Star Wars Celebration is the premier fan event dedicated to the Star Wars universe, bringing together fans and creators to celebrate the franchise’s history and future. The event features exclusive panels, sneak peeks, merchandise, cosplay, and appearances from actors, directors, and other creatives involved in the Star Wars saga.
— Star Wars Celebration 2022 in Anaheim, California
The latest Star Wars Celebration (SWC) event is happening NOW in Japan, April 18 – 20, and we’ve seen some exciting media news drop from the first day. Let’s take a look — This is the way...
Andor Season 2
The next big Star Wars premiere is the second season of Andor. The upcoming season will directly lead into the events of Rogue One, continuing the story of Cassian Andor. The triple episode premiere will stream on April 22nd on Disney+.
Ahsoka
While season two of Ahsoka is currently in the works, the panel feature happening at SWC Japan on Saturday is expected to mostly be a retrospective on season one from 2023, but there may be some teases for season two! Stay tuned.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
The theatrical film continuation of the popular Disney+ series, starring Pedro Pascal and the adorable Grogu, is set to debut in theaters on May 22, 2026. New footage was exclusively shown at the event; including Grogu using the force, and a maskless Mando.
Star Wars: Starfighter
A new film starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy set after The Rise of Skywalker. Shooting begins this year. The theatrical release date of May 28th, 2027 was confirmed at Star Wars Celebration.
Maul: Shadow Lord
An all-new animated series focusing on Darth Maul’s quest for an apprentice was announced, and will premiere on Disney+ in 2026. A teaser trailer was exclusively shown at this week’s event; be on the lookout for a public release soon!
Are you excited for the future of Star Wars, or the sequel to The Rise of Skywalker starring Ryan Gosling? It certainly has potential! May the force be with you.
