It’s no secret that even Lucas wasn’t happy with what Star Wars had become after he sold it to Disney in 2012. Since that time, the franchise has given birth to several movie installments, spinoffs, and television series. While some of these titles received praise, others earned harsh criticism.

For his part, Steven Soderbergh – Out of Sight, Traffic, the Ocean’s Trilogy and more – explained on Bluesky that he “did not enjoy lying about the existence of THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO” but that “it really did need to remain a secret…until now!” In a separate post, Soderbergh added further details regarding the corporate side of the situation:

The Acolyte featured some notable Skywalker Saga connections, and the planned Season 2 would have had ties to the sequel trilogy.

Leaked screenshots show off a highly detailed restoration that puts the crappy 2006 versions of the theatrical cuts to shame

If you’ve ever dreamed of unboxing lightsabers day after day like some kind of Jedi holiday tradition, Star Wars just made that fantasy real. The Disney Store has launched a Mini Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Countdown Calendar,

The Hunt for Ben Solo saga takes another interesting turn, as Steven Soderbergh reveals how far along the project was before Disney turned it down.

Freddie Prinze Jr. took the lead in the 'Wing Commander' movie, yet the final product was heavily affected by 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace."

The title was almost certainly decided on as a reference to Lone Wolf and Cub, the Japanese franchise of manga and movies that was a clear inspiration for The Mandalorian. Both stories are about an adult who is skilled in combat, who watches over a small child who needs their protection.

“In Star Trek, they give you time to have discussions. I think there’s something Star Wars can learn from that actually,” Boyega said. “In terms of me appearing in [ Star Trek ], I’ve got to stay on team. I’m a lightsaber guy.”