Summary
Disney recently confirmed thatStar Warswill release three new movies in 2026 and 2027, which matches with the franchise’s release schedule for those years. There are quite a fewupcomingStar Warsmoviescurrently in development, from confirmed titles likeThe Mandalorian & Groguto less well-defined films likeNew Jedi Order. Despite the number of moviesStar Warshas in development, however, very little information about them has been made available. While the franchise still hasn’t confirmed any story details, Disney has confirmed when the nextStar Warsmovies will hit theaters.
Disney’s third-quarter investor presentationconfirmed thatStar Warswill have three new movies in 2026 and 2027, among other details.
Aside from the confirmation thatThe Mandalorian & Groguwould markStar Wars' return to movie theaters, there hasn’t been much information about the franchise’s upcoming films. There haven’t even been filming updates aboutThe Mandalorian & Grogu, which seemed to be a sign that its release date would be pushed back.Disney’s investor presentation, however, seems to be proof thatStar Wars' ongoing projects are still on schedule, and that they should be ready for the release dates Lucasfilm has booked in the coming years.
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Will We Get More News At D23 This Weekend?
The fact that Disney is still aiming for its original release years indicates that some significant progress has been made on at leastThe Mandalorian & Grogu, if not the other two films as well.If that is the case, Disney and Lucasfilm could be ready to give out some information about the upcomingStar Warsfilms, and D23 could be the perfect place to do so. D23 is Disney’s annual fan convention, and it’s a big enough event to draw the type of attention Disney and Lucasfilm would want for an announcement about the future ofStar Wars.
OtherStar Warsannouncements aboutThe AcolyteandSkeleton Crewcould also be made at D23 2024.
Lucasfilm announced its D23 schedulerecently, and the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 looks like one of the most likely places Lucasfilm would make an announcement about its upcomingStar Warsfilms.That showcase has promised to give a glimpse of future projects and “surprise announcements” that could easily includeThe Mandalorian & Grogu,New Jedi Order, or evenDawn of the Jedi. If Disney does use D23 as a way to promoteStar Wars' upcoming movies, there could easily be not just confirmed release dates, but also confirmed story details by August 9.
Even if Disney doesn’t reveal information about the upcoming Star Wars movies at D23, those details can’t be much further off.
Even if Disney doesn’t reveal information about the upcomingStar Warsmovies at D23, those details can’t be much further off.Star Warshasn’t been in theaters sinceStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerin 2019, and both Lucasfilm and Disney needThe Mandalorian & Groguto be a success. The companies will need to begin marketing as soon as possible, and they’ll need to confirm at least some of the upcoming movies' details to market them effectively. That means that news about the future ofStar Warsis almost certainly on the horizon.
