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Exciting announcements from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 have thrilled fans worldwide, revealing a slate of upcoming projects. Headlining the reveals were details about a new Darth Maul animated TV show, confirmation of a Ryan Gosling Star Wars movie role, and the delightful news of a Turgle action figure. This roundup covers these key highlights and other exciting news emerging from the highly anticipated event.
Greetings from Star Wars Celebration weekend! Enthusiasts of the Star Wars saga have gathered at a major convention center near Tokyo, Japan, for several days of announcements regarding the franchise’s future. Attendees are immersed in celebrating Star Wars through cosplay, panel discussions, and merchandise acquisition. While a comprehensive convention experience is impossible to replicate remotely, we are sharing the most significant and captivating news unveiled at this year’s Star Wars Celebration.
Star Wars Starfighter Movie Set for 2027, Starring Ryan Gosling
Lucasfilm has officially confirmed reports from January indicating Ryan Gosling’s entry into the Star Wars universe. The announcement of Star Wars Starfighter marks Gosling’s foray into the galaxy far, far away. Shawn Levy, known for directing Deadpool and Wolverine, will helm this project, set five years after the events depicted in The Rise of Skywalker. Production for the new film is slated to commence this fall, with a theatrical release targeted for 2027.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Film Remains on Track for May 2026 Release
A prominent reveal at Star Wars Celebration included a trailer (currently exclusive to attendees) for the forthcoming Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. This cinematic sequel follows the widely acclaimed streaming series and is set after its events.
While the movie’s existence was previously known, the confirmation of its continued progress is reassuring, given the history of project delays and cancellations within the Star Wars franchise. The trailer footage has been described as impressive, featuring Sigourney Weaver, AT-AT walkers, Grogu utilizing the Force, and the return of the Razor Crest spacecraft. Anticipation is high for its scheduled release on May 22, 2026.
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Lucasfilm Reaffirms Development of Six Additional Star Wars Movies
In a related announcement, during the same panel that showcased The Mandalorian & Grogu footage and officially announced the Gosling film, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy reaffirmed the ongoing development of six previously disclosed Star Wars movies.
Among these projects is a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg, rumored to be Episodes 10, 11, and 12, as well as standalone films helmed by Taika Waititi and James Mangold, director of Logan. Furthermore, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s sequel centered on Rey, taking place after The Rise of Skywalker, is still in development. Despite a somewhat turbulent development phase for the Rey-focused movie, Lucasfilm has reiterated its commitment to bringing these films to fruition. The progress of these projects remains to be seen.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Animated Series Announced
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord emerges as the next major Star Wars animated series. This show will focus on Darth Maul and explore the character’s rise in the criminal underworld following the events of The Clone Wars. Sam Witwer will reprise his role as the voice of Darth Maul in this upcoming series, slated for release on Disney+ next year.
Star Wars Outlaws DLC, A Pirate’s Fortune, Launching May 15
Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft’s open-world Star Wars game released last year, is set to expand with a second paid expansion. Despite minor criticisms regarding stealth mechanics and space combat, the game was generally well-received. A Pirate’s Fortune DLC is scheduled for imminent release.
Ubisoft and Lucasfilm presented a new trailer for this DLC, emphasizing its criminal underworld theme and offering a first glimpse of Hondo Ohnaka. Hondo, a popular Star Wars smuggler and rogue, has been featured across various Star Wars media, including television series and comics.
Turgle Action Figure in Development
Amidst global challenges, a piece of positive news arrives for Star Wars fans. Turgle, widely celebrated as a standout character from Respawn’s 2023 game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, will be immortalized as an action figure. This announcement has been welcomed as a bright spot during challenging times.
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