Two panels of pure nostalgia that truly captivated my attention this year were The Mummy Returns reunion panel and the Star Wars panel. Both featured many memories of the past from these wonderful franchises due to the characters that audiences around the world loved. These franchises go way back to the early 2000s, which was the height of an era. The Mummy Returns panel, and The Star Wars panel offered many moments filled with quotes and laughter to cherish forever from Fan Expo 2025.

The Mummy Returns Panel included Brendan Fraser, Patricia Velasquez, John Hannah, and Oded Fehr. All brought bolts of lightning-sparked joy to the discussion with their many words of inspiration. The crowd loved it when Fraser said, “How about that deep dish pizza!” The panel went on to discuss many interesting elements of The Mummy Returns. The actors talking about what inspires them to act was particularly compelling. Velasquez said, “Watching movies was my only hope!” Rough backgrounds led to increased empathy in The Mummy Returns. Fehr also shared, “I was always quoting movies.” Many heartfelt comments made this panel mesmerizing and memorable.

The Star Wars panel featured Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen, stars who dueled with lightsabers to the death in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith back in 2005. This time, the two actors brought much joy and inspiration to Fan Exp 2025. Star Wars fans were on fire due to the interesting revelations of both McGregor and Christensen. When it comes to learning combat McGregor stated, “You learn the fights like a dance.” This panel sure felt like a well-rehearsed dance too! Christensen then said, “I’d rather be really skilled with the force!” This statement madean impact as the audience gasped with excitement. While he joined the dark side in his role, he infused this panel with hope. Fortunately, the force was definitely with McGregor and Christensen as well as the lucky audience during this panel.