DC FanDome: The Flash and 5 more Arrowverse panels you won’t want to miss

DC FanDome has released its gargantuan schedule, and there are quite a few panels Arrowverse fans won’t want to miss.

In-person conventions may be off the table for the time being, but virtual convention season is in full swing — and DC FanDome is promising to be one of the biggest events of the summer. In fact, the schedule for the one-day con is absolutely packed with panels covering DC’s current and upcoming projects. And there’s plenty for Arrowverse fans to be jazzed about, even if none of The CW’s beloved DC series are returning until 2021.

From the network’s brand-new Superman & Lois series to old timers like The Flash and Black Lightning, DC FanDome will give insight into the future of fans’ most-anticipated Arrowverse series — all while having the creators and cast members onhand.

Since the schedule for DC FanDome is a bit overwhelming, here are the must-watch Arrowverse panels heading to DC FanDome on August 22.

The Flash – 1 p.m.

The Flash kicks off the DC TV panels at DC FanDome, and rightfully so. (It is the longest-running Arrowverse series after the now-finished Arrow, after all.)

Executive producer Eric Wallace will speak with Grant Gustin (Barry), Candice Patton (Iris), Carlos Valdes (Cisco), Danielle Panabaker (Caitlin), Danielle Nicolet (Cecile), Kayla Compton (Allegra), and Brandon McKnight (Chester) about season six — and even drop a trailer for season seven, an unexpected surprise given how little production has been able to take place this year.

Anyone who is feeling the wait between seasons will definitely want to tune in for this discussion. The commentary and the trailer may be the most we see of Barry and the gang for the remainder of 2020.

Black Lightning – 1:45 p.m.

On the heels of The Flash panel will be the Black Lightning discussion at 1:45 p.m. Series stars Cress Williams (Jefferson), China Anne McClain (Jennifer), Nafessa Williams (Anissa), Christine Adams (Lynn), Marvin “Krondon” Jones III (Tobias), Jordan Calloway (Khalil), and James Remar (Peter) will take center stage, with Robert Townsend serving as moderator.

The official description for the Black Lightning panel says the cast will “pay homage to the ’90s,” but we have to assume they’ll also hint at what’s to come next season. (And we’re 100-percent here for both of those things.)

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow – 3 p.m.

Given the chemistry between cast members, the DC’s Legends of Tomorrow panel is certain to be a blast — especially with the stars reflecting on their favorite moments from the show’s past five seasons. Executive producers Phil Klemmer, Keto Shimizu, and Grainne Godfree will be in on the conversation, along with Caity Lotz (Sara), Nick Zano (Nate), Matt Ryan (Constantine), Tala Ashe (Zari), Jes Macallan (Ava), Olivia Swann (Astra), Amy Louise Pemberton (Gideon), and Shayan Sobhian (Behrad).

The gang will also preview the show’s upcoming sixth season, which will hopefully arrive sometime during the first half of 2021.

Superman & Lois – 5:35 p.m.

Most Arrowverse panels at DC FanDome will cover shows that have already left an impact on the fandom, but the Superman & Lois discussion is particularly exciting because it covers a brand-new series heading to The CW next year. DC CCO and publisher Jim Lee is even showing up for this discussion — and that’s how you know it’s going to be big.

Alongside Lee, showrunner and executive producer Todd Helbing, Tyler Hoechlin (Superman), and Elizabeth Tulloch (Lois) will converse about the upcoming series — and compare it to some of the Superman stories fans have already seen, both in the comics and on the screen.

DC’s Stargirl – 9:45 p.m.

Following a breathtaking first-season finale, Stargirl is headed to DC FanDome to discuss all that Courtney has been through already — and perhaps give fans some insight into what they can expect from season two, which is moving from DC Universe to The CW.

The Stargirl panel will consist of series creator and executive producer Geoff Johns, Brec Bassinger (Courtney), Amy Smart (Barbara), Yvette Monreal (Yolanda), Cameron Gellman (Rick), and Anjelika Washington (Beth).

Batwoman – 10:30 p.m.

The Batwoman panel at DC FanDome should be an interesting one, given Ruby Rose’s departure as the show’s lead and Javicia Leslie taking up the role with an all-new character. Naturally, fans have plenty of questions about the show’s future, and hopefully this panel discussion will answer some of them — or at least ramp up the excitement for season two.

Executive producers Caroline Dries and Sarah Schechter will be onhand to discuss the show, along with Leslie (our new Batwoman), Rachel Skarsten (Alice), Meagan Tandy (Sophie), Nicole Kang (Mary), and Camrus Johnson (Luke). In addition to a discussion of the show’s past and present, the panel description promises a sneak peek at the upcoming second season — which should be interesting considering the team was forced to stop production and end season one early.

Which Arrowverse panel are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!