The line between fantasy and reality blurs later this month when superheroes, villains and beloved characters from across the entertainment universe converge on Richmond for the city’s largest pop culture event. GalaxyCon returns to Richmond March 27-30 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center for a four-day pop culture celebration. 

The event, which has expanded to include additional activities at the Richmond Marriott and Richmond Hilton Downtown, will feature celebrity panels, cosplay competitions, gaming tournaments and photo opportunities.

GalaxyCon Richmond 2025 will feature iconic cast reunions from “Twilight,” “My Hero Academia,” “One Piece,” “High School Musical,” “Hazbin Hotel” and “Reno 911!” among others. Fantasy Super Cosplay Wrestling also will be part of the weekend’s attractions, alongside after-hours programming such as cosplay cabarets, karaoke and dance parties.

A new addition this year is the Starbinder Bookstore, which will give fans the chance to meet bestselling authors from various genres, including sci-fi, fantasy and horror. The bookstore, stocked with titles from authors worldwide, will also feature works inspired by GalaxyCon’s celebrity guests.

“With an expanded lineup of celebrity guests, interactive activities and immersive experiences, GalaxyCon Richmond 2025 will be an unforgettable weekend for fans of all ages,” said Mike Broder, founder and president of GalaxyCon.

The 2024 event generated $10.3 million in direct visitor spending, nearly doubling the economic impact from the previous year.

“GalaxyCon has become a cornerstone event for Richmond, bringing incredible energy and creativity to our community while significantly boosting our local economy,” said Katherine O’Donnell, president and CEO of Richmond Region Tourism.

Celebrity guests slated to attend include: “Weird Al” Yankovic, musician and star of “UHF” and “Comedy Bang! Bang!”; William Shatner, known for “Star Trek” and “Boston Legal”; Martin Sheen, famous for “The West Wing” and “Apocalypse Now”; John Carpenter, director of “Halloween” and “Escape from New York”; Heather Graham, who starred in “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” and “The Hangover”; Vincent D’Onofrio, known for his roles in “Daredevil” and “Full Metal Jacket”; Cary Elwes, who starred in “The Princess Bride” and “Saw”; Jason Isaacs, recognized for his roles in “Harry Potter” and “Star Trek: Discovery”; Christopher McDonald, known for “Happy Gilmore” and “Hacks”; the cast of “Reno 911!” including Thomas Lennon, Cedric Yarbrough and Carlos Alazraqui; Joey Fatone of NSYNC fame; Corbin Bleu from “High School Musical”; Barry Bostwick, known for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”; and the cast of “Twilight,” including Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli.