When Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, fans expected the return of familiar heroes to be a centerpiece of the sequel trilogy. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia were all promised, fueling anticipation for a new era of Star Wars. Yet for many, those returns did not land equally. Mark Hamill has long been candid about his relationship with the ...

Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen opened up about what went on behind the scenes of one of his most iconic scenes as Anakin Skywalker. Of all the moments that marked Anakin’s descent to the dark side, few are as memorable as his killing the Younglings at the Jedi Temple. Taking place in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the ...

It’s been well over a decade since Star Wars creator George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company, but we now know his thoughts on one of its most maligned projects since purchasing the franchise. Lucas famously served as the producer or executive producer for films in the original trilogy and prequel trilogy, as well as writing multiple installments ...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away–and, more specifically, about 200 years before the events of The Phantom Menace— Disney and Lucasfilm quietly launched one of the most ambitious storytelling experiments in Star Wars history. Five years, over 100 comic issues, two dozen novels, and countless interconnected stories later, the High Republic era came to what Lucasfilm ...

Mace Windu has never really left Star Wars, but the iconic Jedi Master is about to step into a brand-new standalone adventure that will put him in the spotlight once again. Mace Windu’s Star Wars Appearances Mace Windu was introduced in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), in which he was played by Samuel L. Jackson, as ...

For years, Pedro Pascal has assumed the role of the Mandalorian, the lone bounty hunter tasked with protecting Grogu, known to most audiences as “Baby Yoda.” One of the key qualities of a Mandalorian in the Star Wars universe is that they do not show their face to others under any circumstances. Din Djarin – the real name of the ...

The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) hardly boasts an extensive cast like the upcoming crossover film Avengers: Doomsday (2026), which rounds up pretty much every Marvel Cinematic Universe character you can think of, save a handful. In fact, the Star Wars film barely features any recognizable characters besides Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu. Though not confirmed, New Republic X-Wing pilot ...

Lucasfilm’s upcoming film The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Star Wars, but it arrives during a period of significant change for the franchise’s Disney+ era. Not only that, but other studios are also taking on their own sci-fi stories. Set to hit theaters on May 22, 2026, the movie continues the story ...

For decades, Jar Jar Binks has lived in a strange corner of Star Wars history. Introduced in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), the Gungan quickly became one of the most debated characters in the entire franchise. Some fans saw him as comic relief that didn’t quite land, while others viewed him as an unfortunate symbol of ...

The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) will be docking with theaters in May, marking the franchise’s return to the big screen six years since Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019). As the film nears, the hype is finally starting to build; however, it got off to a rocky start with audiences, following a lukewarm reception to the ...