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Disney and Lucasfilm are pulling back the reins on their Star Wars live-action series on Disney+, following the disappointing performance of ‘The Acolyte.’ The show, which cost over $200 million, ended up as the least-watched Star Wars series on the platform. Disney CEO Bob Iger has confirmed a significant $4 billion loss in streaming, which might have spurred this decision.
According to scooper Daniel RPK, who shared the news on his Patreon, despite having several Star Wars series in the pipeline, Lucasfilm plans to limit their release to just one live-action series per year starting from 2025. Daniel RPK’s insights align with recent statements from Bob Iger, indicating a strategic shift to focus on quality rather than quantity, similar to Marvel’s approach with characters like Deadpool and Wolverine.
In 2022, fans saw three live-action series: ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ and ‘Andor.’ This year, the lineup included ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 and ‘Ahsoka.’ Next year, we’re scheduled to see ‘The Acolyte’ and in December, the premiere of ‘Skeleton Crew,’ which is set to continue into 2025. ‘Andor’ Season 2 is also expected later that year.
The future beyond 2025 seems less packed. ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 will likely go into production after ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu,’ hinting at a possible 2026 premiere. However, there are no new live-action series announced beyond this. Despite Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen’s interest in a second season of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ there has been no official confirmation. Plans for more ‘Boba Fett’ and a third season of ‘Andor’ have been shelved. Depending on how ‘Skeleton Crew’ performs, it might pave the way for a second season and potentially a third season of ‘Ahsoka.’
This shift reflects a broader strategy change within Disney and Lucasfilm, as they aim to ensure the Star Wars franchise is set on a successful path by prioritizing high-quality storytelling. This move by Disney could reshape how we experience Star Wars on our screens, focusing on delivering compelling and well-crafted narratives that live up to the legacy of the galaxy far, far away.
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