2026 stands out as an exciting year for Star Wars fans. For the first time since 2019, the franchise is bringing a film to the big screen, generating significant anticipation with The Mandalorian and Grogu. However, this expectation has not translated into box office results, and the film is on track to become the lowest-grossing film in Star Wars history with a revenue of $328 million. On the other hand, Maul — Shadow Lord has received great acclaim from critics and fans as the first Star Wars Disney Plus series of the year. Disney announced that production has begun on the second season of the series, and the wait won't be long.

It has been confirmed that the second season of another Star Wars series, Ahsoka, expected to be released this year, has been postponed to early 2027. However, there is another series set to premiere this year: The Ninth Jedi. This anime spin-off is inspired by two episodes from the first and third seasons of Star Wars: Visions. After Disney showcased the first episode during Anime Expo, they released the first trailer today. Kenji Kamiyama returns as the supervising director and producer of the spin-off series.

As the Star Wars universe continues to expand with new projects, exciting developments are unfolding for fans. In addition to The Ninth Jedi, the Star Wars: Starfighter film, set to hit theaters on May 28, 2027, is also drawing attention. This film will tell an original Star Wars story filled with new characters. Directed by Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool and Wolverine, this new project features a screenplay by Jonathan Tropper. Starfighter stands out as a production that brings together Lucasfilm's best cast, including famous names like Ryan Gosling, Amy Adams, and Matt Smith.

Fans can watch the new trailer for The Ninth Jedi and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and in-depth news about the series. These new developments in the Star Wars universe will continue to keep fans engaged.