Chicago’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, FAN EXPO Chicago today revealed an early look at its star-studded celebrity lineup for this year’s show, running August 14 – 16, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Joining the previously announced Hobbits (Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd) of the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy are the casts of three more legendary properties: SMALLVILLE, HALLOWEEN, and THE GOONIES.  FAN EXPO Chicago runs August 14 – 16, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Show hours are Friday 4 – 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets start at $41 during the advanced pricing window through July 30, 2026, and go to regular price from July 31 through the end of the show; 3-day passes and VIP packages also available at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/buy-tickets/. More information and updates can be found at fanexpochicago.com.

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