Just like on Mustafar, Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is bringing the heat. Taking place from April 18-20, 2025, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, the event features three main stages—the Celebration Stage, Galaxy Stage, and Twin Suns Stage—each packed with exciting panels, discussions, and exclusive reveals.
For those unable to attend in person, Star Wars Celebration LIVE! will stream select panels, bringing exclusive interviews, celebrity guests, and major moments straight to the screens of viewers worldwide.
The Three Stages of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025
1. Celebration Stage (Makuhari Event Hall)
This is where the biggest reveals happen—new movies, Disney+ shows, and behind-the-scenes insights straight from Lucasfilm. Some panels will be streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages, ensuring everyone gets in on the action.
Key Panels on the Celebration Stage:
- The Mandalorian and Grogu (Friday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) – Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and special guests share a sneak peek at the upcoming Mandalorian & Grogu film coming to theaters in 2026.
- Light & Magic (Friday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) – A deep dive into Light & Magic, the acclaimed documentary about Industrial Light & Magic.
- Lucasfilm Animation’s 20th Anniversary (Friday, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM) – Dave Filoni and Athena Portillo reflect on 20 years of Star Wars animation and tease upcoming projects.
- Andor: A Star Wars Story (Saturday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) – Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, and cast offer a sneak peek at the final season of Andor.
- Ahsoka (Saturday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) – Dave Filoni and guests look back on Ahsoka Season 1 and discuss the future of the character.
- The Heroic Sidekicks of Star Wars (Sunday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) – Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks), and Alan Tudyk (K-2SO) discuss their legendary roles.
- Celebration Japan Closing Ceremony (Sunday, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM) – A final send-off, featuring special guests and the best moments of the weekend.
2. Galaxy Stage (Hall 6)
A premier stage featuring first looks at Star Wars projects, in-depth discussions with creators, and exclusive interviews.
Must-See Panels on the Galaxy Stage:
- Lucasfilm Publishing: Manga Mania! (Friday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) – An inside look at past, present, and future Star Wars manga projects.
- Doug Chiang: Designing the World of Skeleton Crew (Friday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM) – An exclusive talk from the executive design director of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
- Bit Reactor Developer Panel (Saturday, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM) – A first look at the upcoming Star Wars turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor, Respawn, and Lucasfilm Games.
- ILM Presents: The Mandalorian and Beyond (Sunday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) – Behind-the-scenes details on The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Book of Boba Fett.
- Fifty Years of Magic: Celebrating ILM (Sunday, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM) – A tribute to Industrial Light & Magic’s 50-year legacy.
3. Twin Suns Stage (Hall 4)
This stage covers the creation of the Star Wars universe, from comics to collectibles and cosplay.
Highlighted Panels on the Twin Suns Stage:
- Hasbro Star Wars Panel (Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM) – A look at the latest Star Wars Black Series and Vintage Collection figures.
- Telling Stories Across Cultures: Star Wars and Japan (Friday, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM) – An exploration of Japan’s influence on Star Wars and vice versa.
- The Expanding Star Wars Galaxy Through Plastic Models (Friday, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM) – ILM’s Masa Narita discusses the influence of Japanese plastic models on Star Wars.
- Doug Chiang’s Master Class: Star Wars Art Department (Saturday, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM) – Learn from Lucasfilm’s Senior VP & Executive Design Director.
- The Fett Family (Sunday, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM) – Temuera Morrison and Daniel Logan discuss their experiences portraying Jango and Boba Fett.
- Star Wars Cosplay Showcase (Saturday, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM) – A fun-filled celebration of the best Star Wars cosplayers.
Not Attending? Watch Star Wars Celebration LIVE!
For those unable to make the trip to Japan, Star Wars Celebration LIVE! is returning. This live stream will cover select panels, interviews, and exclusive content, ensuring no one misses the biggest reveals.
Final Thoughts: A Star Wars Event for the Ages
With a packed schedule featuring Lucasfilm’s biggest announcements, exclusive reveals, and insightful discussions, Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend. Whether attending in person or following along online, this is where the next big chapter of Star Wars will be unveiled.
April 18-20 can’t come soon enough!
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