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During the Star Wars Celebration 2025, several thrilling updates were unveiled about Ahsoka season 2. Among the exciting announcements were the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin, Rory McCann stepping into the role of Baylan Skoll, and the beloved Zeb making a comeback. Yet, the revelation that truly captured fans’ imaginations was the impending clash between Admiral Ackbar and Thrawn.
The iconic leader from the Rebel Alliance has been confirmed for the upcoming season, ready to face Thrawn’s attempt to seize the galaxy. Dave Filoni shared this exciting tidbit at the Celebration, hinting at a riveting face-off between these strategic minds. Though the specifics of their confrontation remain a mystery, the very possibility has fans buzzing.
Admiral Ackbar, who made brief appearances in the first season of Ahsoka and appeared sporadically in the modern era, finally seems poised for a significant narrative moment. With Filoni possibly aiming to give the character a deserved spotlight, the expected battle against Thrawn adds a thrilling layer to the series’ narrative. Despite the focus on Ahsoka, highlighting the tactical aspects of the galaxy’s conflict is undoubtedly a welcomed addition. Fans of the Disney Plus series, reminiscing about Andor’s strategic storytelling, eagerly await this future showdown.
Enthusiasts can’t contain their excitement: “Ackbar vs. Thrawn? That’s not a trap, that’s a galactic chess match. I’m so here for it,” exclaimed one fan on X/Twitter. Another compared it to “a game of chess atop another game, while playing yet a third,” emphasizing the strategy involved. The anticipation is palpable, with some likening this clash to the legendary John Cena versus The Rock at WrestleMania 28, highlighting the epic nature of this match-up.
While a release date for Ahsoka season 2 is still under wraps, fans can look forward to Andor season 2, debuting on Disney Plus on April 22. For more updates on upcoming Star Wars movies and series, keep an eye on all the developments from a galaxy far, far away.