New references to Star Wars: The Force Unleashed have reignited fans' dreams of a threequel

It's been over a decade since Star Wars: The Force Unleashed effectively disappeared along with the old expanded Star Wars canon. But it seems Star Wars itself can't quite let go of Starkiller's legacy. New Easter eggs in the Andor series and especially in the Star Wars animated project. Darth Maul: Lord of Shadows" once again united fans in the hope that the cult series will one day receive a full return.

Mola is especially actively discussed. Viewers immediately noticed several direct visual and atmospheric references to The Force Unleashed. One of the most talked about scenes was the moment where Maul literally destroys an AT-ST with the same spectacular brutality that was once Starkiller's calling card. But the main trigger for fans was the final episode of the season: Maul uses a reverse grip and fights with two halves of a lightsaber in a stance that almost completely replicates the style of Galen Marek.

A raw version of the cut-scene from the canceled remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic has appeared online

New details of the canceled remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake by Aspyr have surfaced online. Journalists found a raw version of one of the cut scenes in the portfolio of a former studio artist.

The video does not allow us to evaluate the visual style of the failed project, but makes it clear that they were going to voice the main character. This is very different from the original version, where the protagonist was always silent.

The remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was announced back in 2021. According to report by journalist Stephen Totilo dated December 2025, Aspyr was removed from the remake - screenshots of an early version of the game were leaked online in the fall. The development was allegedly undertaken by Mad Head Games, owned by Saber. Before that, she helped Aspyr create the remake.

The studio recently confirmed that the project is alive and in development, although there are no details about it yet.

Explained why The Mandalorian and Grogu became the first Star Wars film in 7 years

Jon Favreau explains why The Mandalorian and Grogu is the first new Star Wars movie in nearly seven years.

After the universe returned to the big screen in 2015, new films were released regularly until December 2019. AfterThe Rise of Skywalker. Sunrisefranchise has largely shifted to streaming series for Disney+. During this seven-year period, many films were announced, but the story of Din Djarin was the first to reach theaters.

In an interviewGamesRadar+ Favreau admits that he does not know the exact reason why his film became the first in a long time. The director and co-writer ofThe Mandalorian and Grogususpects that this is due to the popularity of the main characters. He noted that even those who do not follow the franchise know about Grogu

I'm not sure why we were asked to do this. I suspect that this is because these characters may be familiar to people, even those who haven't watchedStar Wars, especially Grogu. Baby Yoda was everywhere. And these two characters were used to launch Disney Plus. We didn't assume that audiences were already watchingStar WarswhenThe Mandaloriancame out. But we also wanted the film to feel authentic toStar Wars, and so the world we created as a backdrop and the way the characters presented themselves was embraced byStar Warsfans.

But it also became an opportunity for people who may have never watchedStar Warson TV. And here we are, seven years after the last film was released.I think there is an opportunity to introduceStar Warsto new audiences using these characters.

The success of the first season of The Mandalorian laid the foundation for Disney+ and paved the way for other game shows, including the critically acclaimed Andor. However, in the third season, the series began to delve deeper into Mandalorian mythology and other aspects of canon, making the story more difficult to understand. In the upcoming film, the authors tried to simplify the lore.

The premiere date for Ahsoka season 2 has been postponed - the first video promises a battle with Thrawn

Ahsoka's return has been delayed, but Dave Filoni hinted it will be worth the wait.

At the Disney TV lineup presentation, Rosario Dawson confirmed that the series Ahsoka (Ahsoka) will return in the first half of 2027. According to Deadline, she also hinted, “This season, the battles will be bigger and the stakes will be higher.”

Series creator Dave Filoni and some of the actors presented a fragment of the project. Epic galactic battles await in the second season ofAhsoka.

Game of Thrones star Rory McCann has taken Ray Stevenson's place as Bailan Skoll, and Admiral Ackbar will return, as Filoni promises: "He will go toe-to-toe with Thrawn."

All free PS Plus Extra and Premium games for May 2026 revealed

PlayStation has announced a fresh selection of video games that high-tier PS Plus subscribers will receive in May.

В The PlayStation blog has learned that gamers will be able to play the sequel toRed Dead Redemption, which was already in the catalogue. A project based onStar Warswill also be added to the catalogue.

Luke Skywalker may appear in Star Wars Jedi 3

The Star Wars franchise includes so many separate media products that it is quite difficult to understand it all. However, one of the biggest upcoming releases is the third game in theStar Wars Jediseries.

Although we don't know anything about it yet, it will mark the end of Cal Kestis' story. New information is beginning to emerge, hinting that the main character may cross paths with one of the most iconic characters in the universe.

As reported by Kotaku, in a new book on "Star Wars" wars"there is a hint at Cal's meeting with Luke Skywalker. Lucasfilm and Disney have released theStar Wars: Secrets of the Jedi: The Chronicles of Luke Skywalkersource book. As the title suggests, the book covers much of Luke's life. Essentially, this is an updated version of Star Wars: Secrets of the Jediwhich was released in 2019.

This comprehensive guide to the Jedi contains a wealth of lore, told from Luke Skywalker's perspective. Includes introductions to other famous light side characters such as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano and others. Featuring breathtaking illustrations and a detailed history of the Jedi, this book provides important information about the mysterious Order and the Force.

UPDATED EDITION: This completely revised edition of Star Wars: Secrets of the Jedi includes new information from the latest television series, books and films released since the first edition.

Critics have mixed opinions about The Mandalorian and Grogu

Star Warshas returned to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu (The Mandalorian and Grogu), which premiered in Los Angeles.

Immediately after the show, representatives of the press were able to share their impressions on social networks. Of course, the first opinions are usually positive, since critics do not want to quarrel with the studio, which may not invite you to the premiere in the future. It’s better to wait for full reviews, but there are still negative reactions.

Media representatives are calling the return of the franchise “an exciting adventure,” “the perfect summer movie,” and “a lot of fun.” Some critics note that the project stands out from other releases in the franchise. Several moments have never been seen before in Star Wars.

Some criticize the film for feeling like a long episode of a TV series. Fans who saw the beginning also spoke about this.

Star Wars quietly rewrote the plot of the canceled series

The Acolyte (The Acolyte) was canceled in August 2024, becoming the firstStar Warsseries to suffer such a fate. The project took place at the end of the Rise of the Republic, the golden age of the Jedi and the Republic as a whole.

The project was interesting in exploring the dark corners of the galaxy where the Sith threat secretly flourished. Manny Jacinto played the Stranger, who claimed that the Jedi would name him a Sith. Star Wars has since carefully confirmed whether he was a Sith or not.

All indications are that showrunner Leslye Headland planned for the Stranger to become the founder of the Knights of Ren. This was confirmed by the official art book, but the cancellation of the series means that all the ideas will never be realized. Star Warsmay have simply rewritten Kimir's fate to suggest he wasn't one of the Knights of Ren at all.

Disney cancels screenings of new Star Wars film due to box office fees

The box office forecasts for The Mandalorian and Grogu vary widely. But all analysts point to the worst start in the history of live-action Star Wars.

The lower limit is at $70 million, while some analysts do not rule out a start of more than $80 million in the United States (Han Solo had $84 million). According to World of Reel, box office receipts may depend on critics' reviews.

This may explain why Disney and Lucasfilm are reducing the number of press screenings for the film. Some journalists are complaining online that PR people have told them that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” won’t be shown to critics in their region. This is strange, given that previously all films in the franchise were shown to the press in advance.

This may indicate a lack of confidence in the studio's film. The first reactions indicate this.