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Lucasfilm Star Wars franchise shift

Overview

In late July 2026, Lucasfilm responded to the poor performance of *The Mandalorian & Grogu*—the lowest‑grossing Star Wars film—to reconsider its interconnected “MandoVerse.” The studio hinted that the planned crossover movie might be scrapped or re‑imagined as a limited series and announced a new television banner, “Visions Presents,” to launch later in the year.

A week later, a leadership change saw longtime president Kathleen Kennedy depart, with veteran producer Dave Filoni and co‑president Lynwen Brennan taking over. The new executives began reviewing the Disney‑era Star Wars slate, placing the MandoVerse crossover and several other announced films—including a first‑Jedi origin story, a Rey sequel, and *Rogue Squadron*—in heightened uncertainty. Together, these moves indicate Lucasfilm is shifting its Star Wars strategy away from a broad theatrical rollout toward a more cautious, TV‑focused approach.

Entities

Lucasfilm Ltd. · Dave Filoni · Kathleen Kennedy · Lynwen Brennan · James Mangold

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Lucasfilm leadership change threatens five Disney-era Star Wars movies

    Lucasfilm’s new leadership under Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan puts five announced Disney-era Star Wars films, including a MandoVerse crossover and a Jedi origin story, at risk of being delayed or scrapped.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Lucasfilm Moves to End 'MandoVerse' After Disappointing Star Wars Film

    Lucasfilm may retire the MandoVerse after *The Mandalorian & Grogu* earned only $340 million, prompting a shift to a new TV banner, Visions Presents.

Sources

disneydining.com · disneyfanatic.com · es.gizmodo.com · kidsparty.fr