Fans of the 1986 sci-fi classic Aliens just got some off-world news: several of the movie's Colonial Marines are suiting up for El Paso Comic Con, which hits downtown May 1-3. They are joining a guest list that already features comedy duo Cheech & Chong, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actress Pam Grier, turning the convention into one of the louder pop culture weekends on the local calendar. For downtown El Paso, the latest bookings are another sign that the event is building serious regional momentum.
Who's Coming From Aliens
Organizers revealed through social media posts that Michael Biehn, Jenette Goldstein, Mark Rolston, Ricco Ross, William Hope, Cynthia Scott, and Daniel Kash, many of whom shared screen time as space marines in James Cameron's Aliens (1986), are set to attend, according to KFOX14/CBS4. The station notes that the announcements were posted alongside photos and other guest updates.
Big Names Across Film, Comics and Wrestling
Beyond the Aliens alumni, the show's pages list headliners Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, Kevin Smith, Pam Grier, and comic artist Michael Golden, along with wrestling guests including Kelly Kelly, Samoa Joe, Brutus Beefcake, and the tag team Demolition, per El Paso Comic Con. The mix is set up to appeal to movie buffs, comic collectors, and wrestling fans alike. Several guests are expected to offer photo ops, signing,s and panel appearances across the three-day run.
When, Where and Tickets
The convention runs May 1-3 at the El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, with venue hours listed as noon-9 pm Friday, 10 am-7 pm Saturday, and 10 am-5 pm Sunday, according to the event listing on El Paso Live. Tickets, VIP packages, and Kevin Smith's separate Q&A ticket are being sold through authorized partners such as Tixr and the show's official channels.
Local Draw and What To Expect
The combination of sci-fi pedigree and comedy headliners makes EPCON a likely draw for weekend tourism, vendors, and cosplayers, and organizers have been rolling out guest announcements in recent weeks to keep excitement high. Michael Biehn's appearance has also been tracked by fan-event sites, and national outlets have picked up Cheech & Chong's booking, reflecting the wider attention the show is getting. Fans planning to attend are advised to budget time for autograph and photo lines and to arrive early for the most in-demand panels.
