DC FanDome Reveals Massive Full Schedule of Programming

With 24 hours of content, multiple “islands” to visit, and over 300 celebrities, crew-members and creators, it’s not a big surprise that the full schedule for August 22’s virtual DC FanDome event is huge. But that’s underselling it a bit: the schedule is enough to give San Diego Comic-Con (non-virtual edition) a run for its money.

The convention celebrating all things DC Comics, movies, television, games and more will go live at 10 am PDT on August 22, and welcome guests to six different islands. On those islands, which can all be accessed for free at DCFanDome.com, fans will find some interact-able elements, downloadables (particularly on the Kids FanDome island), and even multiple virtual venues. And each of those venues will be running panels, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and exclusive first looks around the clock, before winding up 24 hours later at 10am PDT on August 23.

Oh, and then like a real live experience, it all goes away forever*.

(*…though I’ll personally be stunned if some of these panels don’t pop up as digital extras at some point later in time.)

You can check out the full schedule for yourself at schedule.DCFanDome.com, but having spent some time looking through it myself, the experience can be overwhelming. The good news is, the site lets you put together — and share — your own, virtual schedule, as well as allowing most browsers to set alerts for 15 minutes before, so you’ll never forget that, say, the Black Adam panel is about to happen when you’ve already been awake for 19 hours. The site also allows you to easily add to your own calendar (though probably not the “Hang In There, Kitty” one hanging on your wall), and is even translated into English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Korean, Japanese and Chinese.

You can also, a Warner Bros. rep confirmed, just sit in a virtual room and watch — one panel will roll into the other, so just like at a real con, you can pleasantly fall asleep and then wake up in the middle of another panel, having no idea why Val Kilmer is answering a fan question about his favorite type of cheese. That said, while switching between islands is relatively simple, some of the virtual environments take a little more time to travel through — so if you want to panel hop, again, just like a real con, you might want to leave some buffer time.

“But what about the content, man? Tell me about the content!!” you say. Okay, fine, buddy.

The Hall of Heroes is the main event — basically FanDome’s Hall H, if you speak Comic-Con — living in the center of the hub, with eight hours of programming that runs on a loop. Three times, in case you can’t do the math in your head.

Highlights include panels for the Snyder Cut of Justice League, Wonder Woman 1984, The Rock’s Black Adam and Robert Pattinson’s new The Batman, but there’s also plenty of comics and other content represented in the room. Here’s a full breakdown of that schedule, followed by some highlights from the other islands.

DC FANDOME HALL OF HEROES: FULL SCHEDULE

Wonder Woman 1984 – Saturday, August 22 @ 1pm [Note: all times in ET]
Wonder Woman 1984 stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig and Pedro Pascal, and director/co-writer/producer Patty Jenkins join forces with Brazilian hosts Érico Borgo and Aline Diniz to celebrate the fans in a big way. They will answer questions from fans from all over the world, talk fan art and cosplay, and reveal an all-new sneak peek at the upcoming film — plus a few more surprises! 25 min

Warner Bros. Games Montreal Announcement – 1:30pm
Gamers! You won’t want to miss this first look at an exciting new game, and Q&A with its developers. 20 min

The Sandman Universe: Enter the Dreaming – 1:45pm
Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs, G. Willow Wilson and Michael Sheen discuss the legacy of The Sandman comic book series and how it has been expanded with new stories, adapted into new mediums, and enthralled audiences around the world. 30 min

Multiverse 101 – 2:15pm
Get schooled in this engaging refresher course on the creation of the Multiverse with DC Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Jim Lee, Warner Bros. Pictures President of DC-Based Film Production Walter Hamada, and Berlanti Productions founder/DCTV mega-producer Greg Berlanti. 30 min

Introducing Flash – 2:45pm
This 101-style conversation with The Flash filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, star Ezra Miller and screenwriter Christina Hodson will give fans a speedy rundown on the first-ever Flash feature film. 10 min

The Suicide Squad – 3:00pm
What else would you expect from The Suicide Squad but the ultimate elimination game? First up, writer/director James Gunn takes on fan questions, then brings out Task Force X for a fast-paced, no-holds-barred Squad Showdown that tests every team member’s Squad knowledge — and survival skills! 30 min

BAWSE Females of Color Within the DC Universe – 3:45pm
What’s a BAWSE? Find out here as some of the hottest actresses across DC television and film sit down with celebrity DJ D-Nice and Grammy-winning singer/actress Estelle to discuss how they use their confidence and vulnerability to navigate their careers in Hollywood. Panelists include Meagan Good (SHAZAM!), Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), Candice Patton (The Flash), Tala Ashe (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), Nafessa Williams and Chantal Thuy (Black Lightning), and Anna Diop and Damaris Lewis (Titans). Catch the entire full-length conversation at McDuffie’s Dakota in the DC WatchVerse. 20 min

Legacy of the Bat – 4:15pm
Calling all Batman fans! Don’t miss this discussion on the wide scope of the Batman universe, including the Batman Family of characters. Key talent from comics, TV and games will provide insight into the world of Caped Crusader. 15 min

Chris Daughtry: Performance – 4:30pm
Grammy nominee/multiplatinum recording artist and huge DC superfan and comic artist Chris Daughtry delivers a solo acoustic performance of “Waiting for Superman,” a song inspired by the Man of Steel himself, that was the lead single from his band Daughtry’s 2013 album Baptized. His special DC FanDome performance will also feature an exclusive full-band performance of his brand-new song “World on Fire.” 10 min

The Joker: Put on a Happy Face – 4:45pm
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why the Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic book Super-Villain of all time. 5 min

Jim Lee Portfolio Review – DC Super-Villain Fan Art – 4:45pm
World renowned comics artist and DC Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Jim Lee turns his keen eye on fan-submitted art that focuses on DC’s Super-Villains. 10 min

Surprise DC Comics Panel – 4:45pm
Who knows what will happen? It’s a surprise! 20 min

I’m Batman: The Voices Behind the Cowl – 5:30pm
Everyone has their favorite Batman. But for audiences around the world, their favorite Batman has a local sound. It’s time to meet the voices behind the cowl. Hear what it’s like to be one of the many global vocal actors portraying the Dark Knight when the Super Dubbers, who lend their talents to the Caped Crusader on screens big and small all over the world, come together for the first time ever.
IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES ONLY 20 min

The Snyder Cut of Justice League – 5:45pm
Zack Snyder fields questions from fans and a few surprise guests as he discusses his eagerly awaited upcoming cut of the 2017 feature film and the movement that made it happen. 25 min

Black Adam – 6:00pm
Star of the first-ever Black Adam feature film Dwayne Johnson sets the stage for the story and tone of the new movie with a fans-first Q&A…and a few surprises. 15 min

CNN Heroes: Real-Life Heroes in the Age of Coronavirus – 6:30pm
While DC features iconic fictional Super Heroes recognized around the world, CNN Heroes shines a light on real-life, everyday people making a difference in their communities. Now, as the global Covid-19 pandemic has turned all of our worlds upside down, CNN’s Anderson Cooper introduces you to the frontline workers, advocates, neighbors, and friendly strangers who are coming together to help us through this crisis. Learn more at CNNHeroes.com. 60 min

To Be Announced – 7:00pm
Like the title says, this is TBA.

Aquaman – 7:00pm
Aquaman director James Wan and King Orm himself, Patrick Wilson, take a deep dive into the world of Atlantis that Wan created, revealing their favorite behind-the-scenes moments from the largest DC movie ever! 10 min

“Ask Harley Quinn” – 7:15pm
She has gone toe-to-toe with Batman and the Justice League, and taken down The Joker and the toughest villains of Gotham City, but at DC FanDome, Harley Quinn faces her toughest challenge yet — answering burning questions from DC’s biggest fans in her own tell it as it is, no-BS style. If you love the Harley Quinn animated series, this is one you cannot f—king miss! 10 min

Wonder Woman 80th Celebration – 7:15pm
As an Amazon and a god, Wonder Woman is truly timeless. So, it’s hard to believe she’s turning 80! Join Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot, along with a very special guest, as they reflect on the character’s influence on them personally, and look forward to the 2021 celebrations! 5 min

Tomorrow’s Super Heroes with Jim Lee brought to you by Gold House – 7:15pm
DC Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Jim Lee and Warner Bros. Pictures President of DC-Based Film Production Walter Hamada join Bing Chen, founder of the global non-profit collective Gold House, to discuss the important contributions of Asian artists and writers in comics and comic book–inspired entertainment. 15 min

SHAZAM! – 7:30pm
Zac Levi and the cast can’t tell you s#&t! Sworn to secrecy on the new script for their upcoming movie, Zac and a few of his SHAZAM! castmates talk with the Philippines’ #1 DC fan, Gino Quillamor, about what the next movie might be about, while commenting on everything from panels to the other Zack’s cut — and even have a few surprise guests drop in! 10 min

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – 8:00pm
Will Arnett hosts the highly anticipated video game reveal from Rocksteady Studios, creators of the Batman: Arkham franchise. 20 min

The Batman – 8:30pm
The Batman filmmaker Matt Reeves joins host and self-professed fangirl Aisha Tyler for a discussion of the upcoming film…with a surprise (or two) for the fans! 30 min

DC FANDOME WATCHVERSE: HIGHLIGHTS

Here’s where things get a little weird… Unlike Hall of Heroes, WatchVerse is described as “a busy street in the DC FanDome’s theater district.” We’ll ignore that live theater is shut down for the moment, and instead note that this basically means there are multiple places to click on to watch things in the WatchVerse: Monarch, Athena, Kandor, and McDuffie’s Dakota, featuring the Blerd & Boujee House.

Also unlike the Hall of Heroes, WatchVerse is a mix of panels and screenings — though with generally more of a focus on TV, instead of movies. And perhaps most important for your sleep schedule, though some panels will have an encore screening, programming does not loop. That said, here are some highlights from the island:

The Flash – 1:00pm, Monarch
Executive producer Eric Wallace joins cast members Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton and Brandon McKnight to discuss all things Flash with Entertainment Weekly’s Chancellor Agard. Team Flash will break down both parts of season six and look ahead at what is to come with an exclusive trailer for season seven. Fans will also get a look at the exclusive black-and-white noir episode “Kiss Kiss Breach Breach,” which will be available on The Flash season six Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 25. 40 min

Black Lightning – 1:45pm, Monarch
Join Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, Jordan Calloway and James Remar with actor/filmmaker Robert Townsend moderating as they pay homage to the ’90s. Whether it was hit television shows like Living Single and Family Matters, films such as Boomerang, House Party and Blade, the Chicago Bulls domination of the NBA, or rap artists breaking ground — the ’90s were lit! 35 min

Pennyworth – 2:30pm, Monarch
Join series stars Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Paloma Faith, Emma Paetz, and executive producers Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon as they talk about this unique origin story of the famed butler behind Batman, Alfred Pennyworth. Join in for a fond look back at the show’s exciting first season and the inspiration behind its stunning and edgy 1960s London setting, plus a few unexpected secrets about the new season ahead! 20 min

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow – 3:00pm, Monarch
Unicorns, encores and aliens…oh my! The Legends have encountered a mess of creatures, villains and time periods over the course of the show, and you, the fans, have been on this wild ride right along with them. Join the cast and producers of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow for a Q&A and, of course, lots of laughs! Be sure to tune in to get the inside scoop on favorite moments from past seasons and what they have in store for season six. Series stars Caity Lotz, Nick Zano, Matt Ryan, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Olivia Swann, Amy Louise Pemberton and Shayan Sobhian join executive producers Phil Klemmer, Keto Shimizu and Grainne Godfree for a panel moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Chancellor Agard. 35 min

The Expansion of DC’s Watchmen Universe – 3:30pm, Monarch
An in-depth discussion about DC’s upcoming Rorschach comic book with writer Tom King and artist Jorge Fornés, moderated by Watchmen TV series creator Damon Lindelof. 25 min

Doom Patrol – 4:15pm, Monarch
From DC FanDome to FanDOOM! Join the “world’s strangest heroes” — the Doom Patrol — for a deep-dive discussion into the beloved and bizarre series. Panel will feature executive producers Jeremy Carver and Chris Dingess, co-executive producer Tamara Becher-Wilkinson, and series stars Matt Bomer, Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby, Joivan Wade, Timothy Dalton, Karen Obilom, Abigail Shapiro, Riley Shanahan and Matthew Zuk. 35 min

Superman & Lois – 5:35pm, Kandor
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman & Lois! Join DC Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Jim Lee in a conversation with executive producer/showrunner Todd Helbing and series stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as they discuss the history of Superman from the comics to the screen, what fans can expect from the upcoming series, and the significance of the characters in the world of today. Fans will be encouraged to follow along as Jim Lee shows the panelists how to draw the iconic Superman emblem and then share their own versions. Join the fun and Show Your Hope using #DCFanDome. 30 min

Lucifer – 8:00pm, Monarch
Lucifer is back from Hell, and the series is bringing a never-before-seen blooper reel from season four along with an exclusive clip of “Another One Bites the Dust” from the upcoming musical episode. Director Sherwin Shilati and Lucifer executive producers/showrunners Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich discuss what it took to put together such a massive musical episode — and how they have been able to keep it under wraps for so long. Hell yeah! 20 min

Titans – 8:30pm, Monarch
“Titans are back, b*tches!” That phrase kicked off an explosive second season of Titans that culminated with the long-awaited emergence of Nightwing as their leader and the tragic death of one of their own. And as a new mysterious threat looms, season three promises to be the biggest yet! Join executive producer Greg Walker and series stars Brenton Thwaites, Anna Diop, Teagan Croft, Ryan Potter, Conor Leslie, Curran Walters, Joshua Orpin, Damaris Lewis, with Alan Ritchson and Minka Kelly for a preview of the new season as well as a discussion on the “Top Titans Moments” of the first two seasons. 30 min

DC’s Stargirl – 9:45pm, Athena
DC’s Stargirl creator/executive producer Geoff Johns joins cast members Brec Bassinger, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington and Cameron Gellman for a panel full of fun and inside scoop. Join the new Justice Society of America as they dive into that epic showdown and learn a little more about each other through some special lenses. 35 min

Batwoman – 10:30pm, Athena
Gotham’s newest hero is suited up and ready — and she’s here! Join executive producers Caroline Dries and Sarah Schechter plus cast members Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson and Nicole Kang for the exclusive first discussion with the highly anticipated new Batwoman Javicia Leslie as she prepares to step into the iconic role. The cast will break down season one and give a sneak peek at season two, featuring new arrival Ryan Wilder, aka Batwoman. 40 min

Harley Quinn – 11:15pm, Athena
Drop the kiddies off at the DC KidsVerse and head over to the Harley Quinn panel. The hilarious voice cast of Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Ron Funches, Matt Oberg and Alan Tudyk will join executive producers Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey and supervising producer Jennifer Coyle to break down the most f@#king outrageous moments of the show. #Harlivy Forever! 20 min

DC FANDOME INSIDERVERSE: HIGHLIGHTS

Unlike the Hall of Heroes and WatchVerse that focuses on the stars, the InsiderVerse takes you behind the scenes to show you the crew putting together those movies, TV shows, theme park rides and more. It also features, in a rare peak behind the curtain, the original pitch reels for some of your favorite TV series. Those, and several other behind the scenes docs are running on demand starting at 1pm ET.

Like the WatchVerse, it’s divided into different “stages.” And also like WatchVerse, many panels screen multiple times, but it doesn’t loop like Hall of Heroes, so get ’em while they’re hot.

Full disclosure: I moderated the stunt panel highlighted below, and imho it’s worth your time checking out, but I’m also pretty biased.

WW84 Amazon: Patty Jenkins – 1:30 pm, SJR
WW84 filmmaker Patty Jenkins reunites with the Amazons of Wonder Woman 84 in a panel hosted by Tiffany Smith. Amazonians from all over the world unite to recall their time becoming, preparing, and performing as an Amazon in Wonder Woman 1984. Join writer/director/producer Patty Jenkins, Young Diana Lilly Aspell, costume designer Lindy Hemming production designer Aline Bonetto and Themyscira Amazons Brontë Lavine, Briony Scarlett, Jade Johnson, Miranda Chambers, Moe Sasegbon, Gwendolyn Smith, Doutzen Kroes, Jessie Graff, and Jenny Pacey (Trainer and Amazon Performer in Opening Games). 25 min

Behind the Scenes of the Arrowverse Crossover – 4:30 pm, SJR
Multi-hyphenate Marc Guggenheim joins The Flash first assistant director Phil Chipera, Batwoman costume designer Maya Mani, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow property master Lynda Chapple, and Batwoman/The Flash/Supergirl senior visual effects supervisor Armen Kevorkian to discuss the detailed and meticulous behind-the-scenes efforts that went into making the mega-crossover event “Crisis on Infinite Earths” happen. The talented group will offer exclusive and insider stories for fans that only those on working on set have been privy to. 15 min

The Super Designers Behind the Super Suits – 5:30 pm, SJR
From the golden hue of Wonder Woman’s armor to the laser-printed fabric that makes up Batwoman’s Batsuit and the electrifying wardrobe inside Harley Quinn’s closet, take a fashion deep dive into the unparalleled looks across DC films and television. Costume designer Trayce Gigi Field (2 Broke Girls) speaks with Lindy Hemming (Wonder Woman films, The Dark Knight films), Erin Benach (Birds of Prey) and four-time Academy Award®-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood as they explore their different creative processes and design techniques behind the styles of your favorite DC characters. 20 min

Heroes Behind the Action – 6:30 pm, SJR
This exclusive InsiderVerse panel features stunt coordinators and Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman stunt double who divulge secrets from under the mask, sharing how some of the greatest stunt performances were created — from concept to execution, resulting in some of the biggest action moments in DC television series and films. Join stunt coordinators Danny Le Boyer from Black Lightning, Walter Garcia from DC’s Stargirl, Simon Burnett from Supergirl, Larnell Stovall from Titans, and Eunice Huthart from Justice League and the upcoming feature The Flash, along with Christiaan Bettridge, Gal Gadot’s stunt double on Wonder Woman 1984. 20 min

The Magicians of VFX: Making Supergirl and SHAZAM! Fly – 7:30 pm, SJR
The visual effects teams behind both Supergirl and SHAZAM! unite for a behind-the-scenes conversation about how the folks on the ground get the stars in the air, both in-person and virtually. Get ready to lift off with Supergirl senior visual effects supervisor Armen Kevorkian, co-executive producer/director Jesse Warn and Melissa Benoist’s stunt double Jennifer Clarke, plus SHAZAM! visual effects producer Cari Thomas, visual effects supervisor Michael Wassel, visual effects co-producer Adam Lagattuta and visual effects production supervisor Wesley Barker. 20 min

Hustle & Know: How to Make it in Costumes – 7:30 pm, SJR
Ever wonder what it takes to land a behind-the-scenes role in the DC Universe? Or where to even start? Never fear, because the answer is here (quite literally). Join costume designer Trayce Gigi Field (2 Broke Girls) as she learns the origin stories of the ambitious careers of Black Lightning costume designer Provi Fulp and the DC television Super Suit team: Laura Jean “LJ” Shannon, Sarah Jeanne Mgeni and Malia Miyashiro-Harmon. Trayce, who is also hosting the upcoming Warner Bros. Television artisans podcast Hustle & Know, will lead an intimate discussion rooted in the unique, yet relatable journeys of these artists to working on some of the most awe-inspiring sets in all of entertainment. Who knows? You may walk away with enough knowledge to take your own first step. You bring the hustle — we’ll bring the know. 30 min

DC FANDOME KIDSVERSE: HIGHLIGHTS

Probably the biggest draw of the KidsVerse island is interactive elements for the young ones, as well as panels — and luckily, it’s accessible through its own portal so they don’t accidentally bump into those raunchy Titans and get freaked out. That said, a few highlights for kids of all ages; and the great news? Other than the first panel, everything is on demand, so you can watch any time (yes, even if your kids are up at 3am).

Teen Titans Go! Cast Table Read and Panel – 1:00 pm
We know you have your favorite Teen Titans Go! moments (who doesn’t?), and you’ve probably watched those clips over and over and over again (sorry parents!). But what if the Teen Titans Go! voice actors performed those favorite moments for you live?!? Don’t miss a special cast table read of some of your favorite moments from the series with executive producer Peter Michail and voice cast members Tara Strong, Khary Payton, Greg Cipes and Scott Menville. 20 min

DC LEGO Building with Nathan Sawaya
Brick artist Nathan Sawaya will inspire you to build incredible LEGO�� designs featuring your DC favorites.

Babs’ Vlog
Watch out Internet! In this all-new video short, Babs (aka Batgirl) is ramping up to become the latest social media sensation — with a little help from Bumblebee!

DC FANDOME YOUVERSE: HIGHLIGHTS

Also on demand throughout the day, YouVerse is all about the fans. So, cosplay, portfolio reviews, and more.

Fan Cosplay and Fandom
Fan imaginations run wild with can’t-miss cosplay on display from all over the world celebrating DC characters. From elaborate costumes for people and pets to incredibly detailed tattoos and more, delight in this incredible fan-made world of inspired character reenactments.

Super Stars, Super Fans
Actor/artist Val Kilmer donned the famous cape and cowl in Batman Forever, and inspired by his experience in the role and his love of the character, he has previously created a series of original Batman paintings featuring variants of his image from the film. As an exclusive to DC FanDome, Val has created 10 new original pieces that are revealed here for the first time ever. For more information on his art, please visit ValKilmer.com.

Singer/songwriter Chris Daughtry is not only a multiplatinum recording artist and leader of the band Daughtry, he is also a huge DC superfan and a supremely talented comic artist. His first published comic art was a special variant cover of Batman #50 (inked by Jim Lee), to coincide with the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Chris has created two new exclusive pieces for DC FanDome, unveiled here for the first time. And be sure to catch his special musical performance today in Hall of Heroes. For more information about Chris, please visit DaughtryOfficial.com.

DC FANDOME FUNVERSE: HIGHLIGHTS

Another on demand hub featuring a selfie station, interactive kiosks, a comic reader and more. Also the DC FanDome store (I mean, what’s a con without the swag, right?). Two other highlights:

Amusement Mile
Take a (virtual) ride on some of DC’s theme park rides from around the world!

The Batcave
Dive into the Batcave and take a look at Batman’s famous Batmobiles, costumes and gear. If you are a true detective, you might even discover the Joker Escape Room and find other hidden Easter eggs!

Once again, there’s plenty more to come as we head towards DC FanDome on August 22 — and you can check out the full schedule for yourself at schedule.DCFanDome.com.