The Star Wars galaxy map gets an update, Kylo Ren attacks Naboo, a collaboration between Star Wars and Coca-Cola and everything else that happened in the week of June 21 – June 27, 2025.
Star Wars galaxy map gets an update
The galaxy of Star wars is incredibly vast. There are over six thousand systems, each one with different cultures, history, biomes, ecosystems and mysteries.
While we have learned a lot about many of them through books, comics, games, movies and series; the truth is that there are many more which have not been explored in these stories.
StarWars.com has updated the galaxy map with the basic info of all the current systems (6,058 to be precise) of the galaxy: System, Sector, Region, and Grid. The map is divided into 10 main regions:
- Deep Core
- Core
- Colonies
- Inner Rim
- Expansion Region
- Mid Rim
- Outer Rim
- Hutt Space
- Corporate Sector
- Unknown Regions
- It also includes the five main trading routes.
New Darth Nihilus figure by Sideshow
A new high-end 1/4 Darth Nihilus statue has been announced by Sideshow. Darth Nihilus appeared for the first time in the iconic Knights of the Old Republic II game. The design and powers of the Lord of Hunger made him an unforgettable villain that is still beloved to this day.
The measures for this figure are 26.22 inches (66.6 cm) tall, 20.31 inches (51.6 cm) wide, and 20.67 inches (52.5 cm) deep. Darth Nihilus is leaping from a fragmented tomb while holding his red lightsaber which includes a light-up function.
There is a smaller scale which is 1/5 with the following measures: 21.46 inches (54.5 cm) tall, 16.9 inches (42.3 cm) wide, and 16.9 inches (42.3 cm) deep. This one does not have a light-up function.
A special edition includes swap-out arms with red Force lighting and an alternate depicting a rotted skull mask. Prices and availability might vary depending on your location so make sure to contact your Sideshow distributor to pre-order one.
Cassian Andor becomes a host
At the beginning of the week, Jimmy Kimmel announced that he would be absent for this week’s episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Diego Luna was chosen to replace him temporarily.
The rebel captain interviewed people like Emma Stone, Alan Tudyk, Adria Arjona, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult among others. With the rebel spirit that defines Cassian Andor, Luna talked about relevant topics like politics, migration, civil rights, and more.
Coca-Cola announces Star Wars collaboration
Coca-Cola and Star Wars are releasing a new Augmented Reality experience where you can send holo messages to friends and loved ones.
To celebrate this collaboration, Coca-Cola is releasing 30 limited-edition can and bottle designs, featuring illustrations from some of the most relevant characters from Star Wars.
Here’s the list of all available characters and where to find them:
– Original Taste: Lando Calrissian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Padmé Amidala, Kylo Ren, Ahsoka Tano, Darth Maul, K-2SO, Boba Fett, Poe Dameron, The Mandalorian AKA Din Djarin, Cassian Andor, General Grievous and Emperor Palpatine
– Zero Sugar: Darth Vader, Yoda, Princess Leia Organa, Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Han Solo, BB-8, C-3PO, R2-D2, Finn, Rey, Grogu, and an Imperial Stormtrooper
– Only available at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort: The Mandalorian and Grogu; First Order Stormtrooper; and Chewbacca
Legacy of Vader #5
After learning secrets about Padmé and Vader, Kylo Ren decides that it’s for him and The First Order to begin a full assault of Naboo. Release date: June 25, 2025.
The High Republic Adventures #19
The Battle of Eriadu comes to an epic conclussion. After everything calms down, both the Nihil and the Jedi have to face the consequences of a devastating battle. This is the penultimate chapter of this series. Release date: June 25: 2025.
