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Lucasfilm just wrapped up its big showcase panel for Star Wars Celebration 2023 and gave audiences a big glimpse into the future of Star Wars. A lot was announced, but all the big announcements are covered here in our Star Wars Celebration Recap.
Andor Season 2
Star Wars Celebration kicked off with some talk of Andor. Series creator Tony Gilroy took to the stage to provide some updates on Season 2. Production is currently halfway done filming and will be completed by the end of this summer. Andor Season 2 is expected to debut on Disney+ sometime in 2024.
The Acolyte
Next up, the cast and crew of the upcoming series The Acolyte joined the stage to talk about the show. The Acolyte is set during the High Republic Era of Star Wars, a time when the Republic and Jedi were at their most powerful. Joonas Suotamo, who portrays Chewbacca in the Star Wars sequels, will be playing a Wookie Jedi. Lee Jung-Jae is confirmed to star as a Jedi Master.
Attendees also got to see an exclusive first look at the show. The footage features a Sith character in a ninja-like outfit fighting a Jedi, played by Carrie-Anne Moss. It also features shots of several different Jedi, including one of them igniting their lightsabers together.
The Acolyte will premiere on Disney+ next year.
The Mandalorian Season 3
Next Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Rick Famuiywa discussed The Mandalorian Season 3. Rick Famuiywa is directing the final two episodes of the season. A brief clip of the upcoming episode was shown to attendees. The clip features the return of Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon.
Furthermore, Famuiywa stated the final two episodes of Season 3 will bring “resolution” to the first three seasons of The Mandalorian as well as The Book of Boba Fett.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
The slate of directors for Skeleton Crew was announced. It includes Jon Watts, David Lowery, Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard, Lee Isaac Chung, and as recently reported, The Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert). Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, and Robert Timothy Smith join the cast in unknown roles. Jude Law will star as Jedi.
Additionally, some footage was shown. The footage features four kids on the run across the galaxy from various aliens before running into a Jedi.
Skeleton Crew is premiering later this year on Disney +.
Ahsoka
Dave Filoni came back on stage to provide details on the Ahsoka series. Firstly, it was confirmed that Mary Elizabeth Winstead will be playing Hera Syndulla. Secondly, a poster for the show was revealed. Last but not least the trailer for the show debuted.
Ahsoka will premiere on Disney+ this August.
New Upcoming Films
Kathleen Kennedy came on stage to announce not one, not two, but three new Star Wars movies. These future movies will cover a wide range of time from the dawn of the Star Wars galaxy to after The Rise of Skywalker.
Firstly, James Mangold will direct a movie about the first Jedi. It is described as an almost biblical epic and set thousands of years ago.
Secondly, Dave Filoni will direct a movie that will wrap up the events of the “Mando-verse” era of live-action Star Wars television programs. Those shows include The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, and The Book of Boba Fett.
Finally, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will helm a film about building a new Jedi Order after The Rise of Skywalker. Daisy Ridley returns as Rey.
Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny
Lastly, to close out Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm debuted a new trailer for Mangold’s Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiney.
Sometimes I write things, but mostly I watch movies.
This article was edited by John Tangalin.