Lucasfilm might have been keeping mum about Star Wars: Episode IX the past few weeks, but now that Star Wars Celebration is on its way, fans are expecting some big news pretty soon. This week the Star Wars convention announced the official schedule for the event, and with a stacked panel list, convention goers might want a rundown of some of the most exciting panels at the event.
Star Wars News Net just recently posted a condensed list of some of hottest panels at this year's Star Wars Celebration, including the panels on Star Wars: Episode IX and Star Wars: The Mandalorian.
Here's a shortened version of the list.
Star Wars Episode IX panel
Friday, April 12th from 11 AM -12 PM
Star Wars fans are looking forward to this panel hoping that Lucasfilm will release the very first teaser for the third and final sequel trilogy installment here. Though it's not clear if Episode IX's stars will be in attendance but director J.J. Abrams is expected here.
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
Friday, April 12th from 1:30 Pm – 2:30 PM
Sneak peek at the first Star Wars Story series created for virtual reality.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Saturday, April 13th from 11 AM -12 PM
Star Wars fans are expecting new details about the upcoming attractions at Disney's Star Wars theme parks. The panel's description also says there are going to be a "few surprises."
The Mandalorian
Sunday, April 14th from 11 AM- 12 PM
Catch new reveals from feature executive producer and writer Jon Favreau. The Mandalorian is one of the first Star Wars series set for release on Disney+.
These are just some of exciting panels set for this year's Celebration. There are also panels that celebrate Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, panels that features the Season 2 sneak peek of Star Wars Resistance and a panel offering a new look at the return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Star Wars Celebration begins at the McCormick Place in Chicago on April 11 and ends on April 15.
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