Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 Highlights Major Announcements, Art Exhibitions

Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 highlighted the longstanding cultural exchange between Star Wars and Japanese media, with special exhibits such as a Lucasfilm x Studio Ghibli art gallery curated by Dave Filoni, showcasing mashups of iconic characters and Ghibli influences. The event also featured exclusive merchandise, including a F-LAGSTUF-F apparel collection celebrating the original trilogy and free Ukiyo-e style LEGO Star Wars posters available to LEGO Insiders. Major announcements included the confirmation of the film 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' directed by Sean Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, set for release in 2027, as well as updates on eight upcoming Lucasfilm projects. Fans attending the event enjoyed exclusive previews, such as a trailer for the 'Mandalorian and Grogu' movie and confirmation of Sigourney Weaver's role in the project. The celebration underscored both Star Wars' Japanese inspirations and its global fanbase through art, collectibles, and significant cinematic news.