With less than a month to go, FAN EXPO New Orleans continues to build momentum. The convention runs January 9 to 11, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and the celebrity lineup is still growing.
The latest wave of guests includes Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Corey Feldman, and James Phelps and Oliver Phelps. They join an already packed guest list for one of the region’s biggest pop culture events.
A Goonies Reunion Takes Shape
The announcement also confirms a true Goonies reunion. Feldman will be joined by Kerri Green, Robert Davi, and Joe Pantoliano, bringing multiple cast members from the 1985 cult classic together in New Orleans.
Spotlight on the New Additions
Lloyd remains best known as Doc Brown in Back to the Future, but his career spans decades. His credits include The Addams Family, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Taxi, Clue, Dennis the Menace, Angels in the Outfield, Cyberchase, and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
Ricci broke out as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family films and later returned to the role’s legacy as Marilyn Thornhill in Wednesday. Her résumé includes Casper, Now and Then, Sleepy Hollow, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Speed Racer, and television roles on Ally McBeal and Pan Am.
Feldman has more than 100 film and television credits. Alongside The Goonies and Stand By Me, his work includes The Lost Boys, Gremlins, and early TV appearances on Mork & Mindy, The Bad News Bears, and The Love Boat.
James and Oliver Phelps became global favorites as Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. Cast at age 14, they appeared throughout the franchise’s entire run.
More Stars Join the Lineup
Additional newly announced guests include Ian James Corlett, Christopher Judge, and Jamison Newlander.
Corlett is a prolific voice actor and creator of Being Ian and Yvon of the Yukon, with credits ranging from Dragon Ball Zand Family Guy to Sausage Party. Judge is widely recognized for his 10-season run as Teal’c on Stargate SG-1 and his voice work in the God of War video game series. Newlander gained fame as Alan Frog in The Lost Boys and has appeared in projects including Bone Tomahawk and Get Him Back for Christmas.
A Deep and Diverse Guest Roster
The growing guest list also includes Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, John Cena, Hayden Christensen, Gates McFadden, Helen Hunt, James Marsters, Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Dean Norris, Mike Colter, Josh Holloway, and Thomas Lennon, among many others.
Voice acting fans can also look forward to appearances from cast members tied to Death Note, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Hazbin Hotel.
Three Days of Pop Culture Celebration
FAN EXPO New Orleans delivers three full days of programming across film, television, animation, gaming, comics, cosplay, and more. Fans can expect celebrity panels, meet-and-greets, creators, exhibitors, and themed experiences for every fandom.
More guest announcements are expected in the coming weeks as the January event approaches.
