Oscar Isaac Confirmed for Star Wars Celebration, Fuels Return Rumors

Star Wars fans are buzzing with excitement as Sequel Trilogy star Oscar Isaac is set to make an official appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2025. The event, taking place in Tokyo from April 18 to 20, has sparked rumors about the potential return of Poe Dameron to the beloved franchise. The announcement was made via the official Star Wars Celebration Instagram, fueling speculation similar to when Daisy Ridley announced her return in a new film at Star Wars Celebration 2023.

The Sequel Trilogy concluded in 2019 with Star Wars: Episode 9 - The Rise of Skywalker, leaving fans eager for more. Isaac's feelings about returning to the galaxy far, far away have been a rollercoaster. Initially expressing disinterest in 2020, humorously suggesting he'd only come back if he needed "another house or something," he later softened his stance by 2022, telling Variety he was "open to anything" and had "no real feeling one way or another."

Isaac has been vocal about his disappointment with Disney for rejecting his proposal of a romance between Poe and John Boyega's character Finn, stating that the "overlords were not ready for that." Similarly, Boyega has expressed mixed feelings about his experience with the Sequel Trilogy and Disney, though he too has hinted at being open to future roles within the franchise.

With the upcoming Rey film set approximately 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, where Rey aims to rebuild the Jedi Order, fans are speculating about the potential return of all three main characters from the Sequel Trilogy. Daisy Ridley has already voiced her desire for Boyega to join her, and with Isaac's appearance at the upcoming Celebration, the possibility of Poe's return seems increasingly plausible. Fans might get definitive answers at Star Wars Celebration 2025, but otherwise, they'll have to wait patiently to see how everything unfolds.

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Disney's plans for new Star Wars films have been repeatedly delayed despite announcing over a dozen projects. The Rey film, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, remains undated but could potentially hit theaters as early as December 17, 2027. As fans eagerly await more news, the anticipation for Star Wars Celebration 2025 continues to grow.