The early reviews for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu are painting an ugly picture for Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company. The film debuted at a Rotten 58% on Rotten Tomatoes before briefly climbing to 62% as more reviews rolled in. Since then, however, the...
Even as the lights of Hollywood begin to dim for Mark Hamill, the actor behind Luke Skywalker isn’t ready to fade quietly. Instead, he’s become one of the most candid and persistent voices in political commentary today. Whether or not he is effective at persuading...
Variety confirmed the news this week, highlighting how quickly the project has gone from announcement to active filming. At the same time, it’s impossible not to notice the stark contrast with the New Jedi Order film—better known as the Rey movie—which was unveiled with great fanfare more than two years ago at Star Wars Celebration, but still shows no sign of life.
For years, Disney has been accused of alienating men and boys, the very audience that once made Marvel and Star Wars global juggernauts. Now, according to a Variety exclusive, the company is quietly admitting its mistake. Executives are instructing their film division to create content specifically targeted at Gen Z males—boys and young men between the ages of 13 and 28, who Disney has been pushing away for years.
In a recent revelation that has reignited debates about the essence of Star Wars, director Ron Howard shared a pivotal piece of advice he received from the franchise's creator, George Lucas, while preparing to helm Solo: A Star Wars Story. Lucas, who birthed the...
Skydance took control of Paramount Pictures, and right out of the gate they seem to have stepped on Disney’s toes. By picking up High Side and giving director James Mangold the green light, Paramount has him booked during a time many expected him to be starting his Star Wars Jedi origin project.
The John Boyega Star Wars relationship has never been simple. Over the past decade, the actor behind Finn has alternated between defending the franchise’s lore, blasting Lucasfilm for creative missteps, and calling out the fandom for what he sees as resistance to diversity.
Attendees at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) got a big surprise at the Star Wars booth. According to an official display on the show floor, Anakin Skywalker only “had the potential to become the most powerful Jedi ever.” That same phrase has been added to the...
Disney and Lucasfilm have reached a settlement with actress Gina Carano, who filed a lawsuit against the companies for discrimination and wrongful termination following her dismissal from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently made headlines during the company’s Q3 2025 earnings call when he announced that Lilo & Stitch has become the second-most lucrative merchandise brand under the Disney umbrella, trailing only Mickey and Friends. While this may seem like...
Disney and Lucasfilm have reportedly decided that Star Wars: A New Hope—the original 1977 film that launched the Star Wars franchise—will return to theaters on April 30, 2027, to mark its 50th anniversary. The limited theatrical run is part of a broader year‑long celebration, with screenings planned to coincide with May the Fourth, the franchise’s unofficial holiday celebration. Deadline is reporting the scoop, adding credence to the rumor given that an official Hollywood trade is carrying the story.
George Lucas, the visionary behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones, American Graffiti, and THX 1138, is scheduled to appear at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. This marks the first time Lucas will take the stage at the iconic event, even though his creative work has shaped fan...
Gareth Edwards, director of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has officially closed the door on returning to the galaxy far, far away. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Edwards said he has no interest in making another Star Wars movie and is “very happy to move on and do [his] thing.”