Star Wars Celebration Confirms Oscar Isaac Appearance, Sparking Rumors of His Return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away

Oscar Isaac's Star Wars Celebration 2025 Appearance Fuels Poe Dameron Return Speculation

Sequel Trilogy star Oscar Isaac's confirmed appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo (April 18-20) has ignited fan speculation about a potential return of his character, Poe Dameron. The announcement, made via the official Star Wars Celebration Instagram, follows Daisy Ridley's 2023 Celebration appearance, where she announced her involvement in a new Star Wars film.

Isaac's past comments regarding a Star Wars return have been varied. Initially expressing reluctance, he later stated openness to the possibility. While he previously joked about only returning for financial reasons, he more recently told Variety he had "no real feeling one way or another," leaving the door open for a comeback.

Adding fuel to the fire, Isaac has been vocal about his disappointment with Disney's rejection of his proposed romance between Poe and Finn (John Boyega's character). Boyega himself has also expressed mixed feelings about his Sequel Trilogy experience but has remained open to future roles.

This confluence of events has led to widespread speculation about a reunion of the Sequel Trilogy's main trio – Rey, Finn, and Poe – in the upcoming Rey film. This film, set approximately 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, centers on Rey's efforts to rebuild the Jedi Order. Ridley has already expressed her desire to work with Boyega again, making a three-way return a compelling possibility.

However, definitive answers may be some time coming. Disney's repeated delays of several announced Star Wars films have pushed back the timeline considerably. While Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy directs the Rey film, a release date remains unconfirmed, with the earliest possibility currently set for December 17, 2027. Star Wars Celebration 2025 might offer some clues, but fans will likely have to wait for further announcements.

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