Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy, widely known for portraying Monkey D. Luffy in Netflix’s live-action One Piece, has been officially announced as a headline guest for Comic Con Astana 2026. The event will take place in Kazakhstan’s capital from August 6 to 9, drawing global attention to Central Asia’s growing pop culture scene.
Godoy joins Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as one of the festival’s biggest international guests. Organizers confirmed that Comic Con Astana will also feature a wide range of creators, including popular cosplay artists and digital influencers from around the world.
The festival continues its tradition of expanding global reach, blending Hollywood talent with internet creators and gaming culture under one large-scale event platform.
Comic Con Astana has steadily grown into one of Central Asia’s largest entertainment conventions. The 2026 edition will be hosted across two major venues, with Barys Arena serving as the main stage for celebrity appearances and Alau Ice Palace hosting exhibitions, gaming zones, and interactive showcases.
Organizers are also preparing one of the region’s biggest cosplay competitions, featuring a prize pool of 20 million tenge (approximately $42,000), reinforcing the event’s international scale.
