Star Wars Celebration Japan starts April 18, 2025

The Star Wars Celebration Japan is set to take place in one month at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba. Fans are eager to learn about upcoming projects and news connected to the Star Wars universe. Recently, the panel schedule was released, revealing exciting topics for discussion. One of the most anticipated panels is for a new Mandalorian project, which will take place on April 18. Director Jon Favreau is expected to share new footage and details during this hour-long session. Another notable panel will celebrate 20 years of Star Wars animation, with insights into the future of Lucasfilm’s animated series. A Saturday panel will focus on an upcoming turn-based Star Wars game from the team behind popular titles like XCom. Near the same time, there will also be a discussion about the highly anticipated second season of the series Andor, just days before its premiere. The event will also feature panels discussing Star Wars publishing, a look back at the first season of Ahsoka, and the third volume of the anime series Star Wars: Visions. Star Wars actor Oscar Isaac will join a panel to discuss his role as Poe Dameron, and there will also be a Hasbro panel about Star Wars merchandise. Additional discussions will cover new episodes of a documentary series about Industrial Light & Magic and the collaboration between Disney theme parks and Lucasfilm. The celebration promises a wealth of content for Star Wars fans. Many are looking forward to experiencing it all live and sharing their excitement online.