Oscar Isaac to Appear at Star Wars Celebration, Fueling Return Rumors

The excitement is building as Oscar Isaac, known for his role as Poe Dameron in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, is set to make an official appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2025. This event, taking place in Tokyo from April 18 to 20, has ignited speculation about Poe's potential return to the iconic franchise. The official Star Wars Celebration Instagram made the announcement, fueling fans' anticipation.

The precedent for such announcements was set at Star Wars Celebration 2023, where Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey, revealed her involvement in an upcoming film. This has led fans to wonder if Isaac might follow suit and announce his return during the 2025 event. The Sequel Trilogy concluded with "Star Wars: Episode 9 - The Rise of Skywalker" in 2019, and Isaac's feelings about the franchise have oscillated from expressing dissatisfaction to being open to a comeback. In 2020, he humorously mentioned he'd only return if he needed "another house or something," but by 2022, he told Variety he was "open to anything."

Isaac has also been vocal about his disappointment with Disney for rejecting his idea of a romance between Poe and Finn, played by John Boyega, noting that the "overlords were not ready for that." Similarly, Boyega has expressed negative sentiments towards Disney and the franchise, though he later indicated openness to future roles.

The buzz around a possible reunion of the main trio in the upcoming Rey film, set 15 years after "The Rise of Skywalker," is growing. This film, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, will focus on Rey's efforts to rebuild the Jedi Order. Ridley has voiced her desire for Boyega to return, and with Isaac completing the trio, his return seems plausible. Fans might get definitive answers at Star Wars Celebration 2025, but otherwise, they'll need to wait as Disney has repeatedly delayed the release of new Star Wars films. The Rey film's earliest potential release date is now set for December 17, 2027.

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