# The Future of *Star Wars*: Upcoming Movies and Shows in 2025 and Beyond
When the *Star Wars* sequel trilogy wrapped up in 2019 with *The Rise of Skywalker*, the franchise’s future appeared ambiguous. After unveiling five *Star Wars* films within five years, Disney redirected its emphasis toward streaming, resulting in a surge of live-action and animated series on Disney+. Now, as we approach 2025 and the years that follow, the franchise is ready to make a comeback in theaters while simultaneously broadening its footprint on Disney+. Here’s a preview of the forthcoming *Star Wars* endeavors.
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## **Forthcoming *Star Wars* Releases in 2025**
### **Andor Season 2 – April 22, 2025**
– **Creator**: Tony Gilroy
– **Cast**: Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough
The critically lauded *Andor* series is back for a second and concluding season. This show, acclaimed for its sophisticated narrative and political drama, will finish with 12 episodes, seamlessly transitioning into the events of *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*. Initially scheduled for 2024, the season faced delays due to Hollywood strikes but is now set for a release in April 2025.
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### **Star Wars: Visions Season 3 – 2025**
– **Studios**: David Production, Kamikaze Douga, ANIMA, Kinema Citrus Co., Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, WIT Studio
The animated anthology series *Star Wars: Visions* is set to return for a third installment in 2025. This volume will feature five new Japanese animation studios, including WIT Studio, known for *Attack on Titan*, delivering distinctive takes on the *Star Wars* cosmos.
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## **Forthcoming *Star Wars* Releases in 2026 and Beyond**
### **The Mandalorian & Grogu – May 22, 2026**
– **Director**: Jon Favreau
– **Cast**: Pedro Pascal
Lucasfilm and Disney announced that *The Mandalorian & Grogu* will be the first *Star Wars* film to grace theaters since *The Rise of Skywalker*. While plot specifics are undisclosed, the film is anticipated to build upon the narrative established in *The Mandalorian* Season 3 and possibly lay the groundwork for Dave Filoni’s forthcoming *New Republic* film. Filming is slated to begin in 2024, with a projected theatrical debut in May 2026.
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### **Ahsoka Season 2 – TBD**
– **Creator**: Dave Filoni
– **Cast**: Rosario Dawson
After the successful run of *Ahsoka* Season 1, Lucasfilm has confirmed that Dave Filoni is crafting a second season. Although an official release date is still pending, this season is expected to launch prior to Filoni’s *New Republic* film, which aims to interconnect various *Star Wars* plots.
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### **Simon Kinberg’s Untitled *Star Wars* Trilogy – TBD**
– **Director**: TBA
– **Cast**: TBA
Late in 2024, reports emerged that *Star Wars Rebels* co-creator Simon Kinberg is assembling a new *Star Wars* film trilogy. Details remain limited, but speculation suggests that the trilogy could represent *Episode X, XI, and XII*, introducing a fresh cohort of characters while potentially featuring Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker as a mentor figure.
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### **Shawn Levy/Ryan Gosling *Star Wars* Movie – TBD**
– **Director**: Shawn Levy
– **Cast**: Ryan Gosling (rumored)
Shawn Levy has been developing a standalone *Star Wars* movie since 2022, and recent intel points to Ryan Gosling being in negotiations for a role. This film will diverge from the Skywalker Saga, offering a novel viewpoint on the *Star Wars* universe.
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## **What’s Ahead for *Star Wars*?**
With a blend of theatrical premieres and Disney+ series, *Star Wars* is gearing up for an intriguing future. Fans can anticipate the return of cherished characters, new escapades, and innovative creative talents shaping the galaxy far, far away. From the continuation of *The Mandalorian* to the deepening of *Ahsoka*, and the inception of new trilogies, the Force remains robust within *Star Wars* in 2025 and onward.
Stay tuned for more news as Lucasfilm continues to reveal its ambitious vision for the franchise! 🚀
