Simu Liu, Charithra Chandran and Shameik Moore join John Cena at Abu Dhabi Comic Con
Middle East Film and Comic Con has added three more stars to its 2026 line-up, with Simu Liu, Charithra Chandran and Shameik Moore set to appear at the Abu Dhabi convention this September. The trio join a growing roster of celebrity guests at Adnec from September 11 to 13 that includes WWE star and actor John Cena, One Piece actors Mackenyu and Jacob Romero, Marvel actress Pom Klementieff , KPop…
The Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) has expanded its 2026 roster with Simu Liu, Charithra Chandran and Shameik Moore set to attend the Abu Dhabi convention from September 11 to 13. This addition supplements an already impressive line-up that includes John Cena, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero, Pom Klementieff, Arden Cho and Joonas Suotamo.
Liu gained fame for his role in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, while Chandran is known for her portrayal of Edwina Sharma on Netflix's Bridgerton and her role as Miss Wednesday in the live-action adaptation of One Piece. Moore is the voice behind Miles Morales in the Spider-Verse films. This increased celebrity presence reflects MEFCC's evolution from a traditional comic convention to a broader celebration of pop culture.
Organizers emphasize the importance of listening to the community, leading to the introduction of new features like Artist Alley and Otaku District, which cater to anime, manga and Japanese pop culture fans. The convention, which saw a 24% increase in visitors in 2025, continues to grow, welcoming over 46,000 attendees. With a diverse fan base enjoying a variety of genres, MEFCC aims to reflect and celebrate the changing landscape of Middle Eastern pop culture.
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