Star Wars is once again stirring the sequel trilogy pot by answering questions about Disney’s sequel trilogy and subsequently changing the narrative. The Legacy of Han Solo in the Star Wars Franchise Han Solo, portrayed by Harrison Ford in the original Star Wars trilogy and later by Alden Ehrenreich in 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, is a charismatic smuggler-turned-hero ...

In 2023, Star Wars creator Jon Favreau revealed when the massive television series, The Mandalorian, would come to an end, and now two years later, the answer is seemingly more concrete than ever. The Mandalorian blasted onto the small screen back in 2019 when The Walt Disney Company launched its streaming service, Disney+. Acting as a flagship show for the ...

The galaxy is shifting at Lucasfilm. In the wake of The Acolyte’s cancellation, and amid a fanbase still split over the direction of the Star Wars saga, Kathleen Kennedy has offered a new vision for the franchise—one that’s embracing standalone storytelling over interconnected sprawl. Leslye Headland’s The Acolyte arrived with bold ambitions—and instantly became one of the most hotly debated ...

Star Wars is no stranger to revisiting its past, but its latest return to The Rise of Skywalker adds more than nostalgia—it may have subtly confirmed the fate of one of the saga’s most iconic characters. Originally released in 2019, Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker capped off the Skywalker saga with a galaxy-spanning finale. Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn ...

Over five years after its contentious release, Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker (2019) has returned—not to theaters, but in a newly illustrated format that reinterprets its most debated moments. It’s the latest twist in Lucasfilm’s ongoing effort to chart a steady course for the galaxy-spanning franchise. Originally released in 2019 as the final chapter of the sequel trilogy, ...

After a rollercoaster year in 2024, Lucasfilm wrapped things up with the Disney+ debut of Skeleton Crew, but the release arrived against a backdrop of lingering questions about the future of Star Wars on the small screen. Star Wars Splits Fans Once Again In 2024, The Acolyte launched audiences into the High Republic Era—an era not yet touched in live-action. ...

The Star Wars universe is set to expand once again with Star Wars: Starfighter, helmed by Shawn Levy, the acclaimed director of Deadpool 3 and Free Guy. The film is slated for a May 28, 2027, release and promises to be a unique addition to the Star Wars canon. In a recent announcement, it was revealed that horror star Mia ...

Change is on the horizon for Star Wars—and for the studio that has steered the galaxy for over a decade. With longtime Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy reportedly preparing to depart soon, the question isn’t just who will take over, but what direction the storied franchise will go next. Kennedy’s tenure began when George Lucas handpicked her to lead the studio ...

It’s been a while since Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser’s closure, with more details gradually trickling in about how Disney came to the drastic decision. When Galactic Starcruiser opened in March 2022, it was heralded as the beginning of a new era of immersive storytellingfor Disney Parks and Resorts. While it definitely succeeded on the immersive front, guests weren’t as keen ...

It’s been nearly 20 years since Natalie Portman last appeared in a Star Wars film, but talk of her return has never really gone away. Now, the actress herself is weighing in once again—and this time, she sounds more open than ever. Portman portrayed Padmé Amidala in all three Star Wars prequels, starting with Star Wars: Episode I — The ...