There are high hopes for Star Wars to make a big splash at D23, with announcements on new movies and Disney+ series sure to drop over the weekend.
Star Wars took a big-screen break following The Rise of Skywalker. It’s not that projects haven’t been brewing – several upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows are in development – it’s just that the 2023 strikes and shifting creative plans delayed things.
We’ve had things like The Acolyte to tide us over, but Disney is planning a comeback in a big way.
With films like Dawn of the Jedi as well as more Star Wars shows to come, it’s worth keeping your eye on D23 2024 – taking place on August 9-11, 2024 – to find out where all these projects sit.
Every Star Wars movie & TV show announcement from D23
We got updates on Star Wars movies and shows, including Skeleton Crew and The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Sadly, no new movies or huge surprises this year. It’s unlikely anything previously announced has been canceled, it’s just that Disney seems to be focused on the immediate future of Star Wars versus projects that are years away.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Get ready for a brand new Star Wars adventure.
Watch the trailer for Skeleton Crew, streaming with a two-episode series premiere December 3 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/pfj8E8WJ8n
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 10, 2024
Jude Law came out on stage to present Skeleton Crew, revealing the first look at the show since its previous release date reveal.
The reveal included the trailer, which showcased the various cast members going about their day as students and wanting to explore the galaxy. Exploring the woods, they discover a lost Jedi temple and find themselves stranded in space.
The trailer ends with the kids discovering Jude Law’s character using the Force, leading them to assume he is a Jedi. The tone of the trailer is incredibly whimsical and feels a lot like a classic sci-fi adventure.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew gets a two-episode premiere on December 3, 2024, on Disney+.
Andor Season 2
Fight the Empire. #Andor's @diegoluna_ has made his return to #D23. pic.twitter.com/WvT0tRYZ06
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 10, 2024
Diego Luna came to the stage to discuss Andor Season 2. The second (and final) season will consist of twelve episodes spanning four years, dovetailing into the events of Rogue One.
The presentation finally confirmed long-gestating rumors that Ben Mendelsohn will return as his Rogue One character, Director Krennic. Forest Whittaker will also return as revolutionary Saw Gerrerra.
Andor Season 2 was originally set for an August 2024 release, but the WGA strike of 2023 halted production. Disney elected to keep it off its 2024 slate and push it into 2025. No further details on a release or footage was offered during the presentation.
The Mandalorian & Grogu
New concept art for The Mandalorian & Grogu was shown off, featuring a beachside warehouse area with speeders parked by it. The presentation also confirmed rumors that filming started in 2024, meaning star Pedro Pascal is keeping busy between this and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Footage was shown off exclusively to the crowd that appeared to show a return to HOth, as well as Snow Troopers and AT-ATs, which Mando had to contend with while balancing Grogu in his lap. As of this writing, the footage has not been released online.
The presentation also revealed two huge returns for the film: the original iconic ship The Razor Crest, which was destroyed in Season 2, and the return of Zeb Orrelios, the Lasat soldier who first appeared on Star Wars: Rebels. Zeb had a brief cameo in The Mandalorian Season 3 but was notably absent from last year’s Star Wars: Ahsoka.
Mandalorian & Grogu is aiming for a theatrical release on May 22, 2026. Disney has secured the date, though it could move depending on delays. Announced in January 2024, The story takes place in the New Republic Era and is the culmination of Dave Filoni’s small-screen adventures on Disney+. The film will be the first Star Wars cinema event since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Everything Star Wars that wasn’t announced at D23
Star Wars: New Jedi Order
New Jedi Order brings back Daisy Ridley’s Rey and is set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker. We’ll watch her attempt to rebuild the Jedi Order following Darth Sidious’ defeat.
Oscar-winning filmmaker and journalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will direct. It’s in active development with Steven Knight beginning his work on the script in early 2024, and is expected to be the next in the Star Wars release order after Mando’s flick.
Sadly, no update on this one at this time, but considering the focus was very much on more immediate projects, this may just be one that’s too early for Lucasfilm to reveal further details on.
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Lando movie
A Lando spin-off was revealed in 2020 and planned as a series starring Donald Glover. However, recent updates from September 2023 say it’s now being developed as a movie.
News has been incredibly dry in the last year, leading many to wonder if the Lando movie is still happening.
Dawn of the Jedi
James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi is the project on this list that’s almost certain to actually come out. It was announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2023.
The story will take us to the far-flung past before the Jedi were established.
Filming hasn’t begun yet, so it’s not too surprising that there wasn’t any news. Still, it likely won’t be long until we hear about who will be heading the cast or other working creatives behind the scenes.
Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Movie
There’s little to no information on Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film. No date, no plot, no cast.
The last we heard, it’s still going ahead. The most we can hope for here is the green light that it’s still going forward, or some announcements about the cast and concept.
Rian Johnson’s Star Wars trilogy
The Last Jedi director was in talks to make a new Star Wars trilogy.
If this is still going ahead, it’s very early days. So, this is another case of waiting to see if there’s any movement on it. We weren’t expecting to hear an update on this at D23, but it was nice to hope.
D23 schedule
D23 2024 is on August 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
All of the Star Wars events are listed below, and you can find the all-encompassing schedule that includes Marvel and other franchises on D23’s website.
The key things are the Entertainment Showcase on Friday which will include updates about major projects, and the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, which features big Star Wars names.
Friday, August 9
- Actor Daniel Logan, Star Wars’ Young Boba Fett (11:45am – 12:45pm)
- Meet actor Daniel Logan, Star Wars’ young Boba Fett from Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Clone Wars, LEGO Star Wars, The Book of Boba Fett, and The Bad Batch for a signing opportunity.
- Experience ILM StageCraft (12:00pm – 12:45pm, 2:00pm – 2:45pm)
- Lucasfilm presents the magic of ILM StageCraft™, the technology used to bring to life the worlds of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and more. Hear from luminaries such as Doug Chiang, the creature team from Legacy Effects, and more for a look behind the scenes.
- Disney Entertainment Showcase (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
- Enjoy the magic of Disney Entertainment in a star-studded showcase featuring exclusive looks at the movies, series, and stage shows you love, and a glimpse into what you can look forward to. Join some of your favorite stars as they give you a peek behind the curtain at upcoming projects, never-before-seen footage, surprise announcements, and special guests, musical performances, and exclusive new content coming to the big screen, your small screens, and stages worldwide.
Saturday, 11 August
- Experience ILM StageCraft (10:00am – 10:45am)
- Actor Daniel Logan, Star Wars’ Young Boba Fett (11:45am – 12:45pm)
- Experience ILM StageCraft (12:00pm – 12:45pm)
- Experience ILM StageCraft (2:00pm – 2:45pm)
Sunday, 12 August
- Experience ILM StageCraft (10:00am – 10:45am)
- Actor Daniel Logan, Star Wars’ Young Boba Fett (11:45am – 12:45pm)
- Experience ILM StageCraft (12:00pm – 12:45pm)
- Experience ILM StageCraft (2:00pm – 2:45pm)
- Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
- Since 1987, the Disney Legends Awards program has honored gifted individuals for the significant impact they’ve had on the Disney legacy. We’ll be honoring the 2024 class of Disney Legends on Sunday, August 11, at 5 p.m. at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Includes Frank Oz, Harrison Ford, and John Williams.
How to watch D23
In-person D23 2024 tickets are sold out, but Disney’s Chief Brand Officer Asad Ayaz said portions of the event will be streamed on Disney+.
Ayaz shared the news during CES 2023 in Las Vegas. He said D23 2024 will “take it to a whole new level,” by taking advantage of Disney’s streaming platform.
That said, there haven’t been any more announcements since then so we’re unsure what exactly will stream. We imagine it would only be short pockets, as Disney will likely want to keep D23 as a premium fan experience like San Diego Comic-Con is.
Let’s hope for a fruitful Star Wars D23!
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