Since Star Wars, like Marvel, is part of the Disney empire, it is normal for the company to take inspiration from the success of one to adapt it to the other, and vice versa. So the giant has a plan for Star Wars.
Although not everything is perfect at Marvel, it must be acknowledged that Disney has had quite good success with certain series, especially those surrounding What If. With this in mind, the American giant would have a plan for Star Wars aimed at maximizing its profitability potential and satisfying a wide range of fans. Here’s everything we know about it.
Star Wars could take inspiration from Marvel
In a context where the success of the MCU series What If…? Having caused a stir, a recent rumor in the industry suggests that the Star Wars franchise could follow this trend and develop its own variant. Marvel’s innovative approach to “What If…?”, which takes on key storylines from a different perspective, has sparked a lot of interest. Now it looks like Star Wars is planning to create a similar animated anthology series. This information comes from Daniel RPK (Daniel Richtman), a leaker known for his reliability on Twitter
This initiative comes at a time when the film industry is trying to reduce the financial risks associated with blockbusters while captivating audiences. For Star Wars, where some of its recent films have struggled at the box office, an animated series would be a less risky alternative to keep fans’ attention.
Huge opportunities for the franchise
The universe of What If…? applied to Star Wars opens up a multitude of possibilities. Fans have long indulged in the what-if game, imagining alternative scenarios like “What if Padmé had joined the dark side?” Such a series would explore these ideas while also connecting to beloved George characters Lucas’ original trilogy. Another paradigm case is this: What if Qui-Gon Jinn had survived? Has Anakin fallen to the dark side?
At the same time, a Star Wars series of this kind, like the MCU series “What If…?”, which benefited from the participation of famous voices such as Kurt Russell, Jude Law and Jeffrey Wright as narrators, could also attract renowned actors who are his play iconic characters
However, it is important to note that these reports are rumors and have not been officially confirmed by either Disney or Lucasfilm. If they turn out to be right, they could offer fans an experience that is both innovative and nostalgic, while staying true to the spirit of the Star Wars universe.
