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Jurassic Park stars Wayne Knight, Joseph Mazzello, Ariana Richards, and BD Wong are headed to C2E2 2026!
Life, uh, has found a way to connect Chicago's Jurassic Park fans to the icons that made the movie. And Popverse Superfans get an even better shot at meeting Knight, Mazzello, Richards, and Wong
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Welcome... to Jurassic Park!
OK, so we don't actually have any dinosaurs to greet you (although I sure do feel older by the day), but we do have some exciting news to share for fans of the greatest prehistoric vacation film ever made. Popverse is thrilled to announce that this year's Comic Con & Entertainment Expo in Chicago, IL, will feature the some of Jurassic Park's most iconic cast members: Wayne Knight, Joseph Mazzello, Ariana Richards, and BD Wong!
Knight, Mazzello, and Richards are confirmed to be at McCormick Place every day of the convention - that is, Mrach 27, 28, and 29 - with Wong tagging in for that Saturday and Sunday. They'll all of course be signing autographs and doing photo ops, but as you can probably tell by the rippling glass of water on your desk, there's also a big panel on the way...
Tickets for C2E2 2026 are available now, and with more celebrities like the above being announced every week, we recommend you snag yours now! And hey, if you’re looking really make your time in Chicago historic, there's no better way than becoming a C2E2 Popverse Superfan.
- Guaranteed first access to tickets
- $15 voucher for Epic Photo Ops
- An on-site Fast Pass line for Celebrity Autos & Photo Ops
- Premium access to purchase photo ops, autographs, and exclusive merch
- Access to Popverse's exclusive Superfan Lounge
- VOD access to all the C2E2 2026 panels we film
- Access to the 3+ years of convention panels we've recorded from C2E2, New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, MCM Comic Con, and Florida Supercon
...and a guarantee that you won't be eaten by dinosaurs (well, close to a guarantee). You can learn more about a C2E2 Popverse Superfan membership right here.
C2E2 2026 is happening this March 27 through March 29 at McCormick Place in Chicago; we hope to see you there! And if you've already bought tickets - might we suggest biding your time with our Jurassic Park watch order?
Can't get enough? Here's everything you need to know about Chicago's C2E2 2026.
About C2E2
Comics, cosplay, gaming, authors, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! We've gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, our goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness.
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Location
Chicago's McCormick Place
United States
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