Lucasfilm Pauses Live-Action Star Wars on Disney+ for 2026

The studio moved Ahsoka season two into early 2027 as it shifts focus to theatrical films after a weak box-office return.

Overview

Lucasfilm confirmed during Disney’s 2026 Upfront presentation that Ahsoka season two has been delayed from 2026 to early 2027, leaving no new live-action Star Wars series on Disney+ in 2026.
The delay follows a strategic reorientation toward movies after The Mandalorian & Grogu earned about $340 million worldwide, which news coverage calls the lowest-grossing Star Wars film of Disney’s ownership.
Production for Ahsoka wrapped in October 2025, making the announced release gap unusually long and creating a roughly three-and-a-half-year wait between seasons for viewers.
Lucasfilm will keep the franchise visible on streaming through animation, with Maul – Shadow Lord already released and The Ninth Jedi scheduled to stream on Disney+ and Hulu in August.
The studio’s leadership change to Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan is being cited as shaping the new priorities and has left fans and creators uncertain about the timing and format of future live-action projects.