Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan was an exhilarating event, unveiling a plethora of exciting announcements that sent waves of anticipation through the Star Wars community. From the galaxy far, far away, fans were treated to news about the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, to the thrilling prospect of a new Darth Maul series titled Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. Additionally, the celebration provided a first glimpse of Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll, the chance to nurture Grogu on the iconic Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and much more.
With so many big reveals, it's hard to pinpoint just one highlight, but here's a rundown of the announcements that you absolutely shouldn't miss:
AnswerSee ResultsStar Wars Celebration's Ahsoka Panel Featured the First Look at Rory McCann's Baylan Skoll, the news of Anakin's Return, and More
The Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration was packed with exciting reveals and engaging behind-the-scenes stories for the show's second season. Fans were thrilled to see the first look at Rory McCann stepping into the role of Baylan Skoll, following the passing of Ray Stevenson. The panel showcased an exclusive image of McCann's portrayal, which you can view below. Moreover, the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker was confirmed, adding another layer of excitement for Season 2.
Season 2 promises to bring back beloved characters like Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper, with new additions such as Admiral Ackbar facing off against Grand Admiral Thrawn. The panel teased adorable Loth-Kittens and, according to Dave Filoni, a variety of starfighters including X-Wings, A-Wings, and even some mysterious new wings.
Hayden Christensen on Returning to Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka and Liking When 'Star Wars Goes Dark'
After the announcement of his return for Ahsoka Season 2, Hayden Christensen shared his thoughts on reprising the role of Anakin Skywalker after nearly two decades. He expressed his appreciation for the darker aspects of Star Wars and even shared his favorite Anakin meme, adding a light-hearted touch to the discussion.
Rosario Dawson Had No Idea Mark Hamill Was Returning as Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian Until He Walked On Set
Rosario Dawson, along with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, shared an amusing anecdote from the set of The Book of Boba Fett. Dawson was unaware that Mark Hamill would return as Luke Skywalker until he appeared on set, having been misled by scripts that hinted at Plo Koon's involvement instead.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Panel, Everything Revealed
The first major panel at Star Wars Celebration kicked off with exciting news about The Mandalorian & Grogu, set to premiere in theaters on May 22, 2026. This will mark the first Star Wars film on the big screen since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. The panel included footage of an Imperial ship engaging, Mando battling Flame Troopers, collapsing AT-AT walkers, and the introduction of Sigourney Weaver's character. Grogu's adorable antics, including swimming and levitating objects, were also highlighted.
The Mandalorian & Grogu's Sigourney Weaver on Grogu Stealing Her Heart and More
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Sigourney Weaver discussed her experience joining The Mandalorian & Grogu at Star Wars Celebration. She revealed she had not watched any episodes of The Mandalorian before being cast and shared how Grogu captured her heart. Weaver even playfully compared Grogu's powers to those of a Xenomorph.
Star Wars: Starfighter Is a New Film Starring Ryan Gosling That's Arriving in Theaters in May 2027
Star Wars Celebration introduced Star Wars: Starfighter, a new film set to hit theaters on May 28, 2027, and starring Ryan Gosling. The film is set five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, with Gosling portraying a new character. It joins an exciting lineup of upcoming Star Wars films.
For more details, you can explore everything we know about Star Wars: Starfighter's plot and timeline.
Bringing Star Wars Experiences to Life With Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment
Walt Disney Imagineering's Asa Kalama and Disney Live Entertainment's Michael Serna discussed the future of Star Wars experiences at Disney Parks. They unveiled a The Mandalorian & Grogu-themed update for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, the addition of charming BDX droids, and more. They also shared insights into how they bring the Disney magic to life, allowing fans to immerse themselves in their favorite stories and characters.
The Mandalorian and Grogu-Themed Update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Will Let Engineers Take Care of Grogu
Coinciding with The Mandalorian & Grogu's theatrical release on May 22, 2026, Din Djarin and Grogu will feature in a new story-based mission for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The mission follows a different path from the movie, where Hondo Ohnaka uncovers a deal on Tatooine, leading to a high-stakes chase across the galaxy. Guests will join forces with Mando and Grogu to track down the culprits and claim a bounty in a dynamic adventure. Engineers will also get to care for Grogu and choose the course of their adventure, visiting locations like Bespin, the Death Star wreckage above Endor, or the newly revealed Coruscant.
Everything Announced at the Andor Panel
The Andor panel at Star Wars Celebration provided a final preview before the release of its second and final season on April 22 on Disney+. Diego Luna teased that fans should watch Rogue One after Andor Season 2, suggesting it would be seen in a new light. The new season promises to be more ambitious, featuring 140 sets across seven stages, two backlots, 700 costumes for principals, 150 creatures, 30 droids, and 4,100 VFX shots.
For a deeper dive into the beloved characters of Andor, check out our recap of the Andor panel.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Announced at Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration announced Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, a new animated series set to premiere on Disney+ in 2026. The series will follow Sam Witwer's Darth Maul as he plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire, continuing his story from the final season of The Clone Wars.
Star Wars: Visions Gets a Volume 3 Release Date and a Spin-Off Series That Will Debut With a Ninth Jedi Story
Star Wars Celebration confirmed that Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions will premiere on October 29, 2025, and introduced a new spin-off series that will launch with the next chapter of The Ninth Jedi story from Volume 1.
Star Wars Outlaws Gets Second Story Update A Pirate’s Fortune in May
Star Wars Outlaws fans can look forward to a new story update titled A Pirate’s Fortune, set to release on May 15. The update will follow Kay Vess and Nix teaming up with Hondo Ohnaka to confront Stinger Tash and her gang, the Rokana Raiders, while engaging in smuggling for the Miyuki Trade League. This story takes place after the main campaign, so ensure you've completed it to enjoy this new adventure.
Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2025, following the console's launch on June 5.
Hasbro Reveals Incredible New Dash Rendar and Jedi: Survivor Figures
Hasbro delighted fans with the announcement of a new Dash Rendar figure and an impressive lineup of figures based on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The collection includes figures of Nightsister Merrin, a three-pack featuring Cal Kestis, Turgle, and Skoova Stev, a smaller Merrin figure, a Rocket Launch Trooper from the Vintage Collection, and more.
Everything Revealed at Hasbro's Star Wars Celebration 2025 Panel
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Hasbro Reveals New The Mandalorian Figures at Star Wars Celebration 2025
Hasbro also unveiled two new figures from The Mandalorian: Moff Gideon in his Dark Trooper armor and Cobb Vanth, both part of the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection. These 3.75-inch scale figures, inspired by classic Kenner designs, will be available for pre-order on April 18 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, priced at $16.99 each.
Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Moff Gideon & Cobb Vanth Figures - Preview Gallery
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Star Wars and The Mandalorian Invade Monopoly Go
Monopoly Go is set to launch a Star Wars event from May 1 to July 2, inspired by the Skywalker Saga and The Mandalorian. The event will feature Star Wars characters in Monopoly-style designs, a Star Wars Go sticker album, podracing in the Mos Espa Grand Arena, and collectible in-game items like tokens, shields, and emojis.
