Star Wars Japan 2025: Key Reveals & Updates

Star Wars Celebration 2025 delivered thrilling reveals from a galaxy far, far away, featuring blockbuster announcements like Ryan Gosling starring in Star Wars: Starfighter, a new Darth Maul series, Rory McCann's debut as Baylan Skoll, and interactive Grogu experiences aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

Ahsoka Panel Reveals Baylan Skoll Look and Anakin's Return

The Ahsoka panel delivered major season 2 reveals, introducing Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll - complete with first-look imagery following Ray Stevenson's passing. The confirmation of Hayden Christensen reprising Anakin Skywalker electrified the crowd.

Ahsoka Season 2 Teases

Season 2 will feature returning favorites including Sabine, Ezra, Zeb and Chopper, alongside new elements:

• Admiral Ackbar clashing with Thrawn
• Playful Loth-kittens
• New starfighter designs

Behind The Scenes: Ahsoka Stories

Hayden Christensen shared insights on returning to Anakin after two decades, while Rosario Dawson revealed Mark Hamill's surprise Luke Skywalker cameo during The Book of Boba Fett filming.

The Mandalorian & Grogu Panel Highlights

The convention-opening panel announced:

• Theatrical release date: May 22, 2026
• Ryan Gosling's Starfighter film (2027)
• Exclusive footage featuring Sigourney Weaver's new character

Star Wars: Starfighter Details

The newly-announced film starring Ryan Gosling will explore post-Rise of Skywalker era with an original character.

Disney Park Experiences

The Mandalorian-themed Smugglers Run update allows guests to:

• Care for Grogu as Engineers
• Choose destinations: Bespin, Death Star wreckage or Coruscant
• Engage in new bounty hunting missions

Additional Celebration Announcements

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

The animated series follows Maul's criminal empire building after Clone Wars.

Star Wars Outlaws Updates

The May 15 update brings Hondo Ohnaka adventures, while a Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives September 4, 2025.

Collectibles Revealed

Hasbro showcased new figures including:

• Dash Rendar
• Jedi: Survivor character sets
• Vintage Collection Moff Gideon and Cobb Vanth

Monopoly Go Collab

A Star Wars event featuring Mandalorian content runs May 1 - July 2 with exclusive collectibles.