Its a unique time to be aStar Warsfan.
So what does the future hold?
Since 1999,Star WarsCelebration has been the ultimate place to, well, celebrateStar Wars.
Hopefully Star Wars Celebration does a big reveal like this again—and follows through.Image: Lucasfilm
This years convention takes place in Japan from April 18-20 and already has the past and present locked down.
Both are sure to play big roles at the event.
But both things are also… here already.
Andor. Image: Lucasfilm
Fans dont travel to conventions to get the same experience they can have at home three days later.
They go to conventions to be wowed.
To hopefully get their moneys worth.
The Mandalorian and Groguconcept art. Image: Lucasfilm
For the past few years, the bestStar Warsstories have been on TV.
This goes for both animation in the form ofBad BatchandVisionsas well as live-action, with shows likeThe AcolyteandSkeleton Crew.
Wheres the second season announcement forSkeleton Crew?
When might we seeAhsokaseason two?
Is there anything to really look forward to inStar Wars biggest modern medium?
As for the movies, well, thats a whole other nightmare.
At the lastStar WarsCelebration in London, Lucasfilm attempted to do exactly what were saying here.
And it was a little presumptuous, since almost two years have passed and very little has changed.
And Filoni, well, hes got theMandomovie andAhsokaon his plate for starters.
Could hisShadows of the Empiremovie even happen before the end of the decade?
Surely, theres time to explain that and Celebration might be just the place to do so.
If a Rey movie isnt any closer to being made, tell people that.
If James Mangold is going to makeaSwamp Thingmovie for DCbefore he does anythingStar Wars, tell people that.
Dont force things, pun intended.
Be open, be honest, and be rebellious.
Ill never forget hearing Chewie, were home in a stadium full of cheering fans.
Seeing the words The Rise of Skywalker appear for the first time ever.
Or watching the buzz of those moments reverberate across the convention centers afterward.
Will that happen in Japan this April?
But heres the good news, if it does, youll be the first to know.
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