With The Mandalorian Season 4 currently off the table, Andor complete, and The Acolyte cancelled abruptly, Lucasfilm’s only ongoing live-action series is the second season of Ahsoka, directed by Dave Filoni and already in production. Although a release date for Disney+ hasn’t been announced, it’s expected to arrive after the theatrical release of Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, slated for May 22, 2026.
For the first time in over five years, Lucasfilm has more Star Wars movies actively in development than live-action TV shows. Alongside the Mandalorian film, director Shawn Levy is set to make his Star Wars debut with Starfighter (2027), starring Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Mary) and Mia Goth (The Odyssey).
The scaled-back streaming schedule is partially attributed to the backlash faced by The Acolyte. The series, which ran for several weeks, attracted harsh criticism from some fans over its diverse characters and perceived alterations to established Star Wars lore. Still, despite vocal negativity from a “toxic” fan segment, The Acolyte enjoyed a passionate following, with petitions circulating to save the show after its cancellation.
So, what direction is Lucasfilm taking next? Recent reports hint at a return to a familiar and beloved character.
A recent scoop from Daniel Richtman (via Comic Book Movie) suggests a second season is underway. “According to scooper Daniel Richtman, ‘A second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi is in development at Lucasfilm.’” While no other details have surfaced, the move appears strategic, especially following the mixed responses to The Acolyte and the lower profile of Skeleton Crew.
In a 2024 interview with LADbible, McGregor shared, “I don’t know. There’s been no phone call to me from Lucasfilm, or Disney saying, ‘Let’s do another one’. Obi-Wan was made as a limited series and it’s out and people like it, which I’m very, very pleased about. I hope we get a chance to do another one and I’m sure we will. I’m pretty sure, you know, I’ve got a few years yet before I’m the same age as Alec Guinness was in A New Hope. So there’s time to tell more stories in there.”
Fans familiar with Star Wars Rebels saw Obi-Wan’s story continue post-Season 1, pre-original trilogy, culminating in his final showdown with Maul. Still, there’s evidently more untapped potential in this era for Lucasfilm to explore.
The Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series on Disney+ was a celebrated return for Ewan McGregor, portraying the Jedi Master a decade after Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith (2005). In exile on Tatooine under the alias “Ben,” Obi-Wan is pulled back into conflict when Princess Leia is kidnapped, leading to a daring rescue mission and a confrontation with his former apprentice, Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen).
Directed by Deborah Chow (The Mandalorian) and written by Joby Harold, the show brought back familiar faces like Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse as Owen and Beru Lars, while also spotlighting new talents including Vivien Lyra Blair as young Leia and Moses Ingram as the Inquisitor Reva.
With McGregor acting as an executive producer and a score composed by Natalie Holt, featuring a new theme from John Williams, the series combined classic elements with fresh storytelling that bridged the gap between the prequels and the original trilogy.
Critics offered mixed notes on pacing and the show’s dependence on legacy moments but generally praised the performances, lightsaber choreography, and emotional weight—especially in the final Obi-Wan versus Vader showdown. Enthusiastic fan reaction has fueled rumors of a second season, with McGregor himself expressing interest and Lucasfilm said to be considering additional stories.
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