# Star Wars franchise expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/star-wars-franchise-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-05T09:54:25.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. Lucasfilm and Disney are expanding the Star Wars franchise through a strategic return to theatrical cinema and new media formats. Upcoming film projects include ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’, directed by Jon Favreau, as well as films by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and James Mangold. The franchise is also expanding into graphic novels, such as the ‘Star Wars: Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition’ scheduled for October 2026. In addition to film and print, the franchise has expanded into animation with the premiere of ‘LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ on Disney+. Written and directed by Jon Favreau, the animated special provides a humorous retelling of the events from the first three seasons of the live-action series and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’. The production utilizes the LEGO format to lampoon major story moments through self-aware humor and visual jokes. While the special features several returning voice actors and cameos from characters such as Ahsoka and Bo-Katan, Gavin Hammon provides the voice for Din Djarin instead of Pedro Pascal. Some critiques suggest the format functions more as a recap of existing events rather than a completely new narrative. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Disney+ releases LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian special The Star Wars special LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, directed by Jon Favreau, is now streaming on Disney+, offering a humorous recap of the series featuring Din Djarin and Grogu. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-releases-lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian-special ### 2026-09-02: LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian premieres on Disney+ LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian has launched on Disney+, providing a comedic, animated recap of the first three seasons of the series and events from The Book of Boba Fett. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian-premieres-on-disney ### 2026-08-20: Star Wars expands with new films and graphic novels Lucasfilm is expanding the Star Wars universe through new theatrical films like ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ and a graphic novel collection featuring Boba Fett. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-expands-with-new-films-and-graphic-novels --- Cite as: Star Wars franchise expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/star-wars-franchise-expansion