Excitement is building as Star Wars Celebration 2025 gears up for an official appearance by Sequel Trilogy star Oscar Isaac, fueling rumors about the potential return of Poe Dameron to the beloved galaxy far, far away. The announcement was made through the official Star Wars Celebration Instagram, confirming Isaac's participation at the event set to take place in Tokyo from April 18 to 20. This news follows Daisy Ridley's appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2023, where she announced her involvement in a new film, sparking speculation about whether Isaac might make a similar announcement regarding his future in the franchise.
The Sequel Trilogy concluded in 2019 with "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker," and since then, Isaac has expressed a range of feelings about returning to the Star Wars universe. Initially, in 2020, he jokingly mentioned he would only come back if he needed "another house or something." However, by 2022, his stance had softened, as he told Variety he was "open to anything" and had "no real feeling one way or another" about reprising his role.
Isaac has also been vocal about his disappointment with Disney, particularly regarding the rejection of his proposal for a romance between Poe and Finn, played by John Boyega. Isaac noted that the "overlords were not ready for that." Boyega, too, has expressed mixed feelings about his experience with the franchise, though he has indicated openness to future roles within the Star Wars universe.
Speculation is rife about the possibility of all three main characters from the Sequel Trilogy—Poe, Finn, and Rey—reuniting in the upcoming Rey-centric film, which is set roughly 15 years after the events of "The Rise of Skywalker." In this new installment, Rey aims to rebuild the Jedi Order. Daisy Ridley has already voiced her hope for Boyega to join her in the film, and with Poe completing the trilogy's main trio, his return could indeed be on the cards. Fans eagerly await any definitive announcements at Star Wars Celebration 2025, though they might have to wait longer to see how these plans unfold.
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The anticipation for these developments comes amidst ongoing delays in Disney's Star Wars film slate. Despite having announced over a dozen films, release dates continue to shift. The Rey film, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, has yet to be confirmed, with the earliest potential release date now set for December 17, 2027. As fans hold their breath for more news, Star Wars Celebration 2025 could offer some much-needed clarity and excitement about the future of the galaxy far, far away.
