Mandalorian & Grogu Hit IMAX, Ryan Gosling Joins Star Wars, and Fallen Order Hopes Rise

In this quick-hit episode of Geek Freaks, Frank breaks down the first wave of news from Star Wars Celebration Japan. We’re talking about the IMAX debut of The Mandalorian & Grogu, confirmed characters returning from Rebels and Jedi: Fallen Order, and the big reveal of Star Wars: Starfighter, a new film starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy. Plus, updates on Ahsoka season 2 and why Frank’s still hoping for more Fallen Order content. It’s a jam-packed Star Wars update with more news expected all weekend long!

Timestamps and Topics:
00:00 — Introduction and Star Wars Celebration kickoff
00:03 — The Mandalorian & Grogu headed to IMAX
00:07 — Zeb from Rebels and BD-1 from Jedi: Fallen Order confirmed
00:17 — Hopes for a Fallen Order series or comic
00:31 — First teaser details for Star Wars: Starfighter
00:45 — Ryan Gosling stars, directed by Shawn Levy, May 2027 release
00:50 — Ahsoka Season 2 production update
00:54 — More reveals coming throughout the weekend

Key Takeaways:

• The Mandalorian & Grogu is confirmed for IMAX, with Zeb and BD-1 making appearances.

• Footage was shown to Star Wars Celebration attendees but not released publicly yet.

• Frank hopes for a Jedi: Fallen Order live-action series or comics.

• Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, will release in 2027.

• The film is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker and begins production this fall.

• Ahsoka Season 2 is confirmed to begin filming soon.

• More announcements from Star Wars Celebration Japan are expected.

Quotes:

“That’s my number one request — give us a Fallen Order series. Or comics. Something!”
“We’ve heard about Starfighter for a bit now, and now it’s finally official with Gosling leading.”
“Zeb and BD-1? Yes, please. That’s the kind of crossover I’ve been waiting for.”

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Apple Podcast Tags:
Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Grogu, Starfighter, Ryan Gosling, Shawn Levy, Jedi Fallen Order, Ahsoka, Star Wars Celebration, Geek Culture, Disney, Rebels, BD-1, IMAX, Lucasfilm