Ahsoka Awakens: Must-See Trailer, TV Spot, and Epic Official Images!

Ahsoka, one of the highly anticipated Star Wars projects in the coming years, has released various marketing materials for the upcoming series. The announcement for Ahsoka was made in December 2020, placing it within the timeline of The Mandalorian in the New Republic era. The series revolves around the eponymous character, who was first introduced in animated form through Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Ahsoka will delve into the quest to find the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn, portrayed by Lars Mikkelsen, by the former Jedi, portrayed by Rosario Dawson.

Due to its focus on one of Star Wars' most beloved characters, the level of anticipation for Ahsoka is comparable to that of the mainline Star Wars movies. Additionally, the show is expected to serve as a pseudo-sequel to Star Wars Rebels, featuring familiar characters such as Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren, Ezra Bridger, and Grand Admiral Thrawn himself. With the release date set for August 23, 2023, excitement continues to build, and here are all the marketing materials unveiled for Ahsoka so far, including trailers, TV spots, and exclusive images.

7 Ahsoka’s Official Teaser Trailer From Star Wars Celebration

Revealed during Star Wars Celebration 2023, Ahsoka's official teaser trailer served as the initial promotional material for the show. The trailer provided a glimpse into the show's narrative, showcasing Ahsoka's mission to locate Thrawn and offering the audience their first live-action encounter with characters from Star Wars Rebels. Additionally, the trailer introduced the show's supporting antagonists, featuring the debut of Ray Stevenson and Ivanna Sakhno as dual Force wielders Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati respectively. It also showcased Diana Lee Inosanto reprising her role as Morgan Elsbeth from The Mandalorian season 2, and intriguingly concealed the face of Star Wars' Grand Admiral Thrawn.

6 Ahsoka’s “Begin” Official TV Spot

Another marketing material released for the Ahsoka show was a TV spot titled "Begin". This TV spot, which serves as a condensed version of the trailer, provides a similar glimpse into the show's ensemble of characters. Alongside the previously mentioned cast members, such as Genevieve O'Reilly reprising her role as Mon Mothma and David Tennant's lightsaber-building droid Huyang, the "Begin" TV spot also unveils a significant moment featuring Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Sabine Wren wielding a green lightsaber in combat against Shin Hati. This particular scene was not showcased in the initial teaser trailer.

5 Ahsoka’s Official Poster From Star Wars Celebration

Alongside the teaser trailer, Ahsoka's first official poster was unveiled at Star Wars Celebration 2023. The poster features an extreme close-up of the iconic character, with the show's title and release date elegantly positioned at the bottom, between Ahsoka's montrals. While not divulging much about the plot, the poster tantalizingly piqued the interest of fans eagerly anticipating the arrival of this highly-anticipated show, which is poised to redefine the landscape of the New Republic era in the Star Wars universe.

4 Ahsoka Images Teases Her Work With Hera & Huyang

Leading up to the release of Ahsoka and the unveiling of the first teaser trailer, numerous exciting images from the show have emerged online, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's to come. One particular image, shared by Total Film (via Games Radar), offers a glimpse of Ahsoka collaborating with familiar faces from Rebels and Clone Wars. The picture captures Ahsoka in front of a holographic map, with Hera Syndulla portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and the mentioned droid Huyang standing in the background. Huyang is expected to join Ahsoka on her journey, having previously worked alongside her in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

This image, however, suggests a different role for Hera in comparison to her appearance in Star Wars Rebels. Instead of accompanying Ahsoka as a pilot, Hera is seen in the image as a hologram. This implies that she may serve as a liaison between Ahsoka and the New Republic, ensuring that the imminent return of Thrawn is brought to the attention of the New Republic.

3 A Mystery Inquisitor Is Highlighted In An Exclusive Ahsoka Image

In an image released by Empire, the return of Star Wars' Inquisitors is hinted at for Ahsoka. These Force-sensitive hunters, who once served Darth Vader during the reign of the Galactic Empire, were tasked with tracking down Jedi survivors of Order 66. Despite the belief that the Inquisitors were a thing of the past following the Empire's defeat in Return of the Jedi, this image confirms that Ahsoka will encounter at least one of these notorious Jedi hunters.

Since the release of this image, numerous theories have emerged attempting to unravel the mystery surrounding Ahsoka's Inquisitor. Speculations range from suggesting that Barriss Offee, a former ally-turned-traitor of Ahsoka during The Clone Wars, is the Inquisitor hunting her, to the hopes that the Inquisitor could be Galen Marek/Starkiller, Darth Vader's apprentice, who has been made canon. This image has sparked extensive debates within the Star Wars community. Regardless of the true identity beneath the mask, the inclusion of the Inquisitor in Ahsoka's story is undeniably intriguing, especially considering their absence in the Star Wars timeline after the events of A New Hope.

2 An Exclusive Ahsoka Image Reveals The Jedi Standing In Front Of A Holo Map

Empire has unveiled another exclusive image of Ahsoka, which bears resemblance to the one showcasing Hera and Huyang. In this particular image, Ahsoka is depicted standing before a holographic map, presumably strategizing her pursuit to locate Thrawn. While the image may not disclose much in terms of new information, it does provide one of the most detailed glimpses of Ahsoka's live-action appearance in the upcoming Ahsoka series.

1 The Official Magazine Covers Of Ahsoka For Empire

One of the official covers for Empire Magazine as part of Ahsoka's marketing campaign features Ahsoka herself, brandishing her dual white lightsabers, standing amidst the ruins of the Jedi temple seen in the official teaser trailer. This cover offers a closer glimpse at the dilapidated pillars adorned with designs reminiscent of Star Wars' World Between Worlds.

In contrast, the second cover, exclusive for Empire subscribers, tantalizes with a glimpse of Grand Admiral Thrawn. The artwork showcases Ahsoka's face in black and white, surrounded by the imposing silhouette of Thrawn, hinting at the impending confrontation between these two characters.

Thrawn's appearance in the series has generated great excitement, but the marketing campaign has kept the character's presence relatively hidden. Apart from a glimpse of Thrawn's face that was exclusively shown to those present at Star Wars Celebration 2023, his role has been shrouded in secrecy. Hopefully, as the release of the Ahsoka show approaches in August 2023, we can expect to see a more explicit display of the ongoing rivalry between Ahsoka and Thrawn through the release of additional trailers, TV spots, and images.