Oscar Isaac's Star Wars Celebration 2025 Appearance Fuels Poe Dameron Return Speculation

Sequel Trilogy star Oscar Isaac's confirmed appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo (April 18-20) has ignited speculation about a potential return of his character, Poe Dameron. The announcement, made via the official Star Wars Celebration Instagram, follows Daisy Ridley's 2023 appearance where she announced her involvement in a new Star Wars film.

The Sequel Trilogy concluded in 2019 with The Rise of Skywalker, leaving Isaac's feelings about returning to the franchise somewhat ambiguous. While initially expressing reluctance, stating in 2020 that he'd only return for "another house or something," he later told Variety in 2022 that he was "open to anything."

Isaac's past criticisms of Disney, particularly their rejection of his proposed romance between Poe and Finn (John Boyega's character), add another layer to the intrigue. Boyega himself has also voiced past frustrations with Disney but has expressed openness to future roles.

This has led to widespread speculation about a reunion of the Sequel Trilogy's main trio – Rey, Finn, and Poe – in the upcoming Rey film, set approximately 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker. Ridley has already expressed her desire for Boyega's return, making Poe's inclusion a logical next step.

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While Star Wars Celebration 2025 might offer clues, fans face a longer wait for definitive answers. Disney's repeated delays of several announced Star Wars films, including the Rey film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, have pushed its earliest potential release date to December 17, 2027.