When Asajj Ventress somehow returned in The Bad Batch, her story glossed over exactly what that somehow was, after Asajj had perished during the novel Dark Disciple. Now, as she prepares to co-lead the latest Star Wars anthology series Tales From the Underworld, we’re ready to get right into it. Shown to fans at Star Wars Celebration Japan […]
Maul: Shadow Lord Is Star Wars’ Next Animated Series
At Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan today during a panel celebrating 20 years of Lucasfilm Animation history, the studio confirmed its next big animated chapter will be none other than a Darth Maul series. Carrying on a legacy that began with the 3DCG Clone Wars series, before carrying on into the likes of Rebels, Resistance, Bad Batch, and animated anthologies like […]
Lucasfilm Publishing Reveals the Andor Art Book of Your Dreams
While Star Wars Celebration’s main focus might be the film and TV arms of the franchise, Lucasfilm Publishing has built up its own dedicated fan base with its tie-in novels, including the High Republic initiative. After kicking off in January 2021, the era is wrapping up soon with the June release of the final book […]
The Classic Star Wars Manga Is Getting a Stunning New Artbook
Almost three decades after it first hit print, Hisao Tamaki’s legendary interpretation of A New Hope is getting new life as part of a luxurious new artbook celebrating Star Wars‘ history with Japanese comics. io9 can exclusively reveal that during Star Wars Celebration Japan today, Dark Horse confirmed that The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope – The […]
Behold, This Incredibly Fuzzy Bantha Toy (and Some Other Fuzzballs)
You’ll be laughing it up like a fuzzball of another kind when you see this trio of Hasbro Star Wars figures up close—all somewhat inexplicably linked by their glorious manes. In Tokyo, Japan for Star Wars Celebration, Hasbro just wrapped up showing fans what’s coming for its Star Wars action figures, and to celebrate, io9’s got your […]
Shawn Levy’s Ryan Gosling-Starring Star Wars Movie Is Called…
Fans holding out hope for Star Wars movie news beyond just The Mandalorian & Grogu are in luck. At Star Wars Celebration Japan, Lucasfilm announced that the next film to hit theaters after Mando is called Star Wars: Starfighter. Shawn Levy directs, Ryan Gosling stars, shooting starts this fall, and it’ll be out May 28, […]
The Mandalorian and Grogu Shared a Tantalizing New Look
The Mandalorian & Grogu won’t be in theaters for over a year but at Star Wars Celebration Japan, the audience was given an exciting tease, and here’s what happened Set for release on May 22, 2026, The Mandalorian & Grogu will be the first Star Wars movie released since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of […]
Zero Company Is the Next Big Star Wars Video Game
If you want to know more about Star Wars: Zero Company you’re going to have to keep tabs on Star Wars Celebration 2025 news for updates. EA Games and Lucasfilm have been at work developing the single-player turn based tactics video game but are keeping most details, aside from the name, under wraps for now. Here’s […]
Star Wars Celebration Will Sell You Admiral Ackbar Octopus Balls
For the first time, Star Wars Celebration is being held in Japan this year. The new location is exciting all on its own, and it’s going to feel even more special with a food hall selling “exclusive, authentic Japanese dishes.” Lucasfilm posted the menu on Friday, which features a little something from all three film […]
Star Wars Celebration’s Visions Figure Looks Even Cooler Than We Expected
I can’t think of another time we’ve covered a collectible twice. Here on io9, we cover all manner of merch—toys, art, clothing, etc.—but once we cover it, it’s done. However, when it comes to the exclusive figure Hasbro is bringing to Star Wars Celebration Japan in April, our initial coverage wasn’t enough to showcase just […]