TheStar Warsfranchise will provide several big pieces of news in 2025 as marketing for many upcoming movies and TV shows gets underway. Many are hoping that 2025 will be a big year for theStar Warsfranchise, primarily due to the somewhat lull it faced in 2024. Lucasfilm will likely seek to distanceupcomingStar WarsTV showsfrom the controversy that marredThe Acolyte, all while kickstarting a return to the big screen. For the first time since the late 2010s,upcomingStar Warsmovieswill be advertised by the studio.
When concerning the chronologicalorder ofStar Warsmovies and shows, Lucasfilm’s upcoming projects are incredibly interesting. One movie will be taking the franchise into the ancient past, while another will go beyond the timeline established in the Skywalker Saga. 2025 will also see the release of the next chapter of what is often consideredStar Wars’best-ranked TV show, nestled betweenStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithandA New Hopeon the timeline. Beyond these projects, there will be even moreStar Warsnews provided in 2025, as Lucasfilm looks to get the franchise back on track.
Marketing For The Mandalorian & Grogu Will Begin
Star Wars' Next Theatrical Movie Is Almost Here
The most immediate theatricalStar Warsmovie is thestory ofThe Mandalorian & Grogu. This film was announced in January 2024 and is expected to replaceThe Mandalorianseason 4 as the next chapter in the titular bounty hunter’s journey. AlthoughThe Mandalorianseason 4 could still happen, it is clear that writer-director Jon Favreau’s focus has been onThe Mandalorian & Grogu. The film began shooting in June 2024 and wrapped in October of that year, meaning production has gone smoothly thus far, culminating in a year filled with news for 2025.
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With this in mind, it is highly likely that marketing for the film will officially begin in 2025. While some clips being shown at D23 2024, these were exclusive for those in attendance at the convention. However,in 2025, general audiences around the globe can expect trailers, interviews, posters, and more fromThe Mandalorian & Grogu. As the first film in the franchise since 2019’sStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm will likely put a lot into advertising the project, making 2025 a big year for the future of Din Djarin and his lovable adopted son, Grogu.
We’re Finally Going To Get News About Rey’s New Jedi Order Movie
Daisy Ridley’s Return To Star Wars Will Be Made More Official
Another ofStar Wars' upcoming theatrical movies is thestory of Rey’s New Jedi Order. Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey Skywalker came as somewhat of a surprise announcement at Star Wars Celebration 2023, with Lucasfilm committing to a film set 15 years afterThe Rise of Skywalker. It was confirmed that the film would be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and written by Steven Knight, with Ridley’s return focusing on Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order amid a changing galaxy.
Steven Knight was reportedly dropped from the project in October 2024, meaning the film is searching for a new writer to pen the script.
Since then, however, little news of note has been provided by Lucasfilm. Ridley has been asked at length about the project, to which she has always responded with enthusiasm, yet concrete updates have been lacking. Aside from the update that the project will begin searching for a new writer, this remains the case. Hopefully, 2025 will shed more light on the project with highly anticipated news, from the new writer and subsequent completion of the script to a shooting timeline and the potential release date of Rey’s New Jedi Order movie.
Will We Learn More About James Mangold’s Dawn Of The Jedi Film?
Lucasfilm’s Most Intriguing Theatrical Project
The third movie announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023 was provisionally titled “Dawn of the Jedi,” announced to be directed by James Mangold. Mangold’s story was reportedly set to focus on the origins of the Jedi Order and their connection with the Force, set some 25,000 years beforeStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.Given the timeline of the film, the brief concept provided, and the good-to-great track record of James Mangold as a filmmaker,Star Wars’Dawn of the Jedi film is undoubtedly the most intriguing regarding the franchise’s future.
Regardless of its intriguing nature, Mangold’s movie has fallen under the same umbrella as Rey Skywalker’s return in that few updates have been provided since its announcement. This was to be expected given that Mangold was in the midst of working onIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyand a Bob Dylan biopic,A Complete Unknown,when the film was announced. Mangold also has commitments to James Gunn’s DCU viaSwamp Thing, making the timeline of the Dawn of the Jedi movie all the more confusing.
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That said, an update came inEmpiremagazine (viaWorld of Reel) when Mangold confirmed his film would begin production afterA Complete Unknown’s December 2024 release. With this in mind, it is highly likely that 2025 will bring more news and updates for Mangold’s movie. If shooting is indeed set to start in 2025, updates about casting and story details are now a high probability.With the issues facing Rey’s New Jedi Order movie also, it could be revealed in 2025 that Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi film will be attached to the December 2026 release datepreviously held for the former.
Will Star Wars Surprising New Trilogy Receive More News?
Star Wars Celebration 2025 Seems The Optimal Place For This…
Undoubtedly the most surprisingStar Warsnews released in 2024 was the announcement of a brand-new trilogy. LongtimeX-Menproducer Simon Kinberg was confirmed to be developing a trilogy of films set in theStar Warsuniverse, with some reports even claiming these movies would be the official 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes of the Skywalker Saga. That said, other outlets insisted this trilogy would stand alone from the Saga, potentially dating back to the underdeveloped era ofStar Wars’Old Republic.
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Given these conflicting reports, more clarity on theStar Warstrilogy is expected in 2025. As is the case with most entries on this list, Star Wars Celebration 2025 seems to be the perfect place for this news to be unveiled to the world. The convention is set to clarify the future projects in the works, from TV to movies. Therefore, Star Wars Celebration 2025 could see the other filmmakers, cast members, or simple place on the timeline be confirmed for Kinberg’sStar Warstrilogy, potentially making for the biggest source of news from the galaxy far, far away in 2025.
The Eagerly-Anticipated Andor Season 2 Will Finally Release
The Final Season Of Andor Is Coming
Moving over to the realm ofStar WarsTV shows,Andorseason 2 is coming in 2025.Andorseason 1 was released in 2022 to critical acclaim, with many dubbing it the bestStar WarsTV show due to its grounded tone, excellent writing, fantastic acting, and intriguing story that seamlessly fits into the origins ofStar Wars’Rebel Alliance. As such,Andorseason 2 was highly anticipated, with this excitement only growing amid delays from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023.
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In 2025, thestory ofAndorseason 2will finally be released. This was confirmed at D23 2024, with the Brazillian convention further confirming thatAndorseason 2 will be released on July 07, 2025. Given this release date comes just after Star Wars Celebration 2025, fans will not have to wait until then for marketing to begin. Instead, the first few months of 2025 could see the first official trailer forAndorseason 2 be released, as marketing gets underway for the much-anticipated return of the Rebel Alliance and its various spies, warriors, and commanders.
Ahsoka Season 2 Will Begin Filming
The New Republic Timeline Continues
The next confirmedStar WarsTV show beyondAndorseason 2 isAhsokaseason 2. Set inStar Wars' New Republic timeline,Ahsokaseason 2 will continue the story of Ahsoka and Sabine, who are trapped in another galaxy on the planet of Peridea, following a path left by renegade Jedi Baylan Skoll who is seeking to unleash a power that could stop the endless cycle of violence in the mainStar Warsgalaxy. Meanwhile,Star Wars’Grand Admiral Thrawnhas returned home, leaving many - including Hera Syndulla and Ezra Bridger - to reckon with his plans for a resurgent Empire.
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Ahsokaseason 2 was confirmed at the beginning of 2024, yet little news for the project was provided. Dave Filoni revealed in December 2024 that he is still penning the project as its sole writer, but insisted he was welcoming the challenge. Beyond that, Filoni remained cryptic. For this reason, 2025 is expected to lead the charge regardingAhsokaseason 2 news, beginning with the project’s production start date. It is expected thatAhsokaseason 2 will begin filming in Spring 2025. If this proves true, more news about the show’s casting and story details will be provided.
Baylan Skoll’s Potential Recasting Is Expected In 2025
The Ahsoka Character Has An Unclear Future
One piece of news that is expected to tie heavily withAhsokaseason 2 in 2025 is the potential recasting of Baylan Skoll. Tragically, the actor who played Baylan in season 1 - Ray Stevenson - passed away in 2023, only a few months before the release ofAhsokaseason 1. Baylan immediately became a fan-favorite character, with his mysterious story and its connections toStar Wars’Mortis Godsproviding the most intriguing path forward forAhsokaseason 2. This was even teased by Dave Filoni, whoseAhsokaseason 2 artwork hinted at Ahsoka and Sabine following Baylan’s path.
Evidently, Baylan Skoll and his character arc were set to be important to the story ofAhsokaseason 2, begging the question of whether Stevenson’s heartbreaking passing will change this. Since then, little news has been provided about whether the role will be recast or whether Baylan will simply be an unseen presence going forward. If the latter is to be confirmed, it will likely be done so in 2025. Many actors have been raised by audiences regardingBaylan’s potential recast inAhsokaseason 2, with Star Wars Celebration 2025 likely being where this news is confirmed or denied as Baylan’s future is set.
Star Wars Celebration Should Reveal The Future Of Star Wars TV
The Biggest Star Wars Convention Returns
After taking place in London in 2023, Star Wars Celebration returns in 2025, this time in Tokyo, Japan. As it usually is, Star Wars Celebration is expected to be the primary source of news for the franchise in 2025. Not only will panels be dedicated to the aforementioned projects in which the news alluded to will be revealed, but Lucasfilm will likely also use the convention to announce the future ofStar WarsTV. Beyond thestory ofStar Wars: Skeleton Crew, Andorseason 2, andAhsokaseason 2, there are no other confirmed live-action shows.
The success Lucasfilm has found on Disney+ since 2019 means more streaming projects are all but guaranteed…
With that in mind,Star Wars Celebration 2025 is expected to provide further updates on the future of the franchise on the small screen. WhileStar Wars' movie announcements mean the franchise is focusing once more on cinematic stories, the success Lucasfilm has found on Disney+ since 2019 means more streaming projects are all but guaranteed. What these projects will be remains to be seen, but audiences can expect Star Wars Celebration 2025 to outline the future ofStar WarsTV, for good or ill.
Ewan McGregor & Hayden Christensen Are Teasing Their Return
The Iconic Star Wars Duo May Be Back Sooner Rather Than Later
SinceObi-Wan Kenobiin 2022, talk of a potential continuation has been commonplace. Be it the hints fromObi-Wan Kenobiseason 1’s endingabout the return of Qui-Gon Jinn as a Force ghost or the possibility of moreClone Warsflashbacks, audiences have long theorized what a continuation could look like. Above all else, the main reasonStar Warsfans are so set on seeingObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 is the return of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their iconic franchise roles.
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Recently, the two actors may have hinted that this possibility is becoming more of a reality. In the months leading up to Christmas 2024,McGregor’sObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 hintsgrew more direct, with the actor teasing his return several times. From stating that there are more stories to tell and outlining his hopes they will get to"do another one"to hinting that a return could incorporate de-aging technology to allow him and Christensen to truly reunite, McGregor only added fuel to theObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 rumor fire.
Christensen seemingly backed McGregor up on this. Christensen has made it no secret that he has loved his return toStar WarswithObi-Wan KenobiandAhsoka, long teasing that he would always play a role in the franchise if it was given to him. In December 2024, Christensen was asked whether a return was on the cards, to which he replied thatStar Warshas"some stuff brewing.“This cryptic tease could lead to a big reveal at Star Wars Celebration 2025, one that confirms Christensen and McGregor’s return as the characters they have become so synonymous with.
We’re Expecting Star Wars: Visions Season 3…
Star Wars' Non-Canon Anthology Series Should Return
Perhaps the most intriguingStar Warsproject of recent years has beenStar Wars: Visions, a series comprising of non-canon animated shorts that allow studios from across the globe to deliver their own unique takes on theStar Warsfranchise. Seasons 1 and 2 ofStar Wars: Visionsproved to be popular among critics and fans, with audiences relishing the chance to see voices from other countries contributing to a galaxy far, far away. For this reason,Star Wars: Visionsseason 3 is expected.
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At the tail end of 2024, this expectation became reality whenStar Wars: Visionsseason 3 was officially announced. This announcement came as part of Disney’s APAC Content Showcase, with the studio outlining the different animation teams that will take a crack atStar WarsviaVisionsseason 3. Little else was revealed outside of a broad release window of 2025, meaning the year ahead will likely be filled with trailers, posters, and press releases about the upcoming series, likely beginning at Star Wars Celebration.
And Will Star Wars Release A New Animated Show As Well?
Star Wars' Big Mystery May Be Answered In 2025
The release ofStar Wars: The Bad BatchandTales of the Empirein 2024 seemingly closed out the confirmed animated projects Lucasfilm had been working on for some time. This led many to wonder whether another animated show would be coming, which the studio has still failed to provide an answer to. Rumors and speculation have since been rampant about Lucasfilm hiring more animators for a mystery project, with many hoping that it will continue the animated sect of the franchise that began withStar Wars: The Clone Wars’timeline.
In 2025, Lucasfilm could finally put the rumors to rest by confirming another animated show. Common theories have centered around the characters of Rex and Echo, highlighted inStar Wars: The Bad Batch, with the hope being that a show centering around a clone rebellion against the Empire will be announced. Regardless of what the story is, audiences are simply hoping for a continuation ofStar Wars' animated stories, with updates almost certain to be provided in 2025.
