LightBox Expo 2026 Sets Wildwood, Ray Gunn, Cartoon Saloon 20th Panels
LightBox Expo 2026 runs Oct 23-25 at Pasadena Convention Center, with panels on Laika's Wildwood, DreamWorks' Forgotten Island, Brad Bird's Ray Gunn, and Cartoon Saloon's 20th.
LightBox Expo has announced its 2026 program, with the event set to run October 23-25 at the Pasadena Convention Center. The expo will feature presentations on Laika's Wildwood and DreamWorks' Forgotten Island, alongside a session on the making of Coyote vs. Acme.
Brad Bird will appear in person to discuss his upcoming Netflix-backed film Ray Gunn. The program also includes a panel marking the 40th anniversary of Disney's The Great Mouse Detective.
Cartoon Saloon's 20th anniversary will be celebrated with founders Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey, and Paul Young attending in person. The Irish studio's milestone adds a retrospective element to the convention's lineup.
LightBox Expo maintains a strict no-generative-AI policy that applies to panels and work sold in Artist Alley. The policy remains a defining feature of the event as it prepares for its 2026 edition.
Founded in 2018 by Jim Demonakos and Bobby Chiu, LightBox first took place in Pasadena in 2019. It now offers more than 200 sessions led by industry professionals, and its Discord channel has 33,000 active users.
Quick answers
When and where is LightBox Expo 2026?
October 23-25 at the Pasadena Convention Center.
What panels are announced for LightBox Expo 2026?
Presentations on Laika's Wildwood, DreamWorks' Forgotten Island, Brad Bird's Ray Gunn, a 40th anniversary panel for The Great Mouse Detective, a session on Coyote vs. Acme, and a Cartoon Saloon 20th anniversary celebration.
Does LightBox Expo allow generative AI?
No. LightBox Expo maintains a strict no-generative-AI policy that applies to panels and work sold in Artist Alley.