My Love Again), Evan Camacho (Game of Choice), Andre Philip Coleman (writer/director/producer, Milestone), Molly Flanagan (Tangled up in Christmas, OMG I'm Surrounded by Three Princes), Jake Hobbs (When I Was Gone, He Went Mad), Emily Lisa Jones (Callsign: Legacy), Jaki Lauper (Their Brother Lost in Space, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.), Riley Nottingham (Hive, Love Me Like You Hate Me), and Rosa Singerman (Blood and Bones of the Disowned Daughter, Dracula's Daughter 2). Moderated by Michael Day (Talented Universe).

Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 300A

U: Updated, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

The DisneyBound Blog: Styling for Fandom Fashion

Saturday March 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room 300E

In the 15 years since The Disneybound Blog became a viral sensation, it has brought together a global community sharing their love of Disney fandom and creative fashion expression by incorporating both into daily styling. Disneybounding pros Logan Allison, Shannon Kiang, Jazmine Liew, Clarione, and Tory Hatcher present tools for bringing whimsy and favorite fandoms to personal wardrobes. Moderated by Kelsey Walmer.

Saturday March 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300E

U: Updated, Animation, Cosplay, Fandom, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes, Television | 1: Programs, Animation, Cosplay, Fandom, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes, Television

1:00pm PDT

StoryQuest Live: Oops, All GMs

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

North 153

Anais Morgan (Renegade Game Studios), Mayanna Berrin (Dispatch), David Tilstra (StoryQuest), Reed Sights (StoryQuest), and Jordy Martin (StoryQuest) go on an epic D&D adventure where everyone is the dungeon master and the fate of the story is decided by the ring of a bell.

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
North 153

U: Updated, Games, Tabletop Games, Fandom, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy | D: d4 Tabletop Creative Conference, Games, Tabletop Games, Fandom, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy | 1: Programs, Games, Tabletop Games, Fandom, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy

4:00pm PDT

Deadweight with Bobby Lee: A Universe in the Making

Saturday March 28, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 209

Step into the chaos, comedy, and cosmic weirdness behind Deadweight, the new graphic novel universe from GUNGNIR and comedian Bobby Lee. This panel dives into how a wild, character-driven story becomes a full-blown multimedia world—blending humor, heart, and high-concept storytelling. Matthew Medney (co-creator of the Deadweight universe) will be joined by Ernie Altbacker (writer, Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires) and Deric Hughes (co-EP and writer, Quantum Leap) to talk franchise building across comics, film, animation, and beyond, They'll break down the origins of the series, the process of building a universe around a singular comedic voice, and what it takes to launch a new franchise across formats. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and a few surprises as this strange, hilarious world begins to take shape.

Saturday March 28, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 209

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

8:30pm PDT

Life Drawing on the Go

Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT

Room 210

Artists Brenda Chi (IDW variant cover artist, TMNT, Transformers, Godzilla Rivals), Don Nguyen (Pablo the Gorilla; sketchcard artist, Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, Spongebob), Marcus Newsome (Lightning Strike, Sincere: American Nightmare; sketchcard artist, Marvel, Halo, X-files) and Nathaniel Osollo (Dark Mouse, Sewer Boyz) lead the audience in a life-drawing session featuring cosplayers Crystal Rose, Patricia Rabago, Warpath_Dylan, Jimmy Sherfy, and Jeanie Herger. Attendees are encouraged to bring their preferred drawing tools, whether digital or analog. All skill levels are welcome, and there may be surprises.

Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 210

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes

11:30am PDT

The Future of Fandom: VHS to 4K to Now What?

Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Room 300C

Fandom is evolving faster than ever, blurring the lines between physical and digital, ownership and experience. What does the next era of fan connection really look like? Creative industry leaders behind work for Disney, Paramount, Netflix, and more explore where fandom, collectability, and community are headed next. Vicki Tunkel and Dino Espinosa (creative directors at Foundry LA), Jaraad Virani (filmmaker, motion designer), Chris Kawagiwa (narrative illustrator, ADG 800), and Pablo Romero-Estevez (Deeper Issues Nerdcast) take part in a forward-looking conversation. Moderated by Kasey Yee (CEO of Foundry LA).

Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 300C

U: Updated, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Art and Illustration, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television | 1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Art and Illustration, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

12:00pm PDT

The Jack Kirby Tribute Panel

Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room 207

People who knew the man some call "The King of the Comics" or know about him and/or are even related to him to talk about the extraordinary creative talent that is Jack Kirby. Talking about Jack this time are John Morrow (editor-publisher of The Jack Kirby Collector), Tom Kraft (from the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center), Paul S. Levine (attorney), Tracy Kirby (Jack's granddaughter), and others.

Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 207

U: Updated, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tributes, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | 1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tributes, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

12:30pm PDT

Fallout: Props of the Wasteland

Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 213AB

Brad Einhorn, PMG (property master, Fallout season 2; MacGuffin Award recipient for Perry Mason season 2), Nathan Longest (partner and head of design, There You Have It 3D), and Carolyn Lassek (assistant property master, Fallout season 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming) discuss their process of adapting video game props for the Fallout TV series. Moderated by Michael Corrie (Props to History).

Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 213AB

U: Updated, Action/Adventure, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Video Games | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Video Games

1:00pm PDT

Set Decoration for Puppets

Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Room 300A

Set decoration for movies and television is hard enough, but what if the lead actor is made of felt and controlled by wires? Set decorators talk about the challenges of designing sets to work with puppets, and the puppeteers who move them, with Don Diers, SDSA (set decorator, The Muppets 2015), Julie Drach, SDSA (set decorator, Crank Yankers), and Bethany Barton (set decorator, The Muppet Show Special). Moderated by Michelle Hall, SDSA and Prerna Chawla, SDSA. Part of the Set Decorators Society of America's series of panels on film and TV set decoration.

Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300A

U: Updated, Education, Fandom, Historical, Humor & Satire, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Television | 1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Historical, Humor & Satire, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Television

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