Surprising New and Upcoming Content From Lucasfilm Showcased At Star Wars Celebration

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Exciting news coming out of Anaheim today at Star Wars Celebration as surprising new and upcoming content from Lucasfilm was revealed.

Today, at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, Lucasfilm showcased upcoming and new content, and had several surprises in store for the attendees, including exciting first looks at the new Disney+ series  “Andor” and “Willow,”  an unexpected sneak peek at the third season of “The Mandalorian,”  the announcement of  “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” a new series exclusively for Disney+, starring Jude Law, an early photo from the newest “Indiana Jones” film, and much more.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: (L-R) Rupert Friend, Moses Ingram, Deborah Chow, Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, Ewan McGregor, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Hayden Christensen attend the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. The series streams exclusively on Disney+. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Highlights From Star Wars Celebration Day One

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New and Upcoming Content From Lucasfilm

Recap of highlights from the presentation:

“Obi –Wan Kenobi”

After a dramatic entry to the tune of “Duel of the Fates,” stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen were joined by executive producer Kathleen Kennedy, director Deborah Chow and cast members Moses Ingram and Rupert Friend. Following a lively discussion about the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series, there was a surprise announcement that there would be a red-carpet premiere of the first two episodes later tonight… and the whole audience was invited.

To the delight of the audience, at the end of Lucasfilm’s Studio Showcase,  the iconic composer John Williams led the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in the Obi-Wan Theme—played live for the first time ever.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: John Williams attends Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: (L-R) Rupert Friend, Moses Ingram, Deborah Chow, Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, Ewan McGregor, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Hayden Christensen attend the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. The series streams exclusively on Disney+. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is directed by Deborah Chow and executive-produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor, and Joby Harold.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” begins streaming exclusively on Disney+ tomorrow, May 27.

“Andor”

On hand to talk about “Andor,” an upcoming new series for Disney+ were star Diego Luna, who returns to the role of Cassian Andor, creator and showrunner Tony Gilroy, executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg and  Genevieve O’Reilly who portrays Mon Mothma once again. To the delight of the fans, Luna unveiled the new poster and showed the teaser trailer for the series.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: (L-R) Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, Genevieve O’Reilly, Sanne Wohlenberg, Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna and Yvette Nicole Brown attend the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration for “Andor” in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. The new original series from Lucasfilm launches exclusively on Disney+ August 31. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

The “Andor” series will explore an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue. Cassian Andor embarks on a path that will turn him into the rebel hero who will challenge the evil Galactic Empire.

Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, and Kyle Soller. The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna, and Michelle Rejwan. Tony Gilroy is the creator and showrunner.

“Andor” launches exclusively on Disney+ on August 31, with the first two episodes.

“Willow”

Executive producers Jonathan Kasdan and Ron Howard came on stage to talk about “Willow,” an all-new live-action fantasy adventure series from Lucasfilm and Imagine Entertainment based on the classic 1988 feature film. In a fun moment, Warwick Davis who played Willow in the feature film and is coming back for the series surprised everyone on stage. He was joined by some of the other cast members, including Joanne Whalley, who is returning to her role of Sorsha, Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, and Erin Kellyman. The audience got a first look at “Willow” when the teaser trailer was revealed.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: (L-R) Ron Howard, Jon Kasdan, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis and Yvette Nicole Brown attend the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration for “Willow” in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. An all-new action-adventure fantasy series based on the classic 1988 film. “Willow” will premiere November 30, 2002, exclusively on Disney+. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

An epic period fantasy series with a modern sensibility set in an enchanted land of breathtaking beauty “Willow” features a diverse international cast with Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan serving as executive producers. The story began with an aspiring magician from a Nelwyn village and an infant girl destined to unite the realms, who together helped destroy an evil queen and banish the forces of darkness. Now, in a magical world where brownies, sorcerers, trolls, and other mystical creatures flourish, the adventure continues, as an unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world.

“Willow” premieres November 30, exclusively on Disney+.

Ahsoka”

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni took the stage to roars from the excited crowd. They announced that they had just come from the set of “Ahsoka,” which is in production now. Filoni confirmed that he is directing some episodes of the series, and then they shared a video greeting from Rosario Dawson, who is playing the title character, Ahsoka.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: (L-R) Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Yvette Nicole Brown attend the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

“Ahsoka” will follow the former Jedi knight as she investigates an emerging threat to the vulnerable New Republic.

The new series is slated for 2023 and will be exclusive to Disney+.

The Mandalorian,” Season 3

A lively discussion about Season 3 of “The Mandalorian” ensued, then Favreau and Filoni brought out Katee Sackhoff, who plays Bo-Katan, and treated fans to a surprise sneak peek at Season 3 – created just for the fans in attendance. As an extra special “thank you” to the fans of “The Mandalorian” in attendance, Jon Favreau announced The Mandalorian Experience, an exhibit of props and costumes that will be on display for the duration of the Star Wars Celebration.

The Mandalorian and Grogu are reunited and continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. Season 3 of “The Mandalorian” is set to launch exclusively on Disney+ in February 2023 and is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson.

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

As if that wasn’t enough excitement from Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, the duo surprised the audience with the announcement of a new series for Disney+ that they are executive producing called “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.”

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: (L-R) Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Christopher Ford, Jon Watts, and Yvette Nicole Brown attend the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Favreau and Filoni went on to introduce creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, who are joining them as fellow executive producers on the series. “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” set in the New Republic era, is about a group of kids lost in the Star Wars galaxy trying to find their way home.

Watts and Ford had the pleasure of announcing that Jude Law would be starring in the series, set to launch on Disney+ in 2023.

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“Indiana Jones”

Star Harrison Ford and filmmakers James Mangold, Kathleen Kennedy, and Frank Marshall of the upcoming fifth installment of the “Indiana Jones” franchise took the stage to unveil an early photo from the film, and to wish composer John Williams a happy 90th birthday. As in all four previous “Indiana Jones” films, Williams is composing the score for the new film, which opens on June 30, 2023.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: Harrison Ford of the upcoming fifth installment of the “Indiana Jones” franchise honors composer John Williams on his 90th birthday at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this fifth installment of the iconic franchise. Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann and Toby Jones. The film is directed by James Mangold, with  Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel serving as producers, and Steven Spielberg as executive producer.

So much exciting news! What are you most excited about? Sound off in the comments!

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13 Comments

  1. This whole post makes me so excited about all the Star Wars in our future! I can’t wait to see it all unfold!

  2. I bet this was absolutely amazing to attend! I’m so excited for Willow, it’s pretty incredible to see this franchise blossom and the direction they are headed in at this point. Thanks so much for this information.

  3. No better time than now to be excited about having a Disney+ subscription. So many exciting things coming

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