L.A. Comic Con turns 15 years old this year, as it returns for three days of comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, and pop culture, on October 30 – November 1, 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
When it first started out in 2011 as Comikaze Expo, it had it’s first year growing pains. But once it rebranded to Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo and Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con, it started to find its footing. Fast-forward a few years, and it has become one of the best local multi-genre conventions in the Los Angeles area.
In previous years, they have had some really good cast reunion panels with most or all of the cast appearing on stage: Back to the Future (Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson), Addams Family (Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Jimmy Workman, Carel Struycken), Starship Troopers (Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Gary Busey, Patrick Muldoon), Doctor Who (David Tennant, Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman), Scream (Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Jaime Kennedy), among others.
Look for more cast panels and signings for this year’s lineup of entertainment guests:
Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Eman Esfandi)
Futurama (John DiMaggio, Billy West, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr)
Breaking Bad (Aaron Paul, Bob Odenkirk, Giancarlo Esposito, Dean Norris, Krysten Ritter)
The Office (Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey)
K-pop Demon Hunters (Arden Cho, Ji-young Yoo, May Hong, samUIL Lee)
Outlander (Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish, Duncan Lacroix, Grant O’Rourke, Stephan Walters)
Critical Role (Liam O’Brien, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, Witney Moore, Luis Carazo, Alexander Ward)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Jennifer English, Ben Starr)
Nicolas Cage
Hayden Christensen
Christopher Lloyd
Temura Morrison
Daniel Logan
Erica Lindbeck
Damien Haas
Howard Wang
Emily Sun
Xanthe Huynh
Kevin Andrew Rivera
Katiana Sarkissian
Madeline Dorroh
Caleb Yen
Brian Timothy Anderson
Marvel Rivals (James Mathis III, Nika Futterman, Jon Bailey, Jennifer Sun Bell, Bill Millsap)
Akiba Station is returning to LACC with an expanded area! This was a fan-favorite area which had its debut last year. This year’s experience will feature larger themed environments, interactive activations, exclusive merchandise, Japanese-inspired scenic elements, photo moments, and even more ways for anime fans to explore, shop, meet talent, and celebrate the fandom they love.
Some of the anime voice talent that will be appearing at The Akiba Station Autograph Alley include:
Sean Schemmel
Christopher Sabat
Justin Cook
Mallorie Rodak
Jordan Dash-Cruz
Jill Harris
Sarah Natochenny
Dallas Reid
Jonny Yong Bosch
If you are a fan of Glitch Productions, then you will be happy to know that they will be returning to the LACC show floor. They are probably best known for The Amazing Digital Circus. Last year, their booth had a line around it all-days of the convention.
The Gaming Hall is the area dedicated to console gaming, indie game demos, gear, and more!
Freeplay Area. A dedicated space where fans can dive into a wide variety of games, from timeless classics to the newest releases on consoles and PC.
TCG Area. Explore trading cards, tabletop gaming, tournaments, demos, giveaways, and more with The Card Show and Ready, Set Game!
Magic The Gathering: The Hobbit Sealed Event
Friday, October 30 – 6:00pm-9:00pm
Gundam TCG: GD06 Lanch Events
Saturday, October 31 – 10:30am-4:30pm
Cyberpunk TCG Set Launch Event
Saturday, October 31 – 5:00pm-9:00pm
Pokemon Bingo Events
Sunday, November 1 – Every hour on the hour
Gaming Stage. The hub for the biggest gaming events, tournaments, and more at L.A. Comic Con.
The Sam Heughan Experience. There will be a special opportunity heading to LACC for Outlander fans this year. Not only will the cast of Outlander will appear on the Main Stage and signing, but Sam Heughan will be doing small group meet & greets and Photo Ops for a limited number of fans. There are a variety of different packages to choose from and Sam Heughan will be appearing all 3-days of the show. Please note that you must have a LACC pass and this is a ticket you must purchase separately.
Over the past few years the Con has incorporated a horror area, which included a meet Mr. Floats at the Floats’ Ice Cream Truck, the Carnevil of Souls, blackout maze, the Scare Zone Gauntlet, and a scavenger hunt adventure. Last year, the Horror Hall was located in the Concourse, but it does not appear this will be included this year. There is no mention of this area on the website and the floor maps.
Cosplay National Championships. This takes place on the Main Stage on Saturday as they showcase the best cosplay from all genres! Watch the nation’s top cosplayers bring their creations and characters to life to compete in three divisions for $25,000 in cash prizes, and only one participant will be crowned “Best In Show.”.
The Kid’s Costume Contest, presented by the Los Angeles Public Library, is back! The event takes place on Sunday at the Main Stage. This is your little one’s chance to shine as their favorite character, whether it’s a superhero, a magical creature, or anything in between. With awesome prizes and tons of fun, this contest is the perfect way for kids to showcase their creativity and love for all things pop culture. The contest is open only to attendees 12 or younger. The contest registration will take place on Sunday at 10:00am to the right of the Main Stage and on a first-come, first-served basis. Only 50 entrants will be accepted, due to time constraints. Contestants must be at the Main Stage no later than 12:00pm. The contest will be go at 1:00pm.
Indoor Trick-or-Treating is back! LACC has always been held the weekend around Halloween, but in previous years the dates have been way before or after Halloween. Kids can trick-or-treat at participating exhibitor booths throughout the Los Angeles Convention Center. Candy will be available, while supplies last.
General Admission and Premiere VIP passes are still available, while Headliner VIP passes are sold out.
3-Day Weekend Pass – $119
Friday Pass – $49
Saturday Pass – $69
Sunday Pass – $59
VIP Premiere Pass – $319
Kids Pass (0-6) – FREE with paid accompanied adult
Youth Pass (7-12) – FREE with paid accompanied adult
General Admission Hours:
Friday, October 30: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 31: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 1: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
VIP pass holders get in 30 minutes early access at the start of each day’s event.
For more info on L.A. Comic Con, please visit: https://www.comicconla.com.
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