{
  "id": 1709857,
  "title": "MEFCC 2026 adds Pom Klementieff, Arden Cho and Jacob Romero to lineup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/mefcc-2026-adds-pom-klementieff-arden-cho-and-jacob-romero-to-lineup",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:55:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mefcc-2026-adds-pom-klementieff-arden-cho-and-jacob-romero-to-lineup-1.500644705"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi's Middle East Film & Comic Con is expanding its lineup with the addition of three new guests: Pom Klementieff, Arden Cho, and Jacob Romero. The event, taking place September 11–13, will join a roster that already features stars like John Cena, Mackenyu, and Joonas Suotamo. Pom Klementieff, known for her role as Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt. Arden Cho, who voiced Rumi in Netflix's most-watched animated film, is also a singer-songwriter and martial artist. Jacob Romero, who plays Usopp in One Piece, will add his own charisma to the mix. Alongside celebrity meet-and-greets, the three-day event will feature a collector's gallery, artist alley, gaming arena, and Otaku District, making for a diverse and engaging fandom experience.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi's fandom calendar just got a lot more crowded. Middle East Film & Comic Con has confirmed three more guests for its September 11–13 event with new additions: Pom Klementieff, Arden Cho and Jacob Romero. They're joining a lineup that already includes John Cena, Mackenyu and Joonas Suotamo, which means ADNEC is about to host a genuinely wild mix of superheroes, demon hunters, Wookiees and…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}