In the midst of Hollywood’s turmoil, a rumor has emerged that could send shockwaves through the Star Wars fandom. The much-anticipated fourth season of “The Mandalorian” might be morphing into a full-fledged movie. Yes, you read that right. The beloved Disney+ series could be making a leap to the big screen.
Hollywood Strikes and the Uncertain Future
Hollywood is currently in a state of disarray. Strikes have cast a shadow over every project, turning them into tentative hopes rather than concrete plans. The labor force’s emotions are running high, and as the situation worsens, the anger is likely to escalate.
In the midst of this chaos, I’ve had meetings with sources about the state of Lucasfilm, Star Wars, and Disney. As expected, everything is in a state of flux. Anyone who claims to know what’s going to happen is probably overconfident in their analysis.
A New Plan for The Mandalorian?
Amidst this uncertainty, a plan has been floated internally at Lucasfilm. This plan, which seems to be favored by some executives, involves transforming the main story of “The Mandalorian” Season 4 into a film.
The fear is that Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni may not be able to produce two seasons of Disney+ shows that are prerequisites for Filoni’s Star Wars theatrical film. The proposed solution? Edit the scripts of “The Mandalorian” Season 4 into a film that would release after the Rey film. This would effectively give Filoni two theatrical Star Wars films produced by Jon Favreau.
The Impact of the Strikes
As the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue, the chances of “The Mandalorian” Season 4, “Ahsoka” Season 2, and the untitled Filoni film all being written and filmed on time are dwindling. Without a Christmas miracle, it seems unlikely unless they let the quality take a nosedive.
Disney is currently prioritizing theatrical releases for Star Wars over Disney+ content. If the WGA strike lasts into 2024, which seems likely at this point, this plan could come to fruition.
A Silver Lining?
While the idea of losing a season of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ may be disappointing for fans, there could be a silver lining. The core story of the third season of “The Mandalorian” could have made a compelling film. If they take a similar approach with the fourth season, we might end up with a more focused narrative, free of filler episodes.
However, it’s important to note that this is all speculative at this point. The future is uncertain, and no one knows what plans the Hollywood CEOs have up their sleeves.
In the meantime, the official release slate for Star Wars is as follows:
- Untitled Star Wars movie – May 22nd, 2026
- Untitled Star Wars movie – December 18th, 2026
- Untitled Star Wars movie – December 17th, 2027
Whether “The Mandalorian” Season 4 will join this lineup remains to be seen. For now, all we can do is wait and hope for the best. May the Force be with us all.
