As if the surprise announcement at theStar WarsCelebration that Ryan Gosling would star inStar Wars: Starfighterdirected by Shawn Levy wasn't enough, the start of filming brought with it the announcement of a brilliant 's cast included Mia Goth, Matt Smith and Amy Adams, as well as the first image of Gosling in character alongside co-star Flynn Gray.— Christine Baver

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sithcelebrates its 20th anniversary.

It's been two decades since the conclusion of the prequel trilogy, which chronicled in harrowing detail the fall of Anakin Skywalker to one of cinema's most famous villains, Darth Vader.

From the breathtaking battle over Coruscant to the inimitable General Grievous; From the caves of Utapau to the lava rivers of Mustafar, fans were able to relive it all on the big screen in honor of the film's 20th anniversary. And the Force was strong at the box office: re-release grossed an estimated $42.2 million worldwide. Attendees also had the opportunity to watch the film in 4DX for the first time, using high-tech motion effects seats synchronized with more than 21 effects, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the action like never before.

Additionally, renowned graphic artist Matt Ferguson has created an all-new poster for the film, which prominently features Anakin, his epic battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the menacing image of the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader.—Dustin Diehl

Andorreminded us that we have friends everywhere.

How to build a revolution? Slowly, carefully and through a thousand small acts of self-sacrifice. 

The second and final season ofAndor premiered this spring on Disney+, following young freedom fighter Cassian Andor, played by star Diego Luna, and his struggles against adversity and danger. associated with subversive activities. Result? A triumphant and gripping thriller that chronicles the early days of the Rebel Alliance and sets the stage for the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Series creator Tony Gilroy fills every episode with stunning moments and powerful performances fromMon Mothma's moving speech in the Senate before the horrific massacre of Gorman. And althoughCassian's storyhas come to an end, the show's legacy lives on:Andorreceived 14 Emmy Award nominations and five victory. Play theclub remix of “Niamos!”!—Devan Coggan

Star Wars:The Skeleton Team brought the kids home and opened up new horizons in the galaxy for At-Attin.

In January, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew brought back our favorite group of children from around the world (Wim, Neel, Fern and KB) home, attin. After spending the entire season in space, the team returns forever changed - and not alone. Jod and his pirate crew are hot on their heels and set in motion their invasion plan in hopes of taking over a supposed treasure trove. It is too easy for Jod and his team to disrupt the thrifty peace that has reigned in Attina for many years! But the kids are ready to fight back.

Wim, Fern, Neil and KB have grown a lot during their adventure, both as friends and as individuals. And they didn't hesitate to take action against Jod and the pirates - with the help of their hard-to-convince parents. And when the season came to an end, the children realized that they would have to risk everything they knew to save their home. In trueStar Warsstyle, the children believed in each other and broke the barrier to save their home world. By the end, the planet had been revealed to the entire galaxy and we were left feeling optimistic about the team and the future of At-Attin.—Paige Lyman

Star Wars: Tales from Underworldfocuses on two characters who prefer to remain in the shadows.

For fans of the scoundrels, killers and hunters of the Star Wars galaxy, the past year has been a bountiful one. The six-episode anthology series Tales of the Underworld debuted on Disney+ on May 4, Star Wars Day, and tells a story of redemption. href="https://www.starwars.com/databank/asajj-ventress">Asajj Ventressand the origin story of Cad Bane.

Series creator Dave Filoni and veteran Star Wars animated feature writer Matt Michnovec kicked off the new installment of the Star Wars Story series by revealing how Ventress (Nika Futterman) came back from the dead in 2015's Dark Disciple. But in fact, Ventress returns to the light not only thanks to the magic of the Nightsisters, but also thanks to the opportunity to help a fugitive Jedi Padawan hiding from the Empire.

The second, three-episode story follows Cad Bane (Corey Burton) as a young orphan named Colby on the planet Duros, eking out a living with his friend Nero. When a job for a local gangster goes wrong, childhood friends find themselves on opposite sides of the law, heading for an inevitable clash. The results are as touching as they are tragic.— Ethan Sachs

Lucasfilm Animation celebrated its 20th anniversary and announced the release ofStar Wars: Maul - Lord of Shadowsin 2026.

For 20 years, Lucasfilm Animation has been pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling and deepening our understanding of this vast galaxy far, far away. Since Star Wars: The Clone Wars in 2005, the animated genre has developed a limitless potential for visual and emotional expression. By taking fans through themes of resilience, grief, and hope, Lucasfilm Animation has become the most touching and safe place for fans to be. From the grassy plains of Lothal to the stormy waves of Pabbu and beyond, the animated world of Star Wars is about more than just the characters we meet on screen. 

In honor of the franchise's 20th anniversary, Lucasfilm Animation has unveiled a poster featuring more than 150 characters we've loved, lost, and maybe even hated, from Ahsoka Tano to Niku Vozo, Alexander Kallus and all members of 99th Clone Squad.Along with this star-studded ensemble, there's a fleet of ships worthy of the finest pilots (ahem, Hera Syndulla), as well as a variety of furry and terrifying aliens and creatures. 

Rooted in the epic legacy of George Lucas and Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm Animation boldly strives for excellence at every turn. The next project, which will be released in 2026, is the new animated series Star Wars: Maul - Lord of Shadows, marking the return of the elusive Mola. Announced atStar WarsCelebration Japan,Maul, Lord of Shadowsexplores Maul's quest for power in a harsh and ruthless underworld following the events ofThe Clone Warsand Order 66. Stay tuned for more in the new year, and in 2025 we saw the first image from the series unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con: Maul with his iconic red lightsaber and a new animation style. With the return of legendary actor Sam Witwer, Maul is sure to leave his mark. — Katarina Cruz

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Pastpresents a charming new story.

Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy - Pieces of the Past - is a 2025 sequel created to build on (pun intended) the original 2024 series. This time, Sig Gribling and Darth Dev must join forces (Creating the Force and Destroying the Sith) to stop Darth Solitus, Bob's former Jedi teacher, who seeks to destroy the galaxy by storing it in the Force Chamber, an alternate dimension prison.The series is certainly a great addition to the LEGOStar Warscatalogue, which in many ways represents a declaration of love forStar Warsand LEGO.

Part of the charm of the entire LEGOStar Wars series, includingPieces of the Past, is the incredible attention to detail: there seems to be a delightful Easter egg in every scene, incredible a combinationor reference that makes bothStar Warsfans and LEGO fans smile, giggle, or point at the screen. —Arda Okal

The Star Wars: Visions seriesis back with six new chapters.

Star Wars Visions Volume 3 returned in October, jumping from hyperspace to our screens. The beloved animated anthology once again brought us plenty of epic battles, heartwarming moments, and daring rescues. But for the first time in the series, we got to see the stories of several fan-favorite characters from Volume 1, namely F, Kara, and Ronin. Along with our fearless Jedi and former Sith, we've seen six more original takes on theStar Warsmythology.The diversity of Visionsis truly unlike anything else, seeing everything from stories of an adorable child and his droie bear to a middle-aged soldier writhing in pain. It'sthe Star Warsgalaxy painted in colors you've never seen before. Do yourself a favor and check out these creative interpretations of the universe before the end of the year! —Jade Fabello

TheStar WarsCelebration brought stars to Japan.

From singing "Happy Birthday" to the Chosen One, Hayden Christensen, to exclusive interviews with the cast of the series The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighteras well as meeting crowd favorites like Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO himself) and Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks, Kelleran Beck, and now Darth Jar Jar for LEGO fans!), Tokyo witnessed the emergence of the brightest stars of a galaxy far, far away. 

Visitors also saw the final season of Andora for the first time, got a glimpse of the next animated series Star Wars: Maul - Master of Shadows, as well as new manga, novels, art books and video games in the universe Star Wars, including Star Wars Zero Company . 

Remember the highlights from your performance at StarWarsCelebration Japan LIVE! anytime on YouTube. —Kelly Knox

The gaming industry continued to expand.

This year, gamers around the world (and across platforms) embarked on several new interactive adventures.One of the most exciting, as first announced at the Star WarsCelebration Japan, was the next onecollaborationStar Wars andFortniteto create an unforgettable summer season. The month-long five-phase initiative, dubbed Fortnite: Galactic Battle, had many highlights, but the opportunity to finally play as longtime fan favorite Darth Jar Jar, whose abilities included sinister Force lightning, was a real win.

Also featured at Star WarsCelebration Japan was ​Star Wars Zero Company is an upcoming single-player turn-based tactics video game scheduled for release in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games,Zero Companywill tell an original, gritty Clone Wars-era story featuring all-new (and rather diverse) heroes. We're looking forward to playing it next year!

Kay Vess' adventures continue with the expansion packStar Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune, teaming her up with everyone's favorite prankster, Hondo Ohnaka. The original game was also released on Nintendo Switch 2 this fall. More ND-5 and Nyx please!

Industrial Light & Magic has unveiled an exciting new immersive experience in Star Wars: Beyond Victory - A Mixed Reality Playset, exclusive to the Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets. And now (finally) podracing! To cap off 2025—and with the Pod racing in mind—two surprise announcements of games based on theStar Wars universe were made at the Game Awards in December.The first is a mysterious cinematic trailer revealing the upcoming gameStar Wars: Fate of the Old Republicand the return of originalStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic's Casey Hudson from Arcanaut Studios and Lucasfilm Games. The second announced a new high-stakes adventure game, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, featuring high-speed repulsorships, the scorching sands of Jakku, and a surprise cameo from an elderly Sebulba. Santa Claus, move over, now there's only one bearded old man to focus on. (Spoiler alert: it's Sebulba.)

And no summary of the year in the gaming industry would be complete without mentioning the absolutely stunning addition to the critically acclaimed game Indiana Jones and theGreat Circle. Called The Order of Giants, the new expansion for Dr. Jones' world-traveling virtual world features some stunning new locations (including the Colosseum and Vatican Gardens in Italy) and an epic new enemy. —Brandon Weinerdy

Lucasfilm Publishing has unveiled exciting new stories and compelling endings.

In the summer of 2025, the third phase of the publishing project "Star Wars: The High Republic was completed, which included dozens of interconnected novels, comics, manga and audio dramas released over the past four years.The project's architects - Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott and Charles Soule - return to complete the story of the Jedi-Republic conflict with the Nihil Marauders and reveal the mystery of the nameless creatures.

Other publishing new releases for 2025 include the first book of the trilogy Reign of the Empire, Alexander Fried's The Mask of Fear, Lamar Giles' novel Sanctuary: A Novel from the Bad Batch series, and the terrifying story of Darth VaderThe Master Evilby Adam Christopher, the story of Finn and Gianna's past in Kwame Mbalia's The Last Command, as well as two stories related to the television series The Acolyte - Justina Ireland's Acolyte: The Pathfinder and Justina Ireland's Acolyte: The Crystal crownby Tessa Gratton. And while comic book fans have enjoyed titles like Vader's Legacy, Tales from the Nightlands, Han Solo: The Hunt for the Falcon, Jedi Knights, and Boba Fett: Black, White and Red, manga Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber Volume 1gave fans of the sequel era new characters to root for. —Amy Richau

Marvel's flagship Star Wars comic has been relaunched with never-before-told stories set after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. 

Created by Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Alex Segura and illustrated by industry superstar Phil Noto, flagship comic book seriesMarvelStar Wars continues its bold expansion of the original trilogy, exploring the power vacuum left by the fall of the Empire.Fans are reunited with their favorite heroes from across the galaxy when Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solos struggle to protect the nascent New Republic from rising enemies who would love nothing more than to see it collapse. This new era of Star Wars storytelling will continue next year with the release of Star Wars #9 on January 21st. —William Schamma

Lucasfilm has announced the return ofStar Wars: A New Hopeto theaters.

Most modern Star Wars fans don’t know a world without these beloved stories. But 50 years ago, in 1975,Star Warswas still a relatively low-budget space fantasy in pre-production. 31-year-old director George Lucas was respected for his previous film, American Graffiti, but most in Hollywood were skeptical about his new project. In 1977, of course, everything changed. As we approach our 50th anniversary in 2027, we'll mark the occasion with a worldwide celebration of the golden anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope . The upcoming theatrical re-release ofthe film will give us all the opportunity to visit our local theater and imagine what it was like back in '77 when the projector came to life. One thing we know for sure: cinema has never been the same again, and neither will we.—Lucas Systrom

Star Wars: The Force Awakensis 10 years old.

48 years and 12 Star Wars films later (including the theatrical release of The Clone Wars!), we increasingly find opportunities to celebrate the anniversaries of these films. Of course, we don't need an anniversary to celebrate our favorite Star Wars movies, but the ones we've missed in recent years—the 40th anniversary ofReturn of the Jedi, the 25th anniversary ofThe Phantom Menaceand the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Siththis year (see above)— have attracted fans wanting to relive the thrills and thrills of these films, or perhaps see them for the first time.

December 18, 2025 marks 10 years since the triumphant return of Star Wars to cinema screens with the 2015 release of Star Wars:The Awakens Forceswhich, as the title suggests, reawakened and reinvigorated theStar Wars narrative on a scale never before seen. Since that massive Star Warsreboot ten years ago, there have been five films, seven live-action TV series, and more than a dozen animated projects that are now going from strength to strength with new projects in theaters, streaming services, and animated projects coming soon. As 2025 comes to a close, it's a good reminder: Has there ever been a better time to be aStar Warsfan? — Pete Wilmur