Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 delivered thrilling updates from the iconic galaxy, unveiling Star Wars: Starfighter with Ryan Gosling, a new Darth Maul animated series, a first glimpse of Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll, an interactive Grogu experience on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and more.
The event showcased numerous exciting announcements. Below, we’ve rounded up the must-see highlights, and we’re eager to hear what excites you most in the Star Wars universe!
Ahsoka Panel at Star Wars Celebration Unveils Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll, Anakin’s Return, and More
The Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 shared major updates and behind-the-scenes insights for Season 2, including a first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll.
McCann steps into the role of Baylan Skoll following the passing of Ray Stevenson, with a debut image revealed during the panel (see below). It was also confirmed that Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2.
Season 2 teases included the return of fan-favorite characters like Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper. The panel also revealed Admiral Ackbar’s significant role in a clash with Grand Admiral Thrawn, the introduction of charming Loth-Kittens, and Dave Filoni’s hint at “X-Wings, A-Wings, and wings I can’t reveal yet.”
Hayden Christensen on Reprising Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka and Embracing Star Wars’ Darker Moments
After the announcement of his return for Ahsoka Season 2, Hayden Christensen discussed revisiting Anakin Skywalker after nearly two decades, his appreciation for Star Wars’ darker themes, and his favorite Anakin meme.
Rosario Dawson Was Surprised by Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker Return in The Mandalorian
In conversations with Rosario Dawson, Dave Filoni, and Jon Favreau about Ahsoka, they shared a lighthearted story about Dawson’s surprise when Mark Hamill appeared as Luke Skywalker on the set of The Book of Boba Fett. Initially, Dawson and others believed Plo Koon would be the Jedi in the Season 2 finale, as Filoni and Favreau used him as a script decoy.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Panel: All the Big Reveals
The Mandalorian & Grogu film, set for release on May 22, 2026, will mark the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. The film’s panel, which opened Star Wars Celebration, teased key moments and announced Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, set for May 28, 2027.
Exclusive footage shown to attendees featured an Imperial ship in combat, Mando battling Flame Troopers, collapsing AT-AT walkers in snowy terrain, and a first look at Sigourney Weaver’s character. Grogu charmed audiences with scenes of swimming, levitating objects, and more.
Sigourney Weaver on Joining The Mandalorian & Grogu and Falling for Grogu
In an interview at Star Wars Celebration, Sigourney Weaver discussed joining The Mandalorian & Grogu, her unfamiliarity with The Mandalorian before being cast, how Grogu won her heart, and whether she thinks Grogu could outmatch a Xenomorph.
Star Wars: Starfighter, Starring Ryan Gosling, Hits Theaters in May 2027
Announced at Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars: Starfighter will feature Ryan Gosling as a new character in a story set five years after The Rise of Skywalker. Details remain scarce, but the film joins other upcoming projects like The Mandalorian & Grogu, and works from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Simon Kinberg’s trilogy.
Learn more about Star Wars: Starfighter’s plot and timeline details.
Disney Parks Bring Star Wars to Life with New Experiences
Walt Disney Imagineering’s Asa Kalama and Disney Live Entertainment’s Michael Serna discussed the future of Star Wars at Disney Parks, including a The Mandalorian & Grogu-themed update for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and the introduction of adorable BDX droids. They shared insights into crafting immersive experiences that bring beloved Star Wars stories and characters to life.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Update Lets Guests Care for Grogu
Alongside the May 22, 2026, release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, a new story-based mission for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will launch at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, distinct from the film’s plot.
In this adventure, Hondo Ohnaka uncovers a deal on Tatooine involving ex-Imperial officers and pirates, sparking a galaxy-spanning chase. Guests will join Mando and Grogu to hunt down a bounty in an action-packed mission.
Engineers will care for Grogu during the ride and choose destinations like Bespin, the Death Star wreckage above Endor, or a newly revealed Coruscant segment.
Andor Season 2: Key Announcements from the Panel
Andor’s final season, premiering April 22 on Disney+, made its last Star Wars Celebration appearance. Diego Luna teased that watching Rogue One after Season 2 will feel like a “different film.”
The season promises greater ambition than the first, featuring 140 sets, two backlots, 700 principal costumes, 150 creatures, 30 droids, and 4,100 VFX shots.
Dive deeper into Andor’s beloved characters and panel highlights in our full recap.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Animated Series Coming to Disney+ in 2026
Star Wars Celebration announced Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, an animated Disney+ series set for 2026. Starring Sam Witwer as Darth Maul, it follows his quest to rebuild his criminal empire on a planet beyond the Empire’s reach, post-The Clone Wars.
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 and New Spin-Off Series Revealed
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 arrives on October 29, 2025, with a new spin-off series debuting with a continuation of The Ninth Jedi story from Volume 1, as announced at Star Wars Celebration.
Star Wars Outlaws’ A Pirate’s Fortune Story Update Lands in May
Star Wars Outlaws’ second story update, A Pirate’s Fortune, launches May 15. Kay Vess and Nix team up with Hondo Ohnaka to confront Stinger Tash’s Rokana Raiders and smuggle for the Miyuki Trade League. Set after the main campaign, players should complete it before diving in.
Star Wars Outlaws Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2025
Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2025, following the console’s June 5 debut.
Hasbro Unveils New Dash Rendar and Jedi: Survivor Figures
Hasbro announced a new Dash Rendar figure and a robust lineup of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor figures, including Nightsister Merrin, a Cal Kestis, Turgle, and Skoova Stev three-pack, a smaller Merrin figure, and a Rocket Launch Trooper in the Vintage Collection.
Check out the full lineup in the slideshow below.
All Reveals from Hasbro’s Star Wars Celebration 2025 Panel
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Hasbro Debuts New Mandalorian Figures at Star Wars Celebration 2025
Hasbro unveiled two new The Mandalorian figures, Moff Gideon and Cobb Vanth, for the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection. These 3.75-inch figures feature Kenner-inspired packaging and are priced at $16.99, available for pre-order on April 18 at 3pm ET/12pm PT.
See exclusive images of Moff Gideon in Dark Trooper armor and Cobb Vanth from The Book of Boba Fett below.
Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Moff Gideon & Cobb Vanth Figures - Preview Gallery
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Star Wars and The Mandalorian Take Over Monopoly Go
Monopoly Go launches a Star Wars event from May 1 to July 2, inspired by the Skywalker Saga and The Mandalorian. Players can enjoy Star Wars-themed characters, a sticker album, podracing in Mos Espa Grand Arena, and collectible in-game items like tokens, shields, and emojis.
