Nicholas Hoult updates fans over knee surgery recovery ahead of New York Comic Con

Nicholas Hoult shared an update with fans

Fans were disappointed to learn that Nicholas Hoult will not be attending New York Comic Con 2025, held from October 9 to October 12, after the actor revealed he is recovering from recent knee surgery.

In a short video shared by the official New York Comic Con account on October 7, Hoult expressed regret for missing the event and gave fans a brief health update.

“I’m so sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to join you this time,” Hoult said. “Unfortunately, I had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago and I can’t walk or fly yet, so I’m not going to be able to make it. I was really looking forward to it, so I’m sorry.”

He ended the message with a warm note, wishing attendees a great weekend and promising to make it up to them soon.

“I hope you have a wonderful weekend and hopefully I’ll be joining you in the near future and get to see you all soon. Bye.”

We’re wishing a speedy recovery to Nicholas Hoult, who can no longer make it to NYCC ❤️‍🩹 Rest up Nicholas, we hope to see you next time. If you bought a Photo Op or Autograph with Nicholas, Epic will reach out to you directly for a refund. pic.twitter.com/fJldHIYTPh

— New York Comic Con (@NY_Comic_Con) October 6, 2025

Hoult’s fans and the convention organizers quickly flooded social media with supportive comments and well wishes, hoping for his speedy recovery.

The actor, known for The Great, X-Men: First Class, and Renfield, has several upcoming projects in the works, including Nosferatu and Superman: Legacy.