Alright, pop culture fanatics, buckle up! The Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) is back in 2025, and it’s bringing the heat with some seriously legendary guests. If you thought last year was epic, just wait until you hear who’s joining the lineup this time around. Drumroll, please… it’s none other than The Flash himself, Grant Gustin, and the swashbuckling ONE PIECE navigator, Emily Rudd! Yep, your favorite speedster and pirate are making their way to Abu Dhabi, and we are not okay.
Grant Gustin: The Flash (But in Slow Motion for Once)
Grant Gustin has been zipping through the multiverse as Barry Allen in The Flash for nearly a decade, making him the longest-running Scarlet Speedster on screen. But don’t worry, he’ll be hitting the brakes just long enough to meet fans, sign autographs, and take photos at ADNEC Centre on April 19–20. If you’ve ever dreamed of being in the presence of Central City’s finest (and fastest), now’s your chance.
Before suiting up as The Flash, Grant stole the spotlight on Glee (yes, he can sing and save the world), and he’s made appearances in Supergirl, Arrow, and 90210. Basically, if it’s on TV and has a fandom, Grant’s probably been a part of it.
Emily Rudd: The Pirate Queen We All Deserve
Next up, we have the one and only Emily Rudd, who made waves (literally) as Nami in Netflix’s ONE PIECE live-action adaptation. If you haven’t binge-watched it yet, what are you even doing with your life? The show broke records in 84 countries, proving that anime-to-live-action can be done right—especially with Emily bringing the Straw Hat Pirates’ legendary navigator to life.
But don’t let the pirate persona fool you; Emily’s been slaying on screen long before ONE PIECE. Horror fans might recognize her from Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy, and she’s also been in Moonshot, The Romanoffs, Dynasty, and Hunters alongside the Al Pacino. Basically, she’s been everywhere, and now she’s heading straight to Abu Dhabi.
And That’s Not All, Folks!
As if Grant and Emily weren’t enough to send fans into a frenzy, MEFCC 2025’s guest list is looking downright legendary. Star Wars royalty Ian McDiarmid (yes, The Emperor himself) will be there, alongside Daredevil’s Charlie Cox and Hollywood icon Vincent D’Onofrio. Plus, an all-star lineup of Japanese and English voice actors—including Sailor Moon’s Kotono Mitsuishi, My Hero Academia’s Daiki Yamashita, and many more—will be gracing the stage.
And let’s not forget—there are still more celebrity announcements to come! So if your spidey senses are tingling, that’s just MEFCC gearing up for even bigger surprises.
What Else is Happening at MEFCC 2025?
Aside from the A-list star power, MEFCC 2025 is packing in everything a true fan could ever want. We’re talking exclusive Q&A panels, meet-and-greet sessions, and enough photo ops to make your Instagram feed the envy of every geek on the planet.
Oh, and did we mention the cosplay competitions? The gaming battles? The endless aisles of rare collectibles? Whether you’re a comic book connoisseur, an anime addict, or just someone who loves a good pop culture moment, this is the event you don’t want to miss.
So, consider this your official heads-up: MEFCC 2025 is going to be insane. Mark your calendars, start planning your cosplay, and get ready to geek out like never before. See you in Abu Dhabi!
