Special Experiences, Packages on Sale Beginning Monday to Meet ‘Anakin Skywalker’ at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Hayden Christensen, who gained international stardom for his portrayal of “Anakin Skywalker” in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, will attend FAN EXPO Cleveland, March 13-15, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. It will be the “Ultimate” opportunity for fans throughout Ohio and beyond to connect with the iconic star, as Special Experiences go on sale beginning on Monday, December 15 at 10 a.m. ET.
Christensen starred as “Anakin Skywalker” in the above-mentioned prequels and several other iterations of the blockbuster franchise, most recently in the series Ahsoka and TV movie Obi-Wan Kenobi. He’s had lead roles in the films Jumper and Shattered Glass and has appeared in more than 40 other series and movies.
Fans can choose from several options during the event:
- An Evening with Hayden Christensen, Friday, March 13, 2026, 8:30 p.m. (access via Gold Ticket/First-Priority access, $70; Silver Ticket/Second Priority, $25; or general admission, first come, first served, free with FAN EXPO Cleveland admission)
- Ultimate Hayden Christensen Package (for serious Hayden fans!), which for $799.99 includes: a Gold ticket to An Evening With Hayden Christensen; One guaranteed in-person autograph with Priority Access; One guaranteed professional photo op with Priority Access; and one limited-edition Hayden Christensen lanyard
Additionally, Adult, Youth, and Child Single-Day Tickets, Three-Day Passes, Family Passes, and Ultimate Fan and VIP Packages for FAN EXPO Cleveland are available now at fanexpocleveland.com. Advanced Pricing is available until February 26.
In addition to Christensen, celebrities already scheduled to attend 2026 FAN EXPO Cleveland include:
- James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel)
- Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
- Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
- Jaime Pressly (My Name is Earl, Joe Dirt)
- Ethan Suplee (My Name is Earl, American History X)
- Helen Hunt (Mad About You, Twister)
- Lilli Cooper (Wicked)
- Krystina Alabado (Mean Girls)
- Joel Perez (Hazbin Hotel, Fun Home/Broadway)
- Judith Hoag (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Armageddon)
- Robbie Rist (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Brady Bunch)
- Ernie Reyes Jr. (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull)
- Brian Tochi (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Revenge of the Nerds)
- Kenn Scott (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, director/Adventures of Johnny Tao)
- François Chau (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Lost)
- Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!, American Dad)
- Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!, The Goldbergs)
Many additional FAN EXPO Cleveland guest announcements will follow in the coming weeks, including world-class lineups of comic creators, voice actors, cosplayers, and more.
Cleveland is the fourth event on the 2026 FAN EXPO HQ calendar; the full schedule is available at fanexpohq.com/home/events.

