Everything Revealed at Star Wars Celebration 2025: Starfighter, Maul, The Mandalorian & Grogu Footage, & more
Star Wars Celebration 2025 has officially kicked off in Tokyo, and fans have been treated to an exciting array of announcements from the galaxy far, far away. With live updates from the panels, we saw exclusive reveals about upcoming films, series, and new faces in the Star Wars universe. Here's everything that was unveiled at the event.
Updates on Upcoming Star Wars Films:
1. Exciting Star Wars Films in Development
Kennedy and Filoni also confirmed ongoing development for multiple Star Wars films. These include:
- James Mangold's Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, exploring the origins of the Jedi and Sith set 25,000 years before The Phantom Menace.
- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey Skywalker movie: Star Wars: New Jedi Order, where Daisy Ridley returns as Rey, rebuilding the Jedi Order 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker.
- Taika Waititi’s still-untitled film.
- A new trilogy by Simon Kinberg.
2. Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter
Director Shawn Levy (known for Deadpool and Free Guy) took the stage to announce a standalone Star Wars film titled Star Wars: Starfighter. The film, slated for release on May 28, 2027, will be set a few years after The Rise of Skywalker.
Levy revealed that rumors surrounding the film were mostly inaccurate but confirmed one major detail: Ryan Gosling will star in the lead role.
Gosling shared a heartfelt moment, recalling how his mom sent him a photo of his childhood Star Wars bedsheets when he landed the role.
Ryan Gosling, star of the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, reveals his childhood love for a galaxy far, far away. pic.twitter.com/jA8vR7F6bv
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 18, 2025
The movie will explore a new period in the Star Wars timeline with an entirely fresh cast of characters, neither as a prequel nor a sequel.
3. The Mandalorian & Grogu Coming to IMAX
One of the most anticipated announcements was the confirmation that The Mandalorian & Grogu will hit theaters in IMAX. This film, which originated from the popular Disney+ series, will scale up the beloved characters of Mando and Grogu for the big screen.
Director Jon Favreau, along with Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, revealed that the movie will feature familiar faces from Star Wars lore, including Zeb Orrelios from Rebels and BD-1, the explorer droid from Fallen Order and Jedi Survivor.
4. Sigourney Weaver Joins The Mandalorian & Grogu
Sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver joined Pedro Pascal on stage, sharing her excitement about being part of the Star Wars universe.
Weaver admitted that she hadn’t watched The Mandalorian before being cast but quickly fell in love with Pascal’s Mando and, of course, Grogu. She affectionately remarked, “Of course, Grogu stole my heart.” (via IGN) Weaver’s character will appear in The Mandalorian & Grogu, seen in early footage engaging with Grogu and discussing a job with Mando.
5. Footage from The Mandalorian & Grogu
While the film's official trailer is still under wraps, a sneak peek was shown to attendees. The footage featured intense action on a snowy planet, with Mando battling Flame Troopers and AT-AT walkers collapsing in the snow. We also saw Grogu levitating objects, including a droid, and a brief interaction between Grogu and Weaver’s character, who says, “Very messy. You work for us. We need you.” The movie is slated for release in theaters on May 22, 2026.
Updates on Star Wars Shows Announced:
1. Ahsoka Season 2 Filming Begins soon
The Lucasfilm panel opened with president Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer Dave Filoni, who were joined by iconic droids C-3P0 and R2-D2. Filoni announced that filming for Ahsoka season two will begin immediately after he returns from the Celebration, much to the excitement of fans eager to see more of Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano.
2. Maul - Shadow Lord
Lucasfilm announced Maul: Shadow Lord, a new animated series set to premiere in 2026. The series will delve into Darth Maul's transformation into a formidable crime lord, taking place one year after the events of The Clone Wars season seven.
Sam Witwer returns to voice Maul, with Matt Michnovetz serving as the head writer.
A new animation style was showcased during the announcement.
3. Young Jedi Adventures – Season 3 Arrives this Fall
Fans of Young Jedi Adventures can look forward to season three, set to debut in fall 2025. The announcement was made with the help of Nubs, the beloved Pooba character, during the Celebration. The upcoming season will introduce new characters, including a quirky band of droids named Beepers, Dozer, and Gigi, as well as Rek Minuu, an eccentric droid builder.
With Star Wars Celebration in full swing, 2025 has already proven to be a year of exciting new content for Star Wars fans. From groundbreaking films to highly anticipated series, the future of the Star Wars universe is brighter than ever. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates as they unfold.
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