San Diego Comic Con 2026 underway

SAN DIEGO (KYMA, NBC) - Thursday marks the first official day of San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) 2026, and News 11 is there to experience the fun.

Comic Con International, SDCC's organizers, have secured a new agreement to remain in San Diego through at least 2030, according to NBC affiliate KNSD.

This has ended years of speculation that the massive event could relocate.

City leaders announced the deal as they officially kicked off this year's convention at the San Diego Convention Center.

More than 135,000 fans are expected over the four-day event, which generates an estimated $160 million in regional economic impact.

Organizers say Comic-Con features more than 1,000 exhibitors, over 2,000 hours of programming, and nearly half a million square feet of exhibit space, making it the world's largest convention dedicated to comics and popular arts.

For a complete schedule of events and panels taking place during the four-day event, click here.

Reporter Jessamyn Dodd will have a recap of day one of SDCC 2026.