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Ahsoka season 2 is on the way, although a release date is yet to be confirmed. At least we know that the new episodes finished filming a few months ago, so it's only a matter of time until we get to reunite with Rosario Dawson's titular Togruta and the rest of the cast.
After the first season's planet-hopping shenanigans and a returning Thrawn, there's plenty of reasons to get excited about the next chapter in the Disney Plus series. While details are pretty scarce so far, we did get some tantalizing teases from Dave Filoni at Star Wars Celebration and multiple actors have hinted at what's to come for their characters since. With The Mandalorian & Grogu heading to the big screen soon, this could be a big year for the franchise.
Article continues belowAhsoka season 2 release date speculation
Ahsoka season 2 doesn't yet have a release date. After Rosario Dawson confirmed with a behind-the-scenes picture that production had begun in April 2025, the star reshared a wrap party photo a few months later in September. Dawson followed that up with a further goodbye post after wrapping in October 2025.
Season 1 wrapped in October 22 and the show was released in August 2023. So, assuming season 2 follows the same production timeline, we can expect it to release sometime around August 2026. The Mandalorian & Grogu is due out in May 2026, so this would leave a healthy gap between projects.
But the Force isn't strong with this latest update. Ahsoka season 2 has been left off Disney's updated 2026 slate, leaving fans to fear it's being nudged to 2027. More as we get it.
Ahsoka season 2 plot
Ahsoka ends with Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren stranded in Peridea, while Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger both make it home to the main Star Wars galaxy. In the final moments of the season, we see Anakin Skywalker watching over Ahsoka and Sabine with a smile.
Filoni shared the first piece of concept art back in early 2024, providing some more clues about the new season's plot. Baylan Skoll is last seen on a giant statue of the Father, a Force god representing the balance who was killed in The Clone Wars (read our World Between Worlds explainer for a full explanation). The concept art shows Ahsoka and Sabine on the same statue, which is pointing into the distance.
Could Baylan be seeking the power of the World Between Worlds? One thing we do know for sure is that the Mortis gods will factor into the Ahsoka season 2 plot. "It's a big mystery," Filoni teased of the statues on Peridea at Star Wars Celebration. "The Son's there, the Father's there, most of the Daughter's there. So yeah, we'll figure it out. It's a good story."
Sabine Wren actor Natasha Liu Bordizzo also shared a picture to mark season 2 wrapping that seems to tease the World Between Worlds.
Game of Thrones star Rory McCann will be taking over from the late Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll, which means his story definitely isn't over yet. Judging by an update from Shin Hati actor Ivanna Sakhno, her character might reunite with Baylan, too. "We're in the middle of filming right now. I'm reporting to you from London, so I... get to see Rory nearly daily at the moment, and he has been amazing to work with," Sakhno told The Direct"I will have his work speak for itself, but he is definitely a gift for us to have. And there couldn't have been anyone better to take on this role."
Sakhno also shared with us a tease about the new season. "You know, there's absolutely nothing that I can speak on at the moment, and I wish I could share with you something at least, because it's such an exciting time for us to be back together, and we're currently in the middle of filming it," she revealed. "All I can say is that it is bigger and even more in-depth, and I'm really excited for people to see it. It means the world."
Also at Star Wars Celebration, Hayden Christensen confirmed he'll return as Anakin Skywalker, so we know Skyguy will factor into the plot. Plus, thanks to scheduling shenanigans, fans are speculating he might have a bigger role than in season 1. Christensen dropped out of a UK convention appearance in July for night shoots. If this was indeed Ahsoka filming, night shoots suggest he won't be on a soundstage, meaning we'll probably be seeing Skyguy outside of the World Between Worlds. That's all purely speculative, though.
It sounds like the impact Anakin had on Ahsoka in season 1 will continue to be felt in season 2, too. "She had a more of a strong gravitas at the beginning, and she was a little bit more unflappable," Dawson shared at Comic-Con Scotland. "And I'm liking that she's relaxing, she's kind of getting back into her joy. I think those moments with Hayden [Christensen] and Anakin were so important for her to heal something so she could be more present. And that's what I'm really enjoying. I think we get to explore that a lot more in the second season… I'm really glad that we get to add more joy into her life and see her relax a little bit more and work in community a little bit more than she has."
Plus, Filoni revealed at Celebration that Admiral Ackbar will appear in the new season, and he'll be facing off against Thrawn. Expect an epic naval battle from two of Star Wars's greatest strategists.
And, thanks to a teaser trailer Filoni patched together from concept art and a retro voiceover, we also know that Sabine and Ahsoka will be fighting giant evil droids, while battles will take place across two galaxies. Plus, Ahsoka will eventually have another showdown with Baylan.
As for Ezra, we got our first public look at Ezra's return at Comic-Con, along with a video of actor Eman Esfandi showing off his lightsaber skills. Consider us hyped.
It seems that Hera Syndulla will have a bigger role, too. "You know, I'm not sure what I can say, other than I'm in this season a bit more, which is fun," Mary Elizabeth Winstead told Collider. "I'm definitely in on the action, as you say, quite a bit more, which was great to have a Hera really, kind of like, you know, getting some stuff done. So yeah, I honestly, I'm not gonna say much more than that, just because I've not [been] given my guidelines yet. So I'm gonna leave it at that. But it was so much fun. I just finished it, and it was an absolute blast. I loved every minute of it. So I can't wait for people to see it."
Intriguingly, one of the season's directors, Bryce Dallas Howard (who, thanks to season 2, has the most live-action directing credits of any Star Wars director), has shared a tease about the show's tone. "I just finished shooting two episodes for Ahsoka season 2 this summer," she revealed at LA Comic-Con (via Twitter). "It is so good, it's beautiful, it’s thrilling, it's adventurous, it's romantic. It is all the things that you want from an epic story." We could guess adventurous and thrilling from the teases so far, but romantic is a surprise to us. We'll just have to speculate while we wait...
Ahsoka season 2 trailer: when might we get one?
There's no trailer for Ahsoka season 2 just yet, since we're still a long way away from the new episodes releasing. But, a teaser trailer made from concept art and a retro-style voiceover was played for those in attendance at Star Wars Celebration 2025. Filoni explained that he was inspired by a similar trailer for The Empire Strikes Back, which was shown before George Lucas had filmed any of the sequel movie – since, at the time, Ahsoka season 2 hadn't begun shooting, either.
The trailer was brief, but it showed Ahsoka and Sabine battling giant evil droids, Ezra Bridger running in a flight suit, and plenty of Grand Admiral Thrawn, as well as a showdown between Ahsoka and Baylan Skoll. It's unclear if this one will ever be released to the public, or if it was a special treat just for those in attendance at Celebration.
Ahsoka season 2 cast
Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson are confirmed for the cast of Ahsoka season 2. Sadly, Ray Stevenson, who played Baylan Skoll in season 1, died in 2023. He's being replaced by Game of Thrones star Rory McCann for season 2.
Zeb, from Rebels, will show up at some point, but it's unknown just yet who'll be portraying him. Some other stars, including David Tennant, who plays Huyang, remain unconfirmed at present.
One person who most likely isn't showing up, though, is Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi. That's after some confusion thanks to a misquote at a convention appearance going viral, which Lucasfilm shut down. Another who won't be appearing is Nightsister actor Claudia Black, who candidly revealed she wasn't offered enough money, as a single mother, to come back and be part of the production in London.
The Ahsoka season 2 cast so far:
- Rosario Dawson – Ahsoka Tano
- Natasha Liu Bordizzo – Sabine Wren
- Lars Mikkelsen – Grand Admiral Thrawn
- Eman Esfandi – Ezra Bridger
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead – Hera Syndulla
- Hayden Christensen – Anakin Skywalker
- Rory McCann – Baylan Skoll
- Ivanna Sakhno – Shin Hati
How many episodes of Ahsoka season 2 are likely?
Nothing is confirmed just yet, but we expect the Ahsoka season 2 episode count to be the same as season 1 – eight episodes. That's also the same as all three seasons of The Mandalorian.
Where to watch Ahsoka season 2
The only place to watch Ahsoka season 2 is Disney Plus, and, for that, you'll need a subscription. The streamer is the home of all the Star Wars shows and movies, so you can get caught up on the rest of the saga, too.
However, season 1 is being released physically – so we can probably expect season 2 to eventually get a physical release, too.
That's a wrap on Ahsoka season 2. For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows.
