Bryce Dallas Howard directs scenes for Ahsoka Season 2 on Disney Plus

Bryce Dallas Howard Is Back in the Director’s Chair for Ahsoka’s Next Chapter

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen Ahsoka, People, tv series

Bryce Dallas Howard coming aboard Ahsoka Season 2 as a director isn’t just a star cameo—it’s more like having a seasoned Star Wars captain navigate key scenes. She already has credits across the Star Wars galaxy, and her involvement now signals that those two episodes might carry extra weight.

Her Star Wars Direction Credits: More Than Just Ahsoka

Let’s talk about her Star Wars credits—because she has more than just one:

  • Skeleton Crew – Episode 6: “Zero Friends Again”
    Yes, she directed that heart-wringer. In that episode, chaos, betrayal, and spotlight on KB collide under Howard’s direction.
  • The Mandalorian
    She directed episodes like “Sanctuary” (Season 1) and “The Heiress” (Season 2), showcasing her skill with mixing action and character beats.
  • The Book of Boba Fett
    She also tackled Chapter 5: “Return of the Mandalorian”, weaving threads of legacy and character returns.

So when Howard steps into Ahsoka, she’s not new to the Star Wars set. She’s practically been hanging backstage, picking up know-how.

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What Her Episodes Might Feel Like

Given her track record—and how emotional Skeleton Crew’s “Zero Friends Again” turned out—her Ahsoka segments may lean more into:

  • Character tension and emotional stakes (the moments that sneak up and hit you).
  • Visual set pieces that feel grounded but grand.
  • Subtle relational shifts—mentorship, fraying ties, and growth.

And yes, if romance shows up a little more than before, I won’t be surprised. Howard’s description (“beautiful, thrilling, romantic”) suggests she’s weaving in layers the show hasn’t always spelled out.

Why Howard Elevates Ahsoka

Here’s what she brings to the table:

  1. Story rhythm + visual flair
    She knows when to slow it down and when to let a scene breathe—and when to unleash cinematic tension.
  2. Character-first instincts
    She has a track record of letting actors lean into quiet beats. In Skeleton Crew, she gave KB room to breathe, doubt, and speak.
  3. Star Wars fluency
    She’s already navigated the rules, lore, and tone of multiple Star Wars series, so she isn’t learning the language—she’s speaking it.

That pedigree makes her a strong fit to direct key episodes in Ahsoka’s evolution.

Ahsoka’s return in 2026 just got more interesting. With Howard directing two episodes, her fingerprints will be part of the season’s DNA—instances viewers might revisit, quote, or argue over. She’s not just directing scenes; she’s guiding parts of the story’s heart.

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