AMC Unleashes Full New York Comic Con Lineup With First Looks at Daryl Dixon, Mayfair Witches, and Kill Jackie

As New York Comic Con prepares to open its doors on October 8, AMC has confirmed a heavyweight media presence lined up to deliver witches, zombies, and plenty of screams to the convention floor. Ahead of the event, IGN has exclusively revealed the network’s full lineup, which blends fan-favorite series with fresh additions, and includes a slate of panels featuring special previews, in-depth conversations, and first looks at upcoming episodes. The announcement underscores AMC’s strategy to leverage one of the year’s biggest pop-culture gatherings as a launchpad for both established franchises and new originals across its AMC, AMC+, and Shudder platforms.

The centerpiece of the reveal centers on AMC’s most iconic brand, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. The network has scheduled a dedicated panel for Friday, October 9, from 5:15 to 6:00pm ET on the Main Stage, where the cast and executive producers will discuss the fourth and final season of the spinoff and debut never-before-seen footage previewing the upcoming installment. The panel will feature executive producer and star Melissa McBride, showrunner and executive producer David Zabel, and executive producer Scott M. Gimple. According to the network’s description, in the final season “while crossing the ravaged badlands of Spain, Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (McBride) grasp onto hope – and each other – as uncertainty about their future grows.”

A Star-Studded Revenge Thriller Takes Center Stage

Equally prominent in AMC’s schedule is the network’s newest revenge thriller, Kill Jackie, which will premiere October 2 on AMC+. The show’s panel is slated for Friday, October 9, from 3:30 to 4:00pm ET on the Main Stage, and will feature Oscar-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones alongside showrunner, writer, and executive producer Tom Butterworth, and executive producer Peter Lawson. The discussion will include exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming episodes, giving fans a rare early look at the series’ opening chapters.

The series follows Jackie Price (Zeta-Jones), who “has been living a luxurious existence for the last twenty years – traveling the world, selling fine art and, above all, trying to stay anonymous after escaping a dangerous past as an international drug smuggler. But just as life starts to feel a little boring, it takes a sudden lethal turn when she discovers a squad of the world’s most terrifying hitmen has been hired to kill her.”

YAGA and Mayfair Witches Round Out the Slate

Joining the lineup is YAGA, an AMC+ series based on the play by showrunner Kat Sandler, which premieres October 23. Its panel is set for Friday, October 9, from 4:00 to 4:30pm ET on the Main Stage, with cast members Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, and Clark Backo joined by Sandler and executive producer Mackenzie Donaldson. The session will feature a sneak preview of the new series, which “reimagines the Slavic folk tale of the Baba Yaga witch as a contemporary mystery thriller.”

Also on the agenda is a panel for Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, scheduled for Friday, October 9, from 4:30 to 5:15pm ET on the Main Stage. Series stars Alexandra Daddario, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, Betsy Brandt, and Eliza Scanlen will join showrunner and executive producer Esta Spalding and executive producer Mark Johnson for a panel featuring an exclusive sneak peek of the third season ahead of its 2027 premiere on AMC and AMC+. Season 3 “picks up in Salem where danger looms over the witches, with Rowan Mayfair (Daddario) at the center of it. As ancient magic collides with new bloodlines, Rowan must wield her rising power and confront forces determined to control the fate of the witches.”

Horror and Dragula Complete the Schedule

AMC’s horror-focused Shudder brand and its cult hit The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula will also make appearances. The Boulet Brothers are set to celebrate a decade of the show on Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 2:45pm in Room 408, where they will open the crypt on the upcoming seventh season and offer an exclusive first look at the new installment. Meanwhile, Shudder’s panel, “Shudder Is Here to Scare the S— Out of You! Celebrating the Season of Screams,” is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, from 6:30 to 7:30pm in Room 405, featuring cast and creators discussing the current state of horror and the future of the genre.

The breadth of AMC’s schedule reflects a deliberate effort to appeal to both long-time fans of its zombie epic and newcomers drawn to its expanding slate of genre content. By pairing marquee talent like Zeta-Jones and Moss with behind-the-scenes creators, the network aims to generate buzz for its upcoming releases while reinforcing its reputation as a leader in prestige genre television.

Looking Ahead

With the convention kicking off October 8, AMC’s lineup positions the network to make a strong impression on attendees and online audiences alike. The panels will run across Friday and Saturday, with the bulk of the high-profile reveals concentrated on the Main Stage. Fans can expect a mix of exclusive footage, cast interviews, and creative discussions throughout the event, offering a comprehensive preview of what lies ahead for AMC’s upcoming seasons and new originals.

For those unable to attend in person, AMC’s reveals will continue to roll out throughout the convention, making the event a pivotal moment for the network’s promotional calendar as it pushes toward its fall and upcoming release windows.