Next year will mark a massive step for the Star Wars franchise, but it’s one that also comes with a lot of pressure. The galaxy far, far away is finally returning to theaters. After nearly seven years without a Star Wars film on the big screen, Lucasfilm is set to bring fans back to theaters next year with The Mandalorian ...

A damning report reveals just how much Disney spent on the divisive sequel trilogy installment. Credit: Lucasfilm Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker (2019) closed out the nine-part Skywalker Saga with a mix of spectacle, nostalgia, and controversy. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the film follows Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and Poe (Oscar Isaac) as they confront the ...

The galaxy far, far away is heading back to theaters — but perhaps the best Star Wars stories aren’t happening there anymore. Disney and Lucasfilm are preparing The Mandalorian & Grogu for release in May 2026, the franchise’s first film since Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019), followed by Star Wars: Starfighter in 2027. But while the ...

More than 25 years after first stepping into the Star Wars galaxy, Ahmed Best is getting the comeback story fans didn’t know they wanted until now. Lucasfilm has announced an all-new one-shot comic titled “Jar Jar Binks“, bringing together two of the actor’s characters — the titular Gungan warrior outcast and Jedi Master Kelleran Beq — for the very first ...

Disney World has raised the prices of some of its most popular Star Wars souvenirs. Related: Disney Confirms When Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s Replacement Opens in Florida A new wave of price hikes is in effect at Walt Disney World Resort, affecting everything from parking and dining to actual theme park tickets. The most expensive ticket option for Magic Kingdom ...

Gina Carano’s time with Star Wars seemed long over. Fired from The Mandalorian in 2021 after a series of social media controversies, she spent the past few years locked in a legal battle with Disney and Lucasfilm. Now, that fight has ended in a settlement — and with it comes some renewed speculation that her character, Cara Dune, could find ...

The Star Wars franchise, like many Disney entities, is in the middle of evolutionary change. The Force is strong with Ahsoka Tano. While production on Ahsoka Season 2 is already underway, Star Wars fans saw the former Jedi Padawan back in action. The fan-favorite character will make her return to the galaxy far, far away much sooner than expected, and with ...

Daisy Ridley might not be done with the faraway galaxy just yet. The actress, who last appeared in Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019), has long been rumored to headline her own solo film — a project that apparently remains in development but has gone mysteriously quiet, despite being announced by Disney and Lucasfilm in 2023. ...

The future of Rey Skywalker (Daisy Ridley) in Star Wars has been uncertain since the end of the sequel trilogy, but new rumors suggest her return could come in an unexpected place—Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter. The sequels were financial juggernauts, each grossing over $1 billion worldwide, yet their legacy remains controversial. Many longtime fans criticized The Last Jedi (2017) ...

Next May the 4th could be a total disaster for countless Star Wars fans. For nearly half a century, Star Wars has been one of cinema’s most reliable brands. From George Lucas’ original trilogy to the billion-dollar grosses of the Disney era, the franchise has endured creative ups and downs but always drawn audiences. But that box office-winning streak may ...