It’s almost here, Star Wars Celebration is coming Friday April 18 in Makuhari Messe, Japan. If you are like me and are unable to travel across the Pacific to attend, all is not lost, as a lot of it will be streamed live. The locations to pay attention to include:
Celebration Stage Schedule, Makuhari Event Hall
The Celebration Stage will be the main stage for the stream, where interviews will take place.
The Galaxy Stage, Hall 6 / Twin Suns Stage, Hall 4
These are the two main stages for events and the panel conversations.
Guest Attending
Jar Jar Binks & Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Voice of Ahsoka Tano in Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels
SVP and Executive Design Director
Galen Erso
Ahsoka Tano
Voice of Hera Syndulla in Star Wars: Rebels
K-2SO
Young Boba Fett
Anakin Skywalker
Qimir & The Stranger
Voice of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
C-3PO
Cassian Andor
Executive Creative Director/Sr. VFX Supervisor, ILM
Poe Dameron
Boba Fett
Schedule
Friday, April 18
The Mandalorian and Grogu
10:00AM – 11:00AM, Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages
Join Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and special guests for a sneak peek at what’s to come for the Mandalorian and Grogu on their biggest adventure yet, this time on the big screen and in theaters in 2026.
Hasbro Star Wars Panel
11:30AM – 12:30PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
Join Hasbro Marketing & Design team members for an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest Star Wars offerings from throughout the saga, including the Black Series and The Vintage Collection. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises. May the Force be with you!
Lucasfilm Publishing: Manga Mania!
12:00PM – 1:00PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage
Take a deep dive into the past, present, and future manga stories from a galaxy far, far away with authors and artists from around the world. Featuring all-new announcements & reveals!
Star Wars: Visions – “The Duel” & “The Pit”
1:00PM – 2:00PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
Star Wars: Visions fans! Watch “The Duel” in Japanese with English subtitles followed by a Q&A with Junpei Mizusaki (CEO & Founder of Kamikaze Douga) and Takanobu Mizuno (Director). Then, watch “The Pit” in English with Japanese subtitles, followed by a Q&A with Arthell Isom (CEO of D’ART Shtajio).
Light & Magic
1:00PM – 2:00PM, Live on the Celebration Stage
Join us for a deep dive into Light & Magic, the critically acclaimed documentary series chronicling the legendary journey of Industrial Light & Magic.
Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away….
2:00PM – 3:00PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage
Join us in Japan for the latest publishing news from the prequel trilogy to the sequel trilogy and beyond, including news on the grand finale of The High Republic! With Adam Christopher, Tessa Gratton, Marc Guggenheim, Lydia Kang, Ethan Sacks, Phil Szostak, Alyssa Wong, and Marvel’s C.B. Cebulski!
Telling Stories Across Cultures: Star Wars and Japan
2:30PM – 3:30PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
The connections between Star Wars and Japan go back to the creation of the movie saga itself. This in-depth panel explores how the storytelling, history, art, and popular culture of Japan have influenced Star Wars for nearly 50 years, and how Star Wars has made its own mark in Japanese storytelling.
Lucasfilm Animation’s 20th Anniversary
3:30PM – 4:30PM, Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy Stage
Join Dave Filoni (Chief Creative Officer) and Athena Portillo (Vice President, Animation Production) as we celebrate 20 years of Lucasfilm Animation’s critically acclaimed stories and beloved characters including a sneak peek at what’s to come.
The Expanding Star Wars Galaxy Through Plastic Models
4:30PM – 5:30PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
ILM’s Masa Narita will talk about the influence of Japanese plastic models on STAR WARS movies through “kit-bashing.” The BANDAI SPIRITS Planning & Product design team will introduce new and limited products.
Doug Chiang: Designing the World of Skeleton Crew
5:00PM – 6:00PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage
Production Designer Doug Chiang, Lucasfilm’s Senior Vice President and Executive Design Director, will present an in-depth talk about designing the characters and worlds of Skeleton Crew. He will also showcase rare artwork to offer insight into the art department’s creative process.
Saturday, April 19
Andor A Star Wars Story
10:00AM – 11:00AM, Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages
Join creator and executive producer Tony Gilroy, executive producer Diego Luna and cast for a sneak peek at the final season of Andor.
Ahsoka
1:00PM – 2:00PM, Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages
Join Dave Filoni and special guests as we look back at the first season of Ahsoka.
Doug Chiang’s Master Class: Working in the Star Wars Art Department
2:30PM – 3:30PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
Doug Chiang will converse in-depth about the Star Wars art department and working in the film industry. Attendees can ask questions about being a film designer today, what filmmakers look for, and how to overcome changing industry challenges.
A Conversation with Oscar Isaac
2:45PM – 3:45PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage
Happy beeps here, buddy! On the 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Oscar Isaac takes the stage to look back at his time portraying ace pilot Poe Dameron.
Screening: “The Siege of Mandalore”
3:30PM – 5:30PM, Live on the Celebration Stage
Join us for a screening of “The Siege of Mandalore,” the four episode arc that makes up the cinematic final chapter of the critically acclaimed Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Bit Reactor Developer Panel featuring Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games
4:30PM – 5:30PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage
Join Bit Reactor, along with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, for a first look at a new Star Wars turn-based tactics game.
Star Wars Cosplay Showcase
4:30PM – 5:30PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
Both veteran and amateur cosplayers alike will join the most exciting Cosplay Showcase in the galaxy at Star Wars Celebration Japan! It is more than just a showcase — it’s a fun-filled celebration of the very best Star Wars cosplayers that want to share their talent, skill, and determination with the universe.
Sunday, April 20
First Look: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3
10:00AM – 11:00AM, Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages
Celebrate the first two volumes of Star Wars: Visions and the animated anthology’s anticipated return to anime. Hear from new and returning studios as they share a sneak peek of their Volume 3 shorts.
Disney Experiences: Building the Galaxy with Walt Disney Imagineering
11:30AM – 12:30PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
Join Walt Disney Imagineering for an intimate discussion on how Star Wars comes to life at Disney Experiences around the world. Hear directly from the creative minds behind Star Wars projects and attractions.
ILM Presents The Mandalorian and Beyond: Behind the Scenes of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and more
12:00PM – 1:00PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage
Step behind the scenes of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and more as we explore how ILM captured the nostalgic charm and enduring appeal of the original Star Wars films, all while pushing the boundaries of modern visual effects.
The Fett Family
1:00PM – 1:45PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
Join Temuera Morrison and Daniel Logan as they discuss their adventures portraying the iconic bounty hunters Jango and Boba Fett.
The Heroic Sidekicks of Star Wars
1:00PM – 2:00PM, Live on the Celebration Stage
Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks) and Alan Tudyk (K-2SO) take the stage for a behind-the-scenes look at their performances as the heroic sidekicks of the galaxy far, far away.
Fifty Years of Magic: Celebrating the Legacy of Industrial Light & Magic
2:00PM – 3:00PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage
Join Industrial Light & Magic as we commemorate a milestone of 50 years of groundbreaking visual effects artistry, production mastery, and technological innovation. In this panel, hear from longtime ILM veterans as they take you on a journey through the company’s legendary achievements.
Screening: Star Wars Rebels Finale
2:15PM – 3:15PM, Live on the Twin Suns Stage
Relive the unforgettable Star Wars Rebels finale, which paved the way for future stories in The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
Celebration Japan Closing Ceremony
3:30PM – 4:00PM, Live on the Celebration, Galaxy, Twin Suns, & Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stages
Gather with your friends and fellow Star Wars fans to relive the weekend’s best moments and bid farewell to another Star Wars Celebration. This is a send-off you won’t want to miss, featuring special guests, weekend highlights, and much more!
You’ll be able to watch it all on the Star Wars YouTube Page. I’ll be breaking down everything we learn at Star Wars Celebration.
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