Star Wars: Isaac's Appearance at Celebration Fuels Return Rumors

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 Poe Dameron. The announcement, made via the official Star Wars Celebration Instagram, follows Daisy Ridley's 2023 appearance where she announced her involvement in a new Star Wars film.

The Sequel Trilogy concluded in 2019 with The Rise of Skywalker, leaving Isaac's future in the franchise uncertain. While initially expressing reluctance, stating in 2020 that he'd only return for "another house or something," he later softened his stance, telling Variety in 2022 that he was "open to anything."

Isaac's past criticisms of Disney, specifically their rejection of his proposed romance between Poe and Finn (played by John Boyega), add intrigue. Boyega also voiced past negative feelings towards Disney and the franchise but has since expressed openness to future roles.

This fuels speculation about a potential 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 voiced her support for Boyega's return.

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While Star Wars Celebration 2025 might offer clues, the release of the Rey film, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, remains shrouded in uncertainty due to Disney's repeated delays to its Star Wars slate. The earliest possible release date is now December 17, 2027.