In the season one finale of "Ahsoka," Grand Admiral Thrawn escapes while Ahsoka, Sabine, and Ezra are left stranded. The episode hints at a potential standalone film centered around Thrawn, but a second season of "Ahsoka" is also a possibility. The finale sees Ezra reuniting with General Hera, while Ahsoka and Sabine are left with the Noti. Morgan Elsbeth dies in a lightsaber fight with Ahsoka, who gains the Blade of Talzin. Sabine embraces her force abilities, and Ahsoka acknowledges her growth. The episode ends with Anakin Skywalker watching over Ahsoka.
The latest episode of "Ahsoka" has won over a former skeptic with its stunning visuals and compelling storyline, surpassing even "The Mandalorian" in quality. While the titular character takes a backseat in this episode, the introduction of new elements such as the whale bone graveyard, ancient witches, and Grand Admiral Thrawn adds depth to the series. The return of Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati raises questions about their motives and the power they seek. With only two episodes left, fans are eager to learn more about Ahsoka's future and whether there will be additional seasons.
Lucasfilm has released an action-packed trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series "Ahsoka," featuring Ahsoka Tano's search for Grand Admiral Thrawn. The trailer showcases new characters, including Baylan Skoll and Thrawn, as well as appearances by Ezra Bridger and General Hera Syndulla. It also explores the strained relationship between Ahsoka and Sabine Wren. The series is set to premiere on August 23, with the first two episodes.
Moff Gideon's return in The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 7 unveils major clues for what's going on in the galaxy far, far away. The Shadow Council, the secret organizers of the Imperial Remnant, are talking and working together to bring back the Empire. Grand Admiral Thrawn is being established as perhaps the biggest bad of this part of the Star Wars timeline, and his mention in this week's episode is no mere accident. Project Necromancer, the Empire's efforts to create an Emperor Palpatine clone, is the key to the creation of the whole sequel trilogy.
The latest episode of The Mandalorian introduced Captain Gilad Pellaeon, a character from the old Expanded Universe who was Thrawn's second-in-command in his campaign to defeat the New Republic. Pellaeon's appearance in the show suggests that Thrawn may also make an appearance in the future. While Pellaeon's fate in the current canon is uncertain, his presence could provide fertile ground for Star Wars to explore the entanglement of the Empire's past and the First Order's future.
The latest episode of The Mandalorian reveals that Moff Gideon has built a base on Mandalore and is equipping new Stormtroopers with beskar armor. In a conversation with Imperial Warlords, references are made to "Project Necromancer," which could be about bringing Palpatine back with cloning, and Thrawn might have played a key role in making it happen. Thrawn will be a key part of Disney Plus' Ahsoka series, making Gideon's attempted power play ill-advised. Thrawn could be the glue that patches up one of the series' most bizarre events, Palpatine's return.
Star Wars Celebration Europe announced the return of the franchise to movie theaters, the director of the new movies, and new trailers for Ahsoka, Visions, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, among others. The event also revealed the actor who will bring fan-favorite villain Thrawn to life.
At Celebration 2023, Disney and Lucasfilm announced their plan for the future of Star Wars, which involves giving fans more of what they want, such as Rey, Jedi, and Thrawn. The new movies and shows announced focus on fan-favorite characters and concepts, without necessarily living up to the originals. The absence of a proper Episode X suggests that Disney is not looking to dramatically impact the canon of the series. The focus on streaming shows allowed Lucasfilm to recalibrate what it thinks people want out of this franchise.
Thrawn, one of the most famous and beloved extended universe and book characters in Star Wars history, is returning to the Star Wars universe and coming to live-action for the first time ever in Ahsoka Tano's new Disney Plus series as its main villain. Thrawn was first introduced in Timothy Zahn's 1991 novel Heir to the Empire and was reintroduced in Star Wars: Rebels and a series of new novels also penned by Zahn. Thrawn's role in the story itself is still anyone's guess, but his return to Star Wars and his live-action debut aren't far away.
Disney revealed at Star Wars Celebration that Ahsoka, the upcoming Disney Plus series featuring Rosario Dawson as the Togruta Jedi, will be released in August 2023. The first trailer teased Star Wars' first live-action Thrawn and revealed Mary-Elizabeth Winstead as the live-action Hera Syndulla. Hayden Christensen is also set to show up as Anakin in the series. The series started filming in early May, with Dave Filoni as executive producer and one of the writers.
Moff Gideon's escape from New Republic custody has been confirmed in the latest episode of The Mandalorian, with evidence suggesting he was rescued by Mandalorians. It is unclear what his plans are, but rumors suggest he may be preparing for the return of Thrawn and attempting to rebuild the Empire. Gideon's former subordinate, Elia Kane, may be aiding him from within the New Republic. With only three episodes left in the season, Gideon's actor, Giancarlo Esposito, is expected to make an appearance soon.
