AMC is bringing a packed lineup of fan experiences to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, featuring Hall H panels, an advance screening, exclusive sneak peeks, and appearances from the stars and creators behind some of its biggest upcoming and returning series.
Fans can look forward to celebrating the return of The Walking Dead: Dead City, diving deeper into the world of The Vampire Lestat, getting a first look at AMC+’s supernatural mystery YAGA, and joining conversations celebrating the best in horror entertainment.
The Walking Dead: Dead City Returns to Hall H
The cast and creative team behind The Walking Dead: Dead City will take the Hall H stage to preview the upcoming third season ahead of its July 26 premiere.
Panelists include:
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan
- Lauren Cohan
- Aimee Garcia
- Raúl Castillo
- Seth Hoffman
- Scott M. Gimple
Moderated by Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly, the panel will feature an exclusive sneak peek from the Season 3 premiere.
Panel Details
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Hall H
Advance Fan Screening
Fans can also attend an advance screening of the Season 3 premiere later that evening.
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: The Loft at Petco Park
The screening will be introduced by members of the cast and creative team. Tickets are limited and available through 1iota.
The Vampire Lestat Makes Its Hall H Debut
Following its thrilling season finale, The Vampire Lestat arrives in Hall H for the first time with a celebration of the series and a look behind its unforgettable music.
The panel will feature highlights from The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live, showcasing original songs by composer Daniel Hart performed by Sam Reid as Lestat.
Panelists include:
- Jacob Anderson
- Assad Zaman
- Eric Bogosian
- Rolin Jones
- Mark Johnson
- Hannah Moscovitch
Moderated by Jacqueline Coley of Rotten Tomatoes.
Panel Details
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 12:30–1:15 p.m.
Location: Hall H
AMC+ Debuts YAGA
Comic-Con attendees will get an exclusive first look at YAGA, AMC+’s upcoming mystery thriller inspired by the legendary Slavic folklore of Baba Yaga.
Based on the play by Kat Sandler, the series follows a private investigator who arrives in a coastal town to investigate a mysterious disappearance, uncovering ancient magic and long-buried secrets along the way.
Panelists include:
- Noah Reid
- Clark Backo
- Carrie-Anne Moss
- Kat Sandler
Moderated by Damian Holbrook of TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider.
Panel Details
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Attendees will also get an exclusive sneak preview of the new series.
Horror Takes Center Stage
AMC and Shudder talent will also appear on two fan-favorite horror panels during Comic-Con.
Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror: 10th Anniversary
Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror 10th Anniversary Panel on Friday, July 24, 4:45pm-5:45pm, Room 6A
Deborah Ann Woll, star of Shudder’s upcoming film THE CYCLE and Dan Stevens, star of AMC’s The Terror: Devil in Silver, join some of the most knowledgeable and influential voices in horror today to discuss the state of indie and studio horror media, and give a sneak peek at the best to come this year going bigger and bolder for their tenth anniversary. Featuring exclusive footage from future releases and stand out festival titles and a lively discussion, moderated by Overlook Film Festival Co-Founder and Director of Film Programming, Michael Lerman, with Zachary Wigon (director, Victorian Psycho), Dave Boyle (SXSW Audience Award Winner Never After Dark) and more. Featured guests include:
- Deborah Ann Woll
- Dan Stevens
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 4:45–5:45 p.m.
Location: Room 6A
First in Fright with FANGORIA
Since 1979, FANGORIA has been the definitive blood-spattered bible for horror fans, chronicling the genre across print, film, and digital media. Join Fango and a few very special guests, including Devon Sawa (Shudder’s Hell Motel: Murder at Red Mountain), for a trip through the brand’s house of horrors, complete with exclusive sneak peeks, scoops, and surprises surrounding this year’s FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, which will stream exclusively on Shudder on Sunday, October 25.
Special guest:
- Devon Sawa
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Room 23ABC
With Hall H presentations, an advance screening, sneak peeks, and appearances from fan-favorite stars, AMC is once again delivering a must-see lineup for horror, fantasy, and television fans during San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
Stay tuned to Second Union for continuing San Diego Comic-Con 2026 coverage, including Hall H news, exclusive interviews, offsite events, and the biggest announcements from Comic-Con week.
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