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Anticipation surrounds the upcoming Mandalorian and Grou movies, scheduled for release in 2026—the first since 2019's Rise of Skywalker. Filoni’s approach, emphasizing classic characters and accessible storytelling, offers hope. He seems to recognize that "going back to basics"—focusing on relatable, entertaining stories—may be the only way to rekindle interest.
Still, with Kathleen Kennedy’s ongoing plans to explore "non-sequitur" projects like stories set 25,000 years before the Jedi, the franchise risks becoming a fragmented, incoherent mess. This disconnect further erodes any remaining trust.