# Lucasfilm Star Wars franchise shift

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lucasfilm-star-wars-franchise-shift
> Updated: 2026-08-03T00:54:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucasfilm-leadership-change-threatens-five-disney-era-star-wars-movies

### 2026-07-23: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucasfilm-moves-to-end-mandoverse-after-disappointing-star-wars-film

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