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What really sets Andor apart from its predecessors is its mind-boggling cost. Conventional wisdom might peg the series’ production budget at about $100-150 million, given that The Mandalorian—another high-profile Disney+ hit—cost around $100 million per season. However, new reports reveal that Andor's budget skyrocketed to an astonishing $250 million for its first season. This makes it the most expensive Star Wars Disney+ series ever produced, surpassing even the costs associated with the Rogue One movie, from which Andor is spun.