Emerald City Comic Con 2026 (ECCC) was held this past weekend (March 6-8) in Seattle, WA. This three-day event in the Pacific Northwest is a fan favorite that brings in tones of celebrity guests, authors, vendors, and creative cosplay to Seattle.
The highlight for many at this years event was it’s guest roster. Celebrity guests this year included Ming-Na Wen, Giancarlo Esposito, William Shatner, Hayden Christensen, Campbell Bower, Pom Klementieff and Sean Gunn. Fans flocked to photograph opportunities and packed into the main-stage panels to get a chance to meet some of their favorites.
Beyond the headliners, the sprawling floor was bustling with energy. There was a diverse array of exhibitors, special interest zones, and a vibrant Artist Alley where creators and fans connected directly.
Our past cosplay coverage for this event can be found here: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
During the event there were several complaints, however they are the same complaints every year. Many of these complaints happen at every major convention. The top complaints are:
- Overcrowding
- Celebrity lines too long and disorganized
- Not enough / right type of programming
- Lack of ‘comic publishers’ to make it a comic con again
Cosplay photos are provided by a neutral third party with no opinions given on the event. Cosplay photos are provided to highlight the skills and enthusiasm of the photographer and cosplayers. All opinions and facts in the article are by the author.
Cosplay creativity was at an all-time high, with elaborate, painstakingly crafted costumes representing countless fandoms transforming the convention floors into a spectacle of color and ingenuity. Thanks to Anthony Macasieb we get to see some of the great cosplay that was on display.
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