Standout costumes we saw on Day 1 of C2E2 2026

Jacklyn Pak, 20, of Mundelein, as Lady Gyokuyou from the animated series “The Apothecary Diaries”

Ivan Herrera, 28, of Berwyn, as Papa Emeritus I from the band Ghost

Chyenne Tatum, 31, of Evergreen Park, as Cyclops from “X-Men”

Salina Ford, 37 (left), and Ashley Tannehill, 37, both from St. Louis, as horror movie characters Chucky and It

Kevin Mosley, 43, of Jacksonville, Florida, as Viera from the game “Final Fantasy XIV”

Mary Orr, 60, of Chicago Ridge, as Dr. Doom

Dobie Correa, 39, of Hyde Park, as Sasori from the anime series “Akatsuki”

Kristen Vogellehner, 28, of Detroit, as Teor Pridesire from the web series “Critical Role”

Arianna Endicott, 28, of Detroit, as Dorian Storm from the web series “Critical Role”

John Torres, 37, of Cicero, as Art the Clown from the movie “Terrifier”

Atlas Bayens, 23, of Pittsburgh, as the Red Zealot from the game “Resident Evil 4"

Sophia Mao, 33, and Ryan Green, 39, both from Bridgeport, as Kait Diaz and Cole Train, respectively, from the game “Gears of War”

Camryn Swanson, 18, of Peotone, as Dr. Grace Augustine from the movie “Avatar”

Chris Perzee, 50, of Streator, as Wolverine from “X-Men”

Rachel Cody, 32, of Orland Park, as “Blueberry Me”

Nina London, 40, of Algonquin, as the Ghost Host from the Disneyland ride the Haunted Mansion