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 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 revealed her involvement in a new Star Wars film. This parallel has fans anticipating similar news from Isaac.
While the Sequel Trilogy concluded in 2019 with The Rise of Skywalker, Isaac's stance on returning to the franchise has evolved. Initially expressing reluctance (only returning for "another house or something" in 2020), he later adopted a more open attitude in 2022, telling Variety he was "open to anything."
Isaac's past criticisms of Disney, including their rejection of his proposed Poe/Finn romance, add another layer to the speculation. Boyega, who played Finn, also voiced past frustrations with Disney and the franchise, but has since expressed openness to future roles.
The possibility of a reunion of the Sequel Trilogy's main trio – Rey, Finn, and Poe – in the upcoming Rey-centric film is now a significant talking point. This film, set approximately 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, centers on Rey's efforts to rebuild the Jedi Order. Ridley has already voiced her support for Boyega's return, making Poe's inclusion a logical next step.
However, concrete answers may remain elusive for some time. Disney's repeated delays of numerous announced Star Wars projects have pushed back the release date of the Rey film (directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy) to a potential earliest release of December 17, 2027. While Star Wars Celebration 2025 could offer some clarity, fans may have a considerable wait before the full picture emerges.
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