Your Next Comic Con Is in Houston — And the Guest List Is Stacked
Comicpalooza 2026 hits Houston May 22–24 with Daredevil, The Matrix, Rick and Morty, and Halo’s full cast. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip.
Daredevil. The Matrix. Rick and Morty. Halo’s 25th Anniversary. Rainn Wilson. Here’s why Comicpalooza 2026 deserves your attention.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to get to Houston this spring, the reason just got very loud.
Comicpalooza 2026 returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center May 22–24, and Texas’s largest pop culture festival is bringing a guest lineup that punches well above its regional weight class. COMiCPALOOZA
The Headliners
Charlie Cox, Wilson Bethel, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Krysten Ritter — the core cast of the Daredevil franchise — will all be on site for panels, photos, and autographs. With Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 currently in the cultural conversation, this is a real get. If you want to meet Matt Murdock, the Kingpin, Bullseye, and Jessica Jones in the same room, Houston is where you do it. Khou
The Matrix franchise is also well represented, with Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus), Joe Pantoliano (Cypher), and Marcus Chong (Tank) appearing for panels on the legacy of the groundbreaking sci-fi series. Houston On The Cheap
And if that’s not enough: Rainn Wilson (The Office) and Pam Grier (Jackie Brown) are also confirmed. Visit Houston Texas
For the Gamers
Halo fans, the full franchise voice cast is reuniting to celebrate 25 years of the series. Steve Downes (Master Chief), Jen Taylor (Cortana), Tim Dadabo (343 Guilty Spark), Jeff Steitzer (the multiplayer announcer), and composer Marty O’Donnell will all be there for panels, photos, and autographs. This kind of full-cast Halo reunion doesn’t happen often. Houston On The Cheap
For the Animation Fans
Cast members from Rick and Morty — Harry Belden (Morty), Ian Cardoni (Rick), and Spencer Grammer (Summer) — will be signing autographs and meeting fans. CultureMap Houston
Beyond the Guests
Comicpalooza isn’t just autograph lines. The three-day event fills most of the massive George R. Brown Convention Center with artists, vendors, panels, concerts, wrestling, craft activities, cosplay contests, gaming, and more. There’s also an Okashi Japanese Arcade bringing over 40 authentic machines, including rhythm games and racing titles. CultureMap HoustonHouston On The Cheap
Tickets and Details
A full weekend adult pass runs $105, with add-ons available for photo ops and autographs. Single-day passes are also available. Children under 12 get in for $10 on weekends. CultureMap Houston
Comicpalooza 2026 runs May 22–24 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Get your passes at comicpalooza.com.