HBO Max Returns To New York Comic Con With Fan Experience And Cast Panels

HBO Original Series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY Premieres October 26 On HBO Max 

HBO Original Drama Series A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Debuts In Early 2026 

Season Two Of HBO Max Original Series From Cartoon Network Studios, ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE, Coming Soon  

HBO Max has announced its lineup for New York Comic Con featuring upcoming HBO^® Original series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, and ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE.

Beginning THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, the streamer will bring fans inside the chilling world of IT: WELCOME TO DERRY with “Face Your Fears,” an immersive horror fan experience set in a nostalgically familiar yet deeply unsettling 1960s child’s bedroom where childhood fears become reality.

HBO Max will host individual panels spotlighting IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, and ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE, featuring cast and executive producers sharing an exclusive first look at each series. 

“There’s nothing like the energy of New York Comic Con,” said Pia Barlow, Executive Vice President, Originals Marketing, HBO Max. “It’s a chance for fans to experience the world of our shows and really feel part of the story. Whether it’s the terrifying dread of ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ or the treacherous world of Westeros in ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ we can’t wait for them to see what’s ahead.”

See below for full more information, date, times and locations of events:

Full Details for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
IT: Welcome to Derry: “Face Your Fears” Horror Fan Experience
Location: Convention Floor, Booth 1207 

• HBO Max will bring the “Face Your Fears” immersive horror fan experience inspired by “IT: Welcome to Derry” to New York Comic Con. The AI driven activation invites guests into a deceptively idyllic home set in 1960s Derry, Maine, where eerie characters and various interactive elements reveal a series of personalized scares designed to bring their specific childhood fears to life. The experience culminates in a frightening finale featuring the looming threat of Pennywise before returning to reality.
• Fans can stay tuned to the @IT_Official social accounts for details on how to RSVP for the “Face Your Fears” horror fan experience. Space will be limited, with reservations available on a first-come, first-served basis. A New York Comic Con badge will be required for entry, and all guests must be 18 or older.  

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET)
HBO/HBO Max presents “IT: Welcome to Derry” Cast and Creatives Panel
Location: Empire Stage

Join cast and creatives for an exclusive look at never-before-seen footage and a special red band, uncensored version trailer from HBO’s upcoming original series “IT: Welcome to Derry,” from Warner Bros. Television. Panelists include Andy Muschietti (Director, EP), Barbara Muschietti (EP), Jason Fuchs (Co-Showrunner, EP), Brad Caleb Kane (Co-Showrunner, EP), Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider and Kimberly Guerrero. The panel will be moderated by Perri Nemiroff, Senior Host & Producer at Collider.

Full Details for A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET) 
HBO/HBO Max presents “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” – Journey into Westeros with Dunk and Egg Panel
Location: Empire Stage

Step back into Westeros, a century before “Game of Thrones,” with unlikely duo, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Co-creator and executive producer George R.R. Martin, co-creator/showrunner Ira Parker, and stars Peter Claffey (Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall) and Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) introduce the new HBO Original series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” The panel will be moderated by Brandon Davis, host of “Phase Hero: A Film & TV Podcast.” The new series will debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2026. 

Full Details for ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE: 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 (12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET)  
HBO/HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios presents “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake” Panel 
Location: Main Stage 

Take your nearest subway, taxi, or multiversal portal to the Javits Center cause Adventure Time is returning to New York Comic Con! Join executive producer and showrunner Adam Muto along with voice cast members Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, and Ashly Burch for an exclusive sneak peek at the multiversal adventures that await in season 2 of the HBO Max Original series from Cartoon Network Studios, “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake.” The panel will be moderated by Christian Holub. 

For more information about IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, follow on social at @IT_Official and @HBOMax.

For more information about A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, follow on social at @GameOfThrones and @HBOMax.

For more information about ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE, follow on social at @CartoonNetworkOfficial and @HBOMax.