10-03-2025
'Supernatural,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'The Boys' stars coming to Toronto for Comicon 2025
It's almost time for the beloved fandom event, Toronto Comicon 2025, taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 14 to 16. This year's Comicon features celebrity guests like Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki and Ruth Connell, James Marsters who played Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Boys actors Anthony Starr, Karl Urban, Colby Minifie, Jessie T. Usher and Laz Alonso.
As Andrew Moyes, Vice President of Fan Expo HQ highlighted to Yahoo Canada, Toronto is a particularly great location for a Comicon weekend. In addition to the response from the fans, the celebrities get excited about it as well.
"Toronto loves fandom. Some of these shows are filmed here, which is really key as well, and I think it's also a very welcoming city," Moyes said. "Often when we're speaking to our talent, they are so pleased that they are here."
But for the team behind the event, the challenge is always to give fans what they expect, while also creating new experiences to keep Comicon feeling fresh.
"We listen to our fans, what they're telling us. We also have to work with crazy schedules, with actors, but we continue to bring great names year-over-year," Moyes said. "It's challenging, ... but we also are a team of passionate fans."
"We understand that this is an opportunity that people have saved their hard earned money for, that they've really been looking forward to. So for us, when we see everyone enjoying themselves and the event going off without a hitch, that's the reward for me."
Comicon veterans will know that there's a lot to do and see, and a lot of people will be arriving to take part in the same experiences. So Moyes has some tips for Comicon attendees to ensure they have the best experience possible.
"I would definitely say check out the website, ... and go through and see what [you] definitely want to do, and chart out a little bit," Moyes said. "I think getting there early is also a really good idea. Come in, get your tickets early so you can really maximize your experience."
"And also follow us on social too, because once the weekend starts that's where we'll be pushing out a lot of the updates. ... But I always like to say you should leave a bit of space for the surprise and delight, because Toronto Comicon is truly a show where you're not quite sure what could happen, which is always exciting."
Moyes added that if you're someone who isn't ready to fully commit to the cosplay or you're apprehensive about meeting your favourite stars, or have nerves about experiencing your first Comicon generally, the panels (included in your ticket) are great places to start.
Comicon 2025 in Toronto runs from March 14 to March 16, tickets are available online
