Disney is bringing their shows to Comic-Con 2024 with a series of panels, events and more at the annual San Diego event. The area will be home to visits from the casts of “Tracker,” and “Abbott Elementary,” “The Rookie,” carnivals, factories, pop-up restaurants and more as Disney Entertainment Television touts a star-studded and immersive lineup of programming across its portfolio of content brands including 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC, ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX and Hulu.
Beginning Thursday, July 25, ABC’s A.V.A. Fest (A Very Abbott Festival), and #FXSDCC outdoor activations will be open to the public directly outside the San Diego Convention Center. Plus, inside the convention halls, the Disney Entertainment Television booth will have 12 autograph signing sessions with talent from fan-favorite series.
Inspired by two fan-favorite episodes from the series, this carnival-themed activation is poised to be “Abbott’s” biggest, flashiest, “over-the-top and unhinged” fan experience to date. From a soaring swing ride to a colorful ball pit photo op and the chance to “dunk a white dude,” guests will encounter a wide variety of series-themed games and attractions inspired by its beloved characters. Also not to be missed – hourly live performances by the official Philadelphia Eagles Drumline and an exclusive festival playlist curated by Questlove.
Check out what’s in store below.
Thursday, 7/25/24
· PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS (20th Television/Disney Branded Television), 2:15-3:15 p.m., HALL H – Described by Entertainment Weekly as “a winning adaptation” and “one of the strongest YA television outings … ” by Variety, the Disney+ hit Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” will make its debut at San Diego Comic-Con with an epic panel filled with behind-the-scenes stories and secrets from set. Join Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase), Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood), along with Jonathan E. Steinberg (co-creator, executive producer) and Dan Shotz (executive producer) as they reflect on the triumphant first season, discuss bringing the iconic characters to life, answer burning questions during an exclusive fan Q&A session, and take a look back at moments from production and the global launch of the series. Whether a mortal or a demigod, celebrate all-things “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”!
· WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS’ FAREWELL TOUR KICK-OFF (FX), 3:30-4:30 p.m., HALL H – Join America’s favorite vampire roommates as they kick off their farewell tour at SDCC. Join special guests Kayvan Novak (Nandor the Relentless), Matt Berry (Laszlo Cravensworth), Mark Proksch (Colin Robinson), Kristen Schaal (The Guide), executive producer/writer Paul Simms and executive producer/director Kyle Newacheck for a high-spirited conversation and be among the first to see a brand-new episode from the sixth and final season. The first five seasons of the hit FX award-winning comedy “What We Do in the Shadows” are available to stream on Hulu. BAAAaaaaat!
Friday, 7/26/24
· DOCTOR WHO (Disney Branded Television/ BBC Studios), 12:30-1:30 p.m., HALL H – Hop aboard the TARDIS with “Doctor Who” stars Ncuti Gatwa (Fifteenth Doctor) and Millie Gibson (Ruby Sunday), along with showrunner/writer Russell T Davies as they discuss the latest season and its game-changing finale episode, which streamed on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer. The trio will also share behind-the-scenes stories, fan surprises and a special sneak peek. The panel will be moderated by Josh Horowitz (host, “Happy Sad Confused” and MTV).
· SOLAR OPPOSITES (20th Television Animation/Hulu), 2:00-2:45 p.m., INDIGO ROOM – “Solar Opposites” returns to San Diego Comic-Con ahead of a new season packed with new family values, mayhem in the Wall and some all-new Silvercops adventures. Join executive producers Mike McMahan and Josh Bycel, and cast Thomas Middleditch (Terry), Mary Mack (Jesse) and Sean Giambrone (Yumyulack) for an advance screening of a never-before-seen episode, and a discussion of the hilarious and out-of-this-world upcoming fifth season premiering Aug. 12 on Hulu.
· THE GREAT NORTH (20th Television Animation/Hulu/Fox), 3:00- 3:45 p.m., INDIGO ROOM – Embark on an exhilarating journey to Lone Moose with “The Great North” at Comic-Con. Catch an exclusive look behind the scenes of this animated comedy series that follows the quirky Tobin family as they navigate life together. Get to know the creative minds behind the series including creators and executive producers Wendy Molyneaux, Lizzie Molyneaux-Logelin, Loren Bouchard and the voices behind the Tobin family including Jenny Slate, Dulcé Sloan, Paul Rust and Aparna Nancherla to gain fascinating insights into the production of the show, its unique setting, and the colorful characters that inhabit the world of the Tobin family.
· BOB’S BURGERS (20th Television Animation/Hulu/Fox), 4:00-4:45 p.m., INDIGO ROOM – Join the Belcher family and the creative minds behind “Bob’s Burgers” for a can’t-miss panel. Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard, executive producers Nora Smith, Holly Schlesinger and supervising director Bernard Derriman will break news about the upcoming season. The always entertaining cast including H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy will have the audience howling with laughter through exclusive sneak peeks, a lively panel discussion and Q&A.
Saturday, 7/27/24
· FUTURAMA (20th Television Animation/Hulu), 11:00-11:45 a.m., BALLROOM 20 – Neither snow nor rain nor cancellations nor pandemics nor Hollywood strikes can keep “Futurama” from blasting back into existence. Please join Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, Claudia Katz and “Futurama” superstars Billy West, John DiMaggio, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, David Herman and Maurice LaMarche for a LIVE sneak preview of the all-new season premiering July 29 on Hulu. They promise to spill the maximum legal dose of spoilers. Plus, there is the chance to walk away with debatably precious door prizes!
· THE SIMPSONS (20th Television Animation/Fox/Disney+), 12:00-12:45 p.m., BALLROOM 20 – “The Simpsons” creators give an exclusive spooky sneak preview of Treehouse of Horror 35 – the scariest 35th Halloween Special ever. Join panelists Matt Groening, Matt Selman, Rob LaZebnik, Tim Bailey, along with special guest moderator Kevin Smith and surprise terrifying guests for original drawings, prizes and more.
· ABBOTT ELEMENTARY CLASS IN SESSION (20th Television/ABC), 12:30-1:30 p.m., INDIGO – Creator, star and executive producer Quinta Brunson and stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph join executive producers Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Randall Einhorn and Brian Rubenstein as they take fans back to school with a behind-the-scenes conversation about the award-winning comedy.
· AMERICAN DAD! (20th Television Animation/Hulu/TBS), 1:00-1:45 p.m., BALLROOM 20 – Celebrate the enduring success of “American Dad!” at Comic-Con with hilarity, hijinks and heartfelt moments. Dive into the quirky world of the Smith family and their eccentric friends and foes as this beloved animated series celebrates its ongoing success with stars Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff Fischer, and executive producers Matt Weitzman, Kara Vallow and Nic Wegener.
· THE ROOKIE (ABC/ABC Signature), 1:45-2:45 p.m., INDIGO – Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion, and stars Mekia Cox, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O’Neil, Eric Winter, Shawn Ashmore and Lisseth Chavez discuss the evolution of the action-packed drama ahead of its seventh season.
· FAMILY GUY (20th Television Animation/Hulu/Fox), 2:00-2:45 p.m., BALLROOM 20 – Celebrate 25 years of laughter, satire and iconic moments with “Family Guy” at this must-attend Comic-Con panel. This milestone event will bring together fans, the iconic cast including Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Jennifer Tilly, Gary Cole and Mike Henry, and executive producers Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin, Steve Callaghan and Kara Vallow to honor a quarter-century of hilarity, irreverence and unforgettable moments in Quahog. Whether a long-time fan or new to the Griffin family’s antics, this is the ultimate event to honor one of television’s most beloved and enduring animated series.
· TRACKER (20th Television/CBS/Paramount+), 3:00-4:00 p.m., INDIGO ROOM – Join star and executive producer Justin Hartley (“This Is Us,” “Smallville”) and showrunner and executive producer Elwood Reid (“Big Sky,” “The Bridge”) as they discuss what made CBS’ “Tracker” this seasons No. 1 series and tease what’s next for Colter Shaw, the lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. The hit CBS series is based on the bestselling novel “The Never Game” by Jeffrey Deaver.
