Wow, what a Fan Expo 2025 as the four day event ran from August 21 to 24, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention which was transformed into the ultimate fan destination. There were fans of cosplay, fantasy, sci-fi, comics horror, gaming, or anime, this year’s event had something for everyone.
Some of the fun moments were:nostalgia themed moments like the Back To The Future vehicle, brand-new product launches, limited edition merch,activations over 400,000 sq. ft. of unique shopping and delightful surprises around every corner.
The show floor had some impressive programming, from a full-scale free-play Retroware Arcade and the return of Idolfest—featuring powerhouse J-pop groups Kamen Joshi (from Japan) and Non Sweet (from Vancouver)—to blockbuster events like Comics Xplosion, Jim Lee Live on Stage, and the stars of Netflix’s Wednesday who will make a stop on The Doom Tour for a delightfully dreadful panel. Fans also travelled back in time with An Evening with Marty and Doc: Celebrating 40 Years with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, experience the force of Ewan McGregor Live, or roll the dice at D&D Live Play Nights: Legends of Gaming where an epic tale unfolds each evening of the show. Adding even more sparkle, Level Up! A Drag Spectacular, hosted by Bear Sailor Moon, brings fandom and performance together, while the Masters of Cosplay: Maple Leaf Qualifier showcases some of the best costumes in the country.
The interactive brand activations brought some of the biggest names in entertainment and gaming to life. The Bell Esports Challenge returned with live in-person finals and $60,000 CAD in prizing, while Cineplex Pictures invited attendees to step inside the illusion with a Now You See Me: Now You Don’t photo op and immersive experience. At the Disney+ Throwback Experience, fans relived the best of the ’90s and 2000s before venturing into the worlds of Alien: Earth and Percy Jackson. eBay Canada celebrates its 25th anniversary with collectibles, curated finds, and custom trading cards, while the LEGO® booth offered massive builds, giveaways, and the newly-revealed LEGO® Game Boy™ set. MGA’s Miniverse™ Make It Mini Experience returned with playful surprises, and Paramount+’s Adventure to the Peak transports fans through Yellowstone, SpongeBob, Dexter, and beyond in a 4D journey. Horror lovers tested their courage in The Conjuring: Last Rites – Reflections of Evil, a pulse-pounding mirror maze, while fans of Wednesday explored the Alone Zone – a space for people who loathe people. Nostalgia took center stage with Retrokid, bringing Canadian childhood favourites back in style, and the TRON Lightcycle offered a high-speed ride.
This year’s event also had an exciting lineup of celebrity guests, including stars of TV, film, theatre, animation, comics and gaming, such as Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye, Sinners), William Shatner (Star Trek), Mary Steenburgen (Back to the Future Part III, Stepbrothers, Elf), Tom Welling (Smallville), Mike Tyson (Boxing Legend, The Hangover), Dafne Keen (Deadpool & Wolverine), John Boyega (Star Wars), Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon, The Black Phone 1 & 2), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, Legends of Tomorrow), Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, Teen Wolf), Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers, Yellowjackets), Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville), Catherine Tate (Doctor Who), Heather Locklear (Spin City, Melrose Place), Sting (Wrestling Superstar), Trish Stratus (Wrestling Superstar), Peggy The Dog (Deadpool & Wolverine), Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Hudson Thames (Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, What If…?), Richard Horvitz (Helluva Boss), Jack De Sena (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Alex Brightman (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss),to name some of the high lights.
An Evening with Marty and Doc, Celebrating 40 Years!
Celebrate 40 years of Back to the Future with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. With various once-in-a-lifetime packages for this iconic cast reunion, there’s something for everyone.
Ewan McGregor LIVE,Smallville Nights,with
Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum
Jim Lee: Live on Stage,Comics Xplosion
,Comics Xplosion. where artists go head-to-head and paint masterpieces live before your eyes and a DJ to keep the guest dancing.
D&D Live Play Nights: Legends of Gaming – featuring four epic tales at with Damien Haas, Omid Abtahi, Faye Mata, and more.
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