Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio Cancel Tokyo Comic Con 2026 Appearances
Organizers say Cox's new stage production made the planned dates unworkable, and D'Onofrio's visit was called off after talks.
Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio will no longer attend Tokyo Comic Con 2026, the organizers announced on October 20. The two actors, who appeared together in the Marvel series Daredevil: Born Again, had been scheduled to make their first appearance at the event.
According to the organizers, Cox's trip was cancelled because a new stage production was scheduled after his Tokyo Comic Con appearance was confirmed, making the originally planned dates unworkable. They said they negotiated with all involved parties until the last moment but decided to cancel out of respect for the importance of the actor's stage commitments.
D'Onofrio's appearance was also cancelled after discussions, given the significance of welcoming the pair together, the organizers said.
They added that the timing of the announcement came after exploring every possibility for the visit and holding final consultations with related parties. The cancellation was reported by cinematoday.jp.
Event still set for December
Tokyo Comic Con 2026 will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13.
Quick answers
When is Tokyo Comic Con 2026?
It runs from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
Why did Charlie Cox cancel his Tokyo Comic Con 2026 appearance?
Organizers said a new stage production was scheduled after his appearance was confirmed, making the planned dates unworkable.
Why did Vincent D'Onofrio also cancel?
Organizers said his appearance was cancelled after discussions, given the significance of welcoming the pair together.