SCI-FI & FANTASY ATTRACTIONS

Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM & Saturday, September 12, at 7:30 PM

Join The Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour: A Once-in-a-Generation Celebration as Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd reunite to celebrate 25 years of Middle-earth magic. Choose from an exclusive backstage pass, team-up or individual photo ops and autographs, and tickets to their special panel, An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years.

Sunday, September 13 at 8 AM | Hyatt Regency Dallas

Hungry like a hobbit? Grab a napkin and settle in for Second Breakfast hosted by Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan for a celebration that will rival Bilbo Baggins' 111th Birthday.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Some experiences you'll remember forever... and this is one of them. Join Colin O'Donoghue for an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet featuring an intimate 25-minute Q&A session with just a handful of fans. Ask the questions you've always wanted answered, then seal the deal with an exclusive selfie.

From the wilds of a mysterious forest to the depths of space, come meet your fave sci-fi & fantasy actors. Get autographs, pose for photos, and meet them in the real world.

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Do you love The Shire and second breakfast? Are you a Slytherin longing to go back to the common room? Don't miss FAN EXPO Dallas' sci-fi & fantasy panels where we'll dive into the lore of your fave fictions. Check the schedule closer to the show to find out when and where the adventure begins.

Join Frodo on a mission to save FAN EXPO Dallas from Sauron. Complete the quest and get a limited-edition FAN EXPO Dallas pin and swag bag. Scan the QR code, follow the instructions, and answer and snap a photo of every riddle. Good luck, and may the stars shine upon your path.

Ready to clear the grid? Make a donation to Ghostbusters: Texas Rangers Division, grab a Ghost Popper, and take aim at four ghostly targets. Knock down at least one Class V vapor to complete your mission and earn a prize.

Potential recruits can put their paranormal skills to the test in this interactive training course from Ghostbusters: Texas Rangers Division. Practice your aim, uncover a phantom hiding inside a haunted object, and capture it in the Containment Unit. A donation gets you into the action, and every participant receives a prize.

From Star Wars and Doctor Who to House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings, FAN EXPO Dallas will feature sci-fi & fantasy themed Cosplay Meetups all weekend long. Meet like-minded fans, celebrate all things sci-fi & fantasy, and snap a picture to remember. Watch for a schedule of specific fandom meetups closer to the show.