Star Wars Celebration#Celebration Orlando 2017

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The Star Wars Celebration was held from April 30 to May 2, 1999, at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, Colorado, just three weeks before the release of The Phantom Menace. An event "for the fans, by the fans," the event took place in the hometown of the Official Star Wars Fan Club, headed by Dan Madsen. "The Fan Club is based here in Denver," says Madsen, "so we thought it would only be appropriate that the Celebration be held here."{{cite web |title=Engineering the Star Wars Fan Event: An Interview With Dan Madsen |url=https://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/f19990430/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725064435/http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/f19990430/index.html |archive-date=July 25, 2010 |access-date=April 26, 2011 |publisher=starwars.com}}

The first Star Wars convention since 1987, the Celebration held activities including actor panels, THX theater demonstrations, behind the scenes footage from Episode I, and the world premiere of the "Duel of the Fates" music video. The grounds boasted a vendors tent, and the museum hosted an exhibition consisting of props from the official LucasFilm archives, including a full-scale model of Anakin Skywalker's podracer and a life-size X-wing model (a 3/4 scale replica made in 1996 for the Special Edition release, and still residing at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum).{{cite web |title=X-Wing Starfighter - Wings Over the Rockies |url=http://wingsmuseum.org/aircraft-exhibits/x-wing-starfighter/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812054613/http://wingsmuseum.org/aircraft-exhibits/x-wing-starfighter/ |archive-date=August 12, 2020 |access-date=October 25, 2014 |publisher=wingsmuseum.org}}

From May 3 to 5, 2002, Celebration II was held to celebrate the upcoming release of Attack of the Clones and the 25th anniversary of the first theatrically released Star Wars film. The convention was moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, to make use of the larger Indiana Convention Center.{{cite web |date=January 23, 2004 |title=Celebration III Set for Indy |url=https://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20040123.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070814102323/http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20040123.html |archive-date=August 14, 2007 |work=Star Wars: Community}}

Downtown Indianapolis was invaded by multitudes of Star Wars fans.{{cite news |last=Cook |first=Bob |title=Star Wars Celebration II |url=http://www.flakmag.com/film/clones3.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928133246/http://www.flakmag.com/film/clones3.html |archive-date=September 28, 2011 |access-date=July 11, 2007 |work=Flak Magazine}} The initial projection of 15–20,000 people per day based on advance ticket sales was well surpassed and reached critical mass on Saturday. The estimated final tally was a little over 75,000 people{{Citation needed|reason=surprisingly high with regard to next editions numbers|date=April 2019}} for the three-day event. The two busiest spots were the Fan Club store and the autograph section, specifically for Carrie Fisher. Highlights of the event included the Rick McCallum Spectacular and the Star Wars 25th Anniversary Concert on Saturday night, performed by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis.{{cite web |title=Rebelscum.com: Home Page |url=http://www.rebelscum.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721030632/http://www.rebelscum.com/ |archive-date=July 21, 2009 |access-date=December 22, 2016 |work=rebelscum.com}}

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The Star Wars Celebration returned to Indianapolis from April 21 to 24, 2005, to commemorate the release of what was then thought to be the final film in the saga, Revenge of the Sith.{{cite web |date=September 25, 2006 |title=Star Wars Celebration Coming to Europe |url=http://www.lucasfilm.com/press/news/news20060925.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070516064705/http://www.lucasfilm.com/press/news/news20060925.html |archive-date=May 16, 2007 |work=Lucasfilm: Pressroom}} With over 34,000 fans in attendance over the course of four days, Celebration III brought actor panels, costume contests, fan films, and diorama building to the Indiana Convention Center.{{cite news |last=Britton |first=Bonnie |date=April 21, 2005 |title='Star Wars' lands in Indy: Fans from around the world descend for 4-day event |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/indystar/access/1790429841.html?dids=1790429841:1790429841&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+21%2C+2005&author=BONNIE+BRITTON&pub=Indianapolis+Star&edition=&startpage=A.1&desc=%27Star+Wars%27+lands+in+Indy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130131140945/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/indystar/access/1790429841.html?dids=1790429841:1790429841&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+21,+2005&author=BONNIE+BRITTON&pub=Indianapolis+Star&edition=&startpage=A.1&desc='Star+Wars'+lands+in+Indy |archive-date=January 31, 2013 |work=Indianapolis Star |page=A1}} The Lucasfilm archive provided many important props and costumes for display. One of this Celebration's most noteworthy events was the unprecedented Q&A session with Star Wars creator George Lucas, his first such appearance since the Star Wars 10th Anniversary Convention in 1987. With approximately 10,000 fans in attendance (over the course of 3 half-hour sessions), Lucas personally answered several dozen fans' questions about the saga.

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On May 26, 2006, StarWars.com announced Star Wars Celebration IV (C4) to be held from May 24 to 28, 2007, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the first Star Wars film.{{cite web |date=May 26, 2006 |title=Celebration IV Official Announcement |url=https://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20060526.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060703001842/http://starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20060526.html |archive-date=July 3, 2006 |work=StarWars.com}}{{Cite web |title=Mersey Reporter & Southport Reporter - News page. |url=http://www.southportreporter.com/300/299-15.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716113839/http://www.southportreporter.com/300/299-15.shtml |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |access-date=July 25, 2010 |website=www.southportreporter.com}} C4 was located at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, where most E3 events were held.{{cite web |title=The Unofficial Star Wars Celebration IV Information Portal |url=http://www.swcelebration.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925115821/http://swcelebration.com/ |archive-date=September 25, 2017 |access-date=July 11, 2007}} The convention offered a record number of celebrities in the autograph hall, multiple exhibitors, a Star Wars art show, a Darth Vader helmet and Lucasfilm archive exhibits and many fan oriented activities. In addition, there were collector and costuming panels, including sneak peeks of the upcoming Clone Wars animated series. Fans were the first to see the footage of this series on Sunday morning as well.{{cite web |title=Visitors - Whats On |url=http://www.excel-london.co.uk/en/visitors/whats_on/event.html?event=651 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070714215010/http://www.excel-london.co.uk/en/visitors/whats_on/event.html?event=651 |archive-date=July 14, 2007 |work=ExCeL}} Other highlights included conversations with Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams, a visit from Seth MacFarlane and Seth Green for special Star Wars episodes of Family Guy and Robot Chicken respectively, and an efficiently organized Celebration Store. An estimated 35,000 people walked through the doors for Celebration IV over the Memorial Day weekend.{{cite web |date=June 14, 2007 |title=It's a Hit: A Record-Breaking Celebration IV |url=https://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070614.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070717032023/http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070614.html |archive-date=July 17, 2007 |access-date=June 27, 2007 |work=StarWars.com}}{{cite news |date=February 23, 2008 |title=Star Wars Celebration Japan to Mark 30th Anniversary of the Star Wars Saga |url=https://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20080223.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704155915/http://starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20080223.html |archive-date=July 4, 2008 |work=StarWars.com}}

After the event, Lucasfilm sued the hosting entity, GenCon, for a variety of reasons, forcing GenCon into Chapter 11 bankruptcy.{{Cite web |title=TheForce.Net - Latest News - Lucasfilm Sues Gen Con |url=http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/lucasfilm_sues_gen_con_112361.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916202138/http://theforce.net/latestnews/story/Lucasfilm_Sues_Gen_Con_112361.asp |archive-date=September 16, 2008 |access-date=July 27, 2015 |website=www.theforce.net}}

Lucasfilm announced in 2008 that a US-based four-day Star Wars convention called "Celebration V" would be held in the summer of 2010. In July 2008, Steve Sansweet, director of content management and head of fan relations for Lucasfilm, announced that Baltimore, Minneapolis, Chicago, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Orlando, Florida were competing to host this event. Organizers anticipated that 30,000 Star Wars fans would attend no matter which city was selected.{{cite news |last=Ping |first=Dan |date=July 11, 2008 |title=Star Wars convention may land in Orlando |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2008/07/14/story5.html?b=1216008000%5E1666523 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212104441/http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2008/07/14/story5.html?b=1216008000%5E1666523 |archive-date=February 12, 2021 |access-date=July 15, 2008 |work=Orlando Business Journal}}

Reed Exhibitions and Lucasfilm announced on December 3, 2009, that Orlando would host the event.{{cite press release |title=Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions Proud to Announce Star Wars Celebration V |date=December 3, 2009 |publisher=StarWars.com |url=https://www.starwars.com/fans/events/c5announcement/index.html |access-date=December 3, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091206025637/http://www.starwars.com/fans/events/c5announcement/index.html |archive-date=December 6, 2009}} Celebration V took place at the Orange County Convention Center from August 12 to 15, 2010. The convention celebrated the 30th anniversary of the second Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back. It also included many features of previous Celebrations (such as Star Wars celebrity appearances, costume contests, and other fan events) as well as a special one-hour interview between Jon Stewart and George Lucas called "The Main Event".{{cite news |date=December 3, 2009 |title=Star Wars Celebration V lands in Orlando |url=http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2009/11/30/daily34.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622030304/http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2009/11/30/daily34.html |archive-date=June 22, 2010 |access-date=December 3, 2009 |work=Orlando Business Journal}} Celebration V marked the first American Celebration appearance for Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) and the last American appearance for Caroline Blakiston (Mon Mothma). Attendance was estimated at 32,000.{{cite web |date=September 2, 2010 |title=Celebration V is a Crowd-Pleasing Success |url=https://www.starwars.com/fans/events/celebration_v_hit/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100906145528/http://www.starwars.com/fans/events/celebration_v_hit/index.html |archive-date=September 6, 2010 |access-date=September 5, 2010 |work=StarWars.com}}

Lucas also made an appearance at the nearby Disney's Hollywood Studios to take part in the "Last Tour to Endor Event", which provided special entertainment for those individuals who attended "Celebration V".

StarWarsCelebration.com announced on June 2, 2011, that Celebration VI would be held in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from August 16 to 19, 2012. The event was later delayed by a week.{{cite web |title=Star Wars Celebration |url=http://www.starwarscelebration.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323181849/https://www.starwarscelebration.com/ |archive-date=March 23, 2021 |access-date=June 2, 2011 |publisher=Lucasfilm}} The convention was held in the same hall of the OCCC as was Celebration V, with a very similar format. Several celebrities returned for appearances at this Celebration (including Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Anthony Daniels), and this event marked the first American Celebration attended by Ian McDiarmid. George Lucas had not been scheduled to attend, but made a "surprise" appearance.{{cite web |title=George Lucas Makes Surprise Appearance at Star Wars Celebration |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/25/george-lucas-makes-surprise-appearance-at-star-wars-celebration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403193856/https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/25/george-lucas-makes-surprise-appearance-at-star-wars-celebration |archive-date=April 3, 2020 |access-date=August 27, 2012 |publisher=IGN}} The event hosted the announcement of Star Wars Detours. Attendance was estimated at 35,000 people.

On September 25, 2006, StarWars.com announced Star Wars Celebration Europe (CE) to be held from July 13 to 15, 2007, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the first Star Wars film. CE was to be located at Earls Court in London.{{cite web |last=Roberts |first=Dustin |date=November 25, 2006 |title=Star Wars Celebration Europe Moved To New Location |url=http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/Star_Wars_Celebration_Europe_Moved_To_New_Location_101565.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126131159/http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/Star_Wars_Celebration_Europe_Moved_To_New_Location_101565.asp |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |access-date=July 11, 2007 |work=TheForce.Net}} But on November 22, 2006, StarWars.com announced due to Advance interest in Celebration Europe the event would be moved to the larger venue located at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre{{cite web |title=Visit London |url=http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/708773 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070714135331/http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/708773 |archive-date=July 14, 2007}} in London.{{cite web |title=Star Wars Celebration Europe tickets |url=http://www.seatwave.com/star-wars-celebration-europe-tickets/season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205055839/http://www.seatwave.com/star-wars-celebration-europe-tickets/season |archive-date=February 5, 2012 |access-date=July 11, 2007 |work=Seatwave.com}} The event also had on display some of the largest restored Star Wars Arcade collection, estimated at around 30 to 40 machines,{{cite web |title=Mersey Reporter & Southport Reporter - News page. |url=http://www.southportreporter.com/300/299-15.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716113839/http://www.southportreporter.com/300/299-15.shtml |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |access-date=July 25, 2010}} many of them now rarely seen in the USA or in other parts of Europe. An estimated 30,000 people attended this convention.

It was announced at the Closing Ceremonies of Celebration VI (and confirmed on StarWarsCelebration.com) that Celebration Europe II would be held in Essen, Germany, at the Messe Essen fair venue from July 26 to 28, 2013.{{cite web |title=Star Wars Celebration II Europe |url=http://www.starwarscelebration.com/Europe/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829042021/http://www.starwarscelebration.com/Europe/ |archive-date=August 29, 2012 |access-date=August 27, 2012 |publisher=Lucasfilm}} Major panels were Kathleen Kennedy's inaugural Star Wars Celebration appearance and the first look at Star Wars Rebels. Over 20,000 people attended the event from 40 different countries.{{cite web |title=TheForce.net: Lucasfilm: 'More Than 20,000' People Attended Celebration Europe II |url=http://www.theforce.net/story/front/Lucasfilm_More_Than_20000_People_Attended_Celebration_Europe_II_153468.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025043216/http://www.theforce.net/story/front/Lucasfilm_More_Than_20000_People_Attended_Celebration_Europe_II_153468.asp |archive-date=October 25, 2020 |access-date=December 22, 2016 |work=theforce.net}} The convention celebrated the 30th anniversary of the third Star Wars movie, Return of The Jedi.

The eleventh Star Wars Celebration took place from July 15 to 17, 2016, at the ExCel center in London, England (the second Celebration at the venue). The convention celebrated the upcoming film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller and actor Alden Ehrenreich also attended the event to promote the film Solo: A Star Wars Story. "Jedi Master VIP Tickets" sold out immediately.{{cite web |title=Mobile Uploads - Star Wars Celebration - Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/starwarscelebration/photos/a.10152558065771787.1073741829.193981481786/10152697652586787/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403193926/https://www.facebook.com/starwarscelebration/photos/a.10152558065771787.1073741829.193981481786/10152697652586787/ |archive-date=April 3, 2020 |access-date=April 21, 2015 |work=facebook.com}} Original trilogy stars Kenny Baker and Carrie Fisher died in 2016.

The fifteenth Star Wars Celebration was held at the ExCel Centre in London, England (the third Celebration at the venue) from April 7 to 10, 2023, which was part of The Walt Disney Company's centennial celebration. This celebration promoted several new Disney+ series including Ahsoka, The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew, and upcoming video game sequel, Jedi: Survivor. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was also promoted,{{Cite web |last=Ritman |first=Aaron Couch, Alex |last2=Couch |first2=Aaron |last3=Ritman |first3=Alex |date=April 7, 2023 |title='Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' Trailer Puts Harrison Ford Back in Action |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-trailer-2-1235368602/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407145653/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-trailer-2-1235368602/ |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}} and it was announced that Tales of the Jedi would return for a second season, and three new Star Wars films were in development after a long film hiatus, including a film set 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker with Daisy Ridley returning as Rey.{{Cite web |date=April 7, 2023 |title=SWCE 2023: Three New Star Wars Movies Announced |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/swce-2023-new-star-wars-films |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022175411/https://www.starwars.com/news/swce-2023-new-star-wars-films |archive-date=October 22, 2023 |access-date=April 7, 2023 |website=Star Wars |language=en-US}} Additionally, the celebration commemorated the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, with the film receiving a limited theatrical rerelease from April 28 to May 1 (in the United Kingdom) and from April 28 to May 4 (in the United States).{{Cite web |last=Team |first=StarWars com |title=SWCE 2023: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Will Be Back in Theaters for 40th Anniversary Celebration |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/swce-2023-return-of-the-jedi-40th-anniversary |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408144257/https://www.starwars.com/news/swce-2023-return-of-the-jedi-40th-anniversary |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=StarWars.com |language=en}}

On February 23, 2008, Lucasfilm Ltd. and the Lewis Daniel Group announced a three-day event known as "Celebration Japan", to be held at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center near Tokyo from July 19 to 21. The convention celebrated the 30th anniversary of the June 24, 1978, Japanese premiere of Star Wars. Celebration Japan included live entertainment, Star Wars celebrities, exclusive merchandise, special presentations, unique Star Wars exhibits, costume contests, and other activities.

It was announced on April 10, 2023 during the Celebration Europe 2023 closing ceremony that there would be no event in 2024. Instead, the next Celebration would be held in Japan in 2025. This three-day event was held at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center near Tokyo from April 18 to 20.{{Cite web |last=Team |first=StarWars com |title=Star Wars Celebration Heads to Japan in 2025 |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-celebration-japan-2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606081312/https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-celebration-japan-2025 |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |access-date=July 10, 2023 |website=StarWars.com}} During the first day, Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter was announced with Ryan Gosling set to star.{{Cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Brzeski |first2=Patrick |date=April 17, 2025 |title=Star Wars Celebration: Shawn Levy, Ryan Gosling's Movie Is Titled 'Starfighter' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-starfighter-shawn-levy-ryan-gosling-1236193749/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250418094654/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-starfighter-shawn-levy-ryan-gosling-1236193749/ |archive-date=April 18, 2025 |access-date=April 21, 2025 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

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It was announced at the closing ceremonies of Celebration Europe II that Celebration Anaheim would be held in Anaheim, California, at the Anaheim Convention Center, from April 16 to 19, 2015, with an anticipated turnout of about 50,000 fans.{{cite web |date=April 15, 2015 |title=Star Wars Celebration 2015 |url=http://www.starwarscelebration.com/Home/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609102541/https://www.starwarscelebration.com/Home/ |archive-date=June 9, 2020 |access-date=April 15, 2015 |work=Starwarscelebration.com}}

This event was one of the most anticipated due to the December 2015 release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with most news and info on the film being kept secretive prior to the event. The entire celebration was broadcast live online free via www.starwars.com and the Star Wars' YouTube channel. The long-awaited second teaser trailer for the Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiered on April 16, 2015, during the opening panel of the event which also included many of the stars of the upcoming film, new and old, director J. J. Abrams along with producer and president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy.{{cite web |author=Merrick |date=April 16, 2014 |title=The New STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Teaser Trailer Is Here And It's Chilling!! |url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/71143 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052450/http://www.aintitcool.com/node/71143 |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |access-date=April 16, 2015 |work=Ain't it Cool News}} The following day, fans were treated to the trailer for the upcoming videogame, Star Wars: Battlefront while on the third day the trailer for the second season of Star Wars Rebels made its debut. The Celebration closed out its fourth and final day with fans being shown an exclusive teaser trailer for Rogue One, which was released in December 2016. This is the first of two anthology films, which are also known as the stand-alone or origin story films.

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It was announced on April 15, 2019, the last day of Celebration Chicago 2019, that in 2020, the next Star Wars Celebration would be held for the second time at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Spencer |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Star Wars Celebration Returning to Anaheim for 2020 |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1059711-star-wars-celebration-returning-to-anaheim-for-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416092936/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1059711-star-wars-celebration-returning-to-anaheim-for-2020 |archive-date=April 16, 2019 |access-date=April 16, 2019 |website=ComingSoon.net}} On June 15, 2020, it was announced that the 2020 Celebration had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the next event scheduled to be held from August 18 to 21, 2022. The event was later moved forward by three months.{{cite web |date=June 15, 2020 |title=An Update on Star Wars Celebration 2020 |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/an-update-on-star-wars-celebration-2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616022506/https://www.starwars.com/news/an-update-on-star-wars-celebration-2020 |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |access-date=June 15, 2020 |website=StarWars.com}}{{cite news |last1=Ramos |first1=Dino-Ray |date=June 16, 2020 |title=Star Wars Celebration Canceled, Set To Return In 2022 |url=https://deadline.com/2020/06/star-wars-celebration-canceled-will-return-2022-1202959943/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616042022/https://deadline.com/2020/06/star-wars-celebration-canceled-will-return-2022-1202959943/ |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |access-date=June 16, 2020 |work=Deadline Hollywood}}{{cite news |last1=Murphy |first1=J. Kim |date=June 15, 2020 |title=Star Wars Celebration Canceled for First Time, Sets New Date for 2022 |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/star-wars-celebration-2020-canceled-coroanvirus-1234635590/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616065020/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/star-wars-celebration-2020-canceled-coroanvirus-1234635590/ |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |access-date=June 16, 2020 |work=Variety}} Several new Disney+-exclusive Star Wars series were promoted, including Young Jedi Adventures, Tales of the Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor and Ahsoka.{{Cite web |last=Rosario |first=Alexandra Del |date=May 28, 2022 |title=Disney+ Bolsters 'Star Wars' Lineup With Younglings Series 'Young Jedi Adventures', Animated Anthology 'Tales Of The Jedi' |url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/disne-star-wars-lineup-younglings-series-animated-anthology-1235035126/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528234251/https://deadline.com/2022/05/disne-star-wars-lineup-younglings-series-animated-anthology-1235035126/ |archive-date=May 28, 2022 |access-date=May 30, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite web |last=Whitbrook |first=James |date=May 29, 2022 |title=Tales of the Jedi's First Footage Teases Two Very Different Star Wars Stories |url=https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-tales-of-the-jedi-footage-description-ahsoka-1848991287 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529173731/https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-tales-of-the-jedi-footage-description-ahsoka-1848991287 |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=Gizmodo}}{{Cite web |last1=Burton |first1=Carson |last2=Jackson |first2=Angelique |date=May 26, 2022 |title=Star Wars Celebration: Harrison Ford Makes Surprise Appearance for John Williams Birthday Tribute, Gives 'Indiana Jones 5' Update |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/star-wars-celebration-harrison-ford-lucasfilm-indiana-jones-5-john-williams-1235279116/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526232141/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/star-wars-celebration-harrison-ford-lucasfilm-indiana-jones-5-john-williams-1235279116/ |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=Variety}}{{Cite web |last=Odman |first=Sydney |date=May 27, 2022 |title='Obi-Wan Kenobi': Inside the Rip-Roaring Fan Screening at Star Wars Celebration |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/obi-wan-kenobi-fan-screening-star-wars-celebration-1235155406/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527191816/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/obi-wan-kenobi-fan-screening-star-wars-celebration-1235155406/ |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2022 |title=Volkswagen joins forces with "Obi-Wan Kenobi" for the launch of the new all-electric ID. Buzz |url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-joins-forces-with-obi-wan-kenobi-for-the-launch-of-the-new-all-electric-id-buzz-7974 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521134229/https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-joins-forces-with-obi-wan-kenobi-for-the-launch-of-the-new-all-electric-id-buzz-7974 |archive-date=May 21, 2022 |access-date=June 5, 2022 |website=Volkswagen Newsroom}}{{Cite web |last1=Patten |first1=Dominic |last2=Hipes |first2=Patrick |date=May 26, 2022 |title='Star Wars' Series 'Andor' To Debut in August On Disney+, Gets Teaser; Season 2 To Start Filming This Fall |url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/star-wars-andor-premiere-date-set-deigo-luna-1235033820/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526184413/https://deadline.com/2022/05/star-wars-andor-premiere-date-set-deigo-luna-1235033820/ |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |access-date=May 26, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite web |last=Amin |first=Arezou |date=May 28, 2022 |title='Ahsoka': Star Wars Celebration Footage Teases Hera Syndulla and the Search for Ezra |url=https://collider.com/ahsoka-series-footage-rosario-dawson-star-wars-celebration/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528193102/https://collider.com/ahsoka-series-footage-rosario-dawson-star-wars-celebration/ |archive-date=May 28, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=Collider}}{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Justin |date=May 28, 2022 |title=The First Footage from Ahsoka Confirms Star Wars Rebels Link |url=https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-ahsoka-first-footage-disney-plus-1848968433 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528232348/https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-ahsoka-first-footage-disney-plus-1848968433 |archive-date=May 28, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=Gizmodo}}

Celebration Orlando took place from April 13 to 16, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. The convention celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope and the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This was the first Star Wars Celebration that Harrison Ford attended. He made an appearance during the opening panel celebrating the 40 years of Star Wars held on April 13 which also included other stars and people important to the franchise including Kathleen Kennedy (president of Lucasfilm) and a surprise appearance by George Lucas and John Williams with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, who performed parts of the soundtrack.{{Cite web |title=SWCO 2017: 11 Highlights from the Powerful "40 Years of Star Wars" Panel |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/swco-2017-11-highlights-from-the-powerful-40-years-of-star-wars-panel |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416223759/http://www.starwars.com/news/swco-2017-11-highlights-from-the-powerful-40-years-of-star-wars-panel? |archive-date=April 16, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2017 |work=StarWars.com}} A special tribute to Carrie Fisher was held by Mark Hamill on Friday, April 14.{{Cite web |title=Mark Hamill's Tribute to Carrie Fisher |url=http://www.starwarscelebration.com/en/Sessions/44384/Mark-Hamills-Tribute-to-Carrie-Fisher |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415131501/http://www.starwarscelebration.com/en/Sessions/44384/Mark-Hamills-Tribute-to-Carrie-Fisher |archive-date=April 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2017 |work=Star Wars Celebration}} A teaser trailer of Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiered on Friday, April 14.{{Cite web |title=SWCO 2017: 5 Highlights from the Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/swco-2017-5-highlights-from-the-star-wars-the-last-jedi-teaser |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415063831/http://www.starwars.com/news/swco-2017-5-highlights-from-the-star-wars-the-last-jedi-teaser |archive-date=April 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2017 |work=StarWars.com}} On Saturday, April 15 it was announced that season 4 of Star Wars Rebels would be the last season of the series.{{Cite web |last1=Hartwell |first1=Chris |last2=Couch |first2=Aaron |date=April 15, 2017 |title='Star Wars Rebels' to End with Season 4 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/star-wars-rebels-trailer-reveals-season-4-will-be-last-994311 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111205129/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/star-wars-rebels-trailer-reveals-season-4-will-be-last-994311 |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |access-date=April 16, 2017 |work=The Hollywood Reporter}} The celebration was once again streamed live and free via StarWars.com and the Star Wars YouTube channel.

The thirteenth Star Wars Celebration was held from April 11 to 15, 2019 inside Chicago's McCormick Place. A teaser trailer and title reveal for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker occurred on April 12;{{Cite magazine |last=Hiatt |first=Brian |date=April 12, 2019 |title='Star Wars': See First Trailer for 'Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker'. |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-episode-ix-the-rise-of-skywalker-trailer-821611/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412172120/https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-episode-ix-the-rise-of-skywalker-trailer-821611/ |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=April 12, 2019 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} a franchise mural including art from the upcoming film was also unveiled.{{cite web |last1=Agar |first1=Chris |date=April 12, 2019 |title=Full Star Wars Celebration 2019 Mural Revealed - Including Episode 9 |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-celebration-2019-mural-episode-9/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413134618/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-celebration-2019-mural-episode-9/ |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=April 29, 2019 |website=ScreenRant}} A trailer for the upcoming game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was also showcased as well as teaser reels for The Clone Wars Season 7 and the new Disney+ exclusive show, The Mandalorian. It was announced in June 2019 that Celebration Chicago drew an estimated 65,000 fans.{{Cite web |last=LaSalata |first=Justin |date=June 18, 2019 |title=65,000 Fans Attended Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 |url=http://www.jedinews.co.uk/conventions-events/articles/65000-fans-attended-star-wars-celebration-chicago-2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518003447/http://www.jedinews.co.uk/conventions-events/articles/65000-fans-attended-star-wars-celebration-chicago-2019/ |archive-date=May 18, 2020 |access-date=June 18, 2019}}

Also during Star Wars Celebration Chicago, Lucasfilm sound editor Matthew Wood teased that there would be a new Lego Star Wars game.

It was announced on April 20, 2025 during the Celebration Japan 2025 closing ceremony that there would be no event in 2026. Instead the next Celebration would be held in Los Angeles in 2027. This four-day event will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from April 1 to 4 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Star Wars film.{{Cite web |title=Star Wars Celebration Visits Los Angeles in 2027 |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-celebration-2027 |access-date=April 21, 2025 |website=StarWars.com}}

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• [http://www.starwarscelebration.com/ Official Star Wars Celebration website]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20121203074915/http://www.starwarscelebration.eu/ Official Star Wars Celebration Europe website]
• [http://starwars.com/celebration/ Lucasfilm's Star Wars Celebration website]

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