Pre-launch › Trade & exhibitor · 18 Apr 2025 · T−399
Pascal, Weaver and Grogu open Star Wars Celebration Japan
The film's panel opened Celebration in Chiba. Favreau, Kennedy, Filoni, Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Grogu took the stage and showed the hall the first footage, which was not released online.
Why it matters
The cast's first joint appearance came in Japan, not the US, and footage again stayed in the room.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 18 Apr 2025 · T−399
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Trade & exhibitor
- Category
- Fan event
- Markets
- Japan, Global
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni
- Channels
- Live event
- Mechanics
- Talent as distribution
Sources 3
- Star Wars Celebration Japan Highlights Lucasfilm's Theatrical Releases, Disney+ Series, & MoreThe Walt Disney Company · 21 Apr 2025 · thewaltdisneycompany.com · PrimaryVerifies: Favreau, Kennedy, Filoni, Pascal, Weaver and Grogu on stage; 22 May 2026 date
- First 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Footage Shown at Star Wars CelebrationLaughing Place · 17 Apr 2025 · laughingplace.com · SecondaryVerifies: Celebration Japan opening panel debuted the first footage
- 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Debuts Action-Packed First Looks At Star Wars Celebration JapanGeek Culture · 18 Apr 2025 · geekculture.co · SecondaryVerifies: Panel at Makuhari Messe, Chiba; footage shown to the hall
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