FAN EXPO Canada 2025 is back to close out the Toronto summer with a star-studded celebration of all things comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming and cosplay, featuring a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests, including Michael J. Fox, Juliette Lewis, Ewan McGregor, Hailee Steinfeld, John Boyega, Mary Steenburgen, William Shatner and more!
FAN EXPO Canada 2025’s main events will include:
- An Evening with Marty & Doc: Celebrating 40 Years, a reunion featuring the iconic stars of the Back to the Future film franchise, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd
- Ewan McGregor Live, an opportunity to meet the legendary actor who portrays Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi in the flesh
- Smallville Nights – a very special evening panel featuring Smallville actors Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum (a.k.a. young Clark Kent/Superman and Lex Luthor) that promises the “ultimate Smallville throwback”
- Jim Lee Comic Experiences – a meet and greet opportunity with legendary comic book artist Jim Lee
The motto of FAN EXPO is that every one of its 135,000 expected attendees is a fan of something, so it goes without saying that the sheer number and variety of special guests on hand to please its guests will be massive. Here’s just a partial rundown of the celebs who attendees can expect to see and potentially meet at FAN EXPO Canada 2025:
FAN EXPO Canada 2025 Celebrity Guests
- Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future)
- Ewan McGregor (Star Wars)
- Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye, Sinners)
- William Shatner (Star Trek)
- Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)
- Mary Steenburgen (Back to the Future Part III)
- Tom Welling (Smallville)
- Mike Tyson (The Hangover)
- John Boyega (Star Wars)
- Mason Thames (How to Train your Dragon)
- Brandon Routh (Superman Returns)
- Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois)
- Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers, Yellowjackets)
- Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville)
- Catherine Tate (Doctor Who)
- Bitsie Tulloch (Superman & Lois, Grimm)
- Peggy the Dog (Deadpool & Wolverine)
- Bob Gale (Creator of Back to the Future)
- Peter Facinelli (Twilight, Nurse Jackie)
- Kellan Lutz (Twilight)
- Jackson Rathbone (Twilight)
- Ron Pearlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy)
- Sting (Wrestling Superstar)
- Trish Stratus (Wrestling Superstar)
- Kristin Kreuk (Smallville)
- Erika Durance (Smallville)
- Laura Vandervoort (Smallville)
- Claudia Wells (Back to the Future)
- James Tolkan (Back to the Future)
- Dave Jones (Alma’s Not Normal, Baldur’s Gate III)
- Michael Cudlitz (The Walking Dead, Superman & Lois)
- Omid Abtahi (The Mandalorian)
- Tim Daly (Wings)
FAN EXPO Canada 2025 Animation Voices
- Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Jack De Sena (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- George Newbern (Justice League [2001], Injustice: Gods Among Us)
- Greg Baldwin (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Michaela Jill Murphy (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Hudson Thames (Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, What If…?)
- Tim Daly (Superman: The Animated Series)
- Michael Rosenbaum (Justice League: Doom)
- Adrian Hough (Nightcrawler [X-Men])
- Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm [X-Men])
- Alyson Court (Jubilee [X-Men])
- Cal Dodd (Wolverine [X-men])
- Catherine Disher (Val Cooper, Jean Grey [X-Men])
- George Buza (The Beast [X-Men])
- Lenore Zann (Rogue [X-Men])
- David Kaye (Beast Wars: Transformers)
- Hailee Steinfeld (Arcane, Spiderverse)
- Omid Abtahi (Kung Fu Panda)
FAN EXPO Canada 2025 Anime Guests:
- Yuri Lowenthal (Naruto)
- David Matranga (My Hero Academia)
- Tia Ballard (Fairy Tail)
- Jad Saxton (Fruits Basket, Fairy Tail)
- Kyle Phillips (One Piece, My Hero Academia)
- Damien Haas (Delicious in Dungeon)
- David Kaye (Inuyasha)
- Faye Mata (Konosuba)
- Jack Broadbent (My Hero Academia: Vigilantes)
- Justine Huxley (Sword Art Online)
- Mela Lee (Demon Slayer)
- Peter Capella (Yu Gi Oh)
- Sonny Strait (Dragon Ball Super, One Piece)
- Tara Platt (Naruto)
- Todd Haberkorn (Fairy Tail, Soul Eater)
FAN EXPO Canada 2025 Gaming Stars
- Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle)
- Neil Newbon (Baldur’s Gate III, Resident Evil: Village)
- Andrew Wincott (Baldur’s Gate III, The Witcher)
- Damien Haas (Fire Emblem: Three Hopes)
- Dave Jones (Baldur’s Gate III)
- David Kaye (Ratchet & Clank)
- David Matranga (Fire Emblem: Engage)
- Erica Lindbeck (Final Fantasy VII Remake)
- Faye Mata (League of Legends, Konosuba)
- George Newbern (Sephiroth [Final Fantasy])
- Greg Baldwin (Fallout 4)
- Justine Huxley (Apex Legends)
Believe it or not, the extensive list of comic book creators, novelists, artists, animators and more who will also be attending is longer than all the above lists combined and will include the aforementioned Jim Lee, the illustrious creator Arthur Adams, as well as the esteemed Star Wars author Timothy Zahn, among others. The complete list can be found here.
Of course, in addition to star-gazing and the chance to get up close and personal with one’s favorite film and TV celebs, artists, voice talents and beyond, there will be plenty of attractions, events, activities and merch purchasing opportunities for all attendees to nerd out on over the course of the FAN EXPO Canada’s four day run.
FAN EXPO Canada 2025 Comics
Headlining the events for comic lovers this year is the return of Comics Xplosion, an after-EXPO-hours evening event where comic book creators go head to head to create artwork set to music by a live DJ and commented on by a moderator, after which the work is auctioned off, giving attendees a chance to own a truly unique and potentially valuable piece of art. Sketch Duels are also back again, of course, pitting creators against each other in friendly competition to create a sketch requested by a fan, which can then be won by said fan or another by random lottery.
Naturally, there are also workshops and seminars, comic creator spotlight panels, Kubert School Skills Labs and Portfolio reviews for budding/wanna-be artists, autograph signings, Comic cosplay meetups, Friendiverse Lounge and Artist Alley, all with their own individual activities. You can check them all out HERE.
FAN EXPO Canada 2025 Anime
Fans can meet their favourite anime voice actors and celebrities via panels, autograph signings, and even meet J-Pop Idols Kamen Joshi, Non Sweet and Shun. They can also participate in workshops, games & trivia events, Idolfest raves, and Maid Café experiences powered by Maid Café Mikkusu and Sweet Dreamin’ Maid Café. They can kick back and relax at one of the Expo’s many themed lounges, play games and see performances at Anime HQ/Cosplay HQ, join Cosplay meetups, red carpets and showcases and of course, dance to K-Pop every day of the Expo.
More competitive cosplayers can compete in the Masters of Cosplay 2025 Maple Leaf Qualifier, or they can win Cosplay Hallway Awards just for walking the hallways and Red Carpet. And all attendees can also experience or take part in the Itasha Car Showcase – a “car meet”-inspired showcase where participants show off their cars with custom liveries featuring their favorite anime character or series. All the details can be found HERE.
FAN EXPO Canada Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror
Apart from the already mentioned main feature events, attendees can jump into two live role-playing sessions with celebrities: D&D Live-Play Nights: Legends of Gaming and Roll for Horror: An Evil Dead Venture. The DeLorean from Back to the Future is ready for its close-up with fans, and Harry Potter-inspired activities such as the Sorting Hat Ceremony, potion-making, and slime-making classes are the perfect diversion for the younger visitors that can be found in the Kids’ Zone. There will be numerous family-friendly brand activations, and as one can expect, there will be overlap with Comics, Anime, and Gaming activities and events.
How to Purchase FAN EXPO Canada 2025 Tickets
Fans planning to attend FAN EXPO Canada 2025 will have Single-Day, Multi-Day, Family Pass and Youth Single Day options to choose from. Here’s the pricing breakdown (and good news, admission prices are very similar to last year’s EXPO):
- Multi-day: 4-day pass – $140, Ultimate pass – $179, and a VIP pass – $579.
- Single Day: Thursday (August 21st ) – $40, Friday (August 22nd) – $50, Saturday (August 23rd) – $72, and Sunday (August 24th) – $55.
- Family passes: Thursday (August 21st) – $85, Friday (August 22nd) – $105, Saturday (August 23rd) – $154, and Sunday (August 24th) – $115.
- Youth Single Day: Thursday (August 21st) – $35, Friday (August 22nd) – $40, Saturday (August 23rd) – $62, and Sunday (August 24th) – $45.
- Child Passes: Valid for all days – $12.
Note: A Family Pass provides a single-day admission for two adults (18+) and up to four children (6-12).
For more details on ticket packages and other info regarding all things FAN EXPO Canada 2025, please visit the official website. The event will run from August 21st to August 24th, but tickets are already selling out fast, so be sure to make that visit soon!
