MegaConOrlando is back, and there are loads of stars we’re excited to see. MegaCon 2025 will kick off on Thursday, February 6 and end on Sunday, February 9. With four incredible days of panels, activities, and meet and greet opportunities, MegaCon attendees are keen to find out who the best guests are this year. The biggest names fromthe best TV shows of all time, blockbuster movies, and the comic book and anime industries are set to appear at MegaCon 2025.
MegaCon 2025 will also see several celebrities reunite after working on projects together, with severalhuge actors fromDoctor Who,Supernatural, andScooby-Dooall due to appear. At this time, the schedule for MegaCon 2025 is still under wraps, but the convention should release this shortly. With so many things to do and famous faces to see, it’s worth breaking down the most exciting stars who will be at this year’s MegaCon.
1Matt Smith
Doctor Who, House Of The Dragon
While many remember Matt Smith from their childhoods, with his role asthe Eleventh Doctor inDoctor Wholaunching his career, the actor is better known nowadays as Daemon Targaryen inHouse of the Dragon. The British actor is also due to star in the upcoming TV adaptation of Nick Cave’s novel,The Death of Bunny Munro, as the titular character.
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Many are excited to see Smith appear at MegaCon. WhileSmith is used to attending conventions like these,considering his prominence in science fiction and fantasy TV shows, it’s still brilliant to see him come to Orlando this year to interact with viewers.
Standard Autograph: $110.00 — 8x10
Photo Meet and Greet: $125.00
2Millie Bobby Brown
Stranger Things, Godzilla
Millie Bobby Brown’s movies and TV showsare more popular than ever right now.The British actress is best known as Eleven inStranger Things,but she is also popular for portraying the titular character inEnola Holmesand its sequel, as well as Madison Russell inGodzilla: King of the MonstersandGodzilla vs. Kong.
It’s likely that MegaCon attendees will be keen to ask Brown questions about the release ofStranger Thingsseason 5, considering there is no confirmed date for the final installment of the show yet. However, hopefully the actress can provide audiences with some juicy details about the upcoming season.
Photo Meet and Greet: $149.99
3Ron Howard
Happy Days, Arrested Development, A Beautiful Mind
Filmmaker, writer, and actor Ron Howard is due to attend MegaCon 2025, too. The two-time Oscar winner is remembered for his beginnings as Opie Taylor in the 1960s sitcomThe Andy Griffith Show, before moving on to portray Richie Cunningham inHappy Daysand Steve Bolander inAmerican Graffiti. He has also directed several massive hits, includingGrand Theft Auto,Cocoon, andA Beautiful Mind.
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In recent years, Howard is known for narrating the lives ofthe Bluth family inArrested Development, and later starring in the show as himself. While he has a fictional daughter inArrested Development,Howard’s actual child, Bryce Dallas Howard, will also be attending MegaCon.
Photo Meet and Greet: $135.00
4Jared Padalecki
Supernatural, Gilmore Girls
Jared Padalecki’s prominence mainly comes from his portrayal of the youngest son of Mary and John, Sam, an integral member ofSupernatural’s Winchester family. However, some viewers may remember Padalecki as Rory’s first love, Dean Forester, inGilmore Girls.
Jared Padalecki will also star inThe Boysseason 5, and hopefully he’ll reunite with hisSupernaturalco-star and on-screen brother, Jensen Ackles.Audiences will be desperate to hear Padalecki discuss his time on the longest-running American live-action fantasy TV series of all time,and with the actor starring in an incredible 327 episodes of the show, there’s plenty for him to talk about.
Photo Meet and Greet: $210.00
5Nicholas Hoult
Skins, X-Men, Superman, Nosferatu
Nicholas Hoult is one of the greatest British Hollywood actors right now, with his career spanning several decades. One of Hoult’s earliest and most prominent roles is as Tony Stonem inSkins, but he has now made a name for himself in theX-Menseries as Hank McCoy,the latest incarnation of Lex Luthor inSuperman, and Thomas Hutter inNosferatu.
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ConsideringHoult is so popular in the very different worlds of superheroes and horror,it’s likely the actor will be rather busy at this year’s MegaCon. It’s hoped that he will share more stories about working with Bill Skarsgård inNosferatu, as well as what to expect fromthe upcoming James GunnSupermanmovieat some of the event’s panels.
Standard Autograph: $80.00 — 8x10
Photo Meet and Greet: $100.00
6Matthew Lillard
Scream, Scooby-Doo, Five Nights At Freddy’s
Matthew Lillard is a ‘90s and 2000s icon who is best known for bringing the character of Shaggy to life in thelive-actionScooby-Doomovies. The actor is also remembered for playing Stu in the firstScreammovie, but in recent years, Lillard is better known for his portrayal of killer William Afton inFive Nights at Freddy’sand the upcoming sequel.
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There are plenty of panels happening across all four days at MegaCon 2025, and hopefully Lillard will speak at one about his character’s fate inFive Nights at Freddy’s 2. Of course,many will want Lillard to spark some nostalgia as well,and discuss howScooby-DooandScreamare such important parts of his successful career.
Photo Meet and Greet: $90.00
7Ella Purnell
Fallout, Arcane, Yellowjackets, Star Trek: Prodigy
Ella Purnell’s movies and TV showsare skyrocketing at the moment, and the actress is currently best known for playing Lucy in theFalloutTV show. While she is also known as Jackie Taylor inYellowjackets, Purnell is also a prominent voice actress, taking on the roles of Jinkx inArcaneand Gwyndala inStar Trek: Prodigy.
Following a successful 2024,Ella Purnell’s upcoming movies and TV show projectsare creating quite the buzz.The next installments ofFalloutandArcaneare both on the way,and the actress is also starring in the new comedy movieThe Scurry, too. Unfortunately, Purnell will only be at MegaCon on the Saturday, so fans will need to be quick to meet her.
Saturday
Standard Autograph: $100.00 — Flat items under 11x14.
Premium Autograph: $120.00 — Larger items like Funkos, action figures, posters, etc.
Photo Meet and Greet: $120.00
8Katey Sagal
The Conners, Married… With Children, Futurama, Sons Of Anarchy
Sitcom legend Katey Sagal is due to appear on the weekend days of MegaCon. The actress is best known for playing Peggy Bundy inMarried… with Children, Gemma Teller Morrow inSons of Anarchy, Louise Goldufski-Conner inThe Conners, and voicing Turanga Leela inFuturama. Her career is full of brilliant titles, althoughSagal’s role inSons of Anarchyis the one that stands out the most.
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WithThe Connersseason 7due to air in 2025, the last installment of the show, Sagal’s name is cropping up more and more. However, it’s likely that MegaCon attendees will want to discuss some ofthe most shocking moments inSons of Anarchy, considering Gemma is easily the most prominent character of Sagal’s.
Standard Autograph: $100.00 — 8x10
9Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Christopher Mintz-Plasse is most notably remembered asSuperbad’s funniest character, Fogell, a personality that stands out in the actor’s filmography. WhileMintz-Plasse is always going to be seen asSuperbad’s McLovin,he is also known for his role as Chris D’Amico/Red Mist inKick-Ass, and for lending his voice to the character of Fishlegs Ingerman in theHow to Train Your Dragonmovies.
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Although Mintz-Plasse doesn’t have any known upcoming projects to talk about, there are plenty of past anecdotes he can share at MegaCon. Tales aboutChristopher Mintz-Plasse’s movies with Chloe Grace Moretz, filmingSuperbadas a minor, and his voice acting career are all great content for the actor to cover in MegaCon’s panels, and hopefully attendees will get to learn more about him in general.
Photo Meet and Greet: $80.00
10Henry Winkler
Happy Days, Parks And Recreation, Arrested Development, Barry
Henry Winkler is a timeless icon, who is most famous forjumping the shark inHappy Daysas the brilliant Fonzie. The Emmy and Golden Globe winner is also known for playing useless attorney Barry Zuckerkorn inArrested Development, sneaky obstetrician Dr. Saperstein inParks and Recreation, and most recently, as acting coach Gene Cousineau inBarry.
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Winkler has decades of experience and fans of several different projects to meet with. His career doesn’t tend to falter, andit’s never long before Winkler appears as yet another hilarious character in a new TV show.Thankfully, the actor will be at MegaCon on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which gives attendees plenty of time to get an autograph or photo with him.
Photo Meet and Greet: $95.00
