All the celebrities San Diego Comic-Con 2026: full list
All the celebrities San Diego Comic-Con 2026 has drawn so far include Johnny Depp, Keke Palmer, Adria Arjona, Michelle Yeoh and dozens more promoting TV and film projects across panels and red carpets, turning this year’s con into a major Hollywood showcase.
San Diego’s annual pop-culture summit is in full swing, and the guest list reads like a studio awards circuit. From franchise heavyweights to prestige TV casts, stars are using Comic-Con to unveil looks, celebrate anniversaries and tease what’s next—coverage fans can follow in our celebrity breaking news hub.
Key Takeaways
- Johnny Depp appeared in character as Ebenezer Scrooge for Paramount’s Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.
- Keke Palmer joined a Lucas Museum of Narrative Art session alongside Jim Lee, Seth Green and more.
- Adria Arjona joined A24’s Onslaught panel with Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens.
- Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer promoted Blade Runner 2099; other hits spanned Silo, Lanterns and The Walking Dead: Dead City.
Who are the biggest stars at San Diego Comic-Con 2026?
According to Page Six’s Comic-Con photo roundup, the floor and panels have been stacked with A-list talent.
Johnny Depp’s Scrooge look for Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol was among the most eye-catching sightings. Keke Palmer turned out for “Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art,” photographed with Ryan Linkof, Jim Lee, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich and R2-D2.
Adria Arjona represented A24’s Onslaught, posing for portraits and sharing the panel with Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens. Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer fronted Blade Runner 2099 coverage, while Guillermo del Toro marked Pan’s Labyrinth’s 20th anniversary with Ivana Baquero and Doug Jones.
Which projects did celebrities promote at Comic-Con?
TV dominated several stages. Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan pushed The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3. Aaron Pierre, Nathan Fillion and Kyle Chandler appeared on the Lanterns panel. Common, Tim Robbins and Jessica Henwick represented Silo.
Fantasy and animation fans also got star power: Jamie Campbell Bower for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power; Dave Bautista plus creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko (with Eric Nam) for Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender; and Jamie Chung with Hamish Linklater for Batman: Caped Crusader.
Elsewhere, H.E.R. and Dave Franco supported “A Look Inside Forgotten Island,” while Ashley Greene and Peter Facinelli appeared at “Bite Me – Calling All Vampires.” Billie Joe Armstrong and The Coverups also hit the Fandom Party.
Why does this year’s Comic-Con star turnout matter?
Comic-Con remains where studios plant the year’s loudest buzz. A dense celebrity roster signals which titles—streaming series, theatrical fantasy and anniversary restorations—are fighting for fall and holiday attention.
For fans, the photos and panels are more than red-carpet noise: they preview costumes, cast chemistry and franchise direction before trailers flood social media. Expect more gallery drops and panel recaps as the convention continues.