HOUSTON – Pop Culture Con lands at the Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwood Village on March 14–15, 2026, bringing a weekend packed with celebrities, cosplay, comics, anime, voice acting, and family-friendly fun.
This year, the convention celebrates the 40th anniversary of Aliens (1986) with a reunion of cast members Michael Biehn, Mark Rolston, Jenette Goldstein, Ricco Ross, William Hope, Cynthia Scott, and Carl Toop. Fans can meet the stars, attend panels, and snap photos with some of sci-fi’s most iconic performers.
Other celebrity guests include:
- Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Salli Saffioti (Monster High), Vic Mignogna (Star Trek Continues), Chuck Huber (Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia), and Jennifer Blanc-Biehn.
- Comic creators like Mark Bagley (Spider-Man), Sam de la Rosa (Marvel/DC), Renee Witterstaetter, Pop Mhan, Bill Williams, David Roman, and Dirk Strangely.
POP CULTURE CON features:
- Celebrity panels and Q&A sessions
- Autograph and photo opportunities
- A cosplay contest with cash prizes
- Vendor hall for comics, collectibles, and unique keepsakes
Event Details:
- When: March 14, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; March 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Where: Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwood Village
- Tickets: Visit POPCULTURECON.com
Watch the video above as Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera chat with headliners/actors Mark Rolston, Carl Toop and Vic Mignogna all about this weekend’s big event.