All Upcoming Star Wars Movies & Shows in 2026:Complete Release Guide

📅 May 4, 2026✍️ DailyUpdates360 Team⏱ 14 min read🔄 Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Quick Summary: The galaxy far, far away is finally back — in a BIG way. After a seven-year theatrical drought since The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars returns to the big screen on May 22, 2026 with The Mandalorian & Grogu. And that’s just the beginning. From Ahsoka Season 2 on Disney+ to Star Wars: Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, 2026 is the most exciting year for Star Wars fans in nearly a decade. This guide covers every confirmed film and show, release dates, cast details, and what to expect — all in one place.

Star Wars 2026: Complete Release Schedule at a Glance

Before diving deep into each project, here’s a bird’s-eye view of all confirmed and upcoming Star Wars movies and shows in 2026 and beyond. Bookmark this — it’s your cheat sheet.

Title	Type	Release Date	Status
The Mandalorian & Grogu	Theatrical Film	May 22, 2026	✅ Confirmed
Maul – Shadow Lord	Animated Series (Disney+)	April 6, 2026 (Ongoing)	✅ Airing
Ahsoka Season 2	Live-Action Series (Disney+)	2026 (Date TBA)	⏳ Confirmed / Date TBA
Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi	Animated Series (Disney+)	2026 (Date TBA)	⏳ Confirmed / Date TBA
Star Wars: Starfighter	Theatrical Film	May 28, 2027	✅ Confirmed
New Jedi Order (Rey Movie)	Theatrical Film	TBA	🔧 In Development
Dawn of the Jedi	Theatrical Film	TBA	🔧 Script Written / On Hold
Lando	Theatrical Film	TBA	🔧 Script Submitted

Now let’s break down every single upcoming Star Wars movie and show in detail — so you know exactly what’s coming, who’s in it, and why it matters.

1. The Mandalorian & Grogu — The Big Return (May 22, 2026)

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Directed by Jon Favreau | Lucasfilm / Disney

TheatricalMay 22, 2026ConfirmedDirector

Jon FavreauLead Stars

Pedro Pascal, GroguNew Additions

Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen WhiteRelease

May 22, 2026

This is the one every Star Wars fan has been waiting for. The Mandalorian & Grogu is the first new Star Wars theatrical release since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker — a seven-year absence from cinema screens. Directed by the man who started it all, Jon Favreau, the film continues the beloved story of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his adopted foundling, Grogu — the creature the internet calls Baby Yoda.

The plot centers on a mission issued by Sigourney Weaver’s Colonel Ward, who sends the duo deep into the Outer Rim. There, they encounter Rotta the Hutt — reimagined as a grown, formidable character voiced by Jeremy Allen White (The Bear). A first trailer and additional footage shown at Star Wars Celebration 2025 revealed exciting AT-AT action sequences and the return of fan-favorite Zeb Orrelios.

Jon Favreau himself has said he wants to “pull out all the stops” to prove this film is more than just a TV show expanded — it’s a true cinematic event. This movie is expected to be a major narrative milestone that begins wrapping up the interconnected MandoVerse storyline built over five years of Disney+ series.

2. Maul – Shadow Lord — The Dark Side Animated Series (April 2026)

Maul – Shadow Lord

Animated Series | Disney+ | Currently Airing

Disney+ StreamingAiring April 2026Renewed for S2

One of the freshest additions to the Star Wars 2026 lineup is the animated series Maul – Shadow Lord, which premiered on Disney+ on April 6, 2026. The series dives deep into one of the most dangerous and fascinating villains in Star Wars lore: Darth Maul.

Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, the show explores how Maul rebuilds his power in the criminal underworld following the events portrayed in The Clone Wars and Solo: A Star Wars Story. Maul’s 10-episode first season has already been renewed for a Season 2, with Sam Witwer delivering what critics are calling his strongest performance as the iconic Sith.

Its Season 1 finale was scheduled to air on May 4, 2026 (Star Wars Day), making it a special celebration for the fandom. The show continues weekly on Disney+, and fans have praised its darker tone and expanded criminal-underworld lore.

3. Ahsoka Season 2 — The MandoVerse’s Most Important Chapter (2026)

Ahsoka Season 2

Live-Action | Disney+ | Showrunner: Dave Filoni

Disney+ Streaming2026 (Date TBA)8 EpisodesShowrunner

Dave FiloniLead Star

Rosario DawsonFilming Wrapped

October 2025Episodes

8 Episodes

Ahsoka Season 2 is arguably the most consequential Star Wars show of 2026. After months of fan anxiety about possible delays, the final issue of Star Wars Insider magazine confirmed the season will arrive on Disney+ later this year. Filming wrapped in October 2025 in the UK, and all eight episodes were written by showrunner Dave Filoni himself.

Picking up from Season 1’s cliffhanger ending, Rosario Dawson returns as Ahsoka Tano, with Hayden Christensen back as Anakin Skywalker. Other key cast returning includes Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Rory McCann who takes over as Baylan Skoll following the late Ray Stevenson.

Season 2 promises an epic scale. According to producer comments, this season deals with the “higher-level” Star Wars picture — the officers and powers that shape the entire galaxy. It will explore the Mortis Gods discovered by Baylan, a full-scale war between the Empire remnants and the New Republic, and the return of Admiral Ackbar. This season is widely expected to lay the groundwork for where Star Wars goes next on both the big and small screen.

⚡ Why This Matters

Reports indicate that Lucasfilm is watching Ahsoka Season 2’s performance closely before greenlighting future MandoVerse projects. In many ways, this season is a make-or-break moment for the entire New Republic era of Star Wars storytelling.

4. Star Wars: Starfighter — Ryan Gosling Enters the Galaxy (May 2027)

Star Wars: Starfighter

Directed by Shawn Levy | Releases May 28, 2027

TheatricalMay 28, 2027Confirmed / In ProductionDirector

Shawn LevyLead Star

Ryan GoslingSetting

Post-Rise of SkywalkerRelease

May 28, 2027

Announced at Star Wars Celebration 2025 and already generating massive buzz, Star Wars: Starfighter is one of the most exciting upcoming Star Wars movies in the pipeline. The film is directed by Shawn Levy — the force behind Deadpool & Wolverine and Free Guy — and stars Ryan Gosling in the lead role.

Starfighter is set to be the first Star Wars film set after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, making it a true Episode X in spirit. It’s described as a standalone story, set approximately five to six years beyond the sequel trilogy. Production wrapped in late 2025 in the UK, and images of Gosling in character have been released, showing him alongside actress Flynn Gray in Mediterranean-set scenes.

According to former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, Starfighter arrives directly after The Mandalorian & Grogu in the new theatrical Star Wars era. Expect a teaser trailer for the film soon, as confirmed by Star Wars Insider.

5. Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi (Animated Series, 2026)

Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi

Animated | Disney+ | Studio: Production I.G

Disney+ Streaming2026 (Date TBA)Anime-Style

Following the huge success of the Star Wars Visions anthology, Japanese animation studio Production I.G developed a sequel to the beloved Visions episode “The Ninth Jedi.” That sequel short, Child of Hope, introduces Kara, a young girl searching for her kidnapped father who crafted unique Force-based lightsabers.

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi is a full-length animated series expanding Kara’s story on Disney+. It’s expected to premiere sometime in 2026, though no release date has been confirmed yet. For fans of the more artistic, experimental side of Star Wars storytelling, this is a must-watch.

6. Future Star Wars Movies in Development (2027 and Beyond)

Beyond the confirmed 2026 and 2027 releases, Lucasfilm has a rich pipeline of upcoming Star Wars films that are in various stages of development. Here’s what we know about each one:

🌟 New Jedi Order — Daisy Ridley Returns as Rey

In DevelopmentDate TBA

Director: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | Lead: Daisy Ridley as Rey

Set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, the New Jedi Order film sees Rey Skywalker as a Jedi Master rebuilding a new generation of Force wielders. The project has gone through several writing teams, but George Nolfi (The Bourne Ultimatum) is the latest screenwriter attached. This film is essentially Episode X, designed to launch a new era of the Skywalker-adjacent universe.

🌄 Dawn of the Jedi — James Mangold Goes 25,000 Years Back

Script WrittenOn Hold

Director: James Mangold (Logan, A Complete Unknown) | Co-Writer: Beau Willimon

Perhaps the most ambitious upcoming Star Wars film, Dawn of the Jedi takes place approximately 25,000 years before A New Hope. It will explore the very origins of the Force and the first Jedi civilization. Mangold has described it as a “Cecil B. DeMille-style biblical epic.” The script has been written and praised by Kathleen Kennedy as “definitely breaking the mold,” though the film is currently on hold pending production planning.

🎲 Lando — Donald Glover’s Scoundrel Returns

Script SubmittedDate TBA

Lead/Writer: Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian

Originally planned as a Disney+ series, the Lando project was converted into a theatrical film. Donald Glover has publicly renewed his excitement, and Kathleen Kennedy confirmed in a 2026 interview that Glover has turned in a script. Original Lando actor Billy Dee Williams also teased on social media that “something truly magnificent is coming soon.” No release date has been set.

Star Wars Timeline: What’s Coming & When

April 6, 2026

Maul – Shadow Lord — Disney+ premiere

Weekly animated episodes; Season 1 finale on May 4 (Star Wars Day). Already renewed for Season 2.

May 22, 2026

The Mandalorian & Grogu — Theaters worldwide

The first new Star Wars film in theaters since 2019. Directed by Jon Favreau, starring Pedro Pascal.

Mid-to-Late 2026

Ahsoka Season 2 — Disney+

8 episodes written by Dave Filoni. Confirmed for 2026 release by Star Wars Insider. Date still TBA.

2026

Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi — Disney+

Full animated series from Production I.G. No official release window yet.

May 28, 2027

Star Wars: Starfighter — Theaters worldwide

Directed by Shawn Levy. Stars Ryan Gosling. Set after The Rise of Skywalker.

TBA (2027–2028)

New Jedi Order, Dawn of the Jedi, Lando

All in development with no confirmed dates. Expected to carry the franchise into a new era.

Why 2026 Is the Most Important Year for Star Wars in a Decade

Let’s be honest: Star Wars has faced real challenges since The Last Jedi divided fans in 2017 and The Rise of Skywalker struggled to satisfy audiences in 2019. After that, the franchise retreated to Disney+ for five years. Shows like The Mandalorian, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor Season 2 have kept the fandom alive and often thriving — but a theatrical Star Wars film has been sorely missed.

2026 changes everything. The Mandalorian & Grogu is not just a new movie — it’s a statement. It’s Lucasfilm saying, “We’re back, and we’re bringing the characters you actually love to the biggest screen possible.” If it succeeds, the doors open for Starfighter, New Jedi Order, Dawn of the Jedi, and beyond. If it underperforms, Lucasfilm may have to recalibrate yet again.

Meanwhile, the Disney+ streaming side is also converging. Ahsoka Season 2, Maul – Shadow Lord, and Visions: The Ninth Jedi all represent different flavors of Star Wars storytelling — live-action epic, dark animated drama, and artistic anime. Together, they show a franchise that’s learned from its mistakes and is now committed to quality and variety over quantity.

For fans around the world — whether you discovered Star Wars through A New Hope in 1977 or through Baby Yoda in 2019 — the force is genuinely strong with this 2026 slate.

🔍 Key Insight for Fans

Lucasfilm is reportedly waiting to see how both The Mandalorian & Grogu performs at the box office and how Ahsoka Season 2 performs on Disney+ before deciding the future of the MandoVerse. These two projects are the franchise’s most important releases since The Force Awakens in 2015.

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✅ Final Thoughts: The Galaxy Far, Far Away Is Back

There has never been a better time to be a Star Wars fan. After years of mixed results and creative uncertainty, 2026 represents the franchise at its most focused and intentional. The Mandalorian & Grogu brings the characters fans love most to the cinema. Ahsoka Season 2 promises to be the most narratively ambitious chapter of the MandoVerse. And on the horizon, projects like Starfighter, New Jedi Order, and Dawn of the Jedi suggest a franchise thinking in bold, long-term storytelling arcs.

Whether you’re a prequel devotee, a sequel defender, or someone who only showed up for Baby Yoda — there is genuinely something coming in the upcoming Star Wars 2026 and 2027 lineup for every kind of fan.

May the Force be with you. Always.

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