Lucasfilm’s top creative mind teases more live‑action Star Wars stories, yet leaves fans guessing.
Key points
- Filoni confirmed that Lucasfilm is actively planning more live‑action Star Wars series, but no titles or dates have been announced.
- Ahsoka Season 2 remains the sole live‑action series on the official schedule, with a premiere set for January 20 2027.
- Animation projects, including a second season of Maul – Shadow Lord, are moving forward, and a Filoni‑directed crossover film is in development to link multiple series.
- Future live‑action series could involve continuations, crossovers, or brand‑new characters, though none have been officially confirmed.
At this year’s D23 Expo, Lucasfilm’s newly appointed chief creative officer Dave Filoni – who now shares the presidency with Lynwen Brennan – told reporters he is excited to shape the future of live‑action Star Wars television, but he stopped short of naming any new series, confirming renewals, or providing release windows.
According to DisneyFanatic, the only live‑action Star Wars series presently on the studio’s announced schedule is the second season of Ahsoka, slated to premiere on Disney+ on January 20 2027; no other live‑action projects have been confirmed.
Filoni’s D23 remarks
The article notes that while the live‑action calendar appears lean, the animation side is busier, with Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord debuting in April 2026 and a second season planned for 2027, suggesting a more selective rather than a retreating approach to live‑action content.
Filoni hinted at several possible directions for future series – extending Ahsoka, creating a crossover film that ties together The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew, launching a new show based on characters from The Clone Wars or Rebels, or developing fresh characters in an Andor‑style model – but he emphasized that none of these options have been officially confirmed.
Current live‑action slate
The same source reports that a Filoni‑directed crossover film is slated to unite the storylines of the aforementioned series with Grand Admiral Thrawn positioned as the central antagonist, while theatrical releases such as The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) and Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) indicate continued investment in big‑screen Star Wars storytelling.
Ahsoka Season 2 will pick up more than three years after the first season ended, following Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren stranded on Peridea, with returning cast members and new characters like Baylan Skoll; a companion five‑issue comic miniseries, “Star Wars: Ahsoka — Escape From Thrawn,” will launch the same day as the season premiere.
Animation projects and upcoming film
Filoni’s comments suggest that planning for additional live‑action series is well underway, even though Lucasfilm has not yet released details beyond the Ahsoka schedule.
Reader questions
When does Ahsoka Season 2 premiere?
Ahsoka Season 2 is scheduled to debut on Disney+ on January 20 2027.
Has Lucasfilm announced any new live‑action Star Wars series beyond Ahsoka?
No, the studio has not confirmed any additional live‑action Star Wars series at this time.
What other Star Wars projects are in development?
Animation series Maul – Shadow Lord will return for a second season in 2027, a Filoni‑directed crossover film is planned to unite several series with Grand Admiral Thrawn as the antagonist, and theatrical releases include The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) and Star Wars: Starfighter (2027).
Source: disneyfanatic.com
