WEBTOON is coming to SDCC in just one week!
From print comics to vertical scroll, and an exclusive preview of the first ten minutes of the highly anticipated Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy live-action film—starring superstar singers/actors Lee Min-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo—WEBTOON has an incredible lineup this year! WEBTOON will additionally share more details—including first looks—about the upcoming titles from its partnerships with IDW and Dark Horse.
A full schedule of WEBTOON’s SDCC plans can be found below:
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint: The WEBTOON Phenomenon and First Look at the New Film
- WHEN: Saturday, 7/26/25
- TIME: 11:30AM–12:30PM
- WHERE: Room 24ABC
- Description: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint has become one of the most iconic and globally beloved series on WEBTOON. This panel will explore the origins and evolution of ORV—from its beginnings as a web novel to its rise as a breakout webcomic hit. We’ll unpack the series’ complex storytelling, immersive worldbuilding, and the passionate global fandom that helped shape its success. Plus, get an exclusive first look at the upcoming live-action film adaptation, bringing Dokja’s journey to the big screen in US theaters August 1. Featuring Ryan Lee(WEBTOON, Head of Content), Vi Ma (213 Pictures & Media, Marketing & Partnerships) and moderated by Megan Peters (ScreenRant, Deputy Editor)
From Page to Pixel: Legendary Comics for a New Generation on WEBTOON
- WHEN: Thursday, 7/24/25
- TIME: 10:00AM–11:00AM
- WHERE: Room 28DE
- Description: Join WEBTOON and special guests from IDW, Dark Horse, and Saturday AM as we explore how legendary publishers are redefining iconic stories for the digital age featuring Quinn Sosna-Spear (WEBTOON, Executive Producer), Ethan LeBlanc (WEBTOON, Managing Editor), Bixie Mathieu (IDW, Associate Editor), Cara O’Neil (Dark Horse, Comics VP of Marketing), Whyt Manga (Saturday AM, Co-Owner and Creator) and moderated by Borys Kit (The Hollywood Reporter, Senior Film Writer).
Anime’s Next Era: What’s Fueling the Boom?
- WHEN: Friday, 7/25/25
- TIME: 10:00AM–11:00AM
- WHERE: Room 32AB
- Description: Hear from some of the leading brands and industry experts working in anime about the latest trends and predictions for anime in 2025 and beyond featuring Sydney Bright(WEBTOON Productions, Head of Global Animation), Miles Thomas Atherton (White Box Entertainment, CEO and Founder), Kiel Hume (WEBTOON Entertainment, Head of Global Communications) and moderated by Zosha Millman (TV & Film Critic).
Source: Email Correspondence
