Unveiling the Galaxy's Future: The Ultimate Guide to Upcoming Star Wars Shows

Summary

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew presents a one-of-a-kind narrative centered around the journey of four young individuals navigating the vastness of the galaxy during The Mandalorian era. Along their path, they encounter Jude Law portraying a yet unnamed Force-user, who may potentially be a Jedi.

The animated spin-off, The Bad Batch Season 3, explores Hunter, Wrecker, and Echo's mission to find Omega, who was taken by the Empire.

Completing the story of Cassian Andor, Andor Season 2 spans his life leading up to Rogue One, with each set of three episodes representing a year. The anticipated release for this season is August 2024.

There is currently a greater number of Star Wars TV shows in development than ever before. Disney has successfully expanded Star Wars into a groundbreaking transmedia franchise, offering an impressive selection of live-action Disney+ TV shows. Leading the way for Disney+ was The Mandalorian, which premiered alongside the platform's launch.

These Star Wars TV shows are set at various points in the timeline. The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka are spin-offs of The Mandalorian, taking place approximately five years after Return of the Jedi. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor occur during the Dark Times of the Empire's rule, as does the animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, a spin-off of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Furthermore, there are even more Star Wars Disney+ TV shows currently in development.

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6 What's The Next Star Wars TV Show?

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Starring Tunde Adebimpe, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kerry Condon, Kyriana Kratter, Jude Law, and Robert Timothy Smith, the upcoming live-action TV show set in The Mandalorian era, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, promises to be one of the franchise's most unique offerings thus far. Created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, Skeleton Crew is a captivating Amblin Entertainment-style tale that revolves around four children who find themselves lost in a distant galaxy. This coming-of-age narrative also introduces Jude Law's mysterious character with an unknown Force affinity, widely speculated to be a Jedi. Initially slated for a late 2023 release, there are rumors circulating that the premiere has been postponed to 2024 due to striking issues. The show consists of eight episodes, following the successful precedent set by The Mandalorian, and there is potential for it to connect with Dave Filoni's highly anticipated Star Wars movie.

5 The Bad Batch Season 3

Release date: 2024

The cast of Star Wars: The Bad Batch includes Michelle Ang, Dee Bradley Baker, Rhea Perlman, and Ming-Na Wen. This animated spin-off, which serves as a continuation of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, is set to return for its third and final season in the coming year. Currently in production, season 3 will focus on the efforts of Hunter, Wrecker, and Echo as they search for Omega, who has been taken by the Empire. With Tech absent and Crosshair now with Omega, Clone Force 99 will have to rely on any allies they can gather to bring their family back together. While Ming-Na Wen is confirmed to reprise her role as Fennec Shand from The Mandalorian, the return of other characters has yet to be announced. It is expected that season 3 will consist of 16 episodes, following the pattern set by seasons 1 and 2. Additionally, it is believed that the Imperial base at Wayland will connect to both the Star Wars sequel trilogy and Dave Filoni's plans in The Mandalorian era.

4 Andor Season 2

Release date: August 2024

Cast: Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Diego Luna, Faye Marsay, Genevieve O'Reilly, Varada Sethu, Joplin Sibtain, Stellan Skarsgård, Kyle Soller

Andor season 2 will continue the story of Diego Luna's Cassian Andor after its critically acclaimed first season. Creator Tony Gilroy has already outlined the structure of the second season, revealing that each set of three episodes will represent a year in Cassian's life leading up to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. As Cassian's reputation grows within the Rebellion, his adversaries within the Empire also gain power, building up to the thrilling climax of the beloved Star Wars film. Despite facing a temporary halt in filming due to strikes, Andor season 2 is still scheduled for release in August 2024 with only a few weeks of filming remaining.

3 The Acolyte

Release date: 2024

Cast: Dafne Keen, Amandla Stenberg, Joonas Suotamo, Amy Tsang, Jodie Turner-Smith,

The Acolyte, set 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, offers a unique perspective on the fall of the Jedi, told from the viewpoint of the Sith. Taking place during the tail end of the High Republic Era, approximately a century prior to the events of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, this thrilling "mystery thriller" is filled with exhilarating martial arts sequences. While a trailer showcasing thrilling Jedi action was unveiled exclusively during Star Wars Celebration 2023, it has yet to be released to the general public. With the series currently in post-production, it is expected to premiere in 2024 as an eight-episode saga.

2 Tales of the Jedi Season 2

Release date: Unknown

Cast: Dee Bradley Baker, Corey Burton, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, Ian McDiarmid, James Arnold Taylor

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi takes inspiration from untold stories in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars universe. The first season was well-received, featuring Jedi characters like Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano. While the lineup for season 2 remains a mystery, it was announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023. The exact release date is yet to be revealed, but it is expected to come out in either 2024 or 2025. However, with series creator Dave Filoni being extremely busy, it is likely to be the latter.

1 The Mandalorian Season 4

Release date: Unknown

Cast: Paul Sun-Hyuang Lee, Temuera Morrison, Katy M. O'Brian, Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Emily Swallow, Carl Weathers

The Mandalorian season 4, the first and longest-running live-action TV show in the Star Wars franchise, has been penned by Jon Favreau. This season will focus on the Mandalorian apprentice journeys of Din Djarin and Grogu, who will also assist the New Republic by taking on unauthorized bounty hunting missions targeting Imperial remnants. While most other details are currently unknown, filming is expected to commence shortly after the strikes, with a projected release date in early 2025. Consisting of eight episodes, The Mandalorian season 4 will pave the way for Filoni's Mandalorian-era movie, possibly featuring the formidable antagonist, Grand Admiral Thrawn.