As the Star Wars franchise gears up for a significant resurgence in 2026, fans can look forward to the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, alongside the highly anticipated return of Ahsoka Season 2 on the small screen. Adding to the excitement, Star Wars: Starfighter is also on the horizon, signaling Lucasfilm's renewed focus on expanding the galaxy far, far away through both films and series.
In a subtle nod to the deeper lore of the Star Wars universe, actress Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who portrays Sabine Wren in the live-action series Ahsoka, has marked the completion of filming for Season 2 with a behind-the-scenes photo shared on her Instagram Stories. The image features Bordizzo and co-star Rosario Dawson in silhouette, striking poses that echo the iconic mural of the Mortis gods from Star Wars Rebels. Accompanied by the caption "and as for this journey … it only gets more epic," the post hints at grander adventures ahead for the characters.
Production on Ahsoka Season 2 began earlier this year, adopting innovative filmmaking techniques that move beyond the confines of The Volume, the virtual production stage used in many previous Star Wars projects. With filming now wrapped, the series is poised to delve further into the mysteries of the Force, building on the foundation laid in its first season.
What Ahsoka Season 2 Could Be About
The storyline for Ahsoka Season 2 appears set to explore profound elements of Star Wars mythology, particularly the Mortis gods, also known as the Ones. These beings, first introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, represent the core aspects of the Force: the Daughter embodies the light side, the Son the dark side, and the Father the balance between them. In the Season 1 finale, the character Baylan Skoll was shown discovering massive statues of these gods on the distant planet Peridea, located in a separate galaxy from the main Star Wars setting.
This discovery suggests that the Force's influence extends beyond familiar boundaries, opening up new avenues for narrative exploration. Baylan, a former Jedi who survived Order 66 and turned to the dark side without fully aligning with the Sith, seeks a greater power to transcend the endless cycles of conflict between light and dark. His quest could lead to revelations about the Mortis gods' history and their potential to reshape understanding of the Force. Showrunner Dave Filoni, known for enriching Star Wars lore through animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels, is expected to bring similar depth to this live-action continuation, using the episodic format to unpack complex themes that a feature film might not accommodate as thoroughly.
Returning to anchor the series is Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, the fan-favorite former Jedi Padawan. Natasha Liu Bordizzo reprises her role as Sabine Wren, the Mandalorian artist and warrior. The late Ray Stevenson's portrayal of Baylan Skoll in Season 1 leaves an intriguing legacy, with the character's arc likely to continue influencing the plot. Other key cast members from the first season, including those involved in the ensemble's interstellar journeys, are anticipated to return, though official confirmations remain pending.
With production concluded, Ahsoka Season 2 is on track for a potential premiere in 2026, possibly aligning with an August release window similar to its debut season in 2023. This timing could allow Lucasfilm to prioritize promotion for The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters earlier in the year. The series will stream exclusively on Disney+, continuing the platform's role in delivering Star Wars content to audiences worldwide.
Source: Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Instagram
