Disney packed 2023 withStar Warscontent, making it an exciting time to be aStar Warsfan. The studio kicked off the year withStar Wars: The Bad Batchseason two,The Mandalorianseason three,Visionsvolume two,Young Jedi Adventures, andAhsoka.The success of these shows and Lucasfilm’s games has opened the door for so much in the world ofStar Wars.2023 was a busy year forStar Wars, potentially giving fans whiplash from the amount of content that flooded Disney+.
Christopher Ford and Jon Watts
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Jude Law enters the galaxy far, far awaywith this coming-of-age story as an unnamed Force-user. The show will follow a group of kids who make a strange discovery on their home planet, leading them to get lost in a strange galaxy. This could be some creative way to refer to the galaxy they already exist in, but fans have a couple of theories about the synopsis. One theory suggests that the kids find themselves in the same galaxy where Peridea resides, while another theory proposes the children are from a different galaxy and end up in the mainStar Warsone.
This is an especially exciting project for fans because it’s the first one to feature completely new characters not introduced in a previous movie or series. Rumors suggestSkeleton Crewwill tie in to Dave Filoni’sThe Mandalorianmovie, but since he’s not at the helm, it’s unlikely.
As another first for upcomingStar Warsprojects,The Acolytewill be the firstto extend beyond the timeframe of the Skywalker Saga, and will be the live-action debut for a newStar Warsera.The Acolytetakes place during the High Republic, 100 years prior to the events ofStar Wars: The Phantom Menace. Besides a character inStar Wars: Jedi Survivor, fans have only seen this period of the galaxy far, far away in novel form.
Lucasfilm has describedThe Acolyteas a mystery-thriller that will see the fall of the High Republic through the eyes of the Sith. Star Wars Celebration 2023 unveiled an action-packed trailer, but general audiences haven’t seen it yet, increasing anticipation. Its exact premiere date is unknown, but it’s on track for a 2024 release. Any readers of the High Republic novels should expect to see some familiar faces despite the showrunner not releasing any character names.
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2024 ushers inAndor’ssecond and final season, which will lead up to the events ofRogue One: A Star Wars Story. The season’s 12 episodes will span four years of Cassian Andor’s life as he works with the fledgling Rebel Alliance. Star Wars Celebration 2023 gave fans a sneak peek of the upcoming season, but likeThe Acolyte, the general public has not seen what’s in store for Cassian in his final season.
The first season saw Cassian reluctantly join the rebels, where he worked with Luthen Rael to infiltrate an Imperial garrison. The last time audiences saw the titular character, he escaped from prison, joined the rebellious acts of his home planet, and solidified his place with the Rebel Alliance. The second season will show audiences what Cassian did with the rebels before meeting his fate on the beaches of Scarif, where he helped steal the Death Star blueprints.
Jennifer Corbett and Dave Filoni
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Andorisn’t the onlyStar Warsseries receiving its finale. Star Wars Celebration 2023 announced that the third season ofThe Bad Batchwill be the show’s last. It’s a bittersweet feeling, as the show might be ending, but its final season will tie intoThe Mandalorianand the sequel trilogy in some capacity.The Bad Batchseason three will likely have 16 episodes, following the trend from its first two seasons, and fan-favorite characters, such as Fennec Shand, will return.
The second season ended with a cataclysmic finale, where a betrayal leads to Omega’s kidnapping and the reveal of a new clone while a beloved character sacrifices their life for the good of the mission. Season three promises to be explosive after the events in season two. With Filoni at the helm and in his newposition as Chief Creative Officer, it’s sure to come to a satisfying conclusion.
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Xbox, Playstation, and PC
Star Warshas one video game in the pipeline for a 2024 release, and it promises to give fans a new experience unlike previous games from the franchise. UnlikeStar Wars: Jedi Survivor,Fallen Order, or evenKnights of the Old Republic,Star Wars: Outlawsputs the player in the shoes of a non-Force-using character who is on the wrong side of the law.
Outlawsis the firstopen-worldStar Warsgame, and is set betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandThe Return of the Jedi.It will allow players to join or fight against the galaxy’s crime syndicates while avoiding capture from the Galactic Empire. The game will be available on Xbox, Playstation, and PC.
