Rhode Island
Michael Douglas’ First Comic Con Appearance Is Happening Here
It’s not every day a Hollywood legend makes a first-ever appearance like this—especially in Rhode Island. This fall, Michael Douglas is doing just that.
The Oscar-winning actor, known for iconic roles in films like Wall Street and Fatal Attraction, will make his first-ever convention appearance at Rhode Island Comic Con next November.
Fans of the Academy Award-winning star will get a rare chance to see him in person—and even grab a photo or autograph—when the annual event returns November 6-8, 2026, to the Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Of course, getting up close with an A-lister like this won’t come cheap.
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While specific appearance times haven’t been announced yet, early listings show photo ops and autographs priced at $329.99 each—a significantly higher price than some of the other big names already confirmed.
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For comparison, Happy Days star Henry Winkler will also be at the convention, with photo ops listed at $112.75 and autographs at $88.00. Winkler is scheduled for all three days, while Douglas is expected to appear Friday and Saturday only.
Still, a first-ever convention appearance from Michael Douglas is a pretty big deal—and it’s likely to draw serious crowds to Providence.
It won’t be his first time making headlines in Providence. Michael Douglas was spotted in the city last spring attending his daughter’s graduation from Brown University.
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Along with Douglas and Winkler, Rhode Island Comic Con has already announced the cast of Amazon’s animated series Hazbin Hotel, plus Catherine Bell (JAG, Army Wives), and Bosch stars Madison Lintz and Titus Welliver, with more guests expected in the coming weeks.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just love a good celebrity sighting, this year’s Rhode Island Comic Con is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.
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