Mark Hamill Headlines Fan Expo Anaheim: Special Edition With Rare Convention Appearance
If you’ve ever wanted to be in the same room as Luke Skywalker himself, this is one of those moments you don’t want to miss. Mark Hamill isn’t exactly a regular on the convention circuit, which is why his newly announced appearance at Fan Expo Anaheim: Special Edition is a big deal for fans.
Fan Expo HQ is bringing its first-ever Anaheim Special Edition to the Anaheim Convention Center from June 26 through June 28, 2026, and Hamill is front and center for the event.
He’ll be participating in panels, meeting fans, and signing autographs across the weekend, giving attendees a rare chance to connect with one of pop culture’s most iconic performers.
Few actors have left a mark on entertainment quite like Hamill. His role as Star Wars hero Luke Skywalker turned him into a household name, but that’s only one chapter of a much bigger story. Over the years, he’s built a career that stretches far beyond a galaxy far, far away.
After wrapping the original Star Wars trilogy, Hamill shifted gears and took on stage work, appearing in productions like The Elephant Man and Amadeus. It showed a different side of his talent, one that didn’t rely on lightsabers or space battles. Then came another defining role, this time in animation.
His take on the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series became something special. Instead of echoing what Jack Nicholson had done on the big screen, Hamill created a version of the Clown Prince of Crime that mixed humor with something far more unsettling.
That performance carried on for decades through animated projects and the Batman: Arkham video games, becoming one of the most recognized interpretations of the character.
And he didn’t stop there. From Fire Lord Ozai in Avatar: The Last Airbender to Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: The Animated Series and Colonel Muska in Castle in the Sky, Hamill has taken on a wide range of roles, especially when it comes to unforgettable villains.
Even with that kind of legacy, Hamill rarely shows up at conventions, which makes this Anaheim appearance really cool. At a recent Fan Expo event in Chicago, he reminded fans exactly how much their support means to him, saying, “I want to thank you all. I’ve said this many times, if it weren’t for the fans, I wouldn’t be here. You have been so loyal and so committed throughout.”
That kind of appreciation goes both ways, and it’s a big reason why his appearances tend to draw so much attention.
Tickets for Fan Expo Anaheim: Special Edition are available now, including single-day passes, full weekend access, and VIP options. If you’re hoping to meet Hamill, special packages that include photo ops, autographs, and priority seating will be available starting March 24 at 10 am PT.