The Epic Revival of Disney's Clone Wars: Unveiling the Thrilling Reason It Never Reached Theaters!

Summary

The Clone Wars' finale had major event plans including screenings in movie theaters, but they were canceled due to COVID-19.

The Siege of Mandalore arc in The Clone Wars had the potential to be a spectacular big-screen experience, with its top-notch animation and immersive theatrical elements. It was truly disheartening when the decision to cancel its theatrical release was made, as it would have been a fitting homage to the show's remarkable evolution and a phenomenal conclusion to the series.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars came close to returning to theaters for its final season, but global circumstances intervened. However, against all odds, The Clone Wars was miraculously renewed by Disney for a seventh season. This allowed showrunner Dave Filoni to bring the story to a proper conclusion several years after its abrupt cancellation. Although there are still unresolved plots from the Clone Wars, Filoni was able to tell the final pieces of this epic tale, which began with a theatrical film in 2008.

During a panel at Florida Supercon 2023, voice actress Ashley Eckstein shared that major event plans for The Clone Wars' finale had to be postponed due to COVID-19.

The release of the show was planned to be accompanied by numerous premieres and events, including a screening of the 'Siege of Mandalore' in movie theaters. However, due to its cancellation, those plans were ultimately disappointing. It is believed that with Disney's support, the experience would have been more unique and successful.

Siege Of Mandalore Is Perfect For The Big Screen

When the Siege of Mandalore arc premiered, its theatrical nature was immediately evident. The animation quality matched that of the rest of The Clone Wars season 7, but the presentation and lighting were on par with any animated feature film. The inclusion of little details, such as the original Lucasfilm logo at the beginning of each episode and the use of John Williams' iconic Star Wars theme, were seen as nice additions that heightened the impact of the final arc. In reality, it appears that these theatrical elements were incorporated with the intention of potentially screening the arc in theaters.

If the Siege of Mandalore had indeed been given a theatrical outing, it would likely have been a brief event, with only a few showings over a weekend in major cities. The release of the episodes on Disney+ would not have been affected and would likely have preceded the theatrical release. If the arc had been planned for a theatrical release, it is reasonable to assume that Lucasfilm has a version of the arc specifically edited for the big screen, which may currently be kept in a vault. This theatrical cut was actually screened at Star Wars Celebration during a special showing, though it is possible that Dave Filoni, the creator of The Clone Wars, is holding onto it for another occasion. Unfortunately, the revival of The Clone Wars was also impacted by the COVID pandemic, as a theatrical release of the Siege of Mandalore would have been a spectacular way to conclude the show.

Source: The Popverse