The con that started as a punchline in Jay & Silent Bob Reboot is back for its second annual real world takeover. Chronic Con 2025 lands at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois from October 10–12, bringing a wall to wall celebration of Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse and the misfits who made it immortal.
Venue & Dates
9300 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL
Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12, 2025
The Guests
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will anchor the weekend, joined by a stacked line up spanning cult icons, Mallrats alumni, horror legends and Smithverse deep cuts. Highlights include:
- Mallrats 30th Anniversary Cast: Jason Lee, Michael Rooker, Ethan Suplee, Jeremy London, Renée Humphrey, and Joey Lauren Adams.
- Askewniverse Regulars: Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Harley Quinn Smith, Marc Bernardin, Ming Chen.
- Special Appearances: Robert Kurtzman (FX wizard behind Tusk, From Dusk Till Dawn), Diedrich Bader (Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Office Space), The Demented Duo – Jamie Madrox (Twiztid, Fri/Sat) & Monoxide (Sat only) with exclusive Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob variant covers.
- Comics & Art: Bill Morrison (The Simpsons, Futurama), more creators TBA.
What’s On
Get ready for more than just photo ops, the weekend includes live podcasts like Fatman Beyond, exclusive panels, Q&As, signings, merch drops and anniversary reunions. Hardcore collectors will want to hunt down those 300 copy only Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob covers, once they’re gone, they’re gone.
The Mallrats 30th anniversary celebrations will be a centrepiece, with cast storytelling sessions, autograph opportunities, and photo ops that double as full circle fandom moments.
Plan Your Con
Friday kicks off with early evening signings and panels, Saturday is the all day blowout (and your best bet for catching the most guests), while Sunday keeps the momentum going for anyone chasing last minute selfies or merch hauls. VIP upgrades unlock priority access, reserved seating, and extra swag, worth it if you’re aiming to hit every highlight without the queues.
With its mix of nostalgia, deep cut guests, and the kind of fan energy that only Kevin Smith’s universe inspires, Chronic Con’s second year is shaping up to be a must hit for pop culture lifers and Smith stans alike.
Chronic Con 2025 — Quick Info
Event Details
- Dates: Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Times: Fri 5:00 PM – Sun 5:00 PM CDT
- Venue: Hyatt Regency O’Hare
- Address: 9300 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL, USA
- Tickets & VIP Packages
- VIP Details
- Panels & Live Podcasts
Headline Guests
- Kevin Smith — Creator, director, Silent Bob himself
- Jason Mewes — Jay of Jay & Silent Bob
- Mallrats 30th Anniversary Cast: Jason Lee, Michael Rooker, Ethan Suplee, Jeremy London, Renée Humphrey, Joey Lauren Adams
- Askewniverse Regulars: Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Harley Quinn Smith, Marc Bernardin, Ming Chen
- Special Guests: Robert Kurtzman, Diedrich Bader, Jamie Madrox (Fri/Sat), Monoxide (Sat), Bill Morrison
Exclusive Merch
Limited to 300 copies each: Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob variant covers by Jamie Madrox and Bill Morrison – only available in person at Chronic Con.
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