WonderCon 2026: Full Schedule

3:00pm PDT

Success in Creativity Mixer: Meet Other Creatives and Get Time with the Experts

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

This mixer brings together creatives from across television and film, animation, podcasts, cosplay, fan groups, music, illustration, blogging, writing, and comics to connect with peers both within and outside their own fields. Attendees can network across disciplines to find collaborators whose skills support every stage of a project, from creation through promotion and marketing. The event also offers dedicated one-on-one time with experts from the Success in Creativity panels—including Luke Cheesman, James Frye, Ron Coleman, Ph.D., Renah Wolzinger, Ed.D., Stephen Burns, Marsia Powers, Batt Rivera, Gene Turnbow, and Topher Davila—who can address questions on topics ranging from digital art, writing, and podcasting to management, accounting, taxes, event planning, and more. Attendees receive resource postcards drawn from past panels and have a chance to win a One by Wacom tablet. Bringing business cards or contact information is recommended to make the most of the networking opportunities.

Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 204C

6:45pm PDT

Marvel Rivals: Meet the Cast

Friday March 27, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT

North 200A

This panel highlights some of the outstanding voice talent behind Marvel Rivals. Panelists include Alpha Takahashi (Psylocke), Daniel Marin (Namor), Eliah Mountjoy (Winter Soldier), James Mathis III (Black Panther), Jordan Reynolds (Adam Warlock), and Brittany Cox (Angela). The panel will be moderated by Chandler Poling of Giant-Size Productions.

Friday March 27, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
North 200A

U: Updated, Superheroes, Science Fiction & Fantasy | 1: Programs, Superheroes, Science Fiction & Fantasy

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

Ink & Melanin: A Writer's Roundtable

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Room 303AB

Andra Gunter (Netflix Animation), Tiffany Thomas (The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder), and Shakira Pressley (Craig of the Creek, Ben 10, We Baby Bears) offer a candid conversation on animation, authorship, and navigating major IP while protecting their storytelling voices. The panel explores craft and the emotional engine behind building stories within the studio system. Moderated by Anise Overton (Black N Animated).

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 303AB

U: Updated, Animation, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Animation, Superheroes

1:30pm PDT

X-Men Fandom

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

North 100B

This panel celebrates all things related to the X-Men as mutants gather once more at WonderCon. Entertainment professionals discuss how they became involved in the world of X and what it means to them. Panelists include Laura Post (Emma Frost in Marvel Rivals), Crystal Lee (Jean Grey in Marvel Rivals), Gui Agustini (Sunspot in X-Men ’97), and Steven E. Gordon (artistic director of X-Men Evolution). Audience members can expect surprise giveaways. The panel will be moderated by Giant-Size Production's Chris Riley and Chandler Poling, co-creators of The Uncanny Experience.

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
North 100B

U: Updated, Superheroes, Science Fiction & Fantasy | 1: Programs, Superheroes, Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:15pm PDT

From Indies to Blockbusters: The Storytelling Power of Diversity

Saturday March 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

North 200A

Panelists reveal their paths into the industry, how they push the boundaries of their craft, and how everyone can make a difference by giving voice to underrepresented communities and the search for greater inclusion, empathy, and equity. Rob Edwards (writer, Captain America: Brave New World, Treasure Planet), Andres Useche (writer/director, ICE: No One Is Safe, Marching into the Light), Caitlin Glass (actor/director, Fullmetal Alchemist, Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.0), Dan Lebental (editor, Iron Man, Spider-Man: Far from Home), Gennie Rim (producer, Over the Moon, Love, Death + Robots), Stephanie Filo (editor, Daredevil:Born Again, Monster), Kavi Ramachandran (actor/producer, East Bay, The Sex Lives of College Girls), Aaron Butler (editor, Euphoria, Cries from Syria), Kathy Wu (actor, Call Me by My Name, Bosch: Legacy), and Shannon Baker Davis ( editor, Marvel’s Ironheart, The Beauty), Moderated by Kimberly Woods (voice actor, Archer, X-men ‘97).

Saturday March 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
North 200A

U: Updated, Anime & Manga, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Superheroes

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

1:00pm PDT

The Magical World of LGBTQ+ Fantasy

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

Room 211

LGBTQ+ fantasy comics and graphic novels have become very popular. The fantasy genre provides a safe space for writers and artists to explore deeply felt real-life stories, challenges, and difficulties that might be much harsher if told in realistic terms. Prism Comics, moderator William O Tyler (We Belong; Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers!), and panelists Ben Crane (Cosmic Cadets, Scattered Futures), Nicole Maines (Suicide Squad, Bad Dream), Ajuan Mance (Gender Studies; Living While Black), Emely Corona Sandoval (animator), and Jasmine Walls (Brooms, The Last Session, Vol. 1: Roll For Initiative) discuss how myths, folktales, and fantasy influence queer storytelling in comics and how fantasy helps readers both escape and gain greater understanding and empathy for queer lives and queer experiences.

Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 211

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