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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Chicago's McCormick Place, United States
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C2E2 Spotlight
Marvel considered making a Hulk vs. Thing movie, but scrapped the idea after Fox abandoned their Fantastic Four sequel
Ben Grimm actor Michael Chiklis says there were discussions about a Hulk vs. Thing movie, but those talks ended after Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer's release
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
The CW slashed Superman and Lois’s budget for its final season, forcing the series to cut cast members and get creative with their VFX
How extreme budget cuts forced Superman and Lois to get creative during their final season tv
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Marvel’s Elizabeth Olsen still doesn’t know what the deal is with the Infinity Stones
Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen is still confused about the Infinity Stones (but he feels it hasn’t stopped her from doing her job)
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
How the pandemic affected the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to the MCU's Scarlet Witch
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen recalls how the pandemic disrupted Marvel Studios
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Re-live C2E2 2026's Cosplay Central Costume Showcase!
Watch as C2E2's finest cosplayers walk the Main Stage catwalk.
Chris Arrant
Watch You Have Failed This Panel: The Cast of Arrow with Emily Bett Rickards and David Ramsey from Chicago's C2E2!
Having both stared at saved the CW's classic Arrowverse, Arrow's own Felicity Smoake and John Diggle - Emily Bett Rickards and David Ramsey themselves - took the stage at C2E2 2026. And Popverse was there to film it
Grant DeArmitt
Watch It's Clobberin' Time: The Cast of Fantastic Four with Ioan Gruffudd and Michael Chiklis from Chicago's C2E2!
Half of the OG cinematic Fantastic Four - Ioan Gruffudd and Michael Chiklis - brought a piece of the Baxter Building to C2E2 2026, and you can watch their panel right here, right now
Grant DeArmitt
C2E2 Feed
Marvel considered making a Hulk vs. Thing movie, but scrapped the idea after Fox abandoned their Fantastic Four sequel
Ben Grimm actor Michael Chiklis says there were discussions about a Hulk vs. Thing movie, but those talks ended after Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer's release
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
The CW slashed Superman and Lois’s budget for its final season, forcing the series to cut cast members and get creative with their VFX
How extreme budget cuts forced Superman and Lois to get creative during their final season tv
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Marvel’s Elizabeth Olsen still doesn’t know what the deal is with the Infinity Stones
Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen is still confused about the Infinity Stones (but he feels it hasn’t stopped her from doing her job)
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
How the pandemic affected the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to the MCU's Scarlet Witch
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen recalls how the pandemic disrupted Marvel Studios
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Steven Spielberg went outside during a real hurricane to film Jurassic Park’s iconic storm scene
A hurricane hit the Jurassic Park set, and director Steven Spielberg filmed and included the footage in the 1993 film
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Daredevil star Charlie Cox knows people will make headlines out of his MCU musings, so he’s more careful with how he answers panel questions
Daredevil star Charlie Cox is on to me (and I feel like he’s reading my mind)
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Marvel Studios star Elizabeth Olsen swears she doesn’t know anything about Avengers: Doomsday (and says it’s better that way)
Elizabeth Olsen is in the dark about the future of the MCU, and that’s just the way she likes it
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Something is Killing the Children's James Tynion IV reveals his fancast for a live-action Erica Slaughter: Maya Hawke
For Tynion, who created Something is Killing the Children's lead character Erica Slaughter, one facet of Erica in particular has him eyeing Stranger Things star Hawke
Grant DeArmitt
There’s a secret Superman Easter egg in the second season of HBO's The Last of Us
Superman & Lois fans may recognize one of the filming locations in The Last of Us season two
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Absolute Batman guest artist Eric Canete would love to return “for more”
At C2E2 2026, Absolute Batman guest artist Eric Canete revealed that he’s been floored by the positive fan response to his work
Jules Chin Greene
James Tynion IV's first attempt at Something is Killling the Children was a totally different story - "Me trying to do a Twin Peaks thing"
No, the original Something is Killing the Children didn't have any cherry pie or damn fine coffee, but it did feature rural mysteries and a detective with a very unorthodox way of investigating
Grant DeArmitt
Re-live C2E2 2026's Cosplay Central Costume Showcase!
Watch as C2E2's finest cosplayers walk the Main Stage catwalk.
Chris Arrant
Watch the Cosplay Crown Championship Regional Qualifier and US Finals from Chicago's C2E2!
The latest chapter of the global Cosplay Crown Championship was at C2E2 2026 - see all the winners and their incredible cosplay right here!
Grant DeArmitt
Watch You Have Failed This Panel: The Cast of Arrow with Emily Bett Rickards and David Ramsey from Chicago's C2E2!
Having both stared at saved the CW's classic Arrowverse, Arrow's own Felicity Smoake and John Diggle - Emily Bett Rickards and David Ramsey themselves - took the stage at C2E2 2026. And Popverse was there to film it
Grant DeArmitt
Watch It's Clobberin' Time: The Cast of Fantastic Four with Ioan Gruffudd and Michael Chiklis from Chicago's C2E2!
Half of the OG cinematic Fantastic Four - Ioan Gruffudd and Michael Chiklis - brought a piece of the Baxter Building to C2E2 2026, and you can watch their panel right here, right now
Grant DeArmitt
Watch Truth, Justice, and Family: The Cast of Superman & Lois with Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch, & Michael Cudlitz, from Chicago's C2E2!
Clark Kent, Lois Lane, & Lex Luthor - that is Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch, & Michael Cudlitz - soared to C2E2 2026 for a heroic Main Stage panel... and you can watch it here now
Grant DeArmitt
Watch Welcome to Jurassic Park: A Reunion with the Original Cast with BD Wong, Ariana Richards, Joseph Mazzello, & Wayne Knight from Chicago's C2E2!
The original stars of Jurassic Park stomped their way into C2E2 2026, with Wu (Wong), Lex (Richards), Tim (Mazzello), and Nedry (Knight) joining forces for a (pre)historic panel! Watch it here
Grant DeArmitt
Watch Geena Davis reminsce on Thelma & Louise, A League of Her Own, and more with Popverse at C2E2 2026
Popverse's Ashley V. Robinson welcomes Geena Davis to the Main Stage of Chicago's C2E2 2026.
Trent Cannon
Absolute Batman is a "stone big meatball of a guy," but this one thing made it click for Eric Canete
From one Absolute Batman artist to another, Nick Dragotta broke down what makes DC’s biggest Batman look distinct to guest artist Eric Canete
Jules Chin Greene
The West Wing's Dulé Hill isn't interested in resurrecting the beloved show - with one specific exception
What would change Dulé Hill's mind about coming back to The West Wing? Who was writing it.
Graeme McMillan
Geena Davis shares memories of her Beetlejuice co-star Catherine O’Hara, who she calls a “very special woman”
To this day, Geena Davis still quotes her Beetlejuice co-star Catherine O’Hara
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
An Arrow/Dexter crossover where Dexter Morgan and Oliver Queen hunt each other? It's David Ramsey's dream
What if Dexter Morgan went after Oliver Queen? Arrow’s David Ramsey speculates on what that encounter would look like.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Avengers: Age of Ultron director Joss Whedon told Elizabeth Olsen that Wanda would never wear her red leotard or crown
Elizabeth Olsen was told that Scarlet Witch would never wear her classic Marvel Comics costume (but that changed when WandaVision came along)
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Charlie Cox wasn’t a fan of the bank heist episode in Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again (and he pointed out a plot hole the writers missed)
Charlie Cox tried to convince Marvel Studios not to do the Daredevil: Born Again bank episode
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Avengers actress Elizabeth Olsen thought she was auditioning for Gamora when she met with Marvel for Wanda Maximoff
Elizabeth Olsen auditioned for Marvel’s Scarlet Witch believing she was reading for Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Geena Davis has a twisted idea for a Fly sequel where her character gives birth to bug children
Geena Davis discusses her unproduced Fly sequel which would’ve seen Veronica Quaife give birth to twin mutants
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Watch the Hell’s Kitchen Returns: Daredevil: Born Again with Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Elden Henson, & Wilson Bethel from Chicago's C2E2!
After the debut of Daredevil: Born Again season 2, Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Foggy Nelson & Bullseye themselves - that is, Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Elden Henson & Wilson Bethel, respectively - brought the action to C2E2 2026. And you can watch it now
Grant DeArmitt
Watch the Uncharted: Celebrating the Adventure panel from C2E2 2026 right here
Nolan North, Emily Rose, and Richard McGonagle spoke about their iconic Uncharted characters on the Main Stage at C2E2
Trent Cannon
Watch The West Wing reunion panel with Martin Sheen & Dulé Hill from Chicago's C2E2!
Straight out of the presidential administration of our dreams, The West Wing's Jed Bartlet and Charlie Young - Martin Sheen & Dulé Hill, of course - stopped to stump at Chicago's C2E2 '2026. And we were there to film it
Grant DeArmitt
And the winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championship Regional Qualifier and US Finals at C2E2 2026 are...
At C2E2 2026, during the Cosplay Central Crown Championship's latest exciting event, one incredible cosplayer took home the top trophy and will be heading to London for the Global Finals. Find out who it was here!
Grant DeArmitt
Martin Sheen doesn't get why people care about his Uncle Ben: "I had never seen a Spider-Man before or since"
The West Wing and Apocalypse Now actor remains unclear as to why fandom has embraced his brief time as the uncle to Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker
Graeme McMillan
Does Daredevil: Born Again take inspiration from current events? It's not so straightforward, says cast
"It's not a virtue of the show that we somehow created a world where people were behaving horridly — people have been doing that," says Wilson Bethel at C2E2
Graeme McMillan
What would bring the Ninth Doctor back to Doctor Who on TV? Christopher Eccleston finally gives an answer
Christopher Eccleston lays out what it would take to bring him back to playing the Doctor on television - and it's not what you think
Graeme McMillan
Krysten Ritter wants to do a Jessica Jones/Punisher MCU team-up: "We're goth mom and dad, come on"
Krysten Ritter knows what she wants from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and now you'll want it, too)
Graeme McMillan
How Dustin Hoffman unknowingly prevented Geena Davis from hooking up with Jack Nicholson
Why Geena Davis turned down a date with Jack Nicholson
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Nolan North says Uncharted is different from other video game franchises because Nathan Drake grows and ages unlike Super Mario or Lara Croft
Nathan Drake actor Nolan North says Uncharted allows its characters to grow and evolve, unlike other video games
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Geena Davis says one of her biggest goals is to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Geena Davis wants to be in a Marvel movie (preferably as a villain), and who are we to stop her?
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
We have the 2027 C2E2 dates, and the show is moving! (Timewise, at least)
Don't worry; C2E2 2027 is still going to happen at McCormick Place in Chicago... it's when it happens that's changing
Graeme McMillan
Are you coming to C2E2 2026 looking for an Artist Alley commission? Let Popverse put you in touch with your favorite artists
You're headed to C2E2 '26 to nab a commission from your favorite comics artist, but so are a *lot* of other people. Read on to learn how you can get your drawing of Nightwing and Jon Snow kissing (or whatever) faster and easier
Grant DeArmitt
James Tynion IV's Tiny Onion brings horror hits and a secret tease to C2E2 2026
James Tynion IV’s Tiny Onion heads to C2E2 with panels, exclusives, and a mysterious “biting” surprise.
Chris Arrant
C2E2 2026 is in the books, and we loved every moment of it (especially the dancing)
Chicago's finest weekend of the entire year has finished, and we're missing the magic that was C2E2 2026 already
Graeme McMillan
Where to find Popverse at Chicago's C2E2 2026
Heading to the midwest's premiere pop culture event of 2026? So are Popverse's Ashley, Jules, Chris , Grant, and Martin. We'll see you at C2E2!
Grant DeArmitt
Coming to C2E2 2026? Think you know gaming, comics, TV & anime? Come prove it at the Popverse Pop Quiz!
Trivia is back, Popverse style, at Chicago's C2E2 - here's what you need to know
Grant DeArmitt
Looking for C2E2's 2026 panel line-up? Allow us to recommend the can't-miss events
From the adventures of Uncharted to the shadows of Something is Killing the Children to a one-on-one with the Scarlet Witch herself, here's the biggest panels happening at C2E2 2026
Grant DeArmitt
Headed to C2E2 2026's Artist Alley? Here are Popverse's must-visits
Some of the biggest names in DC and Marvel Comics (plus plenty of indie darlings) are on their way to C2E2 - here are the Artist Alley tables Popverse will be sure to see
Grant DeArmitt
Chicago's C2E2 2026 is just a few days away - here are the top exhibitor booths we won't be missing
Comedy, TTRPGs, and of course, comics, are on the showfloor at C2E2 '26. Here are the exhibitor booths Popverse is most excited about
Grant DeArmitt
Ask Elizabeth Olsen, the Daredevil: Born Again cast, James Tynion IV, and more Qs as part of C2E2 x Popverse member exclusive!
Popverse members can submit questions for select C2E2 2026 panels and interviews ahead of everyone else!
Chris Arrant
Watch the Daredevil: Born Again season 2, The West Wing, Arrow panels and more from Chicago's C2E2 2026!
Whether you have fond memories of C2E2 2026 to revisit or you missed it and want to see what happened, Popverse filmed all of the Main Stage panels.
Chris Arrant
The very best cosplay and costumes at Chicago's C2E2 2026
We've rounded up the very best cosplay outfits from C2E2 2026
Jules Chin Greene
Both of Dragon Ball Z's Piccolo voice actors — Toshio Furukawa and Christopher Sabat — are coming to Chicago's C2E2 2026
Toshio Furukawa and Christopher Sabat have been voicing Piccolo for generations and you can meet both of them at C2E2 this year.
Trent Cannon
Daredevil: Born Again stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, and Wilson Bethel go from Hell's Kitchen to the Windy City for C2E2 2026!
Matt Murdock (Cox), Jessica Jones (Ritter), and Bullseye (Bethel) themselves will be at McCormick place this March - and Popverse Superfans get special access to the cast of Daredevil: Born Again season 2
Grant DeArmitt
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
Grant DeArmitt
C2E2 2026 will be a proper Arrow reunion with Emily Bett Rickards
Emily Bett Rickards will be joining her Arrow co-stars Stephen Amell and David Ramsey at C2E2 2026
Jules Chin Greene
Mortal Kombat, Exquisite Corpses, and One Chicago head up the C2E2 2026 programming schedule alongside Marvel guests and more!
The programming schedule for C2E2 2026 has been unveiled, offering a packed line-up of celebrities, gaming, comedy, and even an Emo Dance Party to keep the Windy City busy
Graeme McMillan
Marvel's Scarlet Witch Elizabeth Olsen is coming to C2E2 2026!
Elizabeth Olsen will be magicking her way into McCormick Place for C2E2 2026 this March for photos, signings, and more
Graeme McMillan
Little Mermaid voice actors Jodi Benson and Christopher Daniel Barnes are coming to C2E2
The stars of The Little Mermaid are here to make us part of their world in Chicago this March
Trent Cannon
Pokémon voice actors Sarah Natochenny and Haven Burton Paschall are headed to Chicago's C2E2 2026!
The voices of Ash, Serena, and more Slurpuffs than you'd know what to do with are headed to C2E2 2026 as Pokémon actors Sarah Natochenny and Haven Burton Paschall sign up for the March event
Graeme McMillan
The Popverse Superfan presale for C2E2 2026 celebrity photo ops and autograph is here - here's everything you need to know
Antsy about the C2E2 2026 Superfan presale? Here's everything you need to know.
Graeme McMillan
Blue's Clues star (and beloved internet icon) Steve Burns is coming to C2E2 2026
The original host of the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue's Clues is headed to Chicago as Steve Burns is announced for C2E2 2026
Graeme McMillan
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston is vworping his way into C2E2 2026
The actor who led the 2000s revival of the BBC's long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who will be live and onstage at C2E2 in March 2026!
Graeme McMillan
All the C2E2 guests, panels, comic creators, and more coming to Chicago in March
C2E2 2026 preview: Everything you need to know before Chicago’s biggest pop culture event
Chris Arrant
Uncharted voice actors Nolan North, Emily Rose, and Richard McGonagle are coming to Chicago's C2E2 2026
Nathan Drake and family are coming to C2E2 2026 for three days of photo ops and autographs
Graeme McMillan
Superman & Lois stars Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch, and Michael Cudlitz are coming to C2E2 2026!
Superman, Lois, and Lex Luthor from the fan-favorite CW series will be showing up in the Windy City for 2026's C2E2
Graeme McMillan
Take part in an exclusive C2E2 2026 ticket presale for our Chicago return - with VIPs and more up for grabs for Popverse Superfans first
Get the first (and the best) tickets for Chicago's C2E2 2026 with Popverse.
Graeme McMillan
Chicago's C2E2 2026 dates are here and its parallel with LA's WonderCon & Kansas City's Planet Comicon
The dates for C2E2 2026 are here - and it's going to be a busy weekend for those in the comic con business.
Chris Arrant
Popverse convention panel archive: Watch panels from NYCC, MCM, C2E2, ECCC, and more on-demand!
Be there from anywhere and watch full panels form New York Comic Con, MCM Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, and more!
Chris Arrant
