Exactly one week from today,Star Warsfans from around the world will be descending uponStar WarsCelebration, which kicks off with aStar Wars40th Anniversary panel on Thursday, April 13 at 11 AM. There has long been speculation that this opening panel will also finally reveal the firstStar Wars: The Last Jedi trailer, and while that still hasn’t been confirmed, it seems there will be something huge revealed at that panel. During today’s episode ofThe Star Wars Show, hostsAndi GuitierrezandAnthony Carbonimade it clear that fans should not miss this panel, whether it be attending in person, or watching during the live stream.
The hosts wouldn’t say exactly what will be revealed during this opening panel in this week’s episode ofThe Star Wars Show, but it seems likely that this could be where theStar Wars 8 trailerwill debut. There is a separate panel specifically forStar Wars: The Last Jedi, which will take place on Friday, April 14 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, with directorRian Johnsonand LucasFilm presidentKathleen Kennedyconfirmed to attend, along with numerous “surprise guests,” who will most likely be several of the cast members. The description forThe Last Jedipanel teases that there will be, “plenty of surprises and special guests on the panel to keep the excitement brewing and speculation spinning throughout the rest of the weekend.”
While it would certainly make sense to debut the trailer during theStar Wars The Last Jedipanel, it’s believed the trailer will arrive during the 40th Anniversary panel, to kick off this year’s Celebration with a bang. It’s possible that LucasFilm may debut a behind-the-scenes sizzle reel forThe Last Jediduring the Friday panel, or perhaps confirm the identities of some of the new characters, played byBenicio del Toro,Laura Dern,Kelly Marie TranandJustin Theroux.The Last Jedipanel is also slated to last for 90 minutes, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on Friday, April 14, and ifThe Last Jedipanel description is any indication, there could be some more massive announcements throughout the weekend.
It’s possible that there could be a slew of blockbuster announcements revealed at this year’sStar Wars Celebration, especially after it was confirmed last month that there will be noStar Wars Celebrationin 2018, with the convention returning in 2019, just in time forStar Wars 9. It’s possible that the studio could confirm rumors about an Obi-Wan Kenobi spin-off, or announce the next slate of films afterStar Wars 9. The studio could also announce the official title forStar Wars 9, and perhaps confirm rumors that production is slated to begin this summer in London.
We reported last month that Disney reportedly hasStar Wars moviesplanned out up until the year 2030, with that report also claiming that the studio may be ready to announce some of these projects atStar Warscelebration. As for reports of theStar Wars: The Last Jeditrailer debuting during this 40th Anniversary panel, those will likely not be confirmed, but fans who aren’t attending the Celebration can watch this panel, and many others, through the live stream that will be made available. While we wait for more onStar Wars: The Last Jedi, take a look at this week’s episode ofThe Star Wars Showbelow.
