Get ready for another ultimate fan experience as D23 is back after a year off in 2023. After the surprising reveals at the recent San Diego Comic-Con 2024, like Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, another round of big announcements is set to take place at D23 2024. Lucasfilm has now announced the schedule for everything Star Wars at D23, starting from August 9 to 11 at Anaheim, California, and even teases "exclusive new content" and "surprise announcements."
StarWars.com breaks the news about the franchise’s panel at D23, where fans will learn more about their favorite Star Wars series and see the legends John Williams, who created the scores and iconic theme songs for Star Wars movies, Han Solo actor Harrison Ford, and Frank Oz, the voice and puppeteer behind Yoda. There will also be a special show solely for the upcoming Lucasfilm titles, probably like The Mandalorian & Grogu and Daisy Ridley, Dave Filoni, and James Mangold’s untitled Star Wars movies.
During the three-day event, the studio will hold panels and presentations across three locations: the Lucasfilm booth, the Disney+ pavilion, and the Honda Center. There will also be an event called Star Wars Darkade, where attendees can play at the first-ever Star Wars villains-themed arcade, win prizes, and check out new merch.
Here are the other presentations you can see at D23 2024:
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Lucasfilm Booth
At the Lucasfilm Booth, guests can get their first-hand experience of the ILM StageCraft. This technology brought the worlds of The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka to life. Here, they can take immersive photo ops, join luminaries from the Star Wars galaxy's behind-the-scenes, and learn how this advanced technology brings storytelling into the future.
Disney+ Pavilion
The Disney+ Pavilion offers the opportunity to see the streamer’s full catalog of Star Wars offerings. Visitors can also preview coming attractions with another Star Wars: Skeleton Crew photo opportunity inspired by the upcoming live-action series.
Disney Entertainment Showcase at the Honda Center
This is probably what the fans are waiting for. From 7 PM to 9 PM on August 9, D23 attendees will enjoy the fun Disney Entertainment will bring with a star-studded show that features exclusive looks at the Star Wars movies, series, and stage shows they love. It will also offer a glimpse of what they can look forward to from the franchise.
Though Manny Jacinto is only the special guest revealed, Lucasfilm teases participants will see their favorite stars giving a peek of the upcoming projects, never-before-seen footage, surprise announcements, and musical performances. There will also be exclusive new content, which will come on the big and small screens and stages worldwide.
However, visitors have to take note that the evening shows at the Honda Center are only for D23 Ultimate Fan Pass ticket holders. There will be no reservations or stand-by queues for this event.
For the full list of other schedules, you can check the table below:
Event | Time | Date | Location |
ILM Stagecraft: A Galaxy Innovation | 10 AM | August 9-11 | Lucasfilm Booth |
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy | 12 PM | August 9 | Lucasfilm Booth |
Creatures & Droids with Legacy Effects | 2 PM | August 9-11 | Lucasfilm Booth |
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures - Nubs Meet & Greet | 4 PM | August 9 & 11 | Lucasfilm Booth |
Doug Chian: Designing with Stagecraft | 12 PM | August 10 | Lucasfilm Booth |
A Lookback at Star Wars: The Acolyte with Manny Jacinto | 4 PM | August 10 | Lucasfilm Booth |
A Conversation with Lucasfilm Animation | 12 PM | August 11 | Lucasfilm Booth |
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony | 5 PM - 7 PM | August 11 | Honda Center |
Lucasfilm may finally drop major details about its most secretive projects, like its upcoming movies and new seasons of Ahsoka and Andor at D23. Also, as it has started its promotions for Skeleton Crew, an official trailer is expected to be released.