Topps is releasing a new batch of Star Wars trading cards, and this one comes with autographs from actors making their Topps debut. The new Topps Chrome release includes five brand-new autographed cards, with two of those signatures featuring actors who have never appeared on a Topps card before.
The set brings together actors from Maul — Shadow Lord and The Mandalorian and Grogu with characters from Star Wars: Visions and Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Here is who is on the cards:
- Cynthia Erivo as Kratu from Star Wars: Visions
- Dennis Haybert as Jedi Master Eeko-Dio Saki from Maul — Shadow Lord
- Wanda Sykes as Phee Genoa from Star Wars: The Bad Batch
- Clancy Brown as Ryder Azadi from Ahsoka
- Stephen McKinley Henderson as Gatori from The Mandalorian and Grogu
Erivo and Haybert Debut
Erivo and Haybert are the stars making their Topps debut. Erivo plays Kratu, a character from Star Wars: Visions, which is a series of animated shorts that have become a significant part of the franchise’s storytelling. Haybert appears as Jedi Master Eeko-Dio Saki in Maul — Shadow Lord, the first season of which ended as the highest-rated project in franchise history with a near-perfect 99% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The other three cards feature actors who have appeared in recent Star Wars projects. Sykes plays Phee Genoa in The Bad Batch, Brown plays Ryder Azadi in Ahsoka, and McKinley plays Gatori in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
A Year of Big Releases
2026 has been a busy year for Star Wars fans. Between Maul — Shadow Lord and The Mandalorian and Grogu, the franchise has seen a mix of success and controversy.
Maul — Shadow Lord finished its first season with a nearly perfect 99% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated project in franchise history. The show has already been renewed for Season 2, and while an official confirmation has not arrived, it is heavily speculated that it will return to streaming before the end of 2027.
The Mandalorian and Grogu did not fare as well at the box office. It finished its run as the lowest-grossing Star Wars movie in history. However, the film has become one of the most-watched movies of the month on Disney Plus, marking an extremely successful streaming debut.
Changing the Formula
Topps is changing the formula of the collectible with this release. Instead of the usual lineup of signed cards, this set delivers five brand-new autographed cards with never-before-seen signatures. The company is positioning the release as a first in its history, and Collider is partnering with Topps to exclusively announce the set.
The partnership means the news is coming directly through Collider, which positions itself as the go-to site for the latest box office numbers and the hottest movies and TV shows on streaming. The site also covers superhero and sci-fi news, and it has a writer with extensive experience in the field.
The Writers Behind the Announcement
Adam Blevins began working in the entertainment industry in 2022 as a Staff Writer for Agents of Fandom, where he interviewed talent from Marvel Studios, House of the Dragon, and Planet of the Apes. He joined Collider as a News Author in April 2024 and was promoted to a Senior position in December 2024. He has written over 3,000 articles for the site, including exclusives related to Avengers: Doomsday, The Penguin, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and more.
Blevins also completed a set visit for The Chosen and has several months of experience writing Gaming Features at ScreenRant. He can be found on X, LinkedIn, and Muckrack.
The Cards in Detail
Each of the five cards features a different actor and a different character. The set spans multiple shows and movies, from Star Wars: Visions to Ahsoka to The Mandalorian and Grogu. The inclusion of Erivo and Haybert as debuts adds a layer of novelty to the release.
The cards are being released as part of the Topps Chrome line, which is described as the #1 trading card company in the world. The set is described as a first in the company’s history, with never-before-seen signatures on each card.
What Fans Get From This
For collectors, the value proposition is clear. Five brand-new autographed cards, two debuts, and a set that spans multiple properties.
The Bottom Line
The announcement is a fun one. It mixes trivia about Star Wars shows with a sponsored trading card release.
Whether the set sells well will depend on how many fans want to add these signatures to their collections.
Key Facts Box
- Cards: Five brand-new autographed cards
- Debuts: Cynthia Erivo (Kratu) and Dennis Haybert (Jedi Master Eeko-Dio Saki)
- Show scores: Maul — Shadow Lord — 99% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Box office: The Mandalorian and Grogu — lowest-grossing Star Wars movie in history
- Streaming: Most-watched movie of the month on Disney Plus
Comparison Table
| Property | Score/Result | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Maul — Shadow Lord | 99% on Rotten Tomatoes | Not specified |
| The Mandalorian and Grogu | Lowest-grossing Star Wars movie in history | Most-watched movie of the month on Disney Plus |
The announcement is a reminder that Star Wars is still finding new ways to engage fans, even as the franchise moves between TV and film. The set is a first in Topps Chrome’s history.
Source material: “Star Wars Officially Returns in 2 Days With New Release [Exclusive],” Collider.
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