Oscar Isaac's Star Wars Celebration 2025 Appearance Fuels Poe Dameron Return Speculation
Sequel Trilogy star Oscar Isaac's confirmed appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo (April 18-20) has ignited fan speculation about a potential return of his character, Poe Dameron. The announcement, made via the official Star Wars Celebration Instagram, follows Daisy Ridley's 2023 Celebration appearance and subsequent confirmation for a new Star Wars film.
Isaac's past comments regarding a Star Wars return have been varied. Initially expressing reluctance, he later indicated openness to the possibility. While he previously stated a return would only happen if he "needed another house or something," he later told Variety he had "no real feeling one way or another," leaving the door open for future involvement.
His past criticisms of Disney, specifically regarding the lack of a Poe/Finn romance, add another layer to the speculation. Boyega, who played Finn, also voiced similar frustrations with Disney and the franchise but has expressed openness to future roles.
The possibility of a reunion of the Sequel Trilogy's main trio – Rey, Finn, and Poe – in the upcoming Rey film is now a significant talking point. This film, set approximately 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, centers on Rey's efforts to rebuild the Jedi Order. Ridley has already expressed her hope for Boyega's return, making Poe's inclusion a logical next step.
However, definitive answers may be some time coming. Disney's repeated delays of several announced Star Wars projects have pushed back the potential release date of the Rey film (directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy) to a tentative December 17, 2027, at the earliest. While Star Wars Celebration 2025 might offer some clues, fans will likely face a prolonged wait for concrete news.
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