Star WarsCelebration2025 is just around the corner in April, and so far, theStar Warsnames attached to the Tokyo, Japan celebration are amazing.Star WarsCelebration is a nearly annual event that celebrates all things from a galaxy far, far away. The lastStar WarsCelebration was held in London, England in 2023, and featured many panels that looked forward toupcomingStar Warsreleases, as well as back at some of the best moments fromStar Warshistory.
WithStar WarsCelebration coming in late April, fans can likely expect sneak peeks at upcomingStar Warsprojects likeAndorseason 2, andThe Mandalorian and Grogumovie. Along with sneak peeks, fans can hope for announcements on upcoming series, movies, and more. Additionally, with a robust list ofStar Warsalumni, fans can expect interesting and diverse talks with the people who star in and makeStar Warsshows, movies, and comics. Fans, however, may be most interested in seeing certain celebrities there. Here are all the confirmed celebrity guests attending this year’sStar WarsCelebration.
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The Mandalorian(as Kelleran Beq)
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Despite Jar Jar Binks being one of the most hated characters in cinematic history, Ahmed Best has still played the character for over 20 years. The actor received unwarranted hate after portraying the Gungan but has since found redemption by playingJedi Master Kelleran BeqinThe Mandalorian.It’s unclear when, or if, Best will return to play the Jedi that rescued Grogu from the Jedi Temple duringOrder 66, but hopes are high.
Ahmed Best hasn’t done much outside ofStar Warsbut has played Darth Jar Jar inLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.Outside ofStar Wars, Best has had guest roles on shows likeLaw & Order: LA,Big Time Rush, andCougar Town. Hopefully, we’ll get an announcement from Best about his return toStar Warsat Celebration.
Doug Chiang
Lucasfilm Senior Vice President & Executive Design Director
Though not aStar Warsactor,Doug Chiang is an essential part of howStar Warsis made. For decades, Chiang has been lending himself toStar Warsand Lucasfilm as a whole, contributing to crucial aspects such as concept art and production design. Most recently, he completed the latter for TV shows such asThe MandalorianandAhsoka.
Chiang has certainly become something of aStar Warslegend in his own right, even without necessarily being featured on the screen. He details his own work and that of the teams he oversees in books such asThe Art ofseries, which covers concept art from titles such asStar Wars: The High Republic,The Mandalorian, and evenStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Chiang will be attending this year’sStar WarsCelebration, more than likely ready to share plenty of fun facts and wisdom to share with the event’s guests.
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Ahsoka
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Cast as Anakin Skywalker inAttack of the Clones, Hayden Christensen has become one of the most-loved actors in the entireStar Warsfranchise. TheStar Warssequel trilogy has come of age, and his reputation has improved greatly; so much so that he’s now returned to the franchise, appearing in bothObi-Wan KenobiandAhsokaseason 1. The latter even gave him a chance to show the Anakin of the Clone Wars.
There have been rumors that Christensen will return again inAhsokaseason 2, while there’s also been a lot of chatter about future team-ups with Ewan McGregor. If these reports are correct, they’ll no doubt be confirmed at Celebration. In any case, this year will be huge for Christensen; it’s the 20th anniversary ofRevenge of the Sith, meaning he’s sure to participate in a major panel.
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Anthony Daniels has appeared in nearly everyStar Warstitle as the lovable protocol droid, C-3PO.Daniels was in the suit as the droid for the majority of hisStar Warstenure and has made cameos throughout the nearly 50 yearsStar Warshas been around. Not only has Daniels portrayed C-3PO, but he’s also made cameos as Dannl Faytonni inStar Wars: Episode II -Attack of the ClonesandStar Wars: Episode III -Revenge of the Sith. Hopefully, it won’t be too much longer before we see C-3PO and Anthony Daniels pop back up inStar Wars.
The onlyStar Warsfilm to not feature C-3PO isSolo: A Star Wars Story, but Daniels makes a cameo as a different character.
While Anthony Daniels is best known for voicing C-3PO, he’s done plenty of other work. In the early part of Daniels’ career, he had guest spots on shows likeThe Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady, andSquare Deal. More recently,Daniels has stepped back and done a lot of voice acting, mostly forLEGO Star Wars,once again voicing C-3PO.
Rosario Dawson made her debut asAhsoka TanoinThe Mandalorianseason 2, episode 5 “Chapter 13: The Jedi.” While Ahsoka Tano had been a mainstay inStar Warsanimation, Dawson’s turn as the former Jedi was the first time she was seen in live-action. Dawson made another cameo inThe Book of Boba Fettalongside Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. Following that appearance,Ahsoka Tano was next seen in her own Disney+ show,Ahsoka, which is set for season 2.
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Outside of portraying Ahsoka Tano,Rosario Dawson is an accomplished actor and activist, best known for portraying Claire Temple in the NetflixMarvelshows likeDaredevilandLuke Cage.Dawson also featured in the 2003 filmShattered Glass, marking the first time she worked with Anakin Skywalker actor, Hayden Christensen. More recently, Rosario Dawson starred in the Disney remake ofThe Haunted Mansionas Gabbie. However, come April, fans can see Dawson atStar WarsCelebration.
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Ashley Eckstein was the first person to portray the Jedi Padawan to Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano.Eckstein has voiced the character across multiple television shows and films, and always manages to bring grace to her voice that’s worthy of being a Jedi.Though we haven’t heard Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano in nearly three years, hopefully she’ll make a live-action cameo inAhsokaseason 2.
Outside of voicing Ahsoka Tano, Eckstein has had a successful career in voice acting. She portrayed Mia the Bluebird inSofia The Firstfrom 2012-2018 and has recently voiced Cheetah in multiple DC animated projects.Outside of voice acting, Eckstein also runs a fashion company called Her Universe, which sells merchandise for many fandoms, includingStar Warsand Ahsoka Tano.
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Oscar Isaac, who portrays the Resistance’s best pilot, Poe Dameron, in theStar Warssequel trilogy, will also be appearing at this year’sStar WarsCelebration. News of Isaac’s presence is especially thrilling withRey’s upcoming New Jedi Order moviecurrently in development, which could very well mean thatPoe may be a part of the film set years after the events ofStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Isaac is a beloved part of theStar Warssequel trilogy, and is even a big part of Disney Parks' famedRise of the Resistanceattraction.
Isaac was also one of the fewStar Warsstars to ever visit/tour the now-defunctStar Wars: Galactic Starcruiserat Walt Disney World prior to its closure.
Isaac is a highly acclaimed actor outside his work onStar Wars. Staying within the sci-fi genre, Isaac portrayed Duke Leto Atreides inDune, making him a part of the franchise that directly inspired many aspects ofStar Warsitself. Within the Disney family, Isaac also played Steven Grant/Marc Spector/Jake Lloyd in Marvel’sMoon KnightTV show. There are plenty of other iconic roles Isaac has lent himself to, with even more set on the horizon, buthis role as Poe is certainly amongst his most memorable and beloved.
The Acolyte
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Manny Jacinto made waves last summer when he portrayed the villainousThe Strangerin the short-livedStar WarsseriesThe Acolyte. Portraying a seemingly former Jedi and student ofJedi Master Vernestra Rwoh, The Stranger instead turned to the dark side and was looking for an Acolyte.While audiences may never know what happens with Qimir and Osha (Amandla Stenberg), it’ll be great to see Jacinto discuss the showthat showed off some of the best lightsaber combat in recent memory.
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Outside ofStar Wars,Manny Jacinto may best be known for portraying the lovable but goofy Jason Mendoza inThe Good Place.Since then, Jacinto had a main role inNine Perfect Strangersseason 1, where he played Yao. Jacinto has also been featured in films likeTop Gun: Maverick, though his role was severely diminished when the film hit theaters.
John Knoll
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor & Co-Creator Of Photoshop
Like Chiang, he may not be aStar Warsactor, but John Knoll is certainly a celebrity within the franchise thanks to all the incredible work he’s done for the galaxy over the years.Knoll is an Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)who’s spent nearly 40 years with the company. He’s worked on many differentStar Warsprojects and continues to be a leading part of why this galaxy can truly feel so real on the screen.
OutsideStar Wars,Knoll is credited as a co-creator of Photoshop, which has become absolutely essential to our society today. He has accomplished plenty both within and outside the galaxy, and as indicated by the nearly 10-year-old interview above, he has done so for quite some time. He will be one of the guests at this year’sStar WarsCelebration, providing insight as to how these movies come to life.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Daniel Logan is best known for portraying the young version of Boba Fett inAttack of the Clones, as well as the younger version of all the clone troopers inStar Wars. Unlike Temuera Morrison,Logan was brought back to voice young Boba Fett and young clone cadets inThe Clone Wars.Most recently, Logan returned to voice teenage clone cadets inThe Bad Batchseason 3. Daniel Logan hasn’t done much acting outside ofStar Wars, but did have a role inSharknado 4.
WithStar WarsCelebration on the horizon, fans can expect more celebrity announcements in the coming weeks. Like in 2023, there were many surprise guests that weren’t announced beforehand, so fans should keep an eye out for surprise appearances. No matter what, it’s clear thatStar WarsCelebration 2025is set to be one of the best yet.
