<span class="mx-1">We preview the franchise slate hitting screens in 2022. There are definites like ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ and ‘Andor,’ but we hold hope for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3.</span>
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By Brad Gullickson · Published on February 17th, 2022
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<em>Star Wars Explained is our ongoing series where we delve into the latest Star Wars shows, movies, trailers, and news stories to divine the franchise’s future. This entry examines the Star Wars properties we hope to see in 2022 and beyond.</em>
With Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett concluded, it’s time to look ahead, toward a bright future where one Star Wars property leads into another. Currently, there’s more mystery floating around the franchise, especially cinematically, than firm release dates. Or at least, release dates with attached narratives.
Here’s what we know. Disney+ has already announced a major Star Wars slate, and we’re going to get into all that in a minute. However, since Star Wars began as movies, our hearts tend to crave the big screen tales the most. The sequel trilogy is over, and we’re ready for more. To satiate those desires, Lucasfilm has saved three dates for three theatrical features:
December 22, 2023
December 19, 2025
December 17, 2027
Initially, it was believed Patty Jenkins‘ Rogue Squadron would fall into the first slot, but that movie hit a delay. It’s still on the books, but it seems optimistic that they’ll make that December 22nd date. Is there another movie further along in the process? I’m not sure, although there are some significant prospects, and those dates are still on lock for Lucasfilm.
Possible contenders for these premiere weekends are movies helmed by Taika Waititi, Kevin Feige, J.D. Dillard, and Rian Johnson. Yes, it does feel improbable that Johnson will return, but there’s been no official cancelation, and it’s hard to give up our naive cheer. Until Lucasfilm says otherwise, our fingers remain crossed.
Unless we have a major surprise on the horizon, Star Wars in 2022 will survive on the small screen. But can we really be that mad about it after The Book of Boba Fett‘s last few episodes and The Mandalorian‘s second season? Oh! Plus, The Bad Batch and Visionsin all their animated glory? With each new serial adventure, The Rise of Skywalker falls further and further into memory.
For our sanity’s sake, let’s focus on the sure bets. Below are the Disney+ shows we’re most confident we’ll see in 2022, or at the very latest, early 2023. While only one has a firm launch date, most have confirmed production schedules. And beyond these five series, we’re also hopeful that we’ll eventually get The Acolyte, Lando, and the animated feature A Droid‘s Story.
Plans and dates shuffle, but there’s no ignoring the Star Wars floodgates. They’re open, and they’re flowing.