This years MEGACON Orlando guest list keeps growing with more and more new guests announcements and will be bigger than ever. It returns to the Orange County Convention Center Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, March 22. Attendees will be able to participate in celebrity meet-and-greets, interactive experiences, panels, cosplay and more!
Attendees can look forward to meeting an amazing lineup of actors, creators and more including John Cena (actor, wrestler); Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings); John Boyega (Star Wars); Helen Hunt (Twister); Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, and Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation); Walter Koenig (Star Trek); Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian); Josh Holloway (Lost); Ashley Eckstein (Founder, Her Universe); James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and more!
Fans have a chance to experience guest Q&As, Photo ops and autograph sessions. As well as special events such as:
- John Cena Live – Meet John Cena with autographs, photo ops, and special experiences like John Cena Live. Secure your spot because if you wait too long… you might not see him.
- On Stage with Orlando Bloom – Meet Orlando Bloom with autographs, photo ops, and special experiences like On Stage with Orlando Bloom.
- Jim Lee Experience – Comic book royalty is coming to MEGACON Orlando. Don’t miss your chance to snag exclusive autographs and sketch experiences with Jim Lee.
- Frank Miller Experience – Get ready to dive into the shadows of Gotham with the creator of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. You’ll score exclusive backstage access with a private welcome talk before everyone else gets in, priority seating, and signed collectibles to take home. Pick either the Frank Miller Experience or Frank Miller Sketch Package and lock in those coveted autographs. Get up close and personal with comic book legend Frank Miller.
- Joe Quesada Experience – Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the legendary creator. Whether you are attending a special presentation with Joe Quesada Live on Stage, getting your hands on exclusive merch, or taking the perfect selfie and autograph, there’s a perfect fan experience for every comic lover.
The weekend will be full of cosplay programming and meetups and contests. Also there is Comics Xplosion, an epic live art battle as top illustrators go head-to-head as they bring characters to life in real time. Sci-fi and fantasy fans can experience panels, workshops, and more. Animation fans can meet the voices actors, experience panels and more. Also, Gaming Arena will have tournaments, free-play stations, tabletop games, panels and more.
On Friday March 20 MEGACON Orlando 2026 will host an exclusive event at Universal Orlando Resort. Attendees will enjoy unlimited access to select rides and attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Tickets are available here!
MEGACON Orlando Single‑day tickets and limited four‑day passes and more are now available for purchase here.
Who and what are you excited to see at MEGACON Orlando 2026!
Barry joined Thrillgeek in 2016. He has been a journalist for over 20 years. He is one of the co-hosts of the Thrillgeek Podcast, Editor and Digital Content Coordinator here at Thrillgeek. When he is not going to the theme parks, traveling with his wife, Cyn or playing with their dogs. He is playing drums, going to concerts, trying some of the amazing food or enjoying many of the amazing performing arts we have in Orlando.