End of an Era: LEGO Is Finally Retiring the UCS Millennium Falcon
LEGO is retiring ten fan-favorite Star Wars sets by the end of 2026, and the headliner is the one every serious builder has been bracing for: the UCS Millennium Falcon, gone after a nine-year run. It's leaving alongside a Venator cruiser, a UCS TIE Interceptor, Jabba's Sail Barge — and an Andor-based U-Wing that barely made it a year on shelves.
The Hype Was Justified: Star Wars Zero Company Actually Delivered
Star Wars: Zero Company launched August 27 to the kind of reviews this franchise's games almost never get anymore — 88 on OpenCritic, 91% of critics recommending it, comparisons flying to Rogue One and KOTOR. Four months after I called the pitch 'exactly what we need,' Bit Reactor actually delivered it.
The Man Who Made the AT-AT Walk Just Closed His Studio
Phil Tippett — the stop-motion legend who brought the AT-AT walkers to life in The Empire Strikes Back and animated the Holochess game aboard the Millennium Falcon — just closed the Berkeley studio that bore his name for 35 years. A three-day liquidation auction wrapped August 30, selling off decades of props and models to the highest bidder.
Rey's Next Chapter Just Vanished From the 2026 Release Calendar
Disney quietly pulled the untitled Rey movie — believed to be Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's New Jedi Order — off its December 18, 2026 release date, with no replacement slot announced. It's the latest stumble for a film that's cycled through three writing teams in eighteen months, and it says a lot about where Rey Skywalker actually sits in Dave Filoni's Lucasfilm right now.
The Force Is Not With Us: Dave Filoni Just Closed the Door on The Hunt for Ben Solo
"Rey Skywalker." Two words closed out the sequel trilogy in 2019 — and at D23 2026, Dave Filoni made sure the door Ben Solo left cracked open stays shut. Between an Ahsoka Season 2 teaser and a full Star Wars: Starfighter reveal, the biggest Star Wars story out of Anaheim was the movie that isn't happening.

Celebration 2027: 50 Years, One Galaxy, and a Trip Back to the Beginning
Mark your calendars, because Star Wars Celebration is heading to Los Angeles in April 2027. With a stunning homage to the original 1977 poster, we're not just planning a convention—we're celebrating the golden anniversary of the film that changed everything.

Celebration 2027: 50 Years, One Galaxy, and a Trip Back to the Beginning
Mark your calendars, because Star Wars Celebration is heading to Los Angeles in April 2027. With a stunning homage to the original 1977 poster, we're not just planning a convention—we're celebrating the golden anniversary of the film that changed everything.
The Return to Tython: Why Leia and Rey's Journey in 'Star Wars: Legacy' is a Lore Game-Changer
A new excerpt from the upcoming novel 'Star Wars: Legacy' reveals Rey and Leia traveling to the ancestral home of the Jedi. This isn't just a trip down memory lane—it's a pilgrimage to the very heart of the Force.

50 Years of the Force: From Tunisia's Sands to the Galactic Racer's Finish Line
We're staring down the barrel of the biggest anniversary in cinema history, and Lucasfilm isn't holding back. From a theatrical return of the film that started it all to a high-speed plunge into a new gaming frontier, the galaxy is expanding faster than a Kessel Run in record time.

50 Years of the Force: From Tunisia's Sands to the Galactic Racer's Finish Line
We're staring down the barrel of the biggest anniversary in cinema history, and Lucasfilm isn't holding back. From a theatrical return of the film that started it all to a high-speed plunge into a new gaming frontier, the galaxy is expanding faster than a Kessel Run in record time.
Recognition for the Shadow: Maul: Shadow Lord and Visions Score Emmy Nods!
The Academy has spoken, and the Force is strong with this one. From the visceral soundscapes of Maul's descent into the underworld to the artistic brilliance of Visions, Star Wars is claiming its place among the television elite.
Recognition for the Shadow: Maul: Shadow Lord and Visions Score Emmy Nods!
The Academy has spoken, and the Force is strong with this one. From the visceral soundscapes of Maul's descent into the underworld to the artistic brilliance of Visions, Star Wars is claiming its place among the television elite.
Rogue One's 10th Anniversary: Why These New Comics Are Exactly What the Galaxy Needs
A decade after the brave souls of Scarif gave everything for a single set of plans, Marvel is bringing the Rogue One crew back to the spotlight. From Cassian's early days to a deep dive into Saw Gerrera's rebellion, these five new comics are a love letter to the franchise's grittiest era.

The Mandalorian & Grogu: When a Galaxy's Might Isn't Enough to Fight the Box Office
Lucasfilm is trying a desperate new tactic to save The Mandalorian & Grogu after a brutal second-weekend crash. From a $165M start to a 70 0rop, the numbers tell a story that no amount of Force-healing can fix.
The Wait for Ahsoka Season 2: Why 2027 Is the New Horizon (And Why We're Okay With It)
Rosario Dawson has officially confirmed that Ahsoka Season 2 will arrive in 2027. While the wait feels like a journey to the Outer Rim, the promise of a deeper dive into the New Republic era makes it worth every parsec.
The Mandalorian & Grogu: The Adelphi Base and the Return of the Grand Scale
The final trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu has landed, and it’s clear we’re moving beyond the intimate hunts of the Outer Rim. Between the reveal of the Adelphi Base and the looming shadow of the New Republic, Lucasfilm is finally bringing the 'galactic' back to the Star Wars cinema experience.

The Great Migration: Why Star Wars Leaving Disney+ Exclusivity Is the Win We Needed
After seven years of streaming-first storytelling, Lucasfilm is finally pulling the plug on Disney+ exclusivity. From the Mandalorian's first steps to the current crossroads, we examine why returning to the big screen is the only way to save the galaxy.
The Skywalker Shadow: Why Moving Beyond the Family is the Bravest Move Lucasfilm Has Ever Made
For decades, the Star Wars galaxy has been a family affair, with the Skywalkers at the center of every cosmic storm. But with Lucasfilm officially looking to move beyond the saga with a new trilogy, the franchise is finally stepping out of the shadow of its most famous bloodline.
The Skywalker Shadow: Why Moving Beyond the Family is the Bravest Move Lucasfilm Has Ever Made
For decades, the Star Wars galaxy has been a family affair, with the Skywalkers at the center of every cosmic storm. But with Lucasfilm officially looking to move beyond the saga with a new trilogy, the franchise is finally stepping out of the shadow of its most famous bloodline.
The Reformation That Never Was: Why Damon Lindelof’s 'Heretical' Star Wars Was Too Much for the Empire
Damon Lindelof just dropped a bombshell, revealing his axed Star Wars movie was intended as a 'Protestant Reformation' of the franchise. In a galaxy where corporate safety is the new Jedi Code, we have to ask: did we just lose the most daring story ever told?
