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Ultimate Guide to Star Wars News, Panels, and Merch at D23 2026
Star Wars fans have plenty to look forward to this week at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, as creators and stars take the stage to delve into upcoming galaxy-far-far-away series and films alongside news from Disney Studios and Disney Experiences.
All weekend long, the Star Wars presence will be front and center at the Lucasfilm pavilion. Guests can explore an exciting array of photo ops, props, and costumes from The Mandalorian & Grogu as well as Ahsoka Season 2, and drop in on intimate fireside chats with the teams behind their favorite shows and movies.
Friday, August 14
A LEGO Star Wars Conversation with Shelby Young
10 a.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Go behind the bricks with voice actress Shelby Young as she discusses her experience across various LEGO Star Wars projects, including a sneak peek into new LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian special coming to Disney+ on September 2.
Ahsoka Spotlight
12 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Ahsoka’s Eman Esfandi, who plays Ezra Bridger in live action, stops by to talk about making Season 1 of the Emmy Award®-winning Disney+ series.
Creatures and Characters with Legacy Effects
2 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
The creative effects studio that brought the Mandalorian, Grogu, and the Anzellans to life talks about the craft of making lifelike creatures and costumes.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Meet & Greet
4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Saturday, August 15
Hasbro: Bringing Star Wars Characters to Life Through Toys
10 a.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Meet the Makers! Join the Hasbro team for a conversation about the creative journey behind bringing Star Wars characters from the screen into fans’ hands through expressive, interactive toy design.
Designing The Mandalorian and Grogu: A Conversation with Doug Chiang
12 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Join Lucasfilm’s Senior Vice President and Executive Design Director Doug Chiang for a moderated conversation about bringing The Mandalorian and Grogu to the big screen. Hear firsthand how the film’s environments, creatures, and vehicles were developed from concept to screen.
Creatures and Characters with Legacy Effects
2 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
The creative effects studio that brought the Mandalorian, Grogu, and the Anzellans to life talks about the craft of making lifelike creatures and costumes.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Meet & Greet
4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Sunday, August 16
The Making of Star Wars: The Experience
10 a.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Lucasfilm’s Portia Fontes and Matt Martin join The Franklin Institute’s Abby Bysshe and MDSX’s Dan Picard to provide an in-depth look at curating the new Star Wars: The Experience traveling exhibition to celebrate 50 years of the franchise and the fandom.
Inside Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with Matt Michnovetz
12 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Join head writer and executive producer Matt Michnovetz as he discusses the production process, creative journey, and powerful storytelling of Maul – Shadow Lord Season 1.
Creatures and Characters with Legacy Effects
2 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
The creative effects studio that brought the Mandalorian, Grogu, and the Anzellans to life talks about the craft of making lifelike creatures and costumes.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Meet & Greet
4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Will you be attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this week?
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