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Ahsoka season 2 release window, cast and latest news on Star Wars spin-off

What next for everybody's favourite outcast Jedi?

Ahsoka Tano stands in front of a screen displaying battle plans

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Published: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 5:23 pm

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Ahsoka season 2 is mere months away from Disney+, with Star Wars fans hoping it can help propel the franchise back to its prosperous heights after a disappointing return to cinemas.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu arrived in May to lukewarm reviews from critics, and steep drops at the global box office, leading to fears that the long-running sci-fi franchise might be in a spot of trouble.

Ahsoka proved to be one of the brighter spots in its Disney+ era, attracting huge viewership to the streaming platform as Rosario Dawson was finally given centre stage as the fan-favourite Jedi character.

Little has been revealed about the plot of season 2, but we can expect to see more from Lars Mikkelsen's sinister villain Grand Admiral Thrawn and his sworn nemesis Ezra Bridger (played by Eman Esfandi).

If you're excited for the long-awaited Ahsoka season 2 finale, read on for everything we know about the new episodes so far.

Ahsoka season 2 release date speculation

Ahsoka Tano stabs a battle droid with her lightsaber

Rosario Dawson stars in Ahsoka. Disney

Ahsoka season 2 does not yet have a confirmed release date, but Disney did reveal at its upfront presentation that the show will return in early 2027.

It's been a long wait for Star Wars fans left eager to know what Lucasfilm head Dave Filoni has in store for one of his most iconic creations, but it's heartening to know that we're through the bulk of it.

Ahsoka season 2 cast: Who could return?

Ahsoka season 2 sees Rosario Dawson reprise the title role of Clone Wars-era Padawan turned New Republic-era Jedi Master Ahsoka Tano.

The actor is a firm favourite of genre fans, owing to her turn as Claire Temple in the Marvel Cinematic Universe shows Daredevil and Luke Cage, plus other notable credits including Clerks, Sin City and Death Proof.

Eman Esfandi will be adding some extra Jedi star-power as Rebels protagonist Ezra Bridger, who will reportedly have an expanded role in season 2 (after being missing for much of the first).

Natasha Liu Bordizzo (Sabine), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Hera), Ivanna Sakhno (Shin Hati), Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker) and Lars Mikkelsen (Grand Admiral Thrawn) will also reprise their roles in the upcoming episodes.

Of course, one person who could not return is Ray Stevenson as fallen Jedi Baylan Skoll. Sadly, the talented actor passed away unexpectedly in May 2023, aged only 58. The first episode of Ahsoka was dedicated to him.

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Stevenson has been replaced by Scottish actor Rory McCann, who is best known for playing The Hound in HBO series Game of Thrones. He joins fellow Scot and Doctor Who legend David Tennant as the voice of friendly droid, Huyang.

Season 1 co-star Claudia Black announced herself to be another notable departure from Ahsoka in June 2026, citing a pay dispute as the reason why she chose not to reprise the role of Nightsister Klothow.

Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor ruled himself out of appearing, amid speculation arising from his real-life marriage to Winstead, with the actor revealing he was on childcare duty while she went back to her Twi'lek persona.

"I'm at home with our son, who's four, and I take him to school and everything. And then I'm bumbling around the house, and I'd fetch a FaceTime," he shared (via Collider). "I forget that she's going to be green, you know?"

Here is a list of the Ahsoka cast members we expect to see more from in season 2:

Is there an Ahsoka season 2 trailer?

There's no trailer for Ahsoka season 2 just yet, but we'll update this page once new footage is released.

Ahsoka is available to stream on Disney Plus. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month.

Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

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