SDCC 2026: Guide for Boba Fett Fans

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Thanks for checking out our 12th annual guide for Fett fans to SDCC! We’ll be attending San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) again as press!

Here’s our checklist to all the Boba Fett stuff we know about in advance and/or as we see it, plus related findings like general Star Wars exclusives. Updated often, especially during the convention itself.

Jump to: Panels | Exhibitors | Artists | Authors | Cosplayers | Video Recaps

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Panels

We browsed the official panels list and found a few for Star Wars fans:

Thursday, July 23

• 4:45pm – 5:45pm: Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art @ Hall H

Friday, July 24

• 10:00am – 11:00am: Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away… @ Room 7AB
  “Lucasfilm Publishing and Star Wars authors, including Ahmed Best, Kristin Baver, and more, provide behind-the-scenes insights, stories across several eras and frontiers, and, most of all, fresh announcements and reveals that expand the Star Wars saga into books and comics for readers of all ages.” More info.
• 11:00am – 12:00pm: Lucasfilm: High-End Star Wars Collectibles @ Room 7AB
  “A galaxy far, far away has a new wave of high-end collectibles. Lucasfilm’s Brian Merten shares a look at new items and the craft behind creating pieces that provide an authentic connection to the stories fans love. Who knows—there may be a surprise or two along the way.” More info.
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: A Galaxy of Star Wars Comics from Mad Cave Studios and Lucasfilm Publishing @ Room 7AB
  “Mad Cave Studios and Lucasfilm Publishing make the jump to hyperspace and showcase their Star Wars publishing partnership. Charles Beacham (editor, Mad Cave Studios), Josh Pruett and Scott Peterson (Phineas & Ferb), Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark), Soo Lee (Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands), and more guests present news and reveals of new tales coming soon. Fans will hear from the comic creators crafting these tales, enjoy out-of-this-world giveaways, and get a peek inside some of these exciting new projects. Moderated by Michael Siglain (creative director, Lucasfilm Publishing).” More info.
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Star Wars Books from Random House Worlds @ Room 7AB
  “A journey to a galaxy far, far away. Tom Hoeler (editorial director, Random House Worlds), Gabriella Munoz (editor, Random House Worlds), and New York Times bestselling authors Madeleine Roux (Star Wars: Legacy) and Ashley Poston (Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars) discuss Star Wars books from Penguin Random House, highlighting how these and other stories enrich the Star Wars universe and offer fresh perspectives on Star Wars storytelling.” More info.
• 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Hasbro Star Wars Panel @ Room 7AB
  “Members of the Hasbro marketing and design teams discuss Star Wars product lines, including The Black Series, The Vintage Collection, and Retro, with an in-depth look at the latest action figure offerings from across the saga. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises. May the Force be with you.” More info.
• 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Star Wars Memories: The Early Days of Star Wars, SDCC, and Fandom @ Room 7AB
  “Craig Miller (Lucasfilm’s original director of fan relations) presents a slideshow on the early association between Star Wars, San Diego Comic-Con, and fandom, including how the film was first publicized and promoted at SDCC in 1976 and how fans got involved even before the film came out.” More info.
• 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Making of Star Wars: The Experience @ Room 7AB
  “Ashley Eckstein (actor; voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars animation) moderates a panel with the creative team behind the official immersive experience celebrating 50 years of Star Wars, opening in 2027 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia in collaboration with Lucasfilm and Disney Consumer Products. Panelists Matt Martin (senior creative executive, franchise content and strategy, Lucasfilm), Portia Fontes (manager of physical assets, Lucasfilm), Abby Bysshe (chief experience and strategy officer, The Franklin Institute), Dan Picard (owner and chief creative officer, MDSX Creative), and David Edmonds (art director, MDSX Creative) discuss balancing cinematic authenticity with exhibition design, the visual identity of the experience, screen-used archival pieces, and what it means to celebrate 50 years of Star Wars in a way that feels as epic, emotional, and immersive as the saga itself. Attendees receive a first reveal of renderings, key art, and more, with giveaways available only at Comic-Con.” More info.
• 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: What’s New on Batuu? @ Room 7AB
  “Like the ever-expanding lore of its movies and TV shows, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World has received updates over the past year. From new characters and experiences to fan events, merchandise, food, and more, no two visits to Black Spire Outpost on Batuu are ever the same. Kristine Smith and Martin Smith (Heroes of the Halcyon podcast, Halcy-Con) and Peter Sciretta (Ordinary Adventures on YouTube) discuss 2026’s major changes to Galaxy’s Edge.” More info.
• 7:00pm – 8:00pm: The 501st Legion: Star Wars Villainous Costuming @ Room 7AB
  “An introduction to the creation of fan-made villain costumes from Star Wars films and beyond. Legion members Jamie Tobitt, Linds Cepak, Dean Amstutz, Kevin Weir, Sarah Wetmore, Milan Nguyen, David Neth, and Todd Mullin from the Imperial Sands and Southern California Garrisons provide an overview of the creative process that brings Stormtroopers, Tusken Raiders, Din Djarin, and Kylo Ren from the screen into reality. The panel covers membership, from initial interest through final approval, as well as working with armor parts, small props, soft-costume construction, and 3D modeling and printing. Q&A follows.” More info.

Saturday, July 25

• 4:00pm: STAR WARS Zero Company: Cast and Developer Panel @ Room 6BCF”

Sunday, July 26

Nothing of note.

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Exhibitors

We dug through the official exhibitors list so here’s shortlist for Fett fans to check out for known or surprise items in alphabetical order:

• Bandai @ Booth 3329, 3345, and 3829
• Beast Kingdom @ Booth 2849
• Dark Horse Comics @ Booth 2615
• EFX Collectibles @ Booth 3721
• Enso Rings @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion) and 1802
• Figpin @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion) and 403
• Funko @ Booth 5045, 5137, 5145, 5339, 5341, AA-09 through 12 has a Star Wars exclusive: SUPREME POP! Ahsoka Tano (Kyber Crystal)
• Geeki Tiki (Beeline Creative) @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion)
• Hake’s Auctions @ Booth 704
• Hasbro @ Booth 3213 has Star Wars exclusives — and won’t be online to order on July 25th, although a different reveal will be, notes our friend Yakface via the Hasbro team
• Her Universe @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion) and 1314
• Heritage Auctions @ Booth 900
• Insight Editions @ Booth 2129
• Jazwares @ Booth 3513, which has a Boba Fett convention exclusive this year, the Jazwares “Concept Art Series” Boba Fett’s Starship for $60
  
  

  Jazwares "Concept Art Series" Boba Fett’s Starship (SDCC Exclusive)
  2026
• LEGO @ Booth 2829
• Mattel @ Booth 3029 and 2945 (for retail)
• Monogram International @ Booth 3645
• Premium Collectibles Studio (PCS) @ Booth 329
• Penguin Random House @ Booth 1514, 1515, and 1623
• RSVLTS @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion) plus 1835 and 3824 (non-Star Wars)
• Stern Pinball @ Booth 4029
• Topps @ Booth 2519 with Marvel and 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion) with Fanatics Collectibles
• Toynk @ Booth 3749 and 829
• Trends International @ Booth 2913 (Lucasfilm Pavillion)

Acme Archives, Denuo Novo, Fantasy Flight Games, Hallmark, Loungefly, POP MART, and Regal Robot won’t be there this year.

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Artists

These artists often feature Boba Fett in their work:

• Joe Corroney @ Booth 4300 has an SDCC exclusive Star Wars poster called “The Gambit for Captain Solo,” which includes “Battlefront” Boba Fett available at his booth
  
  

  "The Gambit for Captain Solo" by Joe Corroney (SDCC Exclusive)
  2026

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Authors

• Benjamin Percy (author of Star Wars: Boba Fett – Black, White & Red #1) will “be there, mostly making some noise on some Marvel panels, but I’ll also be dropping in to @joshuacassara’s booth for a few signings. I’ll share times when I’ve got them,” notes the author via Twitter

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Cosplayers

• The 501st Legion will have their annual group photo outside the convention center (which often has 5-10 Fetts) on Saturday at 11am at the Amphitheater on the Mezzanine level, organized by @chiefgeekphotography (IG)

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Video

Coming Soon

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Looking for our coverage from years past?

2025 guide, 2024 guide, 2023 guide, 2023 video, 2022 guide, 2022 videos, 2020 guide, 2019 guide, 2019 videos, 2018 guide, 2018 videos, 2017 guide, 2017 videos, 2016 guide, 2015 guide, and 2014 guide.