Lucasfilm has broken a significant record, proving that TV shows are no longer the company's top priority for Star Wars. Since The Mandalorian debuted in 2019, Star Wars focused primarily on developing his New Republic-era narrative. In the wake of the divisive releases of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Storyand Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerDevoting more time and effort to TV shows was an easy decision – Din Djarin and Grogu had genuine staying power. Three seasons and several spinoffs later, the titular Mandalorian is now hitting the big screen.
Din Djarin and Grogu are not Star Wars' just the next movie stars, though. Node Star Wars Celebration 2023, Lucasfilm announced that four Star Wars films were officially in development, including The Mandalorian and Grogua Rey Skywalker movie, a Dawn of the Jedi film and other Mandalorian film. Since then, another Star Wars a trilogy is also rumored to be in development. What the future Star Wars'What's the live-action TV output like?' Star Wars It may have started out as a purely cinematic franchise, but it hasn't been that way for a long time.
Since 2018, there has never been an entire year without a Star Wars TV show in production
Since filming began for The Mandalorian In 2018, there was always a new Star Wars show in production. That all changed this year, however. In calendar year 2024, no new live action Star Wars shows went into production. The two programs launched in 2024 – The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew – were filmed much earlier, and Andor Season 2, set for release in April 2025, is a returning show, not a new one (it finished filming in February 2024).
Ahsoka season two is all that remains and is rumored to go into production in the spring or summer of 2025which means it probably won't launch until mid-2026. Even The Mandalorian Season 4 is not a sure thing. Lucasfilm will likely wait to announce it until closer or even later The Mandalorian and Grogucinematic premiere of (if renewed). Star Wars has not yet announced a new animated series. So what should audiences expect going forward? Will there be some original live action Star Wars shows in the near future?
Why did Lucasfilm stop making so many TV shows?
It's hard to say for sure why Lucasfilm stopped announcing and producing new shows. Although it is tempting to point out The AcolyteAfter the cancellation of just one season – especially considering that creator Leslye Headland had a concept for season two in mind – and the show's relative failure is said to have caused Star Wars reconsider your future at Disney +, these decisions always take much longer to make. It's been centuries since Star Wars officially announced a new showand those they had already announced continued to be postponed. The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew have been delayed for months, if not years.
Of course, the next slate of films changes everything. Maybe once the New Republic era officially ends – whether on the small screen or the big screen – Lucasfilm will stop creating so many shows.
Of course, the next slate of films changes everything. Perhaps once the New Republic era officially ends – whether on the small screen or the big screen – Lucasfilm will stop creating so many shows and turn its attention to film production once again, only producing a show if it thinks it will genuinely be add something to what has already been established. Although there is a chance Star Wars will announce a series of new shows in Star Wars Celebration 2025, it is impossible to say for sure. The future of Star Wars' The TV listing is uncertain – anything could happen next.