Bryce Dallas Howard Directs Two Episodes of Ahsoka Season 2 Expected in 2026

Ahsoka Season 2, set to release in 2026, continues the story of Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren stranded in another galaxy, while Grand Admiral Thrawn leads the remnants of the Galactic Empire against the New Republic. Bryce Dallas Howard, a seasoned Star Wars director, has confirmed she directed two episodes of the eight-episode season and described it as "beautiful," "thrilling," "adventurous," and "romantic," praising showrunner Dave Filoni's visionary leadership. The season will explore themes of mentoring, loss, and legacy, and features returning and new cast members such as Rosario Dawson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Hayden Christensen, and Rory McCann. Production began in April 2025 in the UK, with several other directors including Jennifer Getzinger, Anders Engström, and Dave Filoni contributing to the series. Howard expressed great enthusiasm for working within the Star Wars universe and highlighted the passion and vision of the cast and crew. Fans can currently stream Season 1 on Disney+ while anticipating the continuation of this epic story next year.