Oscar Isaac's appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo (April 18-20) has ignited speculation about Poe Dameron's return to the Star Wars saga. The official announcement on Star Wars Celebration's Instagram follows Daisy Ridley's 2023 appearance, where she announced her involvement in a new film. This has led fans to anticipate a similar announcement from Isaac.
The Sequel Trilogy concluded in 2019 with The Rise of Skywalker, and Isaac's stance on returning to the franchise has evolved. Initially expressing reluctance, he later stated openness to future projects. In 2020, he jokingly suggested he'd only return if he needed "another house," but by 2022, he told Variety he was "open to anything." He has also been vocal about his disappointment with Disney's rejection of his proposed romance between Poe and Finn. John Boyega, who shared similar negative experiences, has also expressed openness to future roles.
This has fueled speculation about a 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, will focus on Rey's efforts to rebuild the Jedi Order. Ridley has already expressed her desire for Boyega's return, making Poe's inclusion a logical next step. While Star Wars Celebration 2025 might offer clues, fans face a longer wait due to Disney's repeated delays of several announced Star Wars films. The Rey film, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, currently has a tentative release date of December 17, 2027.
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