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Written by: TiShea Wilson, Managing Editor
Fandom is about to take over Orlando in a big way.
MEGACON Orlando 2026 has officially revealed its celebrity panel lineup, and it’s nothing short of stacked. Taking place March 19–22 at the Orange County Convention Center, this year’s event is bringing together legendary names, iconic franchises, and once-in-a-lifetime panels that span generations of pop culture. From Hogwarts to Middle-earth, from the USS Enterprise to a galaxy far, far away, MEGACON is going all in.
Opening day sets the tone with a mix of nostalgia and powerhouse personalities. Matthew Lewis brings Hogwarts vibes to Orlando, while the one and only Mr. T is ready to command the stage. Sci-fi fans won’t want to miss Robert Patrick diving into Terminator 2, while the legendary Wētā team pulls back the curtain on how your favorite cinematic worlds are brought to life.
Friday ramps things up with one of the most stacked days of the weekend. Legendary star William Shatner headlines a Star Trek celebration alongside Star Wars franchise favorites like Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner. Meanwhile, cult classic fans can catch The X-Files reunion featuring Gillian Anderson and more. Also on Friday, nostalgia hits hard with panels dedicated to Hocus Pocus, Rocky III, Twister, and Hellboy, featuring names like Helen Hunt and Ron Perlman.
Saturday at MEGACON is where things go from big… to legendary. Middle-earth fans are getting a full celebration with Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and more taking the stage for a 25th anniversary tribute to The Lord of the Rings. Meanwhile, the Force is strong in Orlando with appearances from John Boyega and Diego Luna, while Orlando Bloom brings even more star power to the weekend. Add in a The Goonies reunion, horror panels tied to Halloween, a live appearance from John Cena, and comic legend Frank Miller celebrating The Dark Knight Returns, and you’ve got a day that fans may never recover from.
If you thought Sunday was going to be a quiet sendoff, MEGACON Orlando 2026 clearly had other plans. The final day is stacked, blending major franchise panels, deep-dive fan favorites, and some of the most unique experiences of the entire weekend.
Ron Perlman headlines with a career spanning panel from Sons of Anarchy to Hellboy, but that’s just the start. Middle-earth fans get even more time in their favorite world with additional Hobbit focused programming, including the highly anticipated “Second Breakfast, An Unexpected Feast with the Hobbits” (because one does not simply leave MEGACON without one last trip to the Shire). Throw in Star Wars, The Mummy, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and comic creator spotlights, and Sunday isn’t winding down, it’s delivering a full encore.
This is what a real fan convention lineup looks like. MEGACON Orlando 2026 isn’t just delivering panels, it’s delivering moments. The kind you line up early for. The kind you talk about for years. If you’re anywhere near Orlando this weekend, the message is simple: You’re going to want to be there.
MEGACON Orlando 2026 Panel Highlights
(Panel schedule is subject to change.)
(Find the full schedule here.)
Thursday, March 19
Harry Potter Hero: Matthew Lewis
Good Witch: James Denton, Bailee Madison, Catherine Bell
I Pity The Fool!: Mr. T
Terminator 2 and Beyond: Robert Patrick
Wētā: From Sci-Fi to Superheroes, Creating Costumes For Film & TV
Friday, March 20
Magic In Middleton: James Denton, Bailee Madison, Catherine Bell
Buffy And Beyond: James Marsters
Tales Of Middle Earth: Billy Boyd, David Wenham
Captain Kirk And Beyond: William Shatner
Exploring Star Trek Universes: Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, Walter Koenig
A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus: Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, Jason Marsden, Thora Birch
Rocky III and Beyond: Mr. T
Twister And Beyond: Helen Hunt
The Baldwin Brothers: Alec Baldwin, Stephen Baldwin
Hellboy Unleashed: Ron Perlman
From Scrubs To Shagadelic: Heather Graham
Highlander Hero: Christopher Lambert
Fun With Reno 911!: Cedric Yarbrough, Thomas Lennon
X-Files Cast Reunion: Gillian Anderson, Annabeth Gish, Nicholas Lea, Mitch Pileggi, Robert Patrick
Dogpool Live: Peggy The Dog
From Falcon To Thunderbolts: Wyatt Russell
From MCU To Mayhem: Frank Grillo
From Sopranos To Stranger Things: Cara Buono
Saturday, March 21
Behind The Screams: Crafting 35 Years Of Fear At Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
The Goonies Cast Reunion: Sean Astin, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano, Martha Plimpton, Corey Feldman
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden
Halloween — Behind The Scenes: Dean Cundey, Tommy Lee Wallace, Nick Castle, P.J. Soles
Star Wars Star: John Boyega
Lost — Behind The Scenes: Josh Holloway
K-Pop Vocals & Voices: Ji-young Yoo, Rei Ami
Stranger Things: The Unsung Heroes: Cara Buono, Jake Connelly
From Rogue One To Andor: Diego Luna
Death Is Only The Beginning — The Mummy: Patricia Velasquez, John Hannah, Oded Fehr
John Cena Live
On Stage With Orlando Bloom
Frank Miller: 40th Anniversary Of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Demon-Hunting Kpop Queen: Arden Cho
An Evening with the Hobbits: Celebrating 25 Years of Middle-earth: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd
There Can Be Only One: Christopher Lambert
From Flashdance To The L Word: Jennifer Beals
Scully Speaks: Gillian Anderson
Once Upon A Time: Colin O’donoghue
From Fringe To Gondor: John Noble Legendary Luke Cage: Mike Colter
From Office Space To King Of The Hill: Stephen Root
Battlestar Galactica To Babylon 5: Exploring Sci-Fi Universes Alessandro Juliani, Walter Koenig
Thunderbolts: Wyatt Russell
Sir Richard Taylor Masterclass: A Life In Sculpture
Sunday, March 22
From Sons Of Anarchy To Hellboy: Ron Perlman
Captain Hook And Beyond: Colin O’Donoghue
Wētā: From Sci-Fi To Superheroes, Creating Costumes For Film And TV
Wētā: Delving Too Deep? A Tolkien Nerd’s Stories Designing For The Lord Of The Rings Films
Golden: K-Pop Heroes Live: Ji-young Yoo, Arden Cho, Rei Ami
Jim Lee Live On Stage
Destiny Calls — Lost: Josh Holloway, Dominic Monaghan
Hocus Pocus And Beyond: Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, Jason Marsden, Thora Birch
Lord Of The Rings On-Set Stories: Elijah Wood, Liv Tyler, David Wenham, John Rhys-Davies, John Noble
Star Wars: The Clone Wars & Beyond: James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Catherine Taber, Nika Futterman
The Boys And Beyond: Karl Urban
The Mummy Cast Reunion: Brendan Fraser, Oded Fehr, John Hannah, Patricia Velasquez
Breaking Bad — Los Pollos And The Police: Dean Norris, Giancarlo Esposito
Crossbones Unmasked: Frank Grillo
Dog Days Of Deadpool: Peggy The Dog And Holly & Luke
Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker
Fratellis Never Say Die!: Joe Pantoliano, Robert Davi
From Game Of Thrones To Gorgo: Lena Headey
Halloween Unmasked: John Carpenter, Dean Cundey, Tommy Lee Wallace, Nick Castle, P.J. Soles
Spotlight On Superstar Creators Greg Capullo, Scott Snyder And Frank Tieri
Second Breakfast, An Unexpected Feast With The Hobbits
For details, tickets, and more visit the official MEGACON Orlando website.
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