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Aug- 2026 -18 August
‘The Mandalorian’ Series Story To Be Retold Without Gina Carano’s Cara Dune
Fans hoping for one more appearance from Cara Dune in the Mandalorian universe will have to keep waiting. The newly announced LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian special has confirmed its full voice cast, and Gina Carano's Cara Dune is nowhere on the list. The animated special, which reimagines the first three seasons of The Mandalorian through LEGO's playful, brick-built lens, is set to premiere on D
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18 August
Disney+ Recasts Luke Skywalker After 49 Years, New ‘Star Wars’ Actor Confirmed
One of the most recognizable characters in Star Wars history is headed back to Disney+ next month, but his September 2 return comes with a surprising change. Luke Skywalker will once again appear during a moment that became one of the biggest surprises of the Disney+ era. Viewers will recognize the black clothing, the green lightsaber, and the Jedi cutting through enemies when Din Djarin and Grogu
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18 August
‘Star Wars’ Unveils New Designs for Luke, Han, and Leia in Upcoming Crossover Project
Few movie characters have been reimagined as many times as the heroes of Star Wars. Since Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo first appeared in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), the trio has been redesigned and reinterpreted countless times across novels, comic books, animated series, video games, toys, collectibles, and more. Different artists and creators have offered their own takes on the
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18 August
Lucasfilm Officially Brings ‘The Clone Wars’ Into Live Action
Few franchises have expanded their television universe quite like Star Wars. Since Disney+ launched in 2019, Lucasfilm has brought some of the galaxy far, far away's biggest characters to live action through a series of original shows. The Mandalorian (2019–2023) introduced audiences to an entirely new corner of the galaxy, while The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) brought
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17 August
Pirates 6 Is Happening With Johnny Depp, But Jack Sparrow Won’t Be the Captain This Time
For nearly a decade, the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been as murky as the depths of Davy Jones' locker. Following the release of 2017's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, fans were left wondering if Captain Jack Sparrow would ever set sail again. However, during the 2026 D23 Fan Expo, legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer finally broke the silence, confirming
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16 August
New From D23: Disney Says Goodbye to Sequels, Hello to Original Animated Movies
D23 Expo 2026 delivered a wave of sequel announcements, but buried among the returning franchises was a reveal that original storytelling isn't dead at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and it's coming sooner than fans might expect. The Original Film in the Room Walt Disney Studios used Friday night's Disney Entertainment Showcase to announce updates on several high-profile sequels — Frozen 3 (2027),
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16 August
Disney Confirms at D23: Robert Downey Jr. Is Officially Back as Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel comeback just became much bigger than Doctor Doom. Disney used D23 to confirm something that once seemed unlikely after the emotional conclusion of Tony Stark’s story: Downey is officially playing Iron Man again. The news comes as Marvel prepares to send the actor in a completely different direction. Downey already has a major MCU future ahead of him as Doctor Doom, maki
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16 August
Lucasfilm Confirms Official ‘Star Wars’ Remake, Coming in 2027
Few moments in Star Wars history could be bigger than watching its most recognizable heroes collide with some of Marvel's biggest characters. That's what's about to happen as Lucasfilm and Marvel Comics prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of A New Hope (1977) with an unprecedented crossover. Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles is a limited five-part comic book series that brings the two iconic
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16 August
Amazon MGM Reportedly Finds Its Next James Bond
Amazon MGM may have found its next James Bond. With Daniel Craig's five-film tenure as 007 now complete, a new actor is set to take up the mantle. Craig became the sixth actor to officially portray 007 in the film series, following Sean Connery, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. His five-film run ended with No Time to Die (2021). Who Is the Next James Bond? Now, atte
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15 August
Every Movie and Show Disney Announced at D23 2026
Disney teased a Frozen 3 villainess with powers matching Elsa's, confirmed Zootopia 3, and revealed the entire X-Men cast. All in one night. Quick setup. Look, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is here, and this is the weekend Disney fans structure their entire year around. Same drill every time. Months of rumors, leaks, and predictions crash into a few days where everything either gets confirmed
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