Star Wars Celebration 2025: All the News and Announcements!

Exciting things are afoot in Japan! Ahead of May 4, AKA May the Fourth, Lucasfilm and Disney headed to Tokyo, Japan for Star Wars™ Celebration 2025. The epic three-day event is all about a galaxy far, far away. It’s a chance for fans to connect and celebrate their greatest fandom — and to get sneak peeks at all the projects coming their way this year and beyond. Because when you’re mapping a star system, it’s good to have planned light-years ahead.

Can’t make it to Tokyo? We’re covering Day 1 right here. So sit back, relax, and read on below about what’s happening in Tokyo this weekend.

Star Wars: Starfighter

In a surprise announcement, director Shawn Levy revealed actor Ryan Gosling’s involvement in the new film. Star Wars: Starfighter™ is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker™. Little else is known about the movie at this time. The director and star shared a 20 second teaser with an exciting title treatment but no further information about the plot. It is set to swoop into theaters on May 28, 2027.

The Mandalorian and Grogu

Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, and more took the stage to share more about this highly anticipated project. The Mandalorian and Grogu™ hits theaters on May 22, 2026. In the meantime, fans got to watch brand-new footage of their favorite duo — plus, they met a totally new character!

Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord

No one expected this, yet we’re all giddy over it! After sharing a look back at Lucasfilm Animation’s incredible history, the team announced a brand new series. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord™, starring voice actor Sam Witwer who reprises his iconic role.

Light & Magic season 2

Speaking of animation and innovation, Disney+ subscribers will soon be able to enjoy Light & Magic season 2. This docuseries showcases how ILM staff and creators, alongside George Lucas, have pioneered new techniques and industry standards from 1990 through 2025.

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune

Picking up on the main storyline of the original video game, this brand-new story pack takes Kay and Nix on a new adventure through space! Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune™ combines modern Star Wars mythos with nostalgic looks back at the outlaws of old — including fan-favorite scoundrel Hondo Ohnaka. Are you ready to join their crew?

Young Jedi Adventures

Finally, we can’t forget the kiddos. Young Jedi Adventures™ returns with a new season this fall. Parents and Padawans alike can catch this animated series streaming on Disney+ as well as Disney Jr.

But that’s not all! While we’ve only covered the movie, TV, and gaming side of things, there’s plenty more Star Wars to see in print. In celebration of their host city, Lucasfilm unveiled multiple manga adaptation projects, including a gorgeous cover for the latest version of Timothy Zahn’s Star Wars: Thrawn™ (2017). Additionally, Star Wars collectors will be able to grab Star Wars art books, new novels, and Star Wars action figures from their favorite manufacturers.

Also, don’t forget to tune into Andor™ season 2! The final season premieres on April 22, 2025, exclusively on Disney+.

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