More celebs coming to MEGACON Orlando including stars from Lost and Star Trek: The Next Generation

MEGACON Orlando is back in March 2026, returning to the Orange County Convention Center bigger, better, and with more celebs than ever before!

If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share your passion with 160,000 people at MEGACON Orlando,  you'll feel out of this world – and right at home!

The hugely popular MEGACON Orlando returns to takeover the Orange County Convention Center on I-Drive from March 19 - 22, 2026.

MEGACON Orlando is one of North America's largest comic con's and each year, the event offers an exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and the fan-favorite world-renowned celebrities.

We might be months away from the next event, but organizers have already started announcing the celebrities who will be attending MEGACON Orlando in March 2026.

The latest celebrities to be announced are the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, who are setting a course for MEGACON, with Jonathan Frakes (William Riker), Gates McFadden (Beverly Crusher), and Brent Spiner (Data) appearing this March.

Joining the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, is the csit of Lost, with survivors Sawyer and Charlie island-bound once again. Join Lost stars Josh Holloway and Dominic Monaghan at MEGACON to relive stories from the shore.

Also recently announced celebrities are the stars of RENO 911, with Deputy S. Jones and Lt. Jim Dangle going on patrol in Orlando, with actors Cedric Yarbrough and Thomas Lenno coming to MEGACON Orlando!

Also coming to Orlando is James Marsters, aka Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Plus,you can meet the Hobbits at MEGACON Orlando, with Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd reuniting for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years.

Check Out The Celebrities Coming To MegaCon Orlando 2026...

Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd

The Hobbits are coming to MEGACON Orlando. This is your chance to meet Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd at the Ornage County Convention Center.

James Marsters

He's charming, he's dangerous, and he's heading to Orlando  Meet James Marsters, aka Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, at MEGACON this March.

Cedric Yarbrough and Thomas Lennon

This is official MEGACON business  Deputy S. Jones and Lt. Jim Dangle are going on patrol in Orlando. Meet Cedric Yarbrough and Thomas Lennon from Reno 911! when they report for duty.

Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, and Brent Spiner

The cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation is setting course for MEGACON. Meet Jonathan Frakes (William Riker), Gates McFadden (Beverly Crusher), and Brent Spiner (Data) this March.

Josh Holloway and Dominic Monaghan

Survivors Sawyer and Charlie are island-bound once again. Join Lost stars Josh Holloway and Dominic Monaghan at MEGACON to relive stories from the shore.

MEGACON Orlando is the ultimate geek paradise. Comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming collide in a four-day epic adventure that draws in hundreds of thousands of fans every year.

Prepare for an action-packed schedule of family-friendly attractions, unforgettable events, and a lineup of world-renowned celebrities.

Previous Guests include: Tom Hiddleston, Ke Huey Quan, Robin Wright, Susan Sarandon, Gena Davis, Paul Bettany, Jason Momoa, Jeff Goldblum, and stars from hit TV shows and films, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Back to the Future, Star Wars, One Piece, Stranger Things, Doctor Who, and many, many more.

Watch professional comic artists battle it out pen-to-pen in our sketch duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters. Treat yourself with limited edition swag and a giant show floor for shopping madness because honestly, you deserve it.

Whether you're a new fan or a seasoned nerd, MEGACON Orlando is the place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph and a photo with your favorite guest, dive behind-the-scenes with your top movies and TV shows, and strut the runway in your best cosplay. This is where the magic happens.

Highlights of MEGACON Orlando 2026

CELEBRITY Q&AS

All of your fave fandom stars are making their way to MEGACON Orlando. Meet them up close and personal at their Q&A sessions where they’ll answer fan questions and dive into behind the scenes stories. Check the schedule closer to the show for dates and times.

PHOTO OPS

Say cheese! If you’re going to meet your fave celebrity at the show, you’ll want to capture the moment with a photo op. Dress up, strike a pose, and clear up some space on your wall at home for a new core memory.

AUTOGRAPHS

Have a special memento you want signed? Celebrity guests from movie stars and voice actors to comic creators will be at the show all weekend signing autographs, so you can have a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

FAN FAVE COSPLAYS

Get ready to show off your cosplay. With events like the Cosplay Red Carpet and Cosplay Competitions, you can flaunt your look, have photos taken, and compete for cosplay glory. If you’re not cosplaying at the show, come take a look at what fellow fans have created and snap some awesome pics.

COMICS

Heroes, villains, and monsters are flying off the page and coming to MEGACON Orlando to meet you. Creators behind your fave comics are ready to dive deep into lore at Q&A panels, battle it out at our Sketch Duels, and more.

ANIME

Welcome to your anime arena. At MEGACON Orlando, you can meet voice actors, attend anime panels, join in on anime cosplay meetups, shop for unique anime memorabilia, attend anime themed parties, and more.

SCI-FI

Across galaxies, timelines, and everything in between, sci-fi excellence is making its way to MEGACON Orlando. From the biggest sci-fi stars to amazing panels, workshops, family events, and more, we have everything for Jedi, Doctors, and Officers.

ANIMATION

We're bringing you to life with all things animation at MEGACON Orlando. Meet the voices behind your fave characters and join in amazing events and experiences that'll have you stop motioning in your tracks.

GAMING

Ready to level up? We’re bringing the voices behind your fave video game characters to the show for Q&As and meet and greets. Plus, you can play all day at our Gaming Arena with video game tournaments, free play, and tabletop games.

PANELS, DEMOS, AND WORKSHOPS

From costuming to acting, our lineup of pros are on hand to show you how to take your skills to the next level. Attend a panel, check out a demo, or meet them one-on-one.

Tickets

A variety of ticket options are available for MEGACON Orlando 2026, including 4 day passes, single day options, family passes, VIP passes, and more.

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