Los Angeles Comic Con has announced another major expansion to its 2026 guest lineup, adding acclaimed actor Bob Odenkirk for what organizers say will be his first ever Comic Con appearance.
The annual pop culture convention will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from October 30 through November 1, bringing together actors, voice performers, creators and fans from across Southern California and beyond.
Odenkirk, best known for portraying Jimmy McGill and Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, will join several of his former costars for a notable gathering of performers from the television franchise.
Giancarlo Esposito, Aaron Paul and Dean Norris are also scheduled to attend, meaning four prominent actors associated with Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul are expected to appear during the convention.
The announcement represents a significant addition for Los Angeles Comic Con as organizers continue building a lineup spanning multiple generations of television, film, animation and gaming.
Odenkirk’s performance as Saul Goodman became one of the defining roles of his career.
Introduced as a supporting character in Breaking Bad, Goodman eventually became the central figure of Better Call Saul, which explored the character’s life before the events of the original series.
The role earned Odenkirk widespread critical recognition and helped establish Better Call Saul as a major television success in its own right.
Esposito became equally memorable through his performance as Gustavo Fring, the calculated businessman and drug trafficker whose storyline became central to both series.
Paul portrayed Jesse Pinkman, one of Breaking Bad’s primary characters, while Norris portrayed DEA agent Hank Schrader.
Together, the scheduled appearances create a major attraction for longtime fans of the franchise.
Chris DeMoulin, CEO and general manager of Los Angeles Comic Con parent company CEI, said organizers were excited to have Odenkirk make his convention debut in Los Angeles.
DeMoulin pointed to the lasting cultural influence of Breaking Bad and said the opportunity to bring several of its stars together is expected to result in a major fan experience.
Los Angeles Comic Con has also confirmed the return of Christopher Lloyd.
Lloyd, whose career includes memorable roles in Back to the Future and The Addams Family, previously participated in the convention in 2024.
His return adds another recognizable Hollywood name to a guest list already featuring performers from some of the entertainment industry’s most successful franchises.
Nicolas Cage is among the other prominent film stars announced for this year’s event.
Cage’s career has included roles in National Treasure, Ghost Rider and numerous dramatic, comedy and action productions.
Hayden Christensen will also attend, giving Star Wars fans an opportunity to meet the actor best known for playing Anakin Skywalker.
Other performers connected to the Star Wars universe include Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Eman Esfandi, all of whom have appeared in Ahsoka.
The convention’s television lineup extends well beyond science fiction.
Rainn Wilson and Angela Kinsey, both known for their roles on The Office, are among this year’s announced guests.
Tony Hale, recognized for work including Arrested Development and Toy Story, is also scheduled to appear.
Fans of the historical drama Outlander will have several cast members to see during the weekend.
Duncan Lacroix is one of the latest names added and is scheduled to appear alongside Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish, Grant O’Rourke and Stephen Walters.
Animation and voice acting will also have a significant presence at Los Angeles Comic Con.
John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr and Billy West are scheduled to attend, providing Futurama fans with appearances from several of the voices associated with the long running animated series.
Anime fans will also find a substantial lineup.
Johnny Yong Bosch is scheduled to appear, along with several performers associated with Dragon Ball, including Justin Cook, Christopher Sabat and Sean Schemmel.
Additional announced guests include Dallas Reid, Jill Harris, Jordan Dash Cruz and Mallorie Rodak.
Pokémon voice performer Sarah Natochenny is also among the convention guests.
KPop Demon Hunters will be represented through appearances by Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji young Yoo.
The variety of performers reflects the broader direction of Los Angeles Comic Con, which has expanded from its comic book roots into an event covering nearly every corner of contemporary fan culture.
The convention describes itself as Los Angeles’ largest event focused on comics, gaming, science fiction, anime and pop culture.
The Los Angeles Convention Center serves as an ideal setting for that increasingly broad audience.
Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the venue regularly hosts some of Southern California’s largest entertainment, technology and consumer events.
Comic Con attendees typically include families, collectors, artists, gamers and fans wearing costumes inspired by characters from movies, television, comics and anime.
Celebrity panels and appearances have become an increasingly important component of major fan conventions across the country.
For attendees, they provide opportunities to hear actors discuss their careers and memorable productions while also creating rare gatherings of casts whose projects may have concluded years earlier.
The collection of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actors scheduled for Los Angeles illustrates that appeal.
Breaking Bad first premiered in 2008, yet the franchise has continued attracting new audiences through streaming and the later success of Better Call Saul.
The planned 2026 appearances offer fans a chance to revisit that television universe through several of its most recognizable performers.
Los Angeles Comic Con is scheduled during one of Southern California’s busiest entertainment weekends of the fall.
The event begins October 30 and continues through Halloween before concluding November 1.
The Halloween timing is expected to fit naturally with a convention where cosplay and elaborate costumes are traditionally a major part of the experience.
Organizers have also announced that early bird ticket pricing will conclude on September 7.
Additional programming information and guest announcements may be released before the convention begins.
With nearly two months remaining before opening day, the current guest list already includes performers associated with Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Star Wars, Back to the Future, The Office, Outlander, Futurama, Dragon Ball, Pokémon and several other major entertainment properties.
For Southern California, Los Angeles Comic Con has become more than a gathering for traditional comic book fans.
It is an annual intersection of entertainment industries that have become central to the region’s cultural identity, bringing Hollywood performers together with gaming, anime, animation and fan communities.
The addition of Bob Odenkirk for his first Comic Con appearance gives the 2026 event another significant headline attraction.
Alongside Giancarlo Esposito, Aaron Paul and Dean Norris, his appearance is expected to turn the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul reunion into one of the most anticipated moments of this year’s convention.
Los Angeles Comic Con 2026 will take place October 30 through November 1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
