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DALLAS FAN FESTIVAL 2025

MEETING YOUR HEROES

Voice actor Kenny James chats with fans at his autograph table, wearing a Bowser-themed shirt with a colorful banner of Mario characters behind him.
Actor Irene Bedard laughs warmly while meeting a fan at her table. Behind her, a banner highlights her animated and live-action roles, including Disney’s Pocahontas.
Voice actor Loren Lester poses with a fan holding a signed print of Robin from Batman: The Animated Series while another guest takes their photo in front of his booth banner.
Actor Brian Tochi enthusiastically poses with two fans at his booth, all smiling and gesturing playfully in front of a banner featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and other classic roles.
Voice actor Nadji Jeter signs the chest of a fan dressed as Spider-Man: Miles Morales. A banner showing the animated character version of Miles is displayed behind them.
Actor Ed Begley Jr. smiles beside a fan wearing a FAN EXPO Dallas T-shirt featuring chibi superheroes and villains as they pose for a photo at his autograph table.

PHENOMENAL PANELS

CELEBS & VOICE ACTORS

Actors William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett sit side by side on stage during their panel at Dallas FAN FESTIVAL, microphones in hand as they share stories with the audience.
Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman, and Sid Krofft speak on stage, smiling as they reminisce about their classic series during a lively discussion with fans.
Ernie Reyes Jr., Brian Tochi, Kenn Scott, Robbie Rist, and François Chau take part in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reunion panel, chatting and laughing together before an engaged audience.
Voice actor Rino Romano smiles on stage while speaking into a microphone during his spotlight panel, with the FAN EXPO backdrop behind him.
Actor Irene Bedard speaks passionately during her panel, holding a microphone and gesturing as she addresses the crowd.
Loren Lester, Diane Pershing, Dan Riba, Stan Berkowitz, and Kevin Altieri sit on stage during a Batman: The Animated Series panel, discussing their experiences creating the beloved show.
Actors Kelly Packard, Brande Roderick, and Traci Bingham join fans for a lively discussion, with Brande raising her hand as she speaks from center stage.
Actors Matt Jones, Max Arciniega, and Ed Begley Jr. share laughs on stage during a Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul panel at Dallas FAN FESTIVAL.
Greg Evigan, Glenn Morshower, and Dean Butler sit together on stage, microphones in hand, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and engaging with the audience.

CRAFTY COSPLAY

AMAZING COSPLAYS

A large group of DC Comics cosplayers pose together on outdoor steps, dressed as heroes and villains including Superman, Supergirl, Robin, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, the Joker, and others.
Four cosplayers dressed as the Fantastic Four stand together inside the convention hall, smiling and holding up four fingers, with one in a full Thing costume featuring orange rocky details.
A cosplayer dressed as April O’Neil from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles smiles while holding a microphone and wearing a yellow jumpsuit with a press pass badge around her neck.
A cosplayer dressed as Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles poses dramatically with bladed gauntlets extended and a purple cape flowing behind them.
A cosplayer in a detailed Blue Beetle suit poses with a fan wearing a Spider-Verse T-shirt, both smiling and forming a heart shape with their hands.
Two cosplayers interact on the show floor — one dressed as “Weird Al” Yankovic with curly hair and a colorful shirt, and the other as Ghost Rider with a flaming skull mask and glowing red eyes, while a bystander takes a photo.

THE PEOPLE'S PHANTOM CHOICE COSPLAY CONTEST

A lineup of cosplayers pose on the red carpet in front of a FAN EXPO Dallas step-and-repeat backdrop, showcasing elaborate costumes including horror, sci-fi, and fantasy designs such as a Predator, a pumpkin-headed scarecrow, a zombie, and a winged armored soldier.
Three cosplayers stand together on the red carpet — one dressed as a pumpkin-headed scarecrow holding a staff, another as a grotesque zombie with a trophy in hand, and the third in full tactical armor with black wings and a replica rifle.
Young cosplayers stand proudly on the red carpet in front of a FAN EXPO Dallas backdrop, dressed as a mix of anime, superhero, and fantasy characters, including Bumblebee, Mitsuri Kanroji, and others, with an adult cosplayer in a towering Galactus costume standing behind them.

COMMUNITY, GAMING, AND MORE

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

A smiling family of four poses inside the convention center — a man, woman, young boy in a Captain America shirt, and a toddler holding a plush toy.
Three children pose on the red carpet in front of a FAN EXPO Dallas backdrop, dressed as Spider-Gwen, Wonder Woman, and Princess Tiana.
A grandmother and two kids smile beside a life-sized replica of Johnny 5 from Short Circuit inside the convention hall.
A fan poses as Han Solo frozen in carbonite, sticking his head through the display while other attendees look on and laugh.
A woman dressed as a Star Wars Rebel officer and a young girl in Stormtrooper armor work on a craft activity together at a table.
Two children smile excitedly while playing a prize wheel game at a booth, surrounded by candy and Halloween-themed giveaways.
Cosplayers dressed as Supergirl and Superman flex their muscles alongside two young fans posing proudly in superhero stances.
A group of cosplayers pose together outside, including two women and two children dressed in colorful, futuristic outfits inspired by anime or gaming characters.
A father and son dressed as Goku from Dragon Ball Z strike a Kamehameha pose together inside the convention center.
A father and son dressed in matching teal tracksuits inspired by Squid Game smile while standing in line inside the show floor.
A smiling family of three dressed in matching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shirts pose together near the Celebrity Autograph Area, holding their young child.
A woman and two children admire a vendor’s display of light-up crystal spheres and collectible figures on the show floor at FAN EXPO Dallas.

GEEKY GOODIES

A fan browses through bins filled with shiny gold collectible bills featuring designs from popular fandoms at a vendor booth.
A man and young boy look closely at rows of custom mini-figures displayed on a vendor’s table, surrounded by bright lights and colorful merchandise.
A girl in a green floral dress examines handmade jewelry and plush toys at a booth filled with cute and colorful collectibles.
A young attendee looks at enamel pins and lanyards on display at a booth featuring bright, cartoon-style art and accessories.
A fan in a patterned shirt flips through framed artwork featuring Batman: The Animated Series prints and comic-style pieces at an art vendor’s booth.
A girl wearing a Batman shirt looks thoughtfully at shelves stacked with boxed Funko Pop! figures from Marvel and DC.
A family explores a vendor booth showcasing fantasy creature sculptures and dragon art, with a young girl perched on her dad’s shoulders.
A family dressed in casual cosplay browses bins of loose action figures and collectibles, smiling and comparing their finds.
A fan in a Metallica shirt flips through long boxes of comic books, searching for new additions to their collection.

TRICK-OR-TREATING

A Halloween candy bowl decorated with a skeleton in a black cloak sits on a table beside a sign that reads “We are Trick or Treating – Welcome!” with a smiling jack-o’-lantern graphic.
A vendor smiles as a young boy with his dad approaches a table filled with colorful treat boxes, collecting candy during trick-or-treating on the show floor.
A cosplayer dressed in an elaborate blue and gold costume with a wide-brimmed hat selects candy from a treat bowl at a booth.
A smiling child dressed as a Hogwarts student from Harry Potter holds up a brown paper bag labeled “Happy Halloween.”
A sign with a carved pumpkin graphic and green checkmark reads “We are Trick or Treating – Welcome!” displayed among handmade wooden dice vaults and tabletop gaming gear.
A cosplayer dressed as a Star Wars character kneels and opens a small treasure chest filled with colorful crystals for a group of excited kids.