Fan Expo Philadelphia returned to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from May 16-18, 2025 with a star-studded guest list including celebrities like John Cena, William Shatner, Andy Serkis, Helen Hunt, Steve Guttenberg, and the cast of ‘Superman & Lois’: Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch, and Michael Cudlitz. With a weekend schedule loaded with meet & greets, experiences, and hundreds of artists & exhibitors to shop from, Fan Expo Philadelphia certainly made their 4th year count!
Whatever you’re a fan of, Fan Expo’s got you covered! We’re talking about exciting panels (Superman & Lois Q&A, above), anime voice actors, free gaming, legendary comic creators, immersive fan activations, and tons of collectibles for sale on the Exhibition Floor. This year there was a wide variety of comic books, Funko Pops, trading cards, figures & statues, lightsabers, and, of course, art! Plus convention exclusives at the official Fan Expo Merch Booth, giveaways for ‘Smurfs’ & ‘Mission: Impossible’ from Paramount Pictures, and so much more:
Meanwhile, Artist Alley is the place to go for original art, handmade crafts, and custom collectibles. Not only can you walk away with fan art based on your favorite franchises done by local artists but also meet renowned comic book artists & writers, get your comics signed (and even graded by CBCS or CGC via Captured Collectibles), and even take one-of-a-kind sketches home from featured creators like Michael Golden, Mark Morales, Ben Harvey, George Vega, Arthur Suydam, Ron Wilson, Eric Basaldua, John Hebert, and Creees Lee, who had a sketch duel with Enid Balam:
All while taking in the sights of all that Fan Expo has to offer… and maybe even dressing the part? Be sure to check out the Community Zone where you’ll find professional cosplayers, prop makers, and other fandom groups like the 501st Legion, G.I. Joe’s Finest, and the Philadelphia Ghostbusters. You’re not going to believe the kind of costuming craftsmanship you’ll come across just from casually roaming the convention!
Fan Expo Philadelphia reaches far & wide for fans! From mainstream to niche interests, no fandom is too big or too small. Mark your calendars because Fan Expo Philly will be back before you know it and you won’t want to miss out: May 29-31, 2026 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. But for now, check out more of photos here and our recap video below:
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