Star Wars TV Shows: Are They Coming to an End?

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Since 2019, television has been the primary way to experience new Star Wars stories, but that might change soon. While Star Wars has appeared on TV since the Clone Wars series in 2003, the franchise has always centered around its theatrical films.

However, things began to shift in 2019 with the debut of The Mandalorian on Disney+. Disney+’s launch finally gave Star Wars a streaming home of its own, after previous animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels had appeared on networks such as Cartoon Network, Netflix, and Disney XD.

As a huge Star Wars fan, 2019 was a bit of a rollercoaster! Disney+ launched, which was awesome, but then The Rise of Skywalker came out and… well, a lot of fans didn’t love it. It ended up being called one of the worst Star Wars films, honestly. That seemed to really push Lucasfilm to focus even more on making TV shows, and they’ve been doing just that – building up their TV universe ever since!

With Lucasfilm planning to concentrate on new Star Wars films and focusing on particular characters, it’s possible that Star Wars TV shows may not continue for much longer.

Ahsoka Season 2 Is The Only Live-Action Star Wars Show Confirmed

For a long time, there have been many Star Wars TV shows in development. Currently, fans can look forward to several different stories being told on television, including new seasons of The Mandalorian, spin-offs such as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor, and continuations of popular characters’ journeys, like the show Ahsoka.

As a huge Star Wars fan, I’m already getting a little worried about what Disney+ has planned! Right now, the only live-action show officially confirmed for release is season 2 of Ahsoka. They’re aiming for late 2026, which feels so far away! What’s really odd is that it seems like Ahsoka season 2 is completely on its own – there aren’t any other live-action Star Wars shows scheduled to come out before or after it, which is a bit of a strange situation.

The last season of Andor came out in April 2025, but it’s unclear if there will be more seasons of Obi-Wan Kenobi or The Book of Boba Fett. While a second season of Skeleton Crew hasn’t been announced yet, The Mandalorian is heading in a different direction. Meanwhile, The Acolyte was canceled after just one season that received mixed reviews.

Currently, Ahsoka season 2 is the only live-action Star Wars show confirmed to be in the works, which leaves fans wondering what this means for the future of Star Wars on television.

The Mandalorian Moving To Theaters Indicates A Major Strategy Shift

The future of Star Wars television is becoming increasingly uncertain, and a recent development is the move of The Mandalorian from the small screen to movie theaters. Between 2019 and 2023, three seasons of the show aired on Disney+, turning it into a global success and establishing Star Wars as a major player in TV.

The success of The Mandalorian was crucial for the development of other Star Wars TV series. In 2024, it was announced that a theatrical movie based on the show would be made, thanks to its popularity. This movie will continue the story of The Mandalorian and Grogu, becoming the first Star Wars film released since 2019 and signaling a fresh start for the franchise in cinemas.

Originally planned as the fourth season of The Mandalorian, this film has taken its place, meaning the popular series is no longer in active development. The shift happened as plans for The Mandalorian and Grogu evolved into several Star Wars movie projects, including films focused on Rey Skywalker, the origins of the Jedi, a New Republic story led by Dave Filoni, a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg, and Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter.

The release of The Mandalorian and Grogu appears to be the start of a return to theatrical movies for Star Wars, and it also signals the end of The Mandalorian series on Disney+. Lucasfilm seems to be prioritizing movies over TV shows, with The Mandalorian leading the way. The single-season release of Ahsoka further supports this, indicating a significant change in strategy for the Star Wars franchise.

Star Wars’ Animated Shows Are Not Going Anywhere

The animated Star Wars shows are still very important for the future of Star Wars on television. A big new series, Maul: Shadow Lord, is coming to Disney+ in 2026 and will continue the story started in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, helping to keep Star Wars TV content going strong.

In addition to the existing content, a new anime series called Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi is coming, expanding on the story of a character named Kara from the Star Wars: Visions episodes. Plus, Young Jedi Adventures, an animated series designed for younger viewers, will continue to release new episodes through 2025 and beyond.

It’s concerning that there aren’t any live-action Star Wars TV shows currently being made, but thankfully, the animated series will continue for the time being.

Is Star Wars Moving Away From Television After Major Disney+ Push?

Despite the success and high quality of Star Wars’ animated series, there’s still worry that the franchise is shifting away from regular TV releases, especially after focusing heavily on Disney+. While these shows are beloved by Star Wars fans, they haven’t attracted the same broad audience that The Mandalorian did.

Shows like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, and Ahsoka have attracted viewers beyond just dedicated Star Wars fans. Thanks to the success of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars might be shifting its focus away from television and back towards film.

It’s possible we’ll see more live-action Star Wars TV shows announced, but if not, it looks like Star Wars television might be winding down. The franchise appears to be shifting its focus back to theatrical releases, with multiple big-screen projects in development.

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2025-11-17 04:59