Star Wars Celebration 2025 was an electrifying event, packed with thrilling announcements that have sent waves of excitement through the Star Wars community. From the reveal of the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling to a new animated series centered around Darth Maul, the event was brimming with news that has fans buzzing with anticipation. Highlights also included the first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in the Ahsoka series, the chance to interact with Grogu in the revamped Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run experience, and much more.
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Star Wars Celebration's Ahsoka panel was a treasure trove of revelations and behind-the-scenes insights for the series' second season. A major highlight was the first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll, stepping into the role after the passing of Ray Stevenson. The panel showcased an exclusive image, offering fans a glimpse of what to expect. Additionally, it was confirmed that Hayden Christensen would reprise his iconic role as Anakin Skywalker, adding to the excitement surrounding the season.
Season 2 promises to bring back beloved characters like Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper, along with new elements such as Admiral Ackbar's significant role, a showdown with Grand Admiral Thrawn, and the introduction of adorable Loth-Kittens. Dave Filoni teased the inclusion of "X-Wings, A-Wings, and Wings I can't tell you about," hinting at more surprises to come.
Hayden Christensen shared his thoughts on reprising Anakin Skywalker after nearly two decades, expressing his appreciation for the darker tones in Star Wars narratives and revealing his favorite Anakin meme.
In a surprising twist, Rosario Dawson recounted her experience of not knowing that Mark Hamill would return as Luke Skywalker until he appeared on the set of The Book of Boba Fett. Initially, the scripts had used Plo Koon as a decoy, leading to a delightful surprise for Dawson and fans alike.
The panel for The Mandalorian and Grogu kicked off Star Wars Celebration with a bang, announcing that the film is slated for release on May 22, 2026. This will mark the first Star Wars film to hit theaters since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. The panel also teased footage of an Imperial ship ready for battle, Mando facing off against Flame Troopers, AT-AT walkers crumbling in the snow, and the first glimpse of Sigourney Weaver's character. Of course, Grogu was showcased in his adorable and chaotic glory, swimming and levitating objects.
Sigourney Weaver, joining The Mandalorian and Grogu, shared her experience of being cast without having watched the series and how Grogu quickly won her over. She even humorously compared Grogu's power to that of a Xenomorph.
Star Wars: Starfighter, announced at the celebration, will feature Ryan Gosling in a lead role and is set to premiere on May 28, 2027. The film will take place five years after The Rise of Skywalker, introducing Gosling's character in a new narrative within the Star Wars universe.
Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment shared insights into the future of Star Wars experiences at Disney Parks, including a The Mandalorian and Grogu-themed update for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. This update will introduce an exciting new mission where guests can care for Grogu and choose their adventure's path, visiting Bespin, the Death Star wreckage above Endor, or Coruscant.
The Andor panel revealed that the second and final season will debut on April 22 on Disney+. Diego Luna hinted that viewers should watch Rogue One after the season, promising a fresh perspective on the film. The new season is set to be more ambitious, featuring extensive sets, costumes, creatures, droids, and visual effects.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, a new animated series, was announced for Disney+ in 2026. The series will follow Darth Maul's journey to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.
Star Wars: Visions will return with Volume 3 on October 29, 2025, and will include a spin-off series debuting with a new chapter of The Ninth Jedi story.
For fans of Star Wars Outlaws, a new story update titled A Pirate's Fortune is set to release on May 15, featuring Kay Vess and Nix teaming up with Hondo Ohnaka to take on new challenges. The game will also be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2025.
Hasbro delighted fans with new figures, including a Dash Rendar figure and an impressive lineup from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The celebration also showcased new The Mandalorian figures of Moff Gideon and Cobb Vanth, set to join the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection.
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Finally, Monopoly Go will immerse players in the Star Wars universe with an event running from May 1 to July 2, featuring elements inspired by the Skywalker Saga and The Mandalorian.
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