Claudio Castellini Opens Day Two at Auditorium San Girolamo
The second day of the festival begins at 9:00 AM at the Auditorium San Girolamo. Manifesto author Claudio Castellini opens the morning by discussing the craft alongside CB Cebulski and Marco Rizzo, setting the tone for a packed schedule of panels and international guest appearances.
Frank Miller Marks 40 Years of Superhero Evolution at Auditorium San Romano
At 12:00 PM at the Auditorium San Romano, Frank Miller takes the stage for a session titled “40 anni dopo la Rivoluzione.” Invited by Panini Comics, Miller returns to discuss the 1986 shift that altered superhero comics. The conversation addresses creation, change, identity, and legacy four decades after that milestone year.
Jimmy and Marco Kohinata Lead International Artist Panels
At 10:00 AM at the Auditorium del Suffragio, Korean illustrator Jimmy—nominated for the Lucca Comics Awards 2026—appears for the preview of Navillera 3 and The Great 4 (published in Italy by Gaijin). Alongside her, mangaka Marco Kohinata visits Italy for the first time through Mangaverse to present the polychrome artbook LIGHT.
Studio Aardman, Fast & Furious, and Harry Potter Bring Cinema to the Big Screen
Studio Aardman celebrates 50 years of history. Lucky Red brings Shaun, la pecora protagonista di Operazione Z.U.C.C.A. directed by Matthew Walker and Steve Cox to Cinema Astra at 5:00 PM, followed by Universal Pictures celebrating 25 years of Fast & Furious at 7:00 PM. Additionally, HBO Max constructs an immersive pavilion for the upcoming Christmas 2026 series Harry Potter e la Pietra Filosofale, while Suzanne Collins fans view early footage of the new chapter ahead of its November 19 theatrical release, with an installation in Piazza San Giusto.
State Police Launch Ninth Volume and Interactive Crime Scene Game
The Polizia di Stato returns to the festival for its eighth year with the ninth volume of the Commissario Mascherpa graphic series, titled Inganno ad Arte, published by Poliziamoderna and scripted by Luca Scornaienchi with art by Daniele Bigliardo, according to Polizia data. Visitors enter an interactive role-playing game at the police stand where a live actor portraying Commissario Mascherpa guides participants through crime scene investigations alongside experts from the Scientific Police, Postal Police, and Railway Police. Proceeds from book sales support the Marco Valerio Plan for pediatric healthcare.
Sergio Bonelli Editore Hosts Crossover Panels and Sketch Sessions
Sergio Bonelli Editore operates its traditional PalaBonelli near the Fontana di piazza Antelminelli, hosting a 3:00 PM panel at the Auditorium del Suffragio dedicated to a crossover featuring Zagor, Martin Mystère, and Nathan Never together with Michele Masiero, Luca Del Savio, and Adriano Barone, as detailed by Sergio Bonelli Editore. At 6:00 PM at the San Francesco Church, Stefano Nazzi and Stefania Carini present a new podcast from Il Post exploring the nightmares of Dylan Dog, requiring reservations via the LuccaCG Assistant app.
Questions About the 2026 Lucca Festival
When does the Percy Jackson panel take place?
Disney+ hosts the panel for the third season of Percy Jackson e gli Dei dell’Olimpo on Friday, October 30, at 10:00 AM at the Teatro del Giglio, featuring cast members Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri alongside executive producers.
Where is the Emergency book presentation held?
The presentation of Un diavolo muto. Storie da Gaza, published by Tunué using testimonies gathered by Emergency workers in Gaza, takes place at 4:30 PM at Palazzi Guinigi.
What anniversary does Lucca Comics & Games celebrate in 2026?
The festival marks its 60th anniversary, tracing its roots back to its 1966 founding as the Salone Internazionale dei Comics, as documented by la Repubblica.
Additional Schedule Highlights and World Premieres
Giorgio Cavazzano appears for Lucky Luke, joined by Flavia Biondi presenting Vasco Rossi and Simulacri, Ivan Zoni for Nathan Never, and Luca Enoch alongside Stefano Vietti for Dragonero between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Sergio Gerasi appears for Dylan Dog, Vasco Rossi, and Eternity from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, while Gianluca Pagliarani and Davide Furnò take part from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Gianni Sedioli and Marco Verni appear for Zagor alongside Flavia Biondi from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Peach Momoko holds a live drawing session for the “Il Quinto” project at 4:30 PM at the Auditorium Fondazione Banca del Monte di Lucca. At 5:30 PM at the Auditorium San Romano, global comic champions participate in an 11-versus-11 match celebrating the 20th anniversary of Italy’s 2006 World Cup victory. Sunday, November 1, at 11:00 AM features the world premiere of the first two episodes of the third season of Shangri-La Frontier.
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