Ever since Disney+ started, there seemed to be a scramble to get as much new content as they could on the platform with Lucasfilm and Marvel releasing around 3-5 shows a year.
With Marvel allegedly slowing down on the TV front, it looks like Lucasfilm is also going to be following suit. According to insider Daniel Richtman (via The Direct), “I’m hearing that several series are in development, but it seems they plan to release only one live-action series per year starting in 2025.”
This does line up with some earlier rumors that Lucasfilm is looking to put focus back on the theatrically released Star Wars material, like the Mandalorian and Grogu movie as well as the next big mainline entry starring Daisy Ridley as Rey.
For context, the year 2022 saw the premiere of a total of three shows being The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor; and 2023 saw the third season of The Mandalorian as well as the first season of Ahsoka.
This year, fans got The Acolyte back in June, and this December will see the premiere of another new show called Skeleton Crew directed by Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and starring Jude Law.
Admittedly, just like Marvel, Star Wars is considered to be at a cultural low point as of now, with new series only focusing on the established Original Trilogy era. Hopefully moving forward Bob Iger and Kathleen Kennedy have a plan to make the franchise feel fresher than what it’s been doing with the past few years.
Hopefully Rian Johnson could give the Knives Out series a short rest this time?
For now, Skeleton Crew is expected to come out on Disney+ on Dec. 3.
