Why ‘Call of Duty’ Is Making Its Fanatics Fest Debut With ‘Modern Warfare 4’ — And Bringing ‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Along for the Mission

By Jennifer Maas

Jennifer Maas

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Activision wants “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” to be your new obsession. Its first big step in that plan involves a sports fan convention and “Obsession” star Inde Navarrette.

Taking place at the Javits Center in New York City this weekend, Fanatics Fest 2026 will welcome 150,000 attendees between its kick-off Thursday through Sunday’s closing day. During that time, sports from Formula One to FIFA to the NBA will be showcased through panels, events and athlete meet-and-greets. And featured right alongside those top brands will be the Xbox-produced “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,” the first-ever video game to take a headlining spot at Fanatics Fest.

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