The organization expects more than 120.000 attendees and activates an agenda as varied as it is ambitious: from panels and premieres to workshops, role-playing, and cosplay. In addition to the indoor venue, the event adds a dedicated outdoor area with activities and gastronomy, maintaining the spirit of the original Comic-Con adapted to the Costa del Sol.
Dates, times and how to participate
The program starts on Thursday 25th and continues until Sunday 28th with activities covering all disciplines of pop cultureThe official opening is scheduled for Thursday afternoon (19:30), in Hall M. Although many of the proposals are free access with admission to the event, some require prior reservation through the official website: sandiegocomicconmalaga.com.
In the sessions with reservation, the organization has planned additional places on a first-come, first-served basis, so those who do not get a place online will have another chance. autograph and photo sessions They will be published with their own schedule and access system in the days prior to opening.
Featured Guests and Panelists
The guest of honor is Arnold Schwarzenegger, who will offer a masterclass on Sunday 28th (11:00, Hall M). Confirmed faces include Gwendoline Christie, Dafne Keen, Luke Evans, Brian Austin Green, Ashley Eckstein, N y Melissa McBride, as well as top-tier creators and editors.
In the editorial and artistic field, the convention brings together Jim Lee, Jeph loeb, CB Cebulski (editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics), and authors such as Peach Momoko. In music and video games they stand out Nobuo Uematsu y Josef fares, while the large studios will present important new features.
- AMC: Joint panel on Saturday (20:00 p.m., Hall M) with Daryl Dixon (The Walking Dead) and Talamasca (Anne Rice).
- Disney: presence with premieres such as Tron: Ares and Predator: Badlands.
- Lucasfilm: Star Wars: Visions Season 3 Preview.
Programming by day: the essentials
The calendar is extensive and intersecting, so it is advisable to check the time slots in advance to don't miss the key panelsBelow is a quick guide with recommended stops for each day.
Thursday 25
- From 11:00 onwards: drawing and VFX workshops, miniature painting and Webtoon creation.
- Table "The reinvention of fear” in contemporary comics (afternoon, Auditorium 2).
- LEGO Star Wars sessions and storyboard presentations, plus Revival Premiere (NBCU).
- Evening of comic for Marvel, live drawing and talks about the American market.
- 19: 30: Opening ceremony in Hall M.
Friday 26
- EA Sports FC 26: session to play “like a pro” (tomorrow, Auditorium 2) and tournament Fortnite.
- Meeting with John Gaeta (The Matrix) on technology and creativity (noon).
- Panels of Batman # 1, 40 years of Grangel Studio and symposia on superhero architecture.
- Disney presents Tron: Ares (afternoon, Hall M) and a reading-concert by Nobuo Uematsu (evening, Auditorium 1).
- Cosplay in focus: Spotlight on Yaya Han and 3D printing and animatronics workshops.
Saturday 27
- Morning block with Marvel All-Stars, cosplay workshops and The Walking Dead RPG sessions.
- 13: 00: Live Drawing with Peach Momoko (Auditorium 3) and anime focus of The Orange Studio.
- 16:00: Fantastic cinema made in Spain and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiere (Auditorium 2).
- 17: 00-19: 00: SDCC Málaga Cosplay Contest (Hall M) and cover masterclass with Dave Dorman.
- 20:00 PM: AMC panel with Talamasca + Daryl Dixon in Hall M.
Sunday 28th
- 11:00: “Total Recall” Arnold Schwarzenegger masterclass (Hall M).
- Animation block and
video game: Kung Fu Panda (DreamWorks), Pixar Shorts and news from local studios. - Comic talks about New voices, education and the digital future, along with storyboarding and character design sessions.
- Afternoon of K-Dance, cosplay and closing activities with closing in Hall M.
Spaces, activations and organization
The assembly occupies the entire interior of the FYCMA and adds a 22.000 m2 outdoor “Village” with shaded areas, a large stage, street food offerings and immersive activations, including a hot air attraction visible from outside the enclosure.
Hall M, with capacity for more than 3.000 people, will be the main stage. It will also have three auditoriums (approximately 900, 600 and 200 seats) and specialized areas such as Ludic Plaza, which concentrates dozens of hours of board game programming.
Brands such as Disney, Bandai, Funko or Nintendo, with demos, meetings and presentations. The cosplay area will feature suit repair point, specific access and contests. In addition, there will be Portfolio Review for creators looking to showcase their work to publishers.
The organization recommends checking schedules and reservations in advance and using the event bracelet as shopping wallet Outside. Access to certain panels will be on a first-come, first-served basis once reservations have been made.
With a combination of major premieres, international figures and local talent, the Malaga Comic-Con has been designed as a large-scale event: study panels, industry talks, exhibitions, gaming, and a logistical deployment that reinforces its vocation as an experiential park for all types of audiences.
