MultiCon returns to Los Angeles Aug. 8 with Star Wars, Deadpool and more

MultiCon is coming back to Los Angeles on Aug. 8, 2026, at the Skirball Cultural Center with celebrity guests, cosplay, gaming and fan activations. The one-day convention will raise money for Make An Impact, a nonprofit focused on food security, mental health and crisis intervention.

Why it matters: - MultiCon blends fandom and fundraising, with proceeds supporting Make An Impact and community organizations working on food security, mental health, crisis intervention and other essential services. - The event returns after its inaugural edition sold out and raised more than $100,000 for wildfire recovery in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades. - The convention’s timing comes as organizers point to deep federal funding cuts hitting community-based nonprofits.

What happened: - MultiCon is set for Aug. 8, 2026, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. - Multihouse created the event, and The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy, or GEMA, powers it. - The one-day convention will feature celebrity guests, creators, cosplay, gaming, live experiences and pop culture programming. - Tickets are on sale at the event site, starting at $59.

The details: - First-wave guests include Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool and X-Force. - Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead Universe, will appear with cast members from the series. - Additional guests include Craig Bartlett, creator of Hey Arnold!; Matt Yang King, known for Avatar Last Airbender and the Mortal Kombat games; Isaac Robinson-Smith, who voices Bishop in X-Men '97; and Daniel Logan, who played Boba Fett in Star Wars. - Voice actors Zeno Robinson and Jonah Scott are also scheduled to appear. - Juju Green, aka Straw Hat Goofy, is set to join as well; Green is known as TikTok's movie guy and host of iHeartRadio's Get Rec'd podcast. - Reel Rejects and gaming and lifestyle brand 100 Thieves are part of the lineup. - More guests and creators are due to be announced in the coming weeks. - Fans can enter a cash-prize cosplay competition and take part in gaming and fan activations throughout the day. - A special panel will mark the 30th anniversary of Hey Arnold! with Craig Bartlett and original cast members. - Special activations will include an interactive first look at Scum & Villainy: Rendezvous, which is opening in Burbank in 2027. - The event will also feature appearances by the 501st Legion, a Star Wars memorabilia exhibit supported by Rancho Obi-Wan and the Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine with cast appearances from the franchise.

Between the lines: - MultiCon is being framed as more than a fan convention; organizers are positioning it as a response to shrinking public funding for essential services. - The event’s mix of nostalgia brands, major franchises and influencer-driven creators suggests an effort to broaden appeal across multiple fandoms. - The inaugural fundraiser established proof of concept by converting fan turnout into direct recovery dollars after the Los Angeles wildfires.

What's next: - Organizers plan to announce additional guests and creators in the coming weeks. - MultiCon will return as a one-day event on Aug. 8, with more programming expected to be revealed before the show. - Make An Impact and MultiCon organizers will use the event to continue supporting nonprofits serving vulnerable communities.

The bottom line: - MultiCon is trying to turn fandom into a repeatable fundraising engine, and this year’s edition leans hard on star power, nostalgia and cause-based giving.