San Diego Comic-Con is about to get a major dose of star power as Collider Ladies Night returns for its third consecutive year. On Saturday, July 25, at 5:30pm in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront, host Perri Nemiroff will sit down with four incredible actresses: Poorna Jagannathan, Lana Condor, Aimee Garcia, and Jessica Henwick. This hour-long conversation promises exclusive footage and behind-the-scenes insights into their latest projects, including Lanterns, Coyote vs. Acme, The Walking Dead: Dead City, and Silo.
A Tradition of Celebrating Women in Entertainment
Since its launch in 2019, Collider Ladies Night has been a platform dedicated to highlighting the achievements of women in film and television. The series dives deep into the careers of its guests, from their first roles to the challenges they've overcome, and celebrates their newest work. At SDCC, fans get the rare chance to experience these conversations live and even participate. Past panels have featured stars like Melissa Barrera, Katy O'Brian, Danielle Brooks, and Dafne Keen, setting a high bar for this year's lineup.
Meet the 2026 Panelists
Poorna Jagannathan
Known for her standout roles in HBO's The Night Of, Netflix's Never Have I Ever, and Hulu's Deli Boys, Jagannathan is set to make her DC debut in the highly anticipated HBO Max series Lanterns, premiering August 16. Fans will get a sneak peek at her character during the panel.
Lana Condor
After stealing hearts as Lara Jean in the To All the Boys trilogy, Condor starred opposite Uma Thurman in Pretty Lethal. Now, she's finally bringing Coyote vs. Acme to theaters nationwide on August 28, thanks to Ketchup Entertainment. The film has been three years in the making, and Condor will share exclusive details.
Aimee Garcia
Garcia's resume includes fan-favorite shows like Dexter and Lucifer. She now joins the Walking Dead universe in The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 as Renata, a charismatic leader among survivors. The panel will offer a first look at her character's journey.
Jessica Henwick
Henwick has left her mark on some of the biggest franchises, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Game of Thrones, and Marvel's Iron Fist. She joins the cast of Apple TV+'s Silo as a series regular in Season 3, following a cliffhanger that left fans stunned. Expect behind-the-scenes stories from the set.
This year's panel is a celebration of diverse talent and the unique paths these actresses have carved in the industry. For those attending SDCC, it's a must-see event. And if you can't make it, the conversation will be available on the Collider Ladies Night YouTube channel and Collider.com. For more on the world of The Walking Dead, check out our piece on Daryl Dixon's Final Season Skips SDCC 2026. And for fans of Henwick's Star Wars roots, don't miss the news on Kylo Ren's return in Marvel Comics.
