The SWU’s Coverage of Fan Expo Canada 2025
It was a huge weekend for Star Wars fans in Toronto! Fan Expo Canada was the place to be to see some of the biggest stars of the galaxy, get a first look at some exciting new products, and engage in thoughtful discussion about the saga. Not to mention check out all sorts of incredible fan-made material, including some fantastic cosplays!
Weekend Recap on The Star Wars Underworld Podcast
Listen and watch below as Dominic recaps the weekend to Chris and Ben on the flagship Star Wars Underworld Podcast, sharing insight into some of the biggest panels (including his own) and recounting hilarious stories from the convention floor!
The Stars of the Saga
Headlining the event were a trio of galactic superstars. Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequels & Obi-Wan Kenobi), John Boyega (Finn in the sequel trilogy), and Dafne Keene (Jecki Lon in The Acolyte) were all on hand to meet fans and answer their questions, as was legendary Star Wars author Timothy Zahn (the Thrawn trilogy). Take a look below at some of their highlights from the weekend, including great insights into their characters and a promise from Ewan to his fans.
Tractor Beam Live!
Live from Theatre 4, check out a special live edition of our Star Wars comics podcast, The Tractor Beam, featuring the creative team behind Star Wars: Bounty Hunters, author Ethan Sacks and artist Paolo Villanelli. Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer and Ash Mothma.
Hasbro Star Wars Reveals
Members of the Star Wars and Marvel teams at Hasbro were on hand this weekend to exclusively reveal some new products. New Black Series 6” action figures of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker from Revenge of the Sith were revealed, as was a new Shoretrooper helmet! Additionally, the team brought the prototype of the new Haslab Gunship that is currently being crowdfunded. Check out some pictures from the panel and of the gunship below,
The Sights and Sounds of Fan Expo Canada 2025
There was so much more to the show than just celebrities and product reveals. Scroll through to see some of the amazing cosplays, fan creations, and more. Plus, take a peak “Star Wars: The Untold Stories,” and “Celebrating Star Wars,” the panels moderated by SWU Host Dominic Jones. You can read more about Dominic’s experience hosting panels at Fan Expo over on his Substack!
A huge thank you to everyone involved in this year’s Fan Expo, it was an absolute joy! We can’t wait to be back next year…