6 cool things from Star Wars that will become a reality in 2025

In a galaxy far, far away, many things seemed impossible - lightsabers, talking droids and holographic projections. But what if some of these fantastic technologies already exist here and now, on Earth? Missouri University of Science and Technology engineers Daniel B. Oerter and William Schoenberg re-watched George Lucas's iconic films and came to a surprising conclusion: Some of the most impressive inventions in the Star Wars universe are already a reality—or at least in active development. In this article we will talk about technologies that have moved from science fiction into everyday life.

Revival of "Star Wars": new films, cult heroes and big names

It looks like the Star Wars universe is entering a new era. After a string of flops and criticism for obsessive inclusivity, Disney appears to have listened to fans and is committed to strong scripts, big names and the return of beloved characters. One of the main announcements was the new feature film Starfighter, in which Ryan Gosling will play the main role. The plot of the film will unfold five years after the end of the Skywalker saga and will mark the start of a completely new chapter in the chronology of the franchise.

Starfighter will be directed by Shawn Levy, who previously directed successful projects for Disney such as Deadpool and Wolverine, and also worked on the finale of Stranger Things. The film will tell the story of new heroes, and Gosling, according to unconfirmed reports, will play the pilot - a key figure in the new cast. Although details about his character are kept secret, the mere participation of an actor of this caliber caused a strong reaction from fans. The script was written by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee, See), and filming will begin in the fall. The premiere is scheduled for May 28, 2027.

Updated status of Star Wars Jedi 3 after the cancellation of the new Titanfall

Electronic Arts has undergone massive layoffs that have affected the Respawn Entertainment studio. However, this did not affect the third part of Star Wars Jedi.

Ever since Disney got Star Wars, there haven't been many big games in the franchise. After the controversial reboot of Star Wars Battlefront, the successful Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released. Interestingly, it was developed by the authors of Titanfall, switching from shooters to action games.

The sequel, released a few years later, also became successful, so the finale of the Cal Kestis story was soon put into development. At the moment, the project does not have an official name, but the developers are actively working on it. Unfortunately, Respawn faced massive layoffs and was forced to cancel two games that were in the early stages of development. The only positive thing was that the next Star Wars Jedi game was not affected.

The studio has confirmed that development on Star Wars Jedi 3 is continuing, with the game aiming to "raise the bar on storytelling and gameplay once again." Only three years have passed between the first two games, so the third part could be released in the fall of 2026. The Star Wars Zero Company strategy is planned for spring.

Andor Explained: Episodes 4-6 - "Have You Ever Been to Gorman?", "I Have Friends Everywhere" and "What a Holiday Evening"

Dive into the final three episodes of Andor's second season, as the Rebels and Empire turn their attention to the Gorman Front 3 years before the events of Rogue One. Star wars. Stories."

In AndorCassian Andor continues his journey to his heroic destiny as a rebel. With the first six episodes streaming now on Disney+, join us as StarWars.com delves into the rise of a leader and the burgeoning rebellion poised to destroy the Empire.

Secrets from the filming of Andor. Season 2: Week 2 Fun Facts

Find out what The Force Awakens and Andor have in common when it comes to visiting distant planets, plus other fascinating behind-the-scenes facts about the making of the Star Wars series now streaming on Disney+.

Creating Gorman's expansive and historically rich world in the second season of Andor required ambitious set construction spanning more than 500 feet of exterior elements alone.

In fact, the new planet was created on the same Pinewood Studios location where the village of Jakku, which began the sequel trilogy, and the city of Jedha from the film Rogue One were once created. A Star Wars Story, as well as other impressive buildings from the modern era of Star Wars storytelling.

Keep reading for even more fun facts and tidbits about the making of this week's Andor episode.

Secrets of Gorman, Mina-Rau and much more: The creation of the worlds of Andor. Season 2

Creator and executive producer Tony Gilroy, production designer and executive producer Luke Hull, and Industrial Light & Magic visual effects supervisor Mohen Leo introduce us to Gorman's expansive sets, the new farming planet of Mina Rau, the first live-action incarnation of Mon Mothma Chandrila's homeworld, and more.

When the first season of Andor was released on Disney+ in the fall of 2022, the production team was already hard at work on the second. Production designer Luke Hull knew from the start that Season 2 would be another intense undertaking, and his team made sure to schedule in even more prep time than before. “It comes from the story and the characters and what’s on the page,” he explains of their approach to Andor’s grounded sense of design and construction. “It's about finding the tone that feels right for the story we want to tell. [Creator and executive producer Tony Gilroy's] approach has always been that every three episodes is a movie. You're trying to achieve that cinematic look that Star Wars has.

Concept art of the upcoming Star Wars game by the authors of Detroit: Become Human was found online

Portal MP1st shared early concept art of some characters from the ambitious Star Wars Eclipse. The game, we remind you, is being developed by the authors of Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain from Quantic Dream.

The concept art was found in the portfolio of an artist who has reportedly been working on Star Wars Eclipse "for some time." The images show variant designs of some familiar races - Gungans, Zenesians and Rodians - and Smugglers, as well as their unique equipment.

Discounts on games and entertainment for Star Wars Day 2025!

This Star Wars DayStar Wars Day is a big holiday for gamers. Fortnite features a new Star Wars mini-season, exciting integration with Monopoly GO! and much more, including many offers. 

Check out StarWars.com's guide to Star Wars Day game discounts on all platforms, as well as some special May 4th giveaways and limited-time events happening in select games. Click on it - or press start! (And be sure to check out our guide to deals on Star Wars books, toys, and other galactic merchandise.