Star Trek And Doctor Who Are Teaming Up For Comic-Con

On top of the gallery experience, Star Trek TV head Alex Kurtzman and Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies are appearing together on the Intergalactic Friendship Day panel, which happens on Friday, July 27. The panel is moderated by TVLine’s Keisha Hatchett and will include questions and discussions with Kurtzman and Davies about their experiences in the respective franchises. Of course, there will also be plenty of representation of both franchises separately at San Diego Comic-Con.

Both Star Trek and Doctor Who have big panels that fans won’t want to miss if they’re attending San Diego Comic-Con. Paramount+ has a huge panel in Hall H on Saturday, July 27, where the streamer will present the latest news on projects like Star Trek: Section 31, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Academy, presumably with some surprise appearances as Comic-Con always seems to have.

CBS is also having a panel on Sunday for the Star Trek: Prodigy animated series that includes a special screening and an appearance from Kate Mulgrew, who plays Captain Kathryn Janeway.

While it doesn’t have as many panels as Star Trek, the Doctor Who panel on Friday will feature appearances from current Doctor and star Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, who plays Ruby Sunday, and showrunner Russell T Davies. Fans of both franchises will have quite a bit to look forward to during Comic-Con weekend. Also, those who attend the Intergalactic Friendship Day creator conversation panel between Russell T Davies and Alex Kurtzman will get a special Doctor Who x Star Trek poster designed by Dusty Abell, making the event even more of a must-see.

While only lucky attendees of San Diego Comic-Con will get to see the Star Trek and Doctor Who panel, anyone can go check out the “Friendship is Universal”  gallery experience. The experience can be found at 226 and 230 5th Avenue in San Diego from Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, July 27, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The gallery is open on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Star Trek and Doctor Who “Friendship is Universal” gallery is also free, and no San Diego Comic-Con badge is required. Along with the aforementioned props and costumes on display, attendees will also getphot opportunities and get a chance to participate in giveaways for friendship bracelets. So, if you’re in San Diego and are disappointed you’re missing out on Comic-Con, make sure to go check out this immersive gallery experience instead for the low price of free.