A major chapter in Star Wars storytelling is about to vanish from a familiar corner of the streaming world, leaving many fans feeling the weight of change.
When Disney+ launched in 2019, it came out of the gate strong with The Mandalorian, introducing viewers to Din Djarin and his now-iconic companion, Grogu. The series not only captured hearts, it helped define Disney’s streaming future.
That debut sparked an ambitious rollout of Star Wars content across the service. Since then, audiences have explored galaxies far and wide through The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Acolyte, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew. Yet despite this growing list, only The Mandalorian and Andor have returned for a second season—until Ahsoka joins them next year with Dave Filoni’s continuation.
But May 2025 brought an emotional finale to one of those rare second acts. Tony Gilroy’s Andor wrapped its journey with a critically celebrated second season—an entry many now regard as among the finest in the Star Wars franchise, movies included. And now, it’s about to become harder to find.
“Both seasons of Disney and Lucasfilm’s Andor will be removed from Hulu as of Thursday, July 3,” The Direct confirmed. “Now, with Disney holding full ownership over Hulu, the entertainment giant is removing one avenue many fans have used to enjoy the series over the years.”
If you haven’t watched Andor, you’ve missed a standout reinvention of Star Wars storytelling. Set just before 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the series followed Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor as he slowly stepped into rebellion. Season 1 drew acclaim for its nuanced character work, from the oppressive tension of Narkina-5 to Mon Mothma’s (Genevieve O’Reilly) careful political games. The series earned a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes and quickly established itself as essential viewing.
Season 2 pushed the story forward in bold ways—four years, told in four distinct arcs. As rebellion turned into resistance, TIE fighter attacks, ISB confrontations, and the battle at Ghorman made it clear the stakes were higher than ever. Familiar faces like Ben Mendelsohn’s Orson Krennic re-entered the frame, amplifying the drama.
Tony Gilroy’s grounded, espionage-driven narrative stood out in a galaxy often filled with lightsabers and Force-users. With its slow-burn pacing and rich themes, Andor offered something new—and for many, something more resonant.
The change comes just weeks after Disney closed its deal to purchase Comcast’s remaining stake in Hulu for nearly $9 billion, giving it full control over the platform. In the U.S., Disney+ and Hulu still operate separately—but perhaps not for long.
Globally, Disney has already unified its offerings under a single streaming destination. That model could soon become the norm stateside. And as the competition intensifies—with players like Netflix, Max, Prime Video, and Paramount+ in the mix—Disney appears to be moving toward a streamlined strategy, positioning Disney+ as its core platform.
Currently, Disney+ hosts around 126 million subscribers, while Hulu serves about 53 million. There’s also talk that Disney may stop publicly sharing its subscriber counts, following Netflix’s recent precedent.
Now, with Hulu set to remove both seasons on July 3, fans are left with just one home for the series: Disney+. While the change may streamline access in the long run, it marks the end of an era for those who’ve relied on Hulu for their Star Wars fix.
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