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Jun 26, 2025

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GREAT SCOTT! FAN EXPO CANADA STRIKES BACK WITH AN EPIC GUEST LINEUP!

THIS YEAR’S CELEBRITY APPEARANCES INCLUDE 
MICHAEL J. FOX, EWAN MCGREGOR, MIKE TYSON,
TOM WELLING, WILLIAM SHATNER, JOHN BOYEGA, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD, HEATHER LOCKLEAR, JULIETTE LEWIS, RON PERLMAN AND PEGGY THE DOG!

Plus stars from Twilight, Smallville, Superman & Lois, Doctor Who,
and more!

GREAT SCOTT! FAN EXPO CANADA STRIKES BACK  WITH AN EPIC GUEST LINEUP!

TORONTO, ON (June 26, 2025) - Fans unite! The ultimate fan experience of the summer is back! FAN EXPO Canada 2025, the country's largest celebration of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, gaming and anime strikes back on August 21-24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year’s epic lineup will launch fans to new heights, through alternate dimensions and back in time for once-in-a-lifetime pop culture moments.

In addition to meeting your favourite celebrities, fans of all ages can dive into thrilling attractions, explore over 1000 exhibitors, attend star-studded panels, pose on the Cosplay Red Carpet, stroll through the show-stopping Artist Alley, and shop on the massive retail floor packed with exclusive collectibles and merch.

"FAN EXPO Canada is always full of surprises and fun for the whole family. This year is no exception with the high-calibre guest lineup where fans can relive iconic moments with their heroes - right here in Toronto,” said Andrew Moyes, Vice President, FAN EXPO HQ. “With returning fan-favourites, can’t-miss reunions and exclusive events, this year's show is all about uniting communities to celebrate pop culture like never before”.

One of this year’s biggest highlights is the 40th anniversary celebration of the iconic sci-fi adventure Back to the Future. Crank up your flux capacitor as Canadian treasure Michael J. Fox reunites with co-star Christopher Lloyd for an unforgettable, exclusive event An Evening with Marty and Doc: Celebrating 40 Years. Fans can also choose from a variety of once-in-a-lifetime packages with the duo, featuring professional group photos, autograph signings and selfies. FAN EXPO Canada 2025 is the last of four rare North American appearances selected personally by Fox to mark this milestone in time-travel history. Grab your tickets for the ultimate Back to The Future experience before time runs out!

Get ready to jump into hyperdrive with Star Wars legends Obi-Wan and Finn! BAFTA-winning actor Ewan McGregor and acclaimed actor John Boyega will bring the Force to Toronto this summer. Joining them from the intergalactic realms and beaming down once again is iconic Canadian actor and original Captain Kirk, William Shatner. Also entering the pop culture arena is former heavyweight champion and unstoppable force Mike Tyson, ready to deliver a knockout fan experience.

Most likely to steal the spotlight at this year's show is Britain's Ugliest Dog 2023 and now Marvel’s scene-stealing regenerative canine Peggy the Dog. Deadpool and Wolverine fans can enter the parallel universe for a pawtograph and selfie with this unconventional hero. Whovians can also prepare to regenerate as the 13th and first female Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, and companions Catherine Tate and Mandip Gill materialise from the TARDIS for autographs, photos and fan meetups.

FAN EXPO Canada 2025 will take flight with a superpowered celebration of the legends behind the cape. The Smallville reunion soars with Smallville Nights, a one-night-only panel event featuring Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they bring the iconic series back to life. The nostalgia continues as fellow costars and Canadian actors Erica Durance, Laura Vandervoort and Kristin Kreuk will join them on the show floor for autographs and photo ops. Fans can also meet the Man of Steel from across the multiverse, including Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), George Newbern (Justice League) and Tim Daly (Superman: The Animated Series).

Comic lovers can get up close with the creative minds behind their favourite superhero stories, including three exclusive Comic Experiences with DC’s Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee (Batman: Hush 2). These once-in-a-lifetime opportunities offer a private meet-and-greet, autographs on your favourite items, a sketched-inked character, a selfie and front row seating to Jim Lee Live on Stage.

Other legendary comic creators appearing at FAN EXPO Canada 2025 are; Jeph Loeb (Batman, X-Men of Apocalypse), Jason Aaron (Absolute Superman), Dan Slott (Superman Unlimited), David Finch (Batman, Walking Dead) and Pepe Larraz (Amazing Spider-Man) and more.

For those drawn to the dark side, the guest list features unmissable antiheroes like Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons Of Anarchy), Twilight vampires Peter Facinelli, Kellan Lutz and Jackson Rathbone, along with Wisteria Lane rebel Heather Locklear (Melrose Place) and genre-defying bad girl Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers, Yellowjackets, Cape Fear).

Calling all animation fans! Get ready to meet the chaotic, beloved demons from the hit musical comedies Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender can converge with their favourite Benders from the award-winning fantasy series and get up close with musician and voice actor Hudson Thames (Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, What If…?) as he swings into FAN EXPO Canada 2025.

Whether you’re a fandom rookie or a devoted superfan, FAN EXPO Canada 2025 is your place to celebrate all things pop culture, surrounded by a diverse and passionate community.

Follow @FANEXPOCanada for more guest and programming updates over the coming weeks.

 

FAN EXPO CANADA 2025 CELEBRITY GUESTS INCLUDE:

  • Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future)

  • Ewan McGregor (Star Wars)

  • Tom Welling (Smallville)

  • William Shatner (Star Trek)

  • John Boyega (Star Wars)

  • Dafne Keen (Deadpool & Wolverine, Logan, The Acolyte)

  • Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who)

  • Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)

  • Heather Locklear (Spin City, Melrose Place)

  • Peter Facinelli (Twilight, Nurse Jackie)

  • Kellan Lutz (Twilight)

  • Jackson Rathbone (Twilight)

  • Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville)

  • Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers, Yellowjackets, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Cape Fear)

  • Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, Teen Wolf)

  • Bitsie Tulloch (Superman & Lois, Grimm)

  • Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy)

  • Peggy the Dog (Deadpool & Wolverine)

  • Kristin Kreuk (Smallville)

  • Aidan Scott (One Piece)

  • Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, Legend of Tomorrow)

  • Catherine Tate (Doctor Who)

  • Dante Basco (Hook, The Last Airbender animated series)

  • David Giuntoli (Grimm, A Million Little Things)

  • Erica Durance (Smallville)

  • George Newbern (Scandal, Justice League animated series)

  • Hudson Thames (Musician, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, What If…?)

  • Laura Vandervoort (Smallville)

  • Mandip Gill (Doctor Who)

  • Tim Daly (Wings, Superman: The Animated Series)

 

FAN EXPO CANADA 2025 VOICE GUESTS INCLUDE:

  • Erika Henningsen (Hazbin Hotel)

  • Blake Roman (Hazbin Hotel)

  • Amir Talai (Hazbin Hotel)

  • Richard Horvitz (Helluva Boss)

  • Jack De Sena (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

  • Alex Brightman (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss)

  • George Baldwin (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

  • Michaela Jill Murphy (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

  • Erica Linbeck (Helluva Boss)

  • Vivian Nixon Williams (Helluva Boss)

  • Bryce Pinkham (Helluva Boss)

  • Morgana Ignis (Helluva Boss)

  • Michael Rosenbaum (Justice League: Doom)

More information including guest updates, tickets, and pricing for FAN EXPO Canada 2025 is available at fanexpohq.com/fanexpocanada.

 
 
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Attending the Show from outside of Toronto?
Round-trip GO Fare makes it easy for fans to get to the show in a Flash (get it?). FAN EXPO Canada has partnered with Metrolinx to get fans to and from the event safely. The GO Add-On Ticket includes round trip GO Transit fare from any GO Station to Union Station and ensures they don’t miss a minute of the action. The GO Add-On Ticket can be added during checkout when buying tickets to FAN EXPO Canada.

*Children 12 and under ride the GO for free.

For more details and to purchase a GO Add-On Ticket, please visit the link.

ABOUT FAN EXPO Canada
FAN EXPO Canada is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest Pop Culture event in North America. The show has grown from a small comic book convention attracting 1,500 fans into a multi-faceted and multiple-day citywide event that attracts hundreds of thousands of people from around the world. Every year, FAN EXPO Canada offers exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities! Previous guests include Stan Lee, Patrick Stewart, Buzz Aldrin, William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd, Elijah Wood, Leonard Nimoy, Carrie Fisher, Gillian Anderson, and stars from hit television shows: The Walking Dead, Star Trek, The Vampire Diaries, Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Teen Wolf, Doctor Who, Gotham, Criminal Minds, Castle, and many, many more. The all-ages pop culture convention expects to host over 125,000 fans in 750,000 sq. ft. of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the four-day event.


ABOUT FAN EXPO HQ
FAN EXPO HQ is the largest comic con producer in the world. Collectively, it hosts nearly one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Denver, Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo, FAN EXPO San Francisco, Toronto Comicon, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO Vancouver, and Dallas FAN FESTIVAL. The latest 2025 schedule of events is available here, along with up-to-date ticket information. Discover. Celebrate. Belong.

Connect with FAN EXPO Canada on social:
Facebook - @FANEXPOCanada
Twitter - @FANEXPOCanada
Instagram - @FANEXPOCanada
YouTube - @FANEXPOHQ
TikTok - @fanexpohq

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Media accreditation:
Please note that there will be no onsite media accreditation. If you wish to attend and cover this year’s show, please apply here: fanexpohq.com/fanexpocanada/media-inquiries.

For media inquiries, contact:
Marguerite Barbara & Hannah Veenendaal
Touchwood PR
fanexpo@touchwoodpr.com

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