Star Wars: The latest news, movies, TV shows and more
A long time ago (1977, to be precise), the original "Star Wars" saga was born. What began with "A New Hope" quickly evolved into one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time, now with 12 movies and dozens of spin-off television series, video games, books and graphic novels. See the latest "Star Wars" news here!
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Star Wars Celebration reveals new footage about Sigourney Weaver's 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' character
By Fran Ruiz published
The Mandalorian's next chapter will blast into theaters in 2026, and we're learning more about its characters and story.

'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' is the next animated series from a galaxy far, far away coming to Disney Plus
By Fran Ruiz published
We've seen Darth Maul, the horned Sith lord, die, resurrect, and die again, but how did his criminal empire rise and fall? Star Wars' next animated show aims to answer that.

It's always a pleasure to meet a new Lego Star Wars set, as Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship drops in for Star Wars Day
By Jeff Spry published
Lego's 2,970-piece Ultimate Collector Series set arrives in time for May the Fourth!

Ryan Gosling's new 'Star Wars' movie 'Starfighter' is coming in 2027, and it has nothing to do with the Starfighter games
By Fran Ruiz published
Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy is visiting the galaxy far, far away to tell a standalone story set five years after The Rise of Skywalker.

The original 'Star Wars' theatrical cut (where Han shoots first) is coming back to theaters... well, one theater... for one night only
By Jeff Spry published
This “unmissable treat” for 'Star Wars' fans arrives June 12 for one night only.

Andor season 2: release date, plot, cast & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Andor was a surprise Star Wars hit in 2022 and is returning soon for its second and final season. Here's everything we know about Andor season 2.

Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is this weekend, and here are 5 things we want to see from the year's biggest Star Wars event
By Fran Ruiz published
Star Wars Celebration is returning to Japan later this month, so here's a list of things we expect (and hope) to see addressed at the event.

'The Empire can not win' — A pair of explosive 'Andor' Season 2 teasers drop ahead of April 22 release (video)
By Jeff Spry published
We're less than two weeks out for Disney+'s rousing 'Rogue One' prequel series return!

Best Lego deals 2025: save on Star Wars, space, Marvel & DC Lego sets
By Kim Snaith last updated
Discover the best Lego deals for space and sci-fi fans whether you want a Lego Star Wars set ahead of "Andor: Season 2", a Marvel set, in time for "Thunderbolts" or you're just a space enthusiast looking for something cool to build.

Familiar faces return in 'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld', which hits Disney+ on May the 4th (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Disney has revealed its third animated Star Wars anthology series, which takes us deeper into the galaxy's darkest corners through the eyes of two infamous bounty hunters.
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