Lucasfilm has officially announced a new comic book series that will bring back two of the most beloved figures from its live-action galaxy, confirming that Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn will return in Star Wars: Ahsoka — Escape from Thrawn. The first issue is scheduled to land on Jan. 20, 2027, deliberately timed to coincide with the premiere of the second season of the Disney+ series Ahsoka, as Lucasfilm Publishing expands its storytelling around the hit show.
The announcement arrives ahead of the highly anticipated return of Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren, who remain stranded on the distant world of Peridea. While those characters continue their struggle in the main series, this new comic will explore a chapter that unfolds elsewhere in the galaxy, following Ezra as he attempts to make his way home aboard the very ship of the Imperial commander who has long stood against him.
An Unseen Chapter from Ahsoka
According to the official synopsis released by Lucasfilm, the comic picks up immediately after the events that left Ezra beyond the known galaxy. The story finds the rebel hero having narrowly escaped his exile by stowing away aboard Grand Admiral Thrawn’s flagship, the Chimaera — a desperate gambit that has only placed him in greater danger.
“Witness the unseen story of Ezra Bridger’s daring flight from Peridea! Ezra narrowly escaped his exile beyond the known galaxy by stowing away aboard Grand Admiral Thrawn’s flagship, but his fight to return home is far from over! Hunted across hyperspace with nowhere to hide, the rebel hero must now evade Captain Enoch, counter the dark magick of the Nightsisters, and outwit the Empire’s greatest strategist if he hopes to make it off the Chimaera alive. Based on a story by series creator Dave Filoni, this unseen chapter from Ahsoka is a thrilling companion to the upcoming second season of the hit Disney+ series!”
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The project is based on a story by Dave Filoni, the acclaimed showrunner and creator behind much of Lucasfilm’s animated and live-action Star Wars canon. His involvement ensures that the comic remains tightly woven into the established continuity of the franchise, particularly the narrative threads introduced in Ahsoka season 1.
Tying Together Two Timelines
The timing of the release is no accident. With Ahsoka season 2 now set to launch at the beginning of next year, Lucasfilm appears eager to deepen fan engagement across multiple formats simultaneously. The comic will run in parallel with the television series, offering readers additional insight into what Ezra and Thrawn are doing while Ahsoka and Sabine face their own perils on Peridea.
The two characters share a complicated history that stretches back through the franchise’s animated canon. Now both present in the main galaxy — with Ezra fighting to return home and Thrawn attempting to strike at the New Republic — they are poised for another confrontation, this time trapped together aboard the Chimaera as it cuts across hyperspace.
Details Unveiled at New York Comic Con
More information about the series is expected to surface during a dedicated Lucasfilm Publishing panel. The event, titled “Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away,” will take place on Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. EDT in Room 409 as part of New York Comic Con, where fans and press alike can expect additional details about the creative team behind the comic.
The announcement also comes after Ahsoka season 2 endured a brief delay earlier this year. The production schedule has since been finalized, with the new season now slated to debut at the start of next year. Season 1 concluded on a dramatic cliffhanger, leaving Ahsoka and Sabine marooned on Peridea while being pursued by the Imperial operative Shin Hati.
The first season largely chronicled the characters’ journey toward the original homeworld of the Nightsisters, and now that they have arrived at Peridea, observers are curious to see where the story ultimately leads. Ezra and Thrawn returning to the main galaxy sets up a fresh dynamic, with Thrawn once again positioning himself as an antagonist intent on attacking the New Republic.
Looking Ahead
The core cast is expected to return for season 2, including Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger, and Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn. Hayden Christensen has also been confirmed to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker.
As the Jan. 20, 2027 release date approaches, Lucasfilm’s dual approach — pairing a new comic with the long-awaited television season — signals its commitment to expanding the Ahsoka universe across every available medium. Fans eager to follow Ezra Bridger’s daring escape and his ongoing clash with Thrawn will have both the printed page and the screen to chase the story through.
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