As Disney continues to reshape its streaming strategy, one of the most critically celebrated entries in the Star Wars universe is about to exit one of its platforms.
When The Mandalorian debuted in November 2019, it helped solidify Disney+ as a serious player in the streaming wars. The series, led by Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and the instantly iconic Grogu (or “Baby Yoda”), became a cultural phenomenon and set the stage for a slate of Star Wars projects across the platform.
Since then, Disney+ has significantly expanded its Star Wars library with live-action titles like The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew. Among these, only The Mandalorian and Andor have secured multiple seasons—though Ahsoka is slated to follow with its second season next year, courtesy of Dave Filoni.
The most recent series, Skeleton Crew, may have wrapped the current chapter in live-action debuts, but another is reaching its final moments on a key platform. Tony Gilroy’s Andor, which aired its second and final season this past May, is preparing to leave Hulu’s library.
“Both seasons of Disney and Lucasfilm’s Andor will be removed from Hulu as of Thursday, July 3,” The Direct reported. “Now, with Disney holding full ownership over Hulu, the entertainment giant is removing one avenue many fans have used to enjoy the series over the years.”
As of June 10, Disney officially assumed full control of Hulu, having acquired Comcast’s remaining stake for nearly $9 billion. Though Disney+ and Hulu still function as separate platforms in the United States, Disney’s international model—where both brands are housed under a single streaming interface—suggests a move toward consolidation may be on the horizon.
With roughly 126 million Disney+ subscribers and 53 million on Hulu, the merger of content into a singular destination like Disney+ could streamline the company’s media presence while reducing operational complexity. In line with evolving strategies across the industry, Disney has also hinted at ceasing public reporting of subscriber numbers, mirroring Netflix’s recent approach.
Set in the era before Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Andor breaks from the saga’s usual formula to deliver a character-driven political thriller. Season 1 tracked Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor across 12 gripping episodes, focusing on his transformation from cynic to insurgent. The show’s acclaimed arcs, such as the Narkina-5 prison break and Mon Mothma’s covert rebellion, garnered a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and praise from both critics and fans.
Season 2 raised the stakes even further, covering four years of escalating rebellion in structured three-episode arcs. TIE fighter ambushes, ISB crackdowns, and the uprising at Ghorman set the stage for what many consider one of the most narratively ambitious Star Wars projects to date. The return of Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic only added to the season’s momentum.
Guided by Tony Gilroy’s precise, espionage-infused storytelling, Andor eschewed Jedi-centric mythology for grounded, politically resonant drama. Both seasons helped elevate Star Wars into the realm of prestige television, expanding the franchise’s boundaries with purpose and sophistication.
Fans still have time to revisit the series on Hulu before its removal on July 3, but going forward, Disney+ will be the primary home for the show.
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