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Star Wars is returning to its High Republic era with an exciting new release later this year. The High Republic Adventures: Pathfinders will get ready to wrap up its explosive mystery in the coming months. Dark Horse Comics recently revealed its upcoming solicits, which include the fact that The High Republic Adventures: Pathfinders #5 will go on sale Sept. 9, 2026. There are plenty of High Republic adventures on the way in the coming months as well, with the second issue jus

The Star Wars universe is about to revisit an iconic era to kick off a brand-new series of stories for young readers. Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz have officially unveiled the first in a new series of upcoming graphic novels, Star Wars: Smugglers and Scoundrels Vol. 1 — The Race for Jabba's Bounty. Written by the critically acclaimed Cavan Scott with art by Christian Colbert, The Race for Jabba's Bounty will see Han Solo and Chewbacca cross paths with some of the deadliest

The wait for Star Wars Zero Company is almost over, and the hotly anticipated new game should be arriving in just a matter of months. Star Wars Zero Company, the strategy game from Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, has just had its release date leaked online and will be arriving on August 27. This news comes from an industry insider, who confirms the title will be coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with both Standard and Deluxe Editions of the game slated

Announced by an official press release from Marvel Comics, "After his long-awaited return in The Mandalorian, Boba Fett went on to headline his own Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett. The hit show reintroduced the iconic bounty hunter to fans everywhere as he navigated the galaxy’s underworld and claimed control of Tatooine following Jabba the Hutt’s fall. This August, in the long-standing tradition of Marvel Comics epic Star Wars adaptations, Marvel brings this pivotal St

The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters this week as the first Star Wars film in 7 years and fans are gearing up for the big screen return of a galaxy far, far away. The film follows the continuing journey of Din Djarin and Grogu after three seasons of Star Wars adventures on Disney+. Ever since Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones — or, more specifically, The Clone Wars animated series — the Mandalorian race has been one of the more popular aspects of the Star Wars uni

Marvel Comics is about to drop some truly stunning Star Wars variant covers in celebration of Pride Month. A set of three connecting variant covers for some of the hottest Star Wars comics of the year has been unveiled, and they are easily among the best celebrations of Pride in the Galaxy Far, Far Away that fans have ever seen. The three covers, all illustrated by fan-favorite artist Rickie Yagawa, come together to feature a lineup of some of the most beloved and iconic quee

After serving as an important part of the first two seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian in her role as Cara Dune, Gina Carano was controversially fired by Disney in 2021. Five years later, following a lawsuit against Disney concerning her firing, the door is starting to open for her potential return. Prior to her rise in acting, Carano had a successful career as a mixed martial artist. She's returning to MMA next month for a highly-promoted fight against Ronda Rousey, set t

Next month, Star Wars is back on the big screen with the theatrical premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 22. Ahead of the film's arrival, Burger King is introducing a new menu inspired by the film, bringing Star Wars back to the restaurant after two decades. The promotion will appropriately launch on May the Fourth (May 4), with participating Burger King locations in the United States offering limited-time items while supplies last. This includes themed foods in The

For nearly 50 years, the world of Star Wars has become one of the most popular media franchises in the world. Although it all started with just one film trilogy, through multiple other films and TV spin-offs, its vast world-building and mythology continue to grow and evolve with each entry. That being said, it definitely has not been immune to fan criticism, particularly when it comes to its own continuity being laden with overlooked errors. Even the original trilogy, for al

Star Wars ' most notorious crime family is finally returning to the big screen for the first time in years. The Hutt Clan will officially appear in the upcoming movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu , which hits theaters on May 22. This is the family of the iconic character Jabba the Hutt, who first appeared in the Original Star Wars trilogy decades ago. At least three Hutts are confirmed to appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu , all of whom have a direct relationship with the late

Star Wars may have had a rocky few years since the release of the sequel trilogy, but Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord puts an end to all of that. Maul - Shadow Lord is a franchise-defining series that will leave fans desperate for more. Maul has held a special place with the fans for decades now, and this is exactly what people have been waiting for. Sam Witwer Delivers a Career-Defining Performance as Maul Sam Witwer has been giving new life to Maul since The Clone Wars , but

Days before the show even premieres, Lucasfilm and Disney+ have already renewed its next Disney+ series for a second season. Perhaps that shouldn't be surprising, considering the show is Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord , putting the spotlight on one of Star Wars' most resilient. Ahead of the show's season premiere, Disney+ and Lucasfilm have officially announced that Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord has been renewed for Season 2. In fact, the press release states that the announ

The Star Wars special editions are back, and possibly for the last time. A listing for a Star Wars: Original Trilogy Blu-ray and DVD release coming later this year, and the listed runtimes for the three films — A New Hope , The Empire Strikes Back , and Return of the Jedi — suggest that they are the Special Edition, first released in theaters in the 1990s. Fans are likely to roll their eyes at these Star Wars Special Editions, much maligned by fans for their CGI VFX additi

A familiar face is returning to a galaxy far, far, away--and it's about time. The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on May 22, marking the first theatrically released Star Wars project since Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. Directed by Jon Favreau, the new film aims to conclude the saga that began with The Mandalorian on Disney+. The Mandalorian and Grogu is more than a culmination of Star Wars ' Disney+ projects; it is also a love letter to every era of the lo

The Super Bowl is where the world of sports meets entertainment for a massive night of television. Despite a record-breaking advertising spend, several studios will still push some of their biggest releases to capture interest ahead of nearly 128 million viewers. However, not every highly anticipated film will have a presence during Super Bowl LX. While Marvel Studios has been promoting Avengers: Doomsday earlier than past titles, no new footage will arrive during the NFL t

The first trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu has been out for some time now, and it's simple to say that the reception to it was lukewarm. The Star Wars fandom is fickle and impossible to please, yet The Mandalorian and Grogu ​​​​​​seems like it should be an easy win. It seems that many fans have not only forgotten about what a phenomenon The Mandalorian was, even Season 3, but also what made the show such a sensation among fans. No one saw Grogu coming when th

When it comes to iconic franchises, there are few as successful and expansive as Star Wars . From movies to games and even books, Star Wars has always been there. However, when Disney acquired the franchise, it grew into a whole new canon land with Galaxy's Edge. Unfortunately, the Sequel Trilogy hasn't been as widely accepted as the original trilogy. But the parks have recognized this as recent news from the Disney parks reveals that Disneyland will be shifting and expanding

Star Wars fans have had it pretty good over the past few years, with a whole host of hit titles such as The Book of Boba Fett , The Mandalorian , and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew opening up entire new avenues to be explored in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Even beyond live-action productions, animated series like Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy have broken entirely new ground in ways that more traditional films or shows likely never could. Now, the other breakout Star Wars animated

Star Wars: Eclipse , the controversial video game that has been stuck in development since 2021, has received an official update from its studio. The action-adventure game is being handled by Quantic Dream, the studio behind Detroit: Become Human . In a press release shared on Quantic Dream's official blog, Founder David Cage gave fans an encouraging update on the Star Wars project in a short, but sweet message: "Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and w

Disney+’s popular Star Wars series, Andor, may have come to an end earlier this year, but another show is still going strong. Ahsoka,...