Thousands of fans filled the Brno Exhibition Centre for the weekend opening of Comic-Con Brno and Junior 2026, drawing crowds comparable to larger events in Prague, according to organizer Pavel Renčín.
Attendees packed pavilion E to play video games, inspect film props, and meet international film and television stars, Novinky reported.
The event celebrated major milestones, including the 60th anniversary of the Star Trek franchise, 25 years since the premiere of the first Peter Jackson film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and a decade of the Czech television satirical series Kosmo, Novinky reported. Alongside the pop-culture festival, visitors also explored the concurrently running Kniha Brno book fair, according to iROZHLAS.
International Stars Meet Fans
Visitors lined up for autographs and panel discussions featuring actors from blockbuster franchises including Game of Thrones, Star Trek, and Stargate. British actor Anton Lesser, known for playing Qyburn in Game of Thrones, praised the dedication of the convention attendees.
“People are very grateful when you come. Sometimes it touches me and I feel like they are real fans,” Anton Lesser told Czech Radio Brno, as reported by iROZHLAS. (“People are very grateful when you come. Sometimes it even moves me, and I feel that they are true fans.”)
The guest lineup also featured Dominic Monaghan and Miranda Otto from The Lord of the Rings, along with David Wenham and Amanda Tapping from Stargate SG-1, Novinky and iROZHLAS reported. Star Trek fans met Gates McFadden and Robert Picardo, while local celebrities including Martin Dejdar, Sabina Laurinová, and Michaela Kuklová drew long lines for photographs.
Handmade Costumes and Exhibits
Handcrafted cosplay formed a centerpiece of the festival floor, with attendees dressing as elves, superheroes, and classic cinematic characters. Friends Bára and Jitka spent months sewing costumes based on the classic Czech fairy tale Three Nuts for Cinderella, according to iROZHLAS.
“For me, the worst beads were probably the ones that lasted me the entire extended version of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, so it really took a long time,” Bára told Czech Radio Brno, describing the work on her dress of Princess Droběna, as reported by iROZHLAS. (“For me, the worst part was probably the beads, which took me the complete extended version of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, so really a very long time.”)
Exhibits across the venue featured full-scale replicas of movie monsters, including Alien and Predator figures behind glass, alongside classic paper models on loan from the Lužánky leisure center, Seznam reported. Stunt team Three Brothers taught visitors archery and displayed historical replica weapons, including a mace manufactured for the film Jan Žižka, Novinky reported.
Questions about Comic-Con Brno 2026 dates, charities and film previews
When does Comic-Con Brno 2026 conclude?
The festival runs through Sunday, November 15, 2026, sharing the Brno Exhibition Centre with the Kniha Brno fair, according to iROZHLAS and Seznam.
How are charities involved in the event?
Comic-Con attendees can purchase custom illustrations from comic artist Petr Kopl at his booth, where donations benefit the St. Zdislava Home Hospice supported by the Třebíč Diocese Charity, Seznam reported.
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