John Cena and Melissa Benoist Join Tokyo Comic Con 2026
Both actors will appear at Makuhari Messe in December, marking their first participation in the event, organizers announced.
John Cena and Melissa Benoist have been announced as guests for Tokyo Comic Con 2026, both attending the event for the first time, according to cinematoday.jp. The convention runs from December 11 to 13 at Makuhari Messe.
Cena is scheduled to appear on December 12 and 13, while Benoist will attend all three days of the event. Both are set to take part in stage appearances, autograph sessions and photo sessions with fans.
The pair form the fourth batch of visiting celebrities announced for the convention. Organizers have not yet detailed the timing of their individual stage events.
Cena, an actor and wrestler, held the WWE World Championship a record 17 times before retiring from in-ring competition in December 2025. He has appeared in the Fast & Furious film series and The Suicide Squad, and stars in the series Peacemaker.
Benoist played Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, across six seasons of the DC series Supergirl. Her other credits include the series Glee and the film Whiplash.
This year's Tokyo Comic Con marks the event's 10th anniversary.
Quick answers
When is Tokyo Comic Con 2026?
The event runs from December 11 to 13, 2026, at Makuhari Messe.
Which days will John Cena and Melissa Benoist attend?
Cena is scheduled for December 12 and 13, while Benoist will attend all three days, December 11 to 13.
What will the guests do at the event?
Both are scheduled to appear on stage and hold autograph and photo sessions with fans.