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 ...

Mark Hamill has been inching away from Luke Skywalker for a while now. But in a new interview, he’s putting it plainly: he’s done. Speaking with ComicBook.com while promoting his new film, The Life of Chuck, Hamill looked back on his time with Star Wars and made it clear he has no plans to return. “Listen, I am so grateful ...

Today marks the 6th anniversary of one of the most immersive and groundbreaking expansions in theme park history—Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially opened its doors at Disneyland Park on May 31, 2019. Since its debut, the highly anticipated land has transformed the guest experience, allowing visitors to step into the heart of a galaxy far, far away and become part ...

It sounds like this Star Wars icon really is done with the franchise. It’s hard to imagine Star Wars without Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), but the franchise has already gone a long time without him. After playing the hero in Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and ...

There was a time when you couldn’t think of Star Wars without thinking of Mark Hamill. But these days, it’s getting harder and harder to argue that Hamill still “is” Luke Skywalker. He hasn’t played the character on screen in a traditional way since 2017’s Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi. And while his likeness returned in The Mandalorian Season 2 ...