Obi-Wan Kenobi began life as a feature film proposal from a different era of Star Wars storytelling. Stephen Daldry was at one point attached to direct, but as Disney+ carved out a steady stream of original content, the project shifted into a limited series format. A growing trend in Star Wars storytelling favors television expansion, and fans have felt the pull of longer arcs that deepen the saga. Dave Filoni’s animated work remains a strong bridge for many fans, and Jon Favreau’s Mandalorian has set a high bar, delivering narrative momentum that hasn’t been matched in quite some time.
As Lucasfilm and its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, push the Star Wars universe further into the streaming era, the ambition is clear: more stories on screen, more characters explored across multiple formats. While Disney+ has released one live-action season per year to date, whispers from industry coverage suggest the plan may evolve to pace the universe across several simultaneous titles and spinoffs. A recent feature in Vanity Fair highlighted a shift in scheduling and production strategy that could bring additional live-action content into the pipeline.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is positioned to follow the events of a galaxy still reeling from upheaval. Andor returns as Diego Luna reprises Cassian Andor, the rebel spy whose arc in Rogue One culminates in a sacrifice that anchors a broader rebellion. The narrative here traces a five-year lead-up to those events, following Andor’s journey from a homeland in flux to a commitment to a cause that binds many disparate lives. The arc delves into the tension between personal disillusionment and the pull of a shared mission, offering a grounded, character-driven look at the origins of resistance. The Mandalorian’s third season is also anticipated to premiere in the same year, continuing a thread of galactic storytelling that blends frontier bravado with serialized character development.
In the near future, the franchise is expected to expand further with Ahsoka, a spin‑off that has moved from animation to live action with Rosario Dawson in the lead, stepping into a central role alongside appearances from characters encountered in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Additional casting includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, joining Dawson in an as-yet-undisclosed capacity, fueling speculation about the show’s scope and its connections to broader Star Wars lore. Beyond these live-action entries, there has been talk of a mysterious project set long before the familiar Skywalker era, described by insiders as a look at political, personal, and spiritual life during a time less explored by audiences. A notable showrunner transition was also mentioned, with Natasha Lyonne tied to a creative role, promising a fresh lens on this prequel-era material. The aim is to illuminate a period rich with history and upheaval that shaped the galaxy we see in the films.
Looking further ahead, a newly announced series code-named under wraps is said to capture the adventurous spirit of early 1980s thrill‑seekers. The concept is described by insiders as a space‑faring homage with a tone reminiscent of Stranger Things, but set in a Star Wars–era ecosystem. Early descriptions hint at a narrative that blends nostalgic energy with the freedom of exploration widely associated with the franchise’s most beloved entries. Fans are cautiously optimistic about how this project could weave together the franchise’s mythic heart with fresh, contemporary storytelling sensibilities.