Full Panel Schedule and Live Stream Announced for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025

 

This is where the fun begins!!

Last night the official site was updated with the full panel schedule for Star Wars Celebration Japan and StarWars.com confirmed that the Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage will once again be returning to the show floor and streaming online for those at home.

Below are the details for all of the panels on the three main stages but make sure you check out the full schedule as there is so much more going on throughout the weekend from droid races to podcasts, and fan panels to Saber Guild performances.

The one schedule we don't have yet is that of the Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage. Sometimes we get (some) of this schedule in advance, other times it's kept as a surprise. Celebration LIVE! is the next best thing to being there, streaming some of the major panels and featuring exclusive interviews with special guests throughout the weekend so it's well worth stopping by when you're on the show floor. Interestingly the hosts for Celebration LIVE! weren't announced. Hopefully Anthony Carboni, Krystina Arielle, Kristin Baver and the team all return this year.


So what's happening on the main stages? It was definitely a surprise to see no anniversary panels for Revenge of the Sith or The Force Awakens but there are plenty of great sounding panels whatever part of Star Wars you're interested it!

Here's a handy spreadsheet with everything all in one place to help you plan your days at Star Wars Celebration Japan. It has everything from the full panel schedule to all of the fan events, group photos and meetups that we know so far.

Celebration Stage (Makuhari Event Hall)

Friday, April 18

The Mandalorian & Grogu, 10:00AM-11:00AM
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.

Light & Magic, 1:00PM-2:00PM
Join us for a deep dive into Light & Magic, the critically acclaimed documentary series chronicling the legendary journey of Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Animation's 20th Anniversary, 3:30PM-4:30PM
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.

Saturday, April 19

Andor: A Star Wars Story, 10:00AM-11:00AM
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
Join Dave Filoni and special guests as we look back at the first season of Ahsoka.

SCREENING: The Siege of Mandalore - 3:30PM-5:30PM
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.

Sunday, April 20

First Look: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 - 10:00AM-11:00AM
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. フォースと共にあらんことを!

The Heroic Sidekicks of Star Wars - 1:00PM-2:00PM
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.

Celebration Japan Closing Ceremony - 3:30:00PM-4:00PM
Gather with your friends and fellow Star Wars fans to relive the best moments of the weekend and bid farewell to another Star Wars Celebration. Featuring special guests, weekend highlights and much more, this is a send-off you won’t want to miss!

Galaxy Stage (Hall 6)

Friday, April 18

The Mandalorian & Grogu - 10:00AM-11:00AM
Streamed from Celebration Stage

Lucasfilm Publishing: Manga Mania! - 12:00PM-1:00PM
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!

Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.... - 2:00PM-3:00PM
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!

Lucasfilm Animation's 20th Anniversary - 3:30PM-4:30PM
Streamed from Celebration Stage

Doug Chiang: Designing the World of Skeleton Crew - 5:00PM-6:00PM
Production Designer and Lucasfilm’s Senior Vice President and Executive Design Director Doug Chiang will present an in-depth talk about designing the characters and worlds of Skeleton Crew. He will 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
Streamed from Celebration Stage

Ahsoka - 1:00PM-2:00PM
Streamed from Celebration Stage

A Conversation with Oscar Isaac - 2:45PM-3:45PM
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.

Bit Reactor Developer Panel featuring Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games - 4:30PM-5:30PM
Join Bit Reactor, along with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, for a first look at a new Star Wars turn-based tactics game.

Sunday, April 20

First Look: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 - 10:00AM-11:00AM
Streamed from Celebration Stage

ILM Presents The Mandalorian and Beyond: Behind the Scenes of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and More - 12:00PM-1:00PM
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.

Fifty Years of Magic: Celebrating the Legacy of Industrial Light & Magic - 2:00PM-3:00PM
Join Industrial Light & Magic as we commemorate a monumental milestone — 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.

Celebration Japan Closing Ceremony - 3:30PM-4:00PM
Gather with your friends and fellow Star Wars fans to relive the best moments of the weekend and bid farewell to another Star Wars Celebration. Featuring special guests, weekend highlights and much more, this is a send-off you won’t want to miss!

Twin Suns Stage (Hall 4)

Friday, April 18

The Mandalorian & Grogu - 10AM-11AM
Streamed from Celebration Stage

Hasbro Star Wars Panel - 11:30AM-12:30PM
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!

SCREENING: Star Wars: Visions Volumes 1 & 2 - 1:00PM-2:00PM
Come together with fellow Star Wars: Visions fans to watch episodes from Volumes 1 & 2. There may even be a few surprises!

Telling Stories Across Cultures: Star Wars and Japan - 2:30PM-3:30PM
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.

The Expanding Star Wars Galaxy Through Plastic Models - 4:30PM-5:30PM
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.

Saturday, April 19

Andor: A Star Wars Story - 10:00AM-11:00AM
Streamed from Celebration Stage

Ahsoka - 1:00PM-2:00PM
Streamed from Celebration Stage

Doug Chiang's Master Class: Working in the Star Wars Art Department, 2:30PM-3:30PM
Doug Chiang will hold an in depth conversation about the Star Wars art department and working in the film industry. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about being a film designer today, what filmmakers look for, and how to overcome the challenges of a changing industry.

Star Wars Cosplay Showcase - 4:30PM-5:30PM
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
Streamed from Celebration Stage

Disney Experiences: Building the Galaxy with Disney Imagineering - 11:30AM-12:30PM
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.

The Fett Family - 1:00PM-1:45PM
Join Temuera Morrison and Daniel Logan as they discuss their adventures portraying the iconic bounty hunters Jango and Boba Fett.

SCREENING: Star Wars: Rebels Finale - 2:15PM-3:15PM
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
Gather with your friends and fellow Star Wars fans to relive the best moments of the weekend and bid farewell to another Star Wars Celebration. Featuring special guests, weekend highlights and much more, this is a send-off you won’t want to miss!

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