Star Wars enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as Sequel Trilogy star Oscar Isaac is set to make an official appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo, scheduled from April 18 to 20. This announcement, made via the official Star Wars Celebration Instagram, has ignited speculation about the potential return of Isaac's character, Poe Dameron, to the beloved galaxy far, far away. The precedent was set by Daisy Ridley, who announced her involvement in a new film during Star Wars Celebration 2023, leading fans to wonder if Isaac might follow suit with news of his own.
The Sequel Trilogy concluded in 2019 with Star Wars: Episode 9 - The Rise of Skywalker. Since then, Isaac has expressed a rollercoaster of emotions regarding his involvement with the franchise. Initially stating in 2020 that he would only return if he needed "another house or something," by 2022, he told Variety that he was "open to anything," showing a more neutral stance on reprising his role.
Isaac's relationship with Disney, the franchise's owner, has also been strained. He openly criticized them for rejecting his proposal for a romance between Poe and John Boyega's character, Finn, citing that the "overlords were not ready for that." Boyega, too, has had a tumultuous journey with the franchise, expressing dissatisfaction yet remaining open to future roles.
With the anticipation building, there's rampant speculation about the potential return of all three main characters in the upcoming Rey film. Set roughly 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, the film will follow Rey as she endeavors to rebuild the Jedi Order. Ridley has already voiced her desire for Boyega to join her, and with Isaac completing the trio, his return seems plausible. Fans might get definitive answers at Star Wars Celebration 2025, but otherwise, they'll have to wait patiently to see what unfolds.
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The wait might be long, as Disney has continually delayed the release of new Star Wars films, despite announcing over a dozen projects. The Rey film, under the direction of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, remains undated but could potentially hit theaters as early as December 17, 2027. As the anticipation grows, fans eagerly await any news that might come from Star Wars Celebration 2025 regarding the future of their favorite characters.
