Star Wars Celebration2025 in Tokyo is right around the corner, and we can expect some major announcements over the convention’s three days. Over the course of three days, we have a whole range ofStar Warspanelsthat should give us information on everything from upcomingStar Warsmovies to the next TV shows.ScreenRantwill be on hand to tell you everything you need to know.
Star Wars Celebration 2023 was an unforgetable experience in London, giving attendees a sneak peak and early footage. This included projects that have released over the last two years, includingStar Wars: Skeleton Crew,The Acolyte, andStar Wars: The Bad Batchseason 3. Given this precedent, we’re sure Lucasfilm has plenty of surprises in store; but here are the things we’re most looking forward to.
7Star Wars Has Just GOT To Give Us Footage From The Mandalorian & Grogu
We Know There’s a Trailer Ready
Announced in January 2024,The Mandalorian & Groguis scheduled to release on July 04, 2025 - the firstStar Warsmovie since 2019. Set afterThe Mandalorianseason 3 and presumablyAhsoka,The Mandalorian & Grogu’s castincludes Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Steve Blum as Zeb Orrelios.Details are still pretty thin about the plot and what audiences will see from Din Djarin and his adopted son.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Panel
Times
10:00AM - 11:00AM JT, 9:00PM - 10:00PM ET Friday
Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages
Join Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and special guests for a sneak peek at what’s to come for the Mandalorian and Grogu on their biggest adventure yet, this time on the big screen and in theaters in 2026.
Attendees should expect to see at least initial footage if not a trailer duringThe Mandalorianand Grogupanel on Friday, where director Jon Favreau, executive producer Dave Filoni, and special guests will discuss the film. Knowing thatThe Mandalorian and Groguhas wrapped filming, it’s hard to imagine that Lucasfilm doesn’t have footage or a trailer ready to go - which will hopefully be shared online.The Mandalorian and Grogumay not be slated to be released until 2026, but that won’t stop us wanting to see more.
6Who Is Sigourney Weaver Playing In Star Wars?
The Actress Confirmed Her Appearance in The Mandalorian and Grogu
Legendary actressSigourney Weaver has confirmed she’ll be making herStar Warsdebutin 2026’sThe Mandalorian and Grogu. It’s been rumored that Weaver will be portraying a New Republic official named Colonel Bishop and that she is in charge of Adelphi Base, where Din Djarin and Grogu are stationed.It’s reasonable to assume we’ll learn more duringThe Mandalorian & Grogu’s panel, where audiences are likely to get more insight into her character.Weaver may even appear onstage with Favreau and other cast members to talk more about her role in the film.
5Will We Learn More About Shawn Levy’s Star Wars Movie?
The Rumor Mill Has Been Crazy
In November 2022, it was confirmed that Lucasfilm had tappedDeadpool & WolverinedirectorShawn Levy to direct aStar Warsfilm. Details are sparse, but it is known that Jonathan Topper, who worked with Levy onThe Adam Project,started working on a script in July 2024. Ryan Gosling is in talks to star, andthere have been rumors filming could begin later this year - and that this may bethe next theatrical release forStar WarsafterThe Mandalorian and Grogu.
Putting Shawn Levy’s movie as next bumps the release of otherStar Warsfilms likeNew Jedi OrderandDawn of the Jediback even further after they were first announced in 2023.
Putting Shawn Levy’s movie as next bumps the release of otherStar Warsfilms likeNew Jedi OrderandDawn of the Jediback even further after they were first announced in 2023. With an A-list actor likeRyan Gosling in talks to join theStar Warsfilm, Lucasfilm may consider this a priority and give other titles more time to develop.We’re hoping to learn more about this project, and perhaps even be told about the cast.
4What’s Next For Grand Admiral Thrawn After Ahsoka?
There HAS To Be More To The Legendary Villain’s Story
Grand Admiral Thrawnhas a long history inStar Warsand was only recently recanonized inStar Wars Rebelsseason 3. Thrawn made his live-action debut inAhsokaseason 1, which saw the highest-ranked non-human in the Empire return to the mainStar Warsgalaxy after being stranded on the extragalactic planet Peridea. It’s safe to assume Thrawn will return inAhsokaseason 2, but could he also appear inThe Mandalorian & Grogu?
1:00PM - 2:00PM JT, 12:00AM - 1:00AM ET Saturday
Join Dave Filoni and special guests as we look back at the first season of Ahsoka.
3We Think We’re About To Find Out What The Next Star Wars Animation Is
It’s Been A Long Time Coming
The Bad Batchseries finalereleased in May 2024, and there have been rumors of multiple other projects in the works. While we recently learned aboutTales of the Underworld, an anthology show releasing on Star Wars Day this year, we’re still hoping for something more. Lucasfilm has already teased that the animation panel will contain some surprises.
3:30PM - 4:30PM JT, 2:30AM - 3:30 AM ET Friday
Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy Stage
Join Dave Filoni (Chief Creative Officer) and Athena Portillo (Vice President, Animation Production) as we celebrate 20 years of Lucasfilm Animation’s critically acclaimed stories and beloved characters including a sneak peek at what’s to come.
We don’t know what to expect here. Some have theorized this will be a clone show featuring Captain Rex, showing his failed attempt to rise up against the Empire.Whatever the truth may be, we’re surely going to find out on Friday.
2A Sneak Peak At Star Wars: Visions
It’s Been Two Years Since Volume 2
Star Wars: Visionshas been one of Lucasfilm’s best titles in recent years, combining different animation studios with a galaxy far, far away, so it’s surprising thatVisionshas been renewed for Volume 3.The nine-episode volumes give international animation studios the freedom to reimagine aspects ofStar Warshow they see fit,and it’s made for some of the most beautiful animation. We’re expecting a sneak peak atVisionsVolume 3, with attendees likely to get an exclusive episode on Sunday - and surely it’s time for a trailer and release date
10:00AM - 11:00AM JT, 9:00PM - 10:00PM ET Sunday
Celebrate the first two volumes of Star Wars: Visions and the animated anthology’s anticipated return to anime. Hear from new and returning studios as they share a sneak peek of their Volume 3 shorts.
1Ahsoka Season 2 Reveals New Big Bad
Fans Are Hoping For An Abeloth Confirmation
Ahsokaseason 2 is on the horizon, and there have even been hints from Eman Esfandi that production may have already started.While we can likely expect Grand Admiral Thrawn to be causing chaos in the mainStar Warsgalaxy, Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren may be facing a new big bad while trapped on Peridea.Many have theorized thatAhsoka’s ending set up a powerful villain, Abeloth.
Originating in theStar Wars Expanded Universe, Abeloth was a mortal who was transformed into a cosmic dark side being. She’d be the perfect fit for a story that promises to be a mystic one, and we’re hoping for news at theAhsokapanel on Saturday. One thing’s for sure; if Abeloth is name-dropped, or even hinted at, this will makeStar Wars CelebrationJapan even more exciting.
