Star Wars Celebration 2025 Japan Panel Schedule
Just when you thought the excitement for Star Wars Celebration Japan couldn't get any higher, the full panel schedule has been revealed! Additionally, Star Wars Celebration Japan will be streamed live on YouTube and the official Star Wars Twitter/X page has confirmed that every panel will be streamed live, in addition to colorful commentary, surprise celebrity guests, and exclusive interviews!
The following is the Star Wars Celebration Japan panel schedule (details at
StarWars.com).
Friday, April 18
10:00–11:00, live broadcast on the Celebration Stage; broadcast on the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages.
Join Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and special guests for a glimpse of what's to come for The Mandalorian and Grog in 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 the Hasbro Marketing & Design team for an in-depth look at Hasbro's latest Star Wars offerings across the saga, including the Black Series and The Vintage Collection. According to Holonet rumors, there are also a few surprises in store. May the Force be with you!
– Lucasfilm Publishing: Manga Mania!
12:00 - 13:00, live performance on the Galaxy stage.
Dive into the past, present and future of manga stories from a galaxy far, far away with authors and artists from around the world. Brand new announcements and discoveries!
– Show: Star Wars: Visions parts 1 and 2
13:00 - 14:00, live performance on the Twin Suns stage.
Come along with other fans of Star Wars: Visions to watch episodes from volumes 1 and 2.Surprises may await you!
– Light and magic
1:00-2:00 p.m., 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...
14:00 - 15:00, live performance on the Galaxy stage.
Join us in Japan for the latest news from the publishing house from the prequel trilogy to The Sequel Trilogy and beyond, including news about the grand finale The High Republic ! With Adam Christopher, Tessa Gratton, Marc Guggenheim, Lydia Kang, Ethan Sachs, Phil Szostak, Alyssa Wong and Marvel's CB Cebulski!
– Telling stories across cultures: Star Wars and Japan
14:30 - 15:30, live performance at 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 Japanese storytelling, history, art, and popular culture have influencedStar Warsfor nearly 50 years, and howStar Warshas left its mark on Japanese storytelling.
– 20th Anniversary of Lucasfilm Animation
15:30–16:30, live broadcast on the Celebration Stage; broadcast on the Galaxy Stage.
Join Dave Filoni (Chief Creative Officer) and Athena Portillo (Vice President of Animation Production) to celebrate 20 years of Lucasfilm Animation's critically acclaimed stories and beloved characters, with a sneak peek at what's to come.
– The expanding galaxyof Star Wars via plastic models
4:30-5:30 p.m., live performance at the Twin Suns Stage.
ILM's Masa Narita will discuss the influence of Japanese plastic models on the STAR WARS films through kit-bashing.BANDAI SPIRITS Product Planning and Design Team will introduce new and limited edition products.
– Doug Chiang: World DesignSkeleton Crew
17:00-18:00, live performance on the Galaxy Stage.
Production Designer and Lucasfilm Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Design Doug Chiang will talk in detail about the development of characters and worlds Skeleton Crew. It will showcase rare works of art to give an insight into the creative process of the art department.
Saturday, April 19
10:00–11:00, live broadcast on the Celebration Stage; airing on the Galaxy Stage and Twin Suns Stages.
Join creator and executive producer Tony Gilroy, executive producer Diego Luna and the cast for a preview of the final season ofAndora.
– Ahsoka
13:00–14:00, live broadcast on the Celebration Stage; airing on the Galaxy Stage 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 Art Department ofStar Wars
14:30 - 15:30, live performance on the Twin Suns stage.
Doug Chiang will give an in-depth conversation about the art department of Star Wars and working in the film industry. Participants will be able to ask questions about being a film designer today, what directors are looking for, and how to overcome the challenges of a changing industry.
– Conversation with Oscar Isaac
14:45 - 15:45, live performance on the Galaxy stage.
Happy day, buddy!On the 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force AwakensOscar Isaac takes the stage to remember his time playing the ace pilot Poe Dameron.
– Show: “The Siege of Mandalore”
15:30 - 17:30, live on the Celebration Stage.
Join us for the four-episode Siege of Mandalore, the cinematic final chapter of the critically acclaimed film Star Wars: Wars clones".
– Bit Reactor Developer Panel featuring Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games
16:30 - 17:30, live performance on the Galaxy stage.
Join Bit Reactor, Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games for a first look at the new turn-based tactics game set in the Star Wars universe.
– Demonstration of cosplay forStar Wars
16:30 - 17:30, live performance on the Twin Suns stage.
Experienced and novice cosplayers alike will join the most exciting cosplay display in the galaxy at Star Wars Celebration Japan! This is more than just a show - it's a fun celebration of the best Star Warscosplayers who want to share their talent, skill and determination with the universe.
Sunday, April 20
– First Look: Star Wars: VisionsVolume 3
10:00–11:00, live broadcast on the Celebration Stage; broadcast on the Galaxy Stage.
Celebrate the release of the first two volumes ofStar Wars Visions and the animated anthology's anticipated return to anime. Hear from studios new and old as they share sneak peeks of their Volume 3 shorts. フォースと共にあらんことを!
– Disney Experiences: Creating a Galaxy with Walt Disney Imagineering
11:30 - 12:30, live performance on the Twin Suns Stage.
Join Walt Disney Imagineering for an intimate discussion about 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 more: behind the scenesThe Mandalorian, The Books of Boba Fett, Ahsokaand others
12:00 - 1:00 p.m., live performance on the Galaxy Stage.
Go behind the scenes of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and more, and learn how ILM captured the nostalgic charm and enduring appeal of the original Star Wars films while pushing the boundaries of modern visual effects.
– Fett Family
13:00 - 13:45, live performance on the Twin Suns stage.
Join Temuera Morrison and Daniel Logan as they recount their adventures as the famous bounty hunters Django and Boba Fett.
– Heroic SidekicksStar Wars
13:00–14:00, live broadcast 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 heroic helpers of a galaxy far, far away.
– Fifty Years of Magic: Celebrating the Legacy of Industrial Light & Magic
14:00–15:00, live performance on the Galaxy stage.
Join Industrial Light & Magic as we celebrate a monumental milestone—50 years of groundbreaking visual effects art, production excellence, and technological innovation.In this panel, you'll hear from ILM veterans who will take you through the company's legendary achievements.
– Showing: EndgameStar Wars Rebels
14:15 - 15:15, live performance on the Twin Suns stage.
Relive the unforgettable finale of Star Wars Rebels that paved the way for future stories in The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
– Celebration Japan Closing Ceremony
15:30 - 16:00, live stream of Celebration, Galaxies, Twin Suns and Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stages.
Get together with friends andStar Warsfans to relive the best moments of the weekend and say goodbye to another Star Wars Celebration. Including special guests, weekend highlights and more, this is a sendoff you won't want to miss!
And that's not all that's on offer at Star Wars Celebration Japan...
More panels can be found on the Fan Stage, Galactic Senate Stage, Holonet News Stage, University Stage, and more information can be found on the official Star Wars Celebration website here.