NYCC 2026: Mad Cave Studios Exclusives

New and returning convention exclusive covers to some of Mad Cave’s hottest titles, only at Booth #4457 during New York Comic Con 2026!

​Mad Cave Studios presents a new line of limited convention exclusives for New York Comic Con 2026 at Booth #4457, while offering another chance to snag exclusives from San Diego Comic Con 2026 while supplies last.

NYCC 2026: The Tenacious Collective & Exclusives in Booth 1771

Benny Kline and Tenacious Toys are celebrating their 17th year exhibiting at New York Comic Con! Each year at NYCC, Benny assembles the Tenacious Collective, a giant booth jam-packed with a select group of creators, artists, brands, and IP holders. 

Celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday with a Limited Edition Labyrinth Mask

Bit Bot is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy classic Labyrinth with an all-new, limited-edition Ludo Latex Mask. Hot on the heels of the limited edition Chamberlain Skeksis Mask from The Dark Crystal, Bit Bot is continuing its line of Jim Henson collectibles by paying a tribute to one of Labyrinth’s most memorable characters, the mask recreates Ludo’s unmistakable appearance. Perfect for cosplayers and collectors alike, Bit Bot’s Ludo Mask is expected to release this fall, just in time for Halloween and as part of the film’s 40th anniversary.

DC’s CLAYFACE Final Trailer

DC Studios’ “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the cult favorite villain from Gotham’s Rogues’ Gallery.

Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.

NYCC 2026: THE COLONY by GUERS @ Booth 1771

GUERS Debuts THE COLONY: 100 Hand-Cast Resin Beavers, Dropping Oct 10 and On Display at NYCC

Montreal-based independent artist Zine launches GUERS, an art toy brand, with the debut drop THE COLONY: an 11" hand-cast, hand-painted resin figure in two editions, Mocha and Obsidian, limited to 50 numbered pieces each.

GUERS is built around a single mascot, a rounded cartoon beaver with white gloves, instead of a new character every release. Future drops will keep building on the same character, including new poses and a secret rare chase. The beaver is a builder by nature, constantly shaping its own environment, which fits a first release made entirely from scratch.

SECRET IDENTITY Author Teams with Popular Podcaster for THE FORGOTTEN FIVE

Los Angeles Times Book Prize winning writer Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and acclaimed writer and Best Issue Ever podcaster Sara Century will team up with fan-favorite artists Pat Kennedy (Archie) and Dean Kotz (Rocketeer) for a fresh new spin on superheroes in the upcoming The Forgotten Five. This all-new, ongoing series was first announced in an exclusive scoop at CBR last week and is set to launch this December from Image Comics.

"The Forgotten Five is a potent blend of all the kinds of comics and adventures Sara, Pat, Dean, and I loved growing up—with a decidedly modern twist,” said Segura. “The kind of long-running series with simmering subplots, outcast teen angst, and terrifying powers that we were addicted to as readers ourselves. If the New Mutants were an indie comic, you'd have The Forgotten Five."

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Celebrates Grand Opening

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened its doors to the public today, welcoming a sold-out crowd to its galleries, its park and gardens, and its landmark building in Los Angeles's Exposition Park. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Museum is the first institution dedicated to the tradition of visual storytelling—tracing its history across cultures and centuries, from prehistoric cave paintings to illustration, comics, cinema, and murals.

Adventure Time & Regular Show's Complete Series Collections Arrive on Blu-ray

For the first time, fans can relive the adventures of beloved best friend duos, Finn and Jake and Mordecai and Rigby, when Adventure Time: The Complete Series and Regular Show: The Complete Series arrive on Blu-ray™ on October 20, 2026, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The complete collection brings together hundreds of episodes packed with comedy, adventure, iconic characters, and bonus content. Pre-order your copy today! 

NYCC 2026: Skybound Entertainment Announces Panels and Events Lineup

Skybound Entertainment, the creator-first studio behind global franchises including Invincible, The Walking Dead, Impact Winter, and Stillwater, is bringing a powerhouse lineup of panels to this year’s New York Comic Con, running from October 8-11.

Skybound Comics: Vision for the Future will bring together some of the industry’s most exciting creators for the world-premiere reveal of an ALL-NEW slate of Skybound comics, offering fans an exclusive look at what’s next for the company’s award-winning publishing division with surprising creators and more.

Hulu Unveils Chilling Trailer for New Documentary CLOWN PANIC

When children in a small South Carolina community report seeing clowns hiding in the woods in 2016, few believe them. But as sightings spread across the country, panic escalates into school lockdowns, police investigations. and a nationwide media frenzy. Featuring chilling archive footage, viral internet videos and revealing interviews with witnesses, law enforcement, clowns and cultural commentators, "Clown Panic" examines the collision of fear, social media and modern America at a moment of deep national anxiety. Darkly funny, unsettling and unexpectedly emotional, the film uncovers how a bizarre urban legend spiraled into a global moral panic that has echoes that resonate today. 

“Clown Panic” is directed by Ed Perkins and produced by Lightbox’s Jonathan Chinn and Simon Chinn. Suzanne Lavery serves as Executive Producer. 

VIZ MEDIA AND JAPAN SOCIETY Host Screening of HIRAYASUMI in NYC

VIZ Media and Japan Society will host the first-ever public screening of Hirayasumi Episode 1 on October 7 in New York City, offering fans the first look at the highly anticipated anime ahead of its 2027 launch. The one-night event will also feature composer Kaori Sawada, producer Junichi Katsutani, and VIZ Media’s Godswill Ugwa for a special discussion on bringing the acclaimed manga to the screen.

Serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2021, Hirayasumi has become an international critical success, with more than 1.7 million copies in circulation worldwide across ten volumes. The acclaimed series is the recipient of the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award and was named Best Serial Comic at Lucca Comics & Games 2024. Now, ahead of the anime’s 2027 launch, New York fans will get the first look at its next chapter.

The Best Monster Toys RIGHT NOW Are Coming From Stranger Things!

Believe it....or not. Jazwares designers haven't been shying away from teeth, claws, and slobbery tongues, even though the current incarnation of STRANGER THINGS may be animated, suggesting a younger audience. NO! A near-starved collector community cried out for new monster toys, and Jazwares happily answered. The first series of Stranger Things: Tales from 85 included Gourd Horde figures, which were basically snarling pumpkins sitting atop viney limbs, making them the perfect army builder for your Real Ghostbusters, as well as a terror for the kids of Hawkins. The true standout of the line was the Vine Dog, which you just have to see to appreciate. It looks more like a monster from Hellraiser! Now we get into series 2, and the teeth keep a'commin...

Access:Horror Film Festival Announces 2026 Program

Access:Horror Film Festival, a celebration of disability in genre film, kicks off its 2026 program with an in-person opening night showcase at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on September 25, followed by a virtual program streaming October 4 through November 1, 2026.

Access:Horror was created as a space to explore and celebrate the history, impact, and future of disability in the horror genre, through conversations, connections, and various artistic forms, including film. We acknowledge the interwoven nature of identity and media representation, and celebrate the many intersectional identities that have been at the heart of horror cinema since the beginning. We believe in horror as an agent of change, and seek to elevate discourse that uplifts marginalized creators and gives them space to create new work that imagines new worlds. 

Tokyo Games Show 2026: BLADES OF MIRAGE Brings a Slice of the Action

Indonesian developer Agate and UAE publisher Red Dunes Games are excited to announce that the much-anticipated Blades of Mirage will be on display at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Make your way to Hall 7, Booth Number: N03 for your chance to experience this vibrant action RPG adventure alongside a selection of other exciting games from talented development teams.

Rammstein Announce New Global Cinema Event this November

2022 marked the North American debut of the most extreme spectacle in live music, when RAMMSTEIN brought its full-scale stadium production to the continent for the first and only time. Seven 747s and nearly 210 crew members brought rock ’n’ roll’s most ambitious pyro-theatrical experience overseas to blaze a flaming trail through 12 open-air dates that began on August 21 in Montreal and went on to set seven U.S. stadiums ablaze before the tour concluded with a massive three-night stand at Mexico City’s 65,000-capacity Foro Sol stadium on October 1, 2, and 4, 2022.

OTHER MOMMY the Final Trailer

From producer James Wan, one of the most influential architects of modern horror, and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, the studio behind Backrooms and Obsession, comes a terrifying trip from breakout genre director Rob Savage, into the darkening world of a young girl, Bela, who forms a relationship with a sinister entity in her home who looks uncannily like her own mother.

Academy Award® winner Jessica Chastain (It Chapter Two, The Eyes of Tammy Faye) stars in dual roles as Bela’s mother and as “Other Mommy,” a manifestation of the entity. Jay Duplass (Transparent, Industry) plays Daddo, Bela’s father, and Arabella Olivia Clark (The Housemaid, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle) plays Bela. 

TITANIC CREATIONS Unleashes REPTISAURUS

The first, fully articulated Reptisaurus figure is here!

Few giant monster movies have earned the strange and lovable cult status of Reptilicus. Released in Denmark in 1961 and later reworked for American audiences in 1962, the film introduced fans to one of the most bizarre kaiju ever created. A giant, regenerating dragon-like creature that terrorized Copenhagen with acid slime, awkward puppet effects, and unforgettable charm.

Dynamite Purgatori & Chastity Omniubus Funded in 66 Seconds!

Two iconic comic book bad girls are back in business, as Dynamite Entertainment and Coffin Comics announce the official launch of a brand-new Kickstarter offering fans a complete archive of tales starring vampiress vixens Purgatori and Chastity from the beloved Chaos! Comics era! The campaign is live now and will only be available for a limited time!

Documentary “What’s The Story, Wishbone?” One Day Only in Theatres

Following an incredibly successful public television broadcast and global digital release, the heartwarming documentary “What’s The Story, Wishbone?” is coming to Regal Cinemas for a one-day-only theatrical event on Saturday, Sept. 19th, with tickets on sale now.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the beloved Peabody Award & Emmy-winning PBS  series, “What’s The Story, Wishbone?” takes audiences behind the scenes of the groundbreaking children’s show that turned classic literature into must-see television and became a cultural phenomenon for a generation.

Mutant Announces WIDOW'S BAY Score on Vinyl

Mutant, in partnership with Apple TV and Milan Records, is proud to present the premiere physical release of David Fleming's Emmy® Award-winning score for WIDOW'S BAY. Featuring artwork by David Seidman that expands stunningly on his original key art for the show, WIDOW’S BAY will be available as a limited-edition vinyl box set loaded with ephemera from key episodes, a standard vinyl edition, and CD, with pre-orders launching this Friday, September 11 at 10am PT/12pm CT/1pm ET at MadeByMutant.com.

LEGIONSCON Exclusives Live Up to the Mythic Name

 LegionsCon is back for the 8th annual event celebrating Four Horsemen Studios, the Legions toy lines, and our community of fans and friends. On November 6-8th, the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, NJ will play host to over 125 exhibitors and special guests across over 20,000 sq. feet of event space and special programming running the entire time. At this very moment, the Four Horsemen Studios have announced their are at 75% capacity, so if you were on the fence over making the trek, time to decide! 

HALLOWEEN: The Game Now Available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC

Halloween: The Game, the asymmetrical stealth horror game developed and published by IllFonic, co-published with Gun Interactive, alongside partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in both Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions. 

M. Night Shyamalan's REMAIN

From Warner Bros. Pictures, Remain, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is an unprecedented collaboration between two of the world’s most creative minds: best-selling author Nicholas Sparks, and visionary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.

When reclusive architect Tate Gordon moves to small coastal town to complete his latest project, he encounters an alluring young woman who pulls him out of his shell and into the center of a deadly mystery that hangs over the town.

Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer for CARRIE

Today, Prime Video unveiled the haunting and heartbreaking official trailer for Carrie, the eight-episode Original series from visionary showrunner Mike Flanagan. All eight episodes of Carrie will be released on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Former OVERWATCH Character Art Director Launches Manga AZUKI

Azuki Labs today announced the launch of an all-new original manga AZUKI, created by acclaimed artist Arnold Tsang, former Character Art Director for Overwatch. The series premieres September 17 at 9:00 AM PDT and will be available to read free exclusively on Azuki.com, with new chapters releasing on the third Thursday of every month.

Launching alongside the first chapter is a cinematic trailer introducing readers to the world of AZUKI - a story of two sisters, ancient Gates, and a bond tested across worlds.

Star Wars 50th Anniversary Re-Release and Star Wars: Starfighter Coming to IMAX

Star Wars and Star Wars: Starfighter — both the original and very latest films in the iconic saga that forever changed cinema — will be presented in IMAX 70mm film upon release in 2027. The upcoming releases will mark the first time fans can experience the Star Wars universe in the gold standard film format, which is experiencing surging popularity among fans worldwide.

Star Wars will be presented in IMAX for the first time ever — in digital or on film — as part of its highly anticipated anniversary re-release on February 19, 2027. The newly restored version of the 1977 original will also be shown across a select number of IMAX 70mm film locations.

PAX West 2: The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster

NIS America, Inc. is excited to reveal The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster, a new storybook adventure from the developers of The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince and The Cruel King and the Great Hero, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. 

Step into a hand-drawn fairytale, one book at a time in The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster. In this world, a magical disease known as Paper Mortis turns people into picture books, and picture books into monsters.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Atlan Desktop Statue Available Today

Bethesda has unleashed its most powerful weapon against the forces of hell with an intimidating, desktop-sized replica of the Atlan battle mech from DOOM: The Dark Ages, available today from the Official Bethesda Gear Store, powered by DPI Merch. This limited-edition, 10.6-inch-tall resin statue is limited to 500 units, weighs three pounds, and includes its own certificate of Authenticity.

Own a faithfully detailed tribute to one of the DOOM Slayer’s most powerful instruments of retribution. DOOM: The Dark Ages Atlan Desktop Statue captures the likeness of its namesake battle mech in stunning detail. 

PAX Unplugged Houston Debuts June 25-27, 2027

Show co-organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade reveal PAX Unplugged Houston, the fifth in their series of annual international PAX expos, and the second tabletop-focused Unplugged event. The new showcase debuts at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, from Friday, June 25, through Sunday, June 27, 2027. Badges go on sale later this year.

Fantastic Fest: Trailer Drop for GIRL IN THE NIGHT

“Girl in the Night”  follows the aimless life of a lonely kleptomaniac, Rok (Urban Kuntarič). To cut through the mundanity of his night shifts, Rok steals chocolate bars at the gas station where he works. One night, he meets a mysterious girl with severe bruises on her face. She only appears at night, is all about fighting crime, and claims to possess superpowers. If he wants to meet her again, Rok will have to come up with a cunning plan – so he decides to steal her bike.

Real Alligators. Real Teeth. Real Terror. GATOR FACE

Epic Pictures and Dread, the genre-specialty releasing label of Epic, today announced release plans for GATOR FACE, a new creature horror film from writer and director Padraig Reynolds (Rites Of Spring, Open 24 Hours, Dark Light). Shot on location in the Florida swamps and featuring live alligators and practical effects, GATOR FACE will open in select theaters on September 11th and is available on digital platforms beginning September 15th.

GATOR FACE follows a group of friends whose sun-soaked Florida vacation takes a dark turn when they become prey to a sinister cult that sacrifices its victims to an alligator god. Far from the carefree escape they had planned, the friends are drawn deeper into an isolated world governed by ritual and violence, forcing them into a desperate fight to survive both the cult and the deadly creature at the center of its beliefs.

Freeform’s 31 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN Returns

This October, Freeform’s coven is growing! “31 Nights of Halloween” returns with the highly anticipated premiere of “Coven Academy” and a lineup of classics, including “Hocus Pocus,” “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Casper,” guaranteed to raise the spirits.

RESIDENT EVIL Early in IMAX September 17

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

As the first film in the iconic franchise to be part of the Filmed For IMAX® program, Resident Evil brings the scale, scope and immersion that only IMAX can deliver to this terrifying new survival-horror experience.

PROJECT HAIL MARY: JOURNEY AMONG THE STARS Coming this Fall

Discover an untold chapter of the Hail Mary mission! Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, a mixed reality experience expanding Andy Weir’s bestselling sci-fi universe into immersive interactive entertainment, is coming autumn 2026 on mixed reality and VR platforms.