Crowds packed Manhattan’s Javits Center from October 8 through October 11 as New York Comic-Con 2026 brought together a wide mix of film, television, and theater talent. Across four days of packed convention halls and stage panels, attendees saw cast reunions from classic 1990s slashers, first looks at anticipated television continuations, and surprise pop-up appearances from young Hollywood ensembles.
Horror titles proved particularly dominant on the schedule. Nearly three decades after the release of Wes Craven’s original Scream, Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard—who played the teenage killers behind the Ghostface masks in the 1996 original—reunited on the convention floor to meet longtime fans.
The genre presence continued with Linda Cardellini, who appeared to preview Crystal Lake, the upcoming Peacock prequel series tracing the origins of the Friday the 13th universe. During her panel, Cardellini spoke about stepping into the enduring franchise and exploring its darker, psychological roots.
Television fans also turned out in force for Paramount+’s Dexter: Resurrection showcase. Lead actor Michael C. Hall appeared alongside Uma Thurman, Jack Alcott, James Remar, and showrunner Clyde Phillips to discuss what lies ahead in the second season of the continuation series, teasing higher stakes and familiar bloodshed.
Style and behind-the-scenes craft took priority during an American Horror Story costume panel. Cast regulars Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, and Billie Lourd joined costume designer Lou Eyrich and Catherine Crabtree to walk audiences through the wardrobe decisions that have defined the anthology across various eras, examining how character outfits evolved alongside the show’s changing tones.
