Anakin’s Force Ghost Is Not Done Yet — The Star Wars Veteran Will Reprise His Role in Upcoming Season
Hayden Christensen is officially returning to the galaxy far, far away. The actor confirmed he’ll reprise his iconic role as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of Ahsoka during Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo on Friday evening.
Christensen surprised fans during a panel featuring Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka), creator Dave Filoni, and executive producer Jon Favreau. Near the end of the panel, he walked on stage and dropped the news fans have been hoping for:
“There’s not much I can share, but Anakin will be back for Season Two.”
A Return from the Light Side — Or the Dark?
Christensen originally played Anakin in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005), before transforming into Darth Vader. He later returned for Obi-Wan Kenobi and appeared in two standout episodes of Ahsoka Season 1, most notably as a Force ghost mentoring his former padawan.
Filoni: “It’s Still Ahsoka’s Story”
Showrunner Dave Filoni emphasized that while Anakin’s inclusion is significant, the core story remains centered on Ahsoka.
“Anakin’s story was already told. George [Lucas] did that. I don’t have to add anything to that. The story I’m telling is about Ahsoka,” Filoni said.
“The reason why Anakin can be in this is because he’s relative to her story. But I’m very careful in what I’m doing so that I’m not changing or adjusting anything that George did.”
What to Expect in Season 2
With Anakin Skywalker back in the mix, fans can likely expect more spiritual guidance and emotional depth to Ahsoka’s journey — and possibly a deeper dive into the Force and the legacy of the Jedi.
Season 2 of Ahsoka is currently in development, with no official release date yet announced. But with Christensen back and Filoni steering the narrative, expectations are sky-high.