HBO Max is bringing several shows, including "Lanterns" and "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe", to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, with panels and offsite events planned. The show "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" is a spinoff and features a character with superpowers, with some outlets reporting the involvement of a "Big Bang Theory" alum. Events related to these shows will be held at the convention, as well as at external locations that do not require a Comic-Con badge.