New York Comic Con (NYCC)is returning October 17-20, 2024, and these 10 panels are among the most highly anticipated for this momentous event.Details about NYCC 2024reveal a star-studded lineup with numerous meet-ups, photo-ops, autograph signings, and panels. Thrillingly,ScreenRant’slivestream coverage of NYCC2024 will also allow those unable to attend in person to get access to some of the panels and exclusive sneak peeks revealed at the con.
For those attending NYCC in person, it can be difficult to identify which panels and events to attend, as there’s simply so much to choose from. Many of these events also overlap, meaning that not everything can be seen. To assist with those tough decisions,here are the 10 biggest panels happening at NYCC 2024 in chronological order.
HBO’s The Penguin: Extended Sneak Peek and Conversations with Colin Farrell, Cast, and Creatives
Thursday, October 17th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
“HBO’s The Penguin: Extended Sneak Peek and Conversations with Colin Farrell, Cast, and Creatives” will take place on Empire Stage and feature a mid-season conversation about the Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios limited series. Panelists will include a range of key cast members and the creative minds behind the show. Among the cast members on the panel are Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone), Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar), Deirdre O’Connell (Francis Cobb), Michael Kelly (Johnny Viti), and Clancy Brown (Sal Maroni).
Executive producers Colin Farrell (who also plays Oz Cobb, aka “The Penguin”) and Lauren LeFranc will also be panelists for this event. The cast and executive producers will be joined by prosthetic makeup designer forThe Penguin,Mike Marino. In addition to the panel discussion, guests will get an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming fifth episode ofThe Penguin.
Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” Season Eight Sneak Peek
Thursday, October 17th, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
The “Adult Swim’s ‘Rick and Morty’ Season Eight Sneak Peek” panel will include an exclusive sneak peek of and insights into the highly-anticipatedRick and Mortyseason 8. Panelists will include executive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder and a host of the show’s voice cast members, including Ian Cardoni (Rick) and Harry Belden (Morty). The cast and producers alike will address what is to come in this fan-favorite show’s newest season, set to be released in 2025.
Audiences have waited quite some time for this new season, as season 7 debuted in late 2023, which makes this upcoming panel all the more exciting. This panel will also be among those available viaScreenRant’slivestream. For those attending NYCC 2024 in person, “Adult Swim’s ‘Rick and Morty’ Season Eight Sneak Peek” will take place on the main stage.
“Outlander” Season Seven Part Two Preview
Thursday, October 17th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The “‘Outlander’ Season Seven Part Two Preview" panel will bring together cast members and producers from the popular STARZ series Outlander to discuss the show’s upcoming seventh season, releasing next month. Among the panelists are Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe (Claire Fraser) and Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser). Author Diana Gabaldon will also be in attendance to answer questions, as will executive producer Maril Davis.
The Outlander season 7 part 2 preview will also be among the livestreams available from ScreenRant. For those attending in person, the preview and conversation with the cast members and creators will take place on Empire Stage. With season 8 set to be the last season of Outlander, both this panel, which will tease what is to come, and season 7 part 2 itself are sure to be thrilling and full of surprises.
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 18th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
“Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary Celebration” is sure to be a particularly lively panel at NYCC 2024. The panel will feature various members of the voice cast and producers of the belovedSpongeBob SquarePantsshow as they celebrate an incredible 25 years and look ahead to what the show’s future will hold. Although the names of the panelists haven’t been confirmed, this celebration is likely to be akin to the show’s 25th anniversary event at San Diego Comic Con 2024.
That panel was attended by cast members Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton). The panel also included executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller. It remains to be seen precisely who will attend this event at NYCC 2024, but it will be a truly fun experience nonetheless. The event will be livestreamed byScreenRantand held in person on Empire Stage.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” panel will be moderated by Stephen Colbert and provide an in-depth discussion of the upcoming animated feature film of the same name.The War of the Rohirrimwill be a brand-new, groundbreaking addition to theLord of the Ringsfranchise, set some 200 years before the acclaimed trilogy movies. This movie, rendered in anime, will take the franchise in an exciting new direction.
Among the panelists who will be discussing the movie and the updates to this beloved franchise are award-winning filmmaker and director Kenji Kamiyama and producers Jason DeMarco, Joseph Chou, and Philippa Boyens. Several ofThe War of the Rohirrim’sprominent voice actors will also be in attendance, including Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, and Luke Pasqualino, as will writers Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou. The panel will take place on the main stage.
Friday, October 18th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
“The Walking Dead Universe: The Walking Dead: Dead City and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol” is a dual panel featuring a massive list of panelists. Among the panelists are the cast members and executive producers ofThe Walking Dead: Dead Cityand cast members and executive producers ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol. Those names includeDaryl Dixondirector Daniel Percival andDead Citycreator Eli Jorne.
The discussion aboutDead Citywill take place first and will address what is to come in the show’s upcoming second season. TheDaryl Dixon – The Book of Carolpanel will explore the current season of the show and what comes next. This major double panel event will take place on the main stage and is intended for mature audiences.
The Simpsons
Saturday, October 19th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This exciting panel, straightforwardly titled “The Simpsons” will celebrate the incredible 35-year run ofThe Simpsons. Among the panelists in attendance are series creator Matt Groening and a host of producers, actors, and special guests who have taken part in the show throughout the decades. This panel will also include never-before-seen clips of the show, and panelists will reveal brand-new stories about their experiences working onThe Simpsons.
“The Simpsons,” which will also be available viaScreenRant’slivestream coverage, is sure to be packed with fun for NYCC audiences both online and in person. For those attending in person, the panel will also include a prize giveaway for audience members. The panel will be moderated by Jesse Fox and will take place on the main stage. As this will also beThe Simpsons’first time at NYCC, this is certainly not one to miss.
A Conversation with Matt Smith, Fabien Frankel, and Tom Glynn-Carney
Sunday, October 20th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
“A Conversation with Matt Smith, Fabien Frankel, and Tom Glynn-Carney” will offer a retrospective ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2, which concluded on August 4th, 2024. The panel will includeHouse of the Dragonstars Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Fabian Frankel (Criston Cole), and Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon II Targaryen). The panelists will answer fan questions and reveal insights into behind-the-scenes moments.
The panel will be moderated by Josh Horowitz, known for his long-running podcast seriesHappy Sad Confused. WithHouse of the Dragon’sseason 2 ending still fresh in audiences' (and the actors') minds, this panel will be an exciting deep-dive into the essential moments of the show’s most recent season and perhaps some looks ahead to seasons 3 and 4. The panel will take place on Empire Stage and is surely one to watch.
Fox Entertainment Presents Grimsburg
Sunday, October 20th, 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
The panel “Fox Entertainment Presents Grimsburg” will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the upcomingGrimsburgseason 2, which is expected to be released in 2025 or early 2026. The panel will include Jon Hamm, who is an executive producer of the show and plays leading character Marvin Flute, and co-star Alan Tudyk, who plays Dr. Rufis Pentos. Showrunner Chadd Gindin will also appear as a panelist. The panel will be moderated byVariety’sMichael Schneider.
Following the exclusive look atGrimsburgseason 2, the panel will include a Q&A with the show’s actors and showrunner, offering even more insight into what’s to come for the detective. “Fox Entertainment Presents Grimsburg” will be available on livestream viaScreenRant’sonline coverage. For those attending the event in person, this panel will be held on the main stage.
Goosebumps: The Vanishing - New Mysteries, New Cast, Same Thrills
Sunday, October 20th, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
“Goosebumps: The Vanishing - New Mysteries, New Cast, Same Thrills” will offer a never-before-seen sneak peek ofGoosebumpsseason 2,Goosebumps: The Vanishing. This star-studded panel includes numerous cast members from the show and executive producers Hilary Winston and Rob Letterman. The panelists will discuss what is to come in this upcoming season of the show, which will feature a brand-new story and is set to be released on August 05, 2025.
This exclusive look atGoosebumpsseason 2 will also be available for audiences to watch viaScreenRantslivestream coverage. For those attending the event in person, the panel will be held on the main stage. With so much curiosity and mystery surroundingGoosebumps: The Vanishing, “Goosebumps: The Vanishing - New Mysteries, New Cast, Same Thrills” is sure to be one of the biggest panels atNew York Comic Con2024.
