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Is Star Wars sci-fi or fantasy? George Lucas has consistently called Star Wars “a fantasy film and a space opera.”. But the franchise draws from westerns, samurai cinema, mythology, and more. We break down every genre that defines Star Wars and classify every canon film and TV series.
Are you wondering what day of the week Star Wars episodes drop on Disney+? Episodes of the new Maul – Shadow Lord series are coming out on Mondays. However, the Star Wars release schedule has changed several times since Disney+ launched in 2019. The Mandalorian debuted in 2019 with a Friday release. It then shifted to Wednesdays with The Book of Boba Fett and, later, Tuesdays with Ahsoka. We’ve put together a complete breakdown of every Star Wars Disney+ series, including the release day for each season, when premiere episodes broke the pattern, and which shows dropped multiple episodes at once. Let’s look at what day every Star Wars show has come out on Disney+.
After lurking in the shadows of Star Wars for decades, Maul is finally getting the spotlight he deserves. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is the next animated series from Lucasfilm Animation, premiering on Disney+ on April 6, 2026. Sam Witwer returns to voice Maul as he builds Crimson Dawn into the criminal organization we see in Solo: A Star Wars Story. To get you hyped for Shadow Lord, we look at when the series takes place, explore Maul’s complete canon backstory, and review the essentials watch list.
Haven’t heard of the Star Wars Holiday Special? You’re not alone. One of the rarest and most bizarre stories in the Star Wars Universe, it is a time capsule for 1970s variety show television. Here is everything you need about the 1978 Holiday Special and how you can watch it.
They weren’t just handmaidens—they were protectors, confidants, and warriors. From Sabé to Moteé, these women risked everything for Padmé Amidala. Explore all 13 of her handmaidens, where they appear in Star Wars, and how their quiet strength helped shape the fate of the Republic.
Over five decades, Star Wars has recast dozens of characters across films, series, and animation. From Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan to Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka and Marjorie Eaton’s Emperor Palpatine to Jimmy Smits’ Bail Organa, let’s explore all the major characters recasted in the Star Wars universe.
Dedra Meero’s downfall in Andor Season Two is one of the show’s most powerful twists. Once a rising ISB star, she ends the series as a prisoner of the very regime she served. This deep-dive explores her arrest, imprisonment, and the brutal irony behind her final scenes.
Lightsabers aren’t just weapons, they’re reflections of each Force user’s identity. From blue’s stoic bravery to red’s corrupted rage, each color tells a story. This guide breaks down every lightsaber hue in canon and Legends, revealing their meanings and the iconic characters who wield them.
During the Clone Wars, there were approximately 10,000 Jedi. However, only 54 survived Order 66. Several turned to the dark side, others were killed by the Inquisitors, while others survived to the Galactic Civil War or even the New Republic Era. Here are the Jedi who survived Order 66 and what happened to them.
Are you confused by the Inquisitors in Obi-Wan Kenobi? There are 14 Inquisitors hunting down Jedi that survived Order 66. Our list of Star Wars Inquisitors explains who they are and what happens to each of them.
