German Film & Comic Con 2025 Dortmund: Celebrities, Cosplayers & Fan Experiences

Meet the Star-Studded Guests at German Film & Comic Con 2025 in Dortmund

There’s something truly magical about comic cons that you just can’t experience anywhere else. Walking into a hall buzzing with excitement, surrounded by fellow fans who share your passions, is like stepping into a world where your favorite stories are real. Everywhere you look, people are dressed as characters you’ve admired for years, while booths overflow with collectibles, rare items, and artwork that make you pause in awe. It’s not just about the stars you see on screen or the characters you love; it’s about the people behind them too. You get to meet actors, voice actors, comic book artists, writers, and illustrators who shaped the worlds you’ve spent so much time in, and for a few moments, you can connect with them personally. Maybe you never imagined standing next to the hero you grew up loving, getting a signature from a voice that brought a favorite character to life, or chatting with the artist whose illustrations inspired your imagination, but here, it all happens. You can take photos and videos with them, share laughs, ask questions, and create memories that last a lifetime. Even the small moments, like watching someone react to your cosplay or seeing the joy in a fellow fan’s eyes, remind you why these events are so special. Comic cons are more than conventions; they are a celebration of creativity, fandom, and connection. They are a space where childhood heroes become real people you can meet, where dreams turn into tangible memories, and where you can immerse yourself in the stories, art, and characters that have stayed with you for years. There is a sense of belonging here that is hard to find anywhere else, and every moment, from autographs to panels, photo ops to artist signings, leaves you with something unforgettable to treasure forever.

This year makes it even more special as the German Film & Comic Con celebrates its 10th Anniversary. Returning to Messe Dortmund on December 6–7, 2025, the event will bring together a star-studded lineup of film, TV, wrestling, and voice acting icons for fans to meet, take photos with, and get autographs from. Here’s a look at some of the incredible guests you can expect this year:

Film & TV Legends
🔹️ Aaron Paul – Revisit the iconic world of Breaking Bad with Jesse Pinkman himself.
🔹️ Dean Norris – Fans of Breaking Bad will also recognize him as Hank Schrader.
🔹️ Eric Winter (The Rookie) and Melissa O’Neil (The Rookie) – Catch the dynamic duo from this hit police drama.
🔹️ David Arquette – Known for Scream, ready to meet his fans.
🔹️ Gavin Casalegno – Meet Jeremiah Fisher from The Summer I Turned Pretty.
🔹️ Denise Richards – Iconic actress from Starship Troopers and Wild Things.
🔹️ Dominic Sherwood – Known for Shadowhunters and Vampire Academy.
🔹️ Katherine McNamara – Famous for Shadowhunters and Arrow.
🔹️ Bryce Dallas Howard – The Jurassic World star will be in Dortmund.
🔹️ Richard Armitage – Best known for The Hobbit trilogy and North & South.
🔹️ Jonathan Hyde – Titanic, Jumanji, The Mummy, and more.
🔹️ John Hannah – Star of The Mummy movies and Spartacus.
🔹️ Joseph Mazzello – From Jurassic Park and Bohemian Rhapsody.
🔹️ Ben Hardy – Seen in X-Men: Apocalypse, Bohemian Rhapsody, and The Conjuring 4.
🔹️ Manu Bennett – Spartacus’ Crixus, Azog from The Hobbit, and Deathstroke from Arrow.

Charmed Fans, Rejoice
🔹️ Drew Fuller – Known as Chris Halliwell.
🔹️ Holly Marie Combs – Piper Halliwell from Charmed and Pretty Little Liars.
🔹️ Brian Krause – Leo Wyatt from Charmed.
🔹️ Rose McGowan – Paige Matthews from Charmed.

Once Upon a Time Stars
🔹️ Bailee Madison – Young Snow White from Once Upon a Time and Imogen from Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.
🔹️ Karen David – Played a key role in Once Upon a Time.
🔹️ Michael Raymond-James – From Once Upon a Time and True Blood.

Wrestling Legends
🔹️ Charles Wright – The Godfather and Papa Shango.
🔹️ Fred Ottman – Tugboat and Team Natural Disasters.
🔹️ Bushwhacker Luke – One of the legendary WWF/Brother tag team wrestlers.
🔹️ Bryan Clark – Known as Adam Bomb.
🔹️ Alex Wright – German wrestling star.

Sci-Fi Icons
🔹️ Sylvester McCoy – The seventh Doctor from Doctor Who.
🔹️ Temuera Morrison – Boba Fett and Jango Fett in the Star Wars universe.
🔹️ Erin Gray – Colonel Wilma Deering in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Other Notable Guests
🔹️ Kristanna Loken – Terminator 3 star.
🔹️ Erwin Leder, Ralf Richter, Heinz Hoenig, Martin May, Ilja Richter, Martin Semmelrogge, and Joachim Bernhard – Celebrated actors from German and international cinema.
🔹️ Elke Jeinsen – Special guest.

Voice Actor Guests
You can conveniently secure voice messages, autographs, and selfies in our online shop or directly from the voice actors at their table on site. German Film & Comic Con 2025 in Dortmund will feature a lineup of talented voice actors, including:

🔹️ Manou Lubowski – Popular voice actor appearing live on site.
🔹️ Tobias Meister – Known for a variety of dubbing roles, joining fans in Dortmund.
🔹️ Gudo Hoegel – Celebrated voice actor attending the convention.
🔹️ Rainer Fritzsche – Voice actor appearing in person at the con.
🔹️ Patrick Winczewski – Voice of Tom Cruise and Hugh Grant, performing live.
🔹️ Björn Schalla – Voice of Travis Fimmel, Charlie Hunnam, and V in Cyberpunk 2077.
🔹️ Alice Bauer – Talented voice actress joining the event live.
🔹️ Tommi Piper – Well-known voice actor present at the con.
🔹️ Martin Keßler – Appearing live to meet fans.
🔹️ Dennis Schmidt-Foß – Voice actor attending in person.
🔹️ Sarah Alles – Voice actress joining the German Film & Comic Con.

What to Bring for Autographs
Already planning what you’ll have the special guests sign? If you’re wondering what’s popular, here are some ideas:
🔹️ Posters or prints
🔹️ DVDs or Blu-rays of the show or movie
🔹️ Action figures, Funko Pop! figures, or collectible items
🔹️ Cosplay props or items from the series
🔹️ Memoirs, books or journals
🔹️ Photos you’ve taken with the cast there or at past events
🔹️ Perhaps actual set props you managed to win in an auction. And I mean a screen-used prop

And while getting your own items signed, know that the signing booths are set up for great photos too, so you’ll leave with both memories and pictures to cherish even if you did not bring anything to sign.

Cosplay & Fan Experience Tips
Want to level up your fan experience at German Film & Comic Con?
🔹️ Dress for a themed photo.
🔹️ Bring props that are safe according to the rules.
🔹️ Capture your photos with creative and or funny poses (ask first of OK) at the signing booths.
🔹️ Consider cosplaying for group photos with friends.

Bonus Tips for Autograph & Photo Sessions
🔹️ Bring a pen or marker suitable for signing.
🔹️ Have a small folder or bag for your items.
🔹️ Plan your timing for photo-ops to enjoy the experience smoothly.




Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of German Film & Comic Con Dortmund: Winter Edition 2025 on December 6 and 7! 🎟️👈 Secure your tickets now at germanfilmcomiccon.com and be part of the ultimate fan experience with celebrities, voice actors, cosplay, live acts, fan groups, artists, and exclusive merch.

Thank you for reading! We can’t wait to see you there. Are you ready for an epic weekend of fandom and fun?

Ranbert & Daryene
Comic Con Wanderers



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