The skirmishes among the stars are ceaseless, although they may periodically lessen.
This was exemplified by the Star Wars saga following George Lucas’s conclusion of the original trilogy with Return of the Jedi in 1983. Enthusiasts often refer to the subsequent decade of Star Wars absence as the Dark Times. A similar hiatus transpired after Lucas wrapped up the prequel trilogy with Revenge of the Sith in 2005, prompting fans to “grow up” and move forward. Another ten years elapsed before Star Wars made its way back to theaters.
And this cycle is set to repeat in 2025. Lucas, now distanced from his creation, showed up at his inaugural San Diego Comic-Con, concentrating on his new art museum instead of Star Wars. The present caretakers of the franchise, whether by design or coincidence, are mirroring his approach by allowing it to rest.
Only two Star Wars films and two Disney+ series are currently confirmed for the upcoming future. These endeavors target a specific portion of the Star Wars audience, leaving those desiring new live-action content unfulfilled.
If the unsatisfactory Mandalorian season 3 finale failed to impress you, or if you’re not a fan of the self-referential approach of Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni (Clone Wars, Rebels, Ahsoka), there’s little in store for you with a scheduled release date. Volume 3 of Visions, a collection of artistic Star Wars shorts, is set to debut in October, but there’s a lack of significant content accompanying these teasers.
The Star Wars we’re lacking
The prestigious Andor wrapped up its series, concluding Star Wars 2025 on a positive note. In spite of lingering inquiries and the introduction of an Andor junior, there are no intentions to advance Tony Gilroy’s realistic portrayal of the Star Wars universe.
No indications of a second season for the other recent Star Wars sensation, Skeleton Crew, are anticipated anytime soon. The High Republic collection of books and comics, aimed at delving into a new pre-Stormtrooper period, will wrap up this summer without any ambitious new book projects, only a plethora of reprints.
The High Republic’s sole on-screen connection, The Acolyte, was terminated at a crucial juncture. Whether you adored The Acolyte (as we did) or not, the unresolved Darth Plagueis narrative deserved more than it was granted this year (fans can order a <a href="https://zdcs