Despite all the ups and downs, the Star Wars universe still has some great surprises in store for you. Enough to boost morale a little after the cancellation of The Acolyte.
The Star Wars universe, which has captivated millions of fans around the world, continues to evolve on screens, big and small. Following the recent completion of The Acolyte and the quick cancellation due to disappointing ratings, the eyes are now on future projects. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Skeleton Crew in December 2024, a series that is part of the universe of The Mandalorianas well as the sequels to Andor and Ahsoka planned for the coming years. But that’s not all…
More Star Wars projects on the way?
Amidst these expectations, rumors began to circulate, fueled by well-informed insiders. Jeff Sneider, a respected entertainment journalist, recently mentioned in his newsletter that Lucasfilm may have several Star Wars series projects in development. And that have not yet been announced. Although Sneider did not provide any concrete details about these plans, this news naturally caused excitement among fans.
At the same time, it was reported that Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, will remain in the role until at least the second quarter of 2025. Kennedy, who has overseen numerous Star Wars productions for several years, continues to play a central role in the strategy and creative direction of the franchise. His prolonged presence at the helm of Lucasfilm could be a sign of continuity and stability for future projects, both on the small screen and in the cinema.
This possible extension of Star Wars content to television comes at a time when Lucasfilm appears to be shifting its priorities, reducing the number of television series to focus more on theatrical films. However, the existence of these new projects shows that the company is not abandoning the television format. On the contrary, it could simply be trying to balance its production between television and cinema. In each of its creations, care is taken to maintain high quality.
Source: Jeff Sneider