The next chapter of the so-called Mando-Verse appears to be entering a period of major transition, but one point remains unchanged: Lucasfilm’s theatrical play with The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is already drawing significant attention ahead of its release–but not for the best reasons. The Mandalorian and Grogu Story So Far Since premiering in 2019, The Mandalorian has stood as ...

The Star Wars galaxy is preparing for a major shift. Nearly 50 years after George Lucas first introduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away, Lucasfilm is charting a course beyond the Skywalker lineage and into largely unexplored storytelling territory. The franchise’s return to theaters is set for next year, marking its first big-screen outing since J. J. Abrams closed ...

For a while, it felt like Disney just wanted everyone to forget about the Galactic Starcruiser. The ambitious Star Wars-themed hotel arrived with massive expectations, a completely different concept, and a price tag that made headlines almost immediately. It wasn’t just a place to stay—it was an experience. Guests stepped into a fully immersive storyline, interacted with characters, and essentially ...

“Nope.” Even after surpassing the $1 billion milestone at the global box office, Star Wars: Episode IX—The Rise of Skywalker(2019) struggled to land as a satisfying conclusion to the sequel trilogy. Years later, the franchise is still navigating the aftermath, with expanded storytelling across comics, novels, and television attempting to clarify lingering plot threads and character arcs left unresolved by ...

If you were holding out hope for another season of The Mandalorian, we have some bad news. The past few years have been relatively quiet for Star Wars, with zero cinematic outings since Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Instead, the franchise has been reliant on its Disney+ shows, with The Mandalorian proving by far the most successful. Set after the fall ...

As Star Wars continues to expand across film and television, all eyes are now firmly on Ahsoka Season 2—not just as a continuation of a fan-favorite character’s journey, but as what may ultimately serve as the final chapter in the franchise’s interconnected New Republic-era storytelling. When the series debuted on Disney+ in August 2023, it quickly established itself as more ...

Luke Skywalker has been the heart of Star Wars since the original 1977 film. Mark Hamill’s portrayal has spanned the classic trilogy, the sequels, and even recent shows using CGI de-aging technology. Yet despite his lasting connection, questions about Luke’s future in the franchise have remained. Hamill’s character closed a major chapter in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), with ...

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 ...