Just when you thought Middle East Film & Comic Con’s 2026 lineup couldn’t get any better, the region’s largest pop culture festival makes the ultimate grand slam. John Cena – that’s right, the WWE champion turned Hollywood actor and pop culture icon – is coming to MEFCC at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi on 12 and 13 September.
From the Ring to the Main Stage
John Cena has lived a dozen lifetimes in a single career. He started out as a professional bodybuilder and limousine driver in Massachusetts, became a 17-time wrestling World Champion and the face of WWE, before making it in Hollywood as a global action-comedy star. Across hundreds of leading and cameo roles, he boasts film credits in beloved blockbusters including The Suicide Squad, Fast and Furious, Barbie, Bumblebee, and Superman.
And that’s not all. Cena holds the official Guinness World Record for the most Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes granted by any one person; has authored a series of best-selling children’s books; frequently serves as producer-stroke-narrator for TV sports series; and even recorded his own rap album, entitled using his signature catchphrase, ‘You Can’t See Me.’
Wrestling his way into an all-star lineup at MEFCC 2026, Cena headlines MEFCC, joining Mackenyu from Netflix’s One Piece and recently announced guest Joonas Suotamo, the Finnish actor who brought the iconic Chewbacca to life across the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy and also played Lurch in Netflix’s Wednesday.
With more exciting announcements dropping in the next few days, fans can catch all the stars at MEFCC 2026. Taking place at ADNEC Centre for one unforgettable weekend, the Meet the Stars zone allows superfans to meet their heroes in real life through exclusive signings, photo opportunities and engaging conversations.
MEFCC is a space where fans and creators come together over what they love, from celebrity panels and cosplay showcases to gaming zones and comic book discoveries. It’s all part of the Abu Dhabi Calendar – a year-round line-up of events where passion takes center stage.
Tickets are selling quickly with all VIP tickets sold out, so grab your standard tickets now! Standard Tickets: 1-day Friday pass – AED 160; 1-day Saturday pass – AED 190; 1-day Sunday pass – AED 160; 3-day weekend pass – AED 390. Children aged 6 and under go free, whilst tickets for ages 7 to 11 are priced at AED 50 at the door.
The time is now. For more information, visit www.mefcc.com.