Dave Filoni's Ezra Story Fills the Gap Between Ahsoka Season 1 and Season 2

Image via Disney Published Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Sam Fang primarily covers news for CBR, with over a decade of experience writing about entertainment and pop culture and degrees in both journalism and art. Sign in to your CBR account Dave Filoni, president of Lucasfilm and creator of Disney's live-action Star Wars: Ahsoka series, is officially returning for an all-new miniseries. Marvel has announced Ahsoka — Escape from Thrawn, which will focus on Ezra Bridger's journey into Season 2. The news broke at this year's New York Comic Con's Lucasfilm Publishing panel on Oct. 9. Marvel Comics confirmed Star Wars: Ahsoka — Escape from Thrawn will be a five-issue miniseries written by Rodney Barnes from a story by Filoni, with art by Andrea Di Vito. It is set to launch on January 20, 2027, as a prequel to Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2, exploring Ezra Bridger's escape from the Chimera during the finale of the first season. Its arrival coincides with the release date of Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2, which also premieres on Disney+ on January 20, 2027. Dave Filoni Returns for New Ahsoka Series Starring Ezra Bridger Image via Marvel Comics The solicit for Star Wars: Ahsoka — Escape from Thrawn...