For nearly two decades, Star Wars animation has quietly become one of the franchise’s most consistent storytelling mediums. Starting with The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm Animation carved out a distinct visual identity and tone that has since carried through multiple TV series. Follow-up animated shows like The Bad Batch, Tales of the Jedi, Tales of the Empire, and Tales of the ...

There’s a strange tension hanging over the Star Wars universe right now. On the surface, everything looks busy—new shows, new characters, and another theatrical release finally on the calendar. But behind the scenes, that momentum may not be as steady as it seems. A highly anticipated Star Wars movie is reportedly facing an uncertain future, and the decision on whether ...

Lucasfilm has never been shy about reminding fans that Luke Skywalker is Star Wars, and as the franchise continues to expand across publishing, film, and live-action television, the Jedi legend’s shadow looms larger than ever–despite decisions that seemingly push Star Wars further away from its legacy cast. From his humble beginnings on Tatooine to his surprise, era-defining return in The ...

This year is shaping up to be as busy as ever for Star Wars, with new comic books, novels, video games, animated shows, and the franchise’s first theatrical release since 2019’s Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker. Here are all the major entries coming in 2026. Star Wars Video Games Credit: Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft / Lucasfilm ...

Daisy Ridley just confirmed some bad news regarding Rey’s highly anticipated return in a standalone project set after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). First announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2023, Ridley’s planned return is said to follow Rey Skywalker in a new theatrical adventure set approximately 15 years after the fall of the Final Order. The project has been ...

The Clone Wars remains one of the most beloved entries in the entire Star Wars saga. Starting in 2008, following the theatrical film of the same name released that year, the long-running animated series follows characters familiar and new during the three-year gap between the prequel trilogy’s Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005). Among the ...

Disney is preparing to reshape the future of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in a move that signals a major evolution for the land. Credit: Inside the Magic Nearly seven years after Galaxy’s Edge first opened at Disneyland Resort, Disney has confirmed sweeping updates that will dramatically change how guests experience Batuu. Originally designed as a location firmly rooted in the ...

It may be far, far in the future that fans get to see more of the galaxy far, far away on the big screen. In 2012, George Lucas sold his Lucasfilm studio to The Walt Disney Company for $4 billion in cash and stock. Since then, Lucasfilm, led by President Kathleen Kennedy, has released multiple movies–including the polarizing sequel trilogy–and ...

The moment millions of Star Wars fans have been waiting for has finally arrived. In a blockbuster announcement on January 15, 2026, The Walt Disney Company confirmed that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as the President of Lucasfilm. After nearly 14 years of polarizing, often contentious leadership, Kennedy will transition back to full-time producing, clearing the way for a new ...

Disney has unveiled some major changes heading to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, but not all fans are happy. As confirmed yesterday, Disneyland Park is about to undo one of its most controversial aspects. While several elements of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were met with a warm reception upon opening, there are also those who have long criticized the decision to ...