Following the conclusion of Andor and the cancellation of The Acolyte, alongside no current plans for The Mandalorian Season 4, Lucasfilm’s live-action slate has shrunk considerably. The only series actively filming is Dave Filoni’s Ahsoka Season 2, which hasn’t yet been assigned a Disney+ premiere date. It’s widely expected that the new season will arrive after Jon Favreau’s upcoming The Mandalorian feature film, The Mandalorian and Grogu (set for May 22, 2026).
For the first time in years, Lucasfilm is prioritizing Star Wars feature films over live-action TV series. In addition to the Mandalorian film, 2027 will see Shawn Levy’s directorial debut in the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Starfighter, featuring Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Mary) and Mia Goth (The Odyssey).
The pared-back TV offerings may partly stem from the mixed reception to Leslye Headland’s The Acolyte. The series faced backlash, notably from vocal segments of the fanbase, for its diverse casting and certain creative choices impacting established lore. Yet, despite some “toxic” criticism, The Acolyte also garnered significant praise, with fans rallying behind it in petitions to reverse the cancellation decision.
What does this mean for Lucasfilm’s small-screen future? Reports suggest a revival of a familiar hero could be on the horizon.
The six-episode Obi-Wan Kenobi series marked a triumphant comeback for Ewan McGregor as the legendary Jedi, set ten years after 2005’s Star Wars: Episode III–Revenge of the Sith. Living quietly on Tatooine as “Ben,” Obi-Wan is pulled back into action when Princess Leia is kidnapped, sparking a dangerous mission and a face-off with his former apprentice, Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen).
Helmed by The Mandalorian director Deborah Chow and penned by Joby Harold, the series reunited fan favorites Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse as Owen and Beru Lars. It also introduced standout new talents like Vivien Lyra Blair as Leia and Moses Ingram as Inquisitor Reva.
With McGregor also serving as executive producer and a stirring score by Natalie Holt—including a fresh theme by John Williams—Obi-Wan Kenobi struck a balance between nostalgia and new narrative depth. While some critics pointed to pacing flaws and a heavy reliance on established lore, the series earned praise for its acting, lightsaber battles, and emotional resonance, especially the climactic duel between Obi-Wan and Vader. Fan excitement has sparked ongoing speculation about a second season, with McGregor openly hopeful and Lucasfilm reportedly eyeing further stories.
Recent reports lend credence to a follow-up. Daniel Richtman, as reported by Comic Book Movie, revealed that “a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi is in development at Lucasfilm.” No further details have been released, but after the divisive reception to The Acolyte and the quiet response to Skeleton Crew, focusing on a beloved character like Obi-Wan appears to be a strategic move.
Back in 2024, McGregor told LADbible, “I don’t know. There’s been no phone call to me from Lucasfilm, or Disney saying, ‘Let’s do another one’. Obi-Wan was made as a limited series and it’s out and people like it, which I’m very, very pleased about. I hope we get a chance to do another one and I’m sure we will. I’m pretty sure, you know, I’ve got a few years yet before I’m the same age as Alec Guinness was in A New Hope. So there’s time to tell more stories in there.”
Fans may recall Obi-Wan’s journey between the prequel trilogy and the original saga in Star Wars Rebels, where he concludes his conflict with Maul. But Lucasfilm clearly sees more potential to explore this era.
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