Highlights from the Wednesday and Thursday schedule of Comic-Con 2023

Comic-Con International has released the Wednesday and Thursday schedules for the event. Next year will be pretty light on studio representation as Marvel Studios, Sony Pictures, Netflix, HBO, Lucasfilm, and Universal Pictures have all bailed out the event. But there will still be some interesting things to see! I’m actually looking forward to the lighter load this year.

As for what happens on Wednesday and Thursday, I’ve picked a few highlights, but you can see the full schedule here. Some of the panels I plan to attend include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Jury Duty, Twisted Metal, Talk To Me, What We Do In The ShadowsAND Archer. Check the schedule and let us know which panels you plan to attend!

WEDNESDAY JULY 19

Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue our annual Preview Night tradition with the world premiere of the highly anticipated series Adventure Time: Fionna and cakealong with brand new episodes of Riverdale AND Teen Titans Go!and projections of Mrs Davis AND Superpowers: The DC Story. Ballroom 20, 18-21

THURSDAY JULY 20

11:00 – 12:30 — Maximum original animation — Max Original Animation celebrates new and returning animated series including an expansion into the “Adventure Time” universe, “Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake”; a new animated series, “Young Love,” based on the characters of Matthew A. Cherry and Sony Pictures Animation’s Academy Award-winning animated short, “Hair Love”; and a preview of the upcoming fourth season for the fan favorite “Harley Quinn”. The panel will feature exclusive sneak peeks, surprise speakers and more. (Ballroom 20)

11:30 – 12:30 — Images of primary importance: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Chaos – Paramount Pictures offers a panel discussion and film presentation with the directors. (Room H)

12.45pm – 1.45pm — Ghosts — One of the best comedy television shows on CBS and Paramount+, returns to Comic-Con after a season cliffhanger in which Sam witnesses a piercing white light shoot from the sky directly into their home. (Ballroom 20)

1.00pm – 2.00pm — Project K: Inside the Indian sci-fi epic that made history — From the heart of India emerges a unique story that weaves ancient mythology with cutting-edge science fiction, all within the captivating Spice Punk aesthetic. Welcome to Project K, the inaugural chapter in India’s most ambitious cinematic universe. Three of India’s biggest superstars, Kamal Hassan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, along with director Nag Ashwin, unveil a glimpse into the future. Experience the convergence of global cinema’s superheroes as Project K marks the first time India takes the stage at Comic-Con. (Room H)

1.45pm – 2.45pm — Behind the scenes with the cast of Jury Duty — From the producers of ‘The Office’, ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘Bad Trip’, the Amazon Freevee original series ‘Jury Duty’ chronicles the inner workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of one particular juror, Ronald Gladden , who doesn’t realize that everyone around him is an actor and the whole process is fake. Get the inside scoop on what was going on behind the scenes during the making of the series from the cast and creative team, and meet San Diego hometown hero Ronald. (indigo ballroom)

2.00pm – 3.00pm — The wheel of time — The wheel continues to turn at Comic-Con as the cast of Prime Video’s hit series The Wheel of Time gets a sneak peek at the highly anticipated second season. In addition to a discussion of how the show is taking Robert Jordan’s iconic book series from page to screen, they will reveal exclusive Season 2 content, plus a few other exciting surprises for attendees. The Wheel of Time season 2 will premiere on September 1 (Ballroom 20)

2.30pm – 3.30pm — Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Symbiotic Relationships — Insomniac Games Creative Director Bryan Intihar, Game Director Ryan Smith, Narrative Director Jon Paquette, and Senior Art Director Jacinda Chew are joined by actors Yuri Lowenthal (Peter Parker), Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales), Laura Bailey ( Mary Jane Watson), and Tony Todd (Venom), along with Marvel Games VO and Creative Director Bill Rosemann, to discuss the upcoming PlayStation 5 game. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Insomniac Games’ take on the monstrous Venom and to the role of the symbiote in the sequel to the hit PlayStation games Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. (Room H)

15:00 – 16:00 — An inside look at Cruel Summer Season 2 — The stars and creative team behind Freeform’s hit series “Cruel Summer” take you behind the scenes of Season 2 and tease all the twists viewers can expect from the shocking final episodes. Fans will get an exclusive preview of the rest of the season and a conversation with stars Lexi Underwood, Sadie Stanley and Griffin Gluck, along with executive producers Michelle Purple and Bill Purple. New episodes of “Cruel Summer” air Mondays at 10/9c on Freeform and stream the next day on Hulu. (indigo ballroom)

3.15pm – 4.15pm — Peacock’s original Twisted Metal comedy series — Get an exclusive look at Peacock’s new original comedy series “Twisted Metal.” Based on the classic PlayStation game series, “Twisted Metal” is a high-octane action-comedy based on an original version by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (“Deadpool”) and written by Michael Jonathan Smith (“Cobra Kai “), about a motorized-mouthed stranger offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The ten-episode series stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, with Will Arnett and Joe Seanoa, and guest stars Neve Campbell and streams only on Peacock on July 27. (Ballroom 20)

4.15pm – 5.15pm — Talk to me about A24 — Danny and Michael Philippou (aka RackaRacka) talk about their journey from YouTube creators to their first feature film and how their love of the genre led them to make the most anticipated horror film of the summer. They will be joined by Talk to Me cast members Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen and Zoe Terakes. (indigo ballroom)

4.30pm – 5.30pm — FX’s What We Do in the Shadows — We are sending ravens — 500 ravens! — to invite you to join America’s Favorite Vampire Housemates at Comic-Con! Be among the first humans to set your sights on a brand new episode, complete with surprises! “What We Do in the Shadows” airs Thursdays at 10am ET/PT on FX, streaming the next day on Hulu. BAAAaaaa! (Ballroom 20)

5.30pm – 6.30pm — Chasing Chasing Amy: How Fandom Inspires Creativity – How can a deep love for a film lead to a bold new work? How meta can a documentary about love for a film become? See for yourself by joining us for a conversation about the new Tribeca Film Festival-selected documentary Chasing Chasing Amy and how a closeted queer child’s love for Kevin Smith’s “Chasing Amy” led to the journey of a lifetime. Moderated by ‘Chasing Amy’ director Kevin Smith, this conversation focuses on the creation and ideation of ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’, how art inspires life and re-inspires art, and how the meaning of art evolves over time. Speakers include award-winning director/writer Sav Rodgers (“Out Here in Kansas,” “Dragtivists”), principal writer Regina “Riley” Rodgers (“The Remus Gang”), lesbian writer and cultural critic Trish Bendix, and writer /YouTuber Princess Week. (indigo ballroom)

5.45pm – 6.45pm — FX’s Archer: Exclusive screening and Q&A for the 14th and final season “Get ready to party, folks! “Archer,” the hit animated comedy series, returns to San Diego for one last explosive celebration before its upcoming 14th and final season, premiering August 30 on FXX. The landscape of the spy world is changing and The Agency is now finding its way with Lana at the helm. His goal is to make money and make the world a better place at the same time, but running a spy agency isn’t that simple. Come for an unmissable exclusive screening of the season opener and other surprises. (Ballroom 20)