Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Key Reveals and Exciting Updates

Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 delivered thrilling news from a galaxy far, far away, unveiling Star Wars: Starfighter with Ryan Gosling, a new Darth Maul animated series, a first glimpse of Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll, and an interactive Grogu experience on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, among other surprises.

The event showcased major announcements, and we’ve rounded up the must-see highlights below. Share your favorite Star Wars moment in the comments!

Ahsoka Panel at Star Wars Celebration Unveils Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll, Anakin’s Return, and More

The Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration shared exciting updates and behind-the-scenes insights for Season 2, including a first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll.

Following the passing of Ray Stevenson, McCann steps into the role of Baylan, with a debut image revealed during the panel (see below). It was also confirmed that Hayden Christensen will return as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2.

Season 2 teases included the return of fan-favorite characters like Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper, alongside Admiral Ackbar’s major role facing Grand Admiral Thrawn. Expect adorable Loth-Kittens and, per Dave Filoni, “X-Wings, A-Wings, and other ships I can’t reveal yet.”

Hayden Christensen on Reprising Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka and Embracing Star Wars’ Darker Tones

After the announcement of his return for Ahsoka Season 2, Hayden Christensen discussed revisiting Anakin Skywalker after nearly two decades, his love for Star Wars’ darker themes, and his favorite Anakin meme.

Rosario Dawson on Mark Hamill’s Surprise Luke Skywalker Return in The Mandalorian

In a conversation 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 Book of Boba Fett set. Scripts used Plo Koon as a decoy, misleading even Dawson about the Season 2 finale’s mysterious Jedi.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Panel: All the Big Reveals

The Mandalorian & Grogu hits theaters on May 22, 2026, marking the first Star Wars film since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. The panel, kicking off Star Wars Celebration, teased the movie and announced Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, set for release on May 28, 2027.

Exclusive footage shown to attendees featured an Imperial ship in combat, Mando battling Flame Troopers, AT-ATs falling in the snow, and Sigourney Weaver’s character debut. Grogu charmed with chaotic antics, from swimming to levitating objects.

Sigourney Weaver on Joining The Mandalorian & Grogu and Falling for Grogu

In an interview at Star Wars Celebration, Sigourney Weaver shared her experience joining The Mandalorian & Grogu, revealing she hadn’t watched the series before being cast, how Grogu won her heart, and whether she thinks Grogu could outpower a Xenomorph.

Star Wars: Starfighter, Starring Ryan Gosling, Lands in Theaters May 2027

Announced at Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars: Starfighter will star Ryan Gosling as a new character in a story set five years after The Rise of Skywalker. Details are scarce, but the film joins upcoming projects like The Mandalorian & Grogu, and works by 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

We spoke with Walt Disney Imagineering’s Asa Kalama and Disney Live Entertainment’s Michael Serna about upcoming Star Wars experiences, including a Mandalorian & Grogu-themed update for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, charming BDX droids at Disney Parks, and how they craft immersive stories for fans.

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Update Lets Guests Care for Grogu

Alongside the 2026 release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, Din Djarin and Grogu will star in a new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run mission 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, leading to a thrilling galaxy-wide chase. Guests join Mando and Grogu to hunt a bounty, with Engineers caring for Grogu and choosing destinations like Bespin, Endor’s Death Star wreckage, or a newly revealed Coruscant.

Andor Season 2 Highlights from Star Wars Celebration

Andor’s final season premieres on Disney+ on April 22, with its last Star Wars Celebration panel offering exciting teases. Diego Luna suggested watching Rogue One after Season 2 for a fresh perspective, calling it a “different film.”

The new season promises ambition with 140 sets, two backlots, 700 costumes, 150 creatures, 30 droids, and 4,100 VFX shots. Dive into our full Andor panel recap for more on its beloved characters.

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 debuting in 2026. Featuring Sam Witwer’s Darth Maul post-The Clone Wars, it follows his quest to rebuild his criminal syndicate on an Empire-free planet.

Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 and New Spin-Off Series Announced

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 revealed at Star Wars Celebration.

Star Wars Outlaws’ A Pirate’s Fortune Story Update Hits in May

Star Wars Outlaws’ new story, A Pirate’s Fortune, launches May 15, teaming Kay Vess and Nix with Hondo Ohnaka. They’ll face Stinger Tash’s Rokana Raiders and smuggle for the Miyuki Trade League in a post-campaign adventure.

Star Wars Outlaws Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2025

Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws will launch on 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 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor lineup, including Nightsister Merrin, a Cal Kestis, Turgle, and Skoova Stev three-pack, a smaller Merrin, and a Rocket Launch Trooper for the Vintage Collection.

Check out the full lineup in the slideshow below.

Hasbro’s Star Wars Celebration 2025 Panel: All Reveals

Hasbro’s New Mandalorian Figures: Moff Gideon and Cobb Vanth

Hasbro unveiled Moff Gideon and Cobb Vanth figures from The Mandalorian for the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection. These 3.75-inch figures, inspired by classic Kenner designs, feature Moff Gideon in Dark Trooper armor and Cobb Vanth from The Book of Boba Fett. Priced at $16.99, they’re available for pre-order on April 18 at 3pm ET/12pm PT.

See exclusive images of both figures below.

Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Moff Gideon & Cobb Vanth Figures - Exclusive Look

Star Wars and The Mandalorian Take Over Monopoly Go

Monopoly Go launches a Star Wars event from May 1 to July 2, featuring the Skywalker Saga and The Mandalorian. Expect Star Wars-themed characters, a sticker album, podracing in Mos Espa, and collectible tokens, shields, and emojis.