Disney's 2026 Star Wars Slate Leaves Out a Live-Action Series Staple
Ahsoka Season 2 is delayed to 2027, marking the first year since Disney+ launched without a new live-action Star Wars show.
- Show
- Ahsoka
- Network
- Disney+
- Status
- renewed
- Season
- Season 2
- Window
- early 2027
“for the first time since Disney+ launched, the 2026 slate won't include a single new live-action show”
Lucasfilm confirmed at Disney's 2026 Upfronts presentation that Ahsoka Season 2 has been delayed from 2026 to early 2027, according to a report by The Direct. This move leaves the 2026 Star Wars release slate without a single new live-action series.
It marks the first time since Disney+ launched that a calendar year will pass without a fresh live-action Star Wars show. The streaming service has been the franchise's primary storytelling home for the past six years.
What does the 2026 Star Wars slate include?
The year is not devoid of Star Wars content. Animated series are stepping up. Maul – Shadow Lord debuted earlier in 2026, and the Visions spin-off The Ninth Jedi is set to stream this August on Disney+ and Hulu.
Even with these projects, the pivot away from streaming is clear. The franchise is now steering back toward theaters, a strategy made official with the May premiere of The Mandalorian & Grogu. Lucasfilm is hoping for a stronger reception with Star Wars: Starfighter, a Ryan Gosling-led film scheduled for May 2027.
What does this mean for future Star Wars shows?
Currently, Ahsoka is the only live-action Star Wars series that Lucasfilm has confirmed and put into production. A mess of rumors and reports creates a fuzzy picture for anything else.
Potential projects in various stages of rumor include a live-action series from Carlton and Nick Cuse, a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi, a fourth season of The Mandalorian, and a long-rumored Star Wars horror series. None have been officially greenlit or confirmed by the studio.
For fans of the franchise's small-screen adventures, the wait for the next major chapter just got longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Ahsoka Season 2 be released?
Ahsoka Season 2 has been delayed to early 2027. Filming reportedly wrapped in October 2025, but Lucasfilm confirmed the new release window during Disney's 2026 Upfronts presentation.
What was the last live-action Star Wars show before this gap?
The most recent live-action series was The Mandalorian & Grogu, which was a theatrical film released in May 2026. For a traditional Disney+ series, the last one was Ahsoka Season 1, which premiered in August 2023.
Are there any Star Wars TV shows coming out in 2026 at all?
Yes, but they are animated. The series Maul – Shadow Lord already debuted in 2026, and The Ninth Jedi, a spin-off from the Visions anthology, is scheduled to stream on Disney+ and Hulu in August 2026.
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