Dragon Con 2024 roared to life on Thursday, August 29th, and by Friday night, the convention was packed! The halls were filled with an incredible spread of cosplay, star-studded celebrity panels, exciting fan events, a geek-out-worthy vendor hall, and the ever-popular Walk of Fame, where fans could snag autographs from their favorite celebrities. It’s the ultimate nerd party we all look forward to year after year!
As always, this year’s cosplay game is on point, showcasing both incredible craftsmanship and clever creativity. From Marvel superheroes to the ghostly characters of Beetlejuice and so much more, here are some of the standout cosplays that caught our eye on Friday night!
Beetlejuice Cosplay
Beetlejuice Cosplay / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Beetlejuice: Lydia and Sandworm Cosplay / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Beetlejuice: Lydia and Sandworm Cosplay / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Star Wars Cosplay (and Droids)
Star Wars: BB-8 / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
BB-8 / Photo Credit: Ashley Goldstein for FanBolt
BB-8 Droids / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Star Wars: Ashoka Cosplay / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
Star Wars: Grand Admiral Thrawn Cosplay / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
Deadpool Cosplay
Deadpool and Adamantium Skull / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
Deadpool: Peter Cosplay / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Bridgerton Cosplay
Bridgerton Cosplay / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Saltburn Cosplay
Saltburn Cosplay / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Disney (Specifically Pixar Cosplay)
Finding Nemo Cosplay: Sea Turtles / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Photo Credit: Ashley Goldstein for FanBolt
WALL-E / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Doctor Who Cosplay
Doctor Who: Weeping Angel Cosplay (Carrie Burns) / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Video Game Cosplay
Halo: Master Chief / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
God of War: Kratos Cosplay / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
Borderlands Cosplay / Photo Credit: Ashley Goldstein for FanBolt
Super Mario Bros. Cosplay / Photo Credit: Ashley Goldstein for FanBolt
Stargate Cosplay
Stargate Cosplay: Anubis Guard / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Arcane Cosplay
Arcane: League of Legends Cosplay / Photo Credit: Ashley Goldstein for FanBolt
Indiana Jones Cosplay
Indiana Jones and Henry Jones Sr. Cosplay / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
The Muppets Cosplay
Muppets: Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and Rizzo Cosplay / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Legends of the Hidden Temple Cosplay
Legends of the Hidden Temple / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
What We Do in the Shadows Cosplay
What We Do in the Shadows Cosplay: Nadja and Laszlo / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
Jesus Cosplay
Jesus Cosplay / Photo Credit: Doug Sprinkle for FanBolt
Jesus Cosplay / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
Dumpster Fire Droid
Dumpster Fire / Photo Credit: Emma Loggins for FanBolt
As the convention continues, we can’t wait to see what other creative and geek-out worthy cosplays will emerge. Stay tuned for more updates from Dragon Con 2024!
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Lastly, a huge shoutout to Team FanBolt for capturing such amazing photos!
Emma Loggins Sprinkle is the Founder and Editor in Chief of FanBolt. Frequently referred to as the "Geek Girl," Emma has been writing about the entertainment industry, geek culture, and pop culture for more than 20 years, with her work appearing on FanBolt, CNN, Autotrader, and a number of other publications. She's also done on-camera host and media personality work for numerous fan and comic conventions. Additionally, she can be seen in the documentary Rise of the Superheroes, where she was featured as an expert on the evolution of comic book and geek culture.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Emma covers the latest entertainment news, her opinions on current happenings in the media, movie reviews, screening/filming opportunities, inside scoops, and more on FanBolt.
As a big film nerd, Emma is also an active member of multiple film critics associations, including the Critics Choice Association, Southeastern Film Critics Association, Atlanta Film Critics Circle, and Georgia Film Critics Association.
In addition to her love of writing and the entertainment industry, Emma also loves to travel, having spent considerable time in the UK, Italy, and Egypt.
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Dragon Con 2024 Friday Cosplay Highlights: 'Star Wars,' 'Beetlejuice,' and More
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