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2026 is a BIG year for Star Wars! The last Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker, was released in theaters in December of 2019, so having The Mandalorian and Grogu movie to look forward to is a real treat! There are also several series coming to Disney+, new video games, and more! Please note, I have not included all of the upcoming Star Wars book and comic titles as there are MANY of them. I recommend checking this StarWars.com article for the full list.
Coming to theaters on May 22nd
"The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu."
STAR WARS: MAUL - SHADOW LORD
Date to be announced. More details here.
"Rooted in the epic legacy of George Lucas and Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm Animation dares to be great every step of the way. Next up, in 2026 the new animated series, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord will mark the return of the ever-elusiveMaul. Announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan, Maul - Shadow Lord explores Maul’s quest for power in the gritty and merciless underworld following the aftermath of The Clone Wars and Order 66."
STAR WARS: VISIONS PRESENTS - THE NINTH JEDI
Date to be announced. This is a spin-off series!
STAR WARS: AHSOKA SEASON 2
Date to be announced. Some juicy (and official) key points available here.
Opening in Los Angeles, California on September 22nd. More info here.
An 11-acre campus co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. It will be the world’s first institution dedicated to the exploration of narrative art, celebrating illustrated storytelling across eras and cultures, from ancient cave drawings and children’s book illustrations to comic books and digital media.
The 300,000-square-foot, 5-story structure will feature thirty-three galleries, two theaters, a retail store, a library, a café, a restaurant, and event spaces.
STAR WARS: GALACTIC RACER
Date to be announced. More info here.
This game follows a new character named Shade, who Fuse Games co-founder Matt Webster describes as “a lone racer with a dream of glory and revenge”.
STAR WARS ZERO COMPANY
Date to be announced. More info here.
"A single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. Set in the twilight of the Clone Wars, you will step into the shoes of Hawks, a former Republic officer who leads Zero Company - an unconventional outfit of professionals for hire hailing from across the galaxy."
MILLENNIUM FALCON: SMUGGLERS RUN UPDATE
Coming to Disneyland and WDW on May 22nd. More info here.
Smuggler’s Run will receive a fascinating update where fans will have the opportunity to travel to new planets including Endor, Bespin, and Tatooine with Mando and Grogu.
Dates: April 28th, 30th & May 4th & 6th
Tickets will be available soon! For general information, click here.
STAR WARS: LEGACY
Available on July 28th. Pre-order here.
"In the aftermath of losing Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren’s refusal to return to the light, Rey and Ben Solo’s mother, Leia, join forces to repair the broken Skywalker lightsaber and the shattered legacy of the Jedi Order."
THE ART OF STAR WARS: ANDOR
Available on May 19th. Pre-order here.
THE ART OF STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE
Available on January 13th. Pre-order here.
What are you the most excited about? Let me know! My Top 3 would be Ahsoka S2, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and the Lucas Museum. You can get in touch with me by leaving a comment below or following me on my social media channels: Instagram, X, Threads or Bluesky.
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