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We weren’t even two weeks into 2024 when we got some of the biggest news of the year:The Mandalorian andGrogu are headed to the big screen! But while we wait to find out what the Clan of Two is up to next, there were plenty of exciting stories, bittersweet send-offs, and other announcements, anniversaries, and releases in theStar Wars galaxy. We said goodbye to Clone Force 99 inStar Wars: The Bad Batch and said hello toKay Vess inStar Wars Outlaws. It was a year that brought not just one, but two (!!) new live-action series to Disney+. The LEGO Group put a fresh spin on theLEGO Star Wars galaxy with Darth Jar Jar and we celebrated the debut of the originalGungan 25 years ago inStar Wars: The Phantom Menace. Always two there are, right? And the Empire loomed over New York City for one unforgettable evening. As we count down to the end of 2024, here are our favoriteStar Warsreveals, releases, and moments that made us excited to be a part of the galaxy far, far away.

The Mandalorian and Grogu andAhsoka 2 were announced!

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have completed production onThe Mandalorian and Grogu, the firstStar Warstheatrical release since 2019’sStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and we couldn’t be happier to see Din Djarin and Grogu fire up a jetpack and head to theaters. The feature film will star Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, and the glimpse we got at D23 promises other familiar faces including Zeb Orrelios and a gaggle of Anzellans. Sorry, 2024, but we’re already eyeing May 22, 2026.

And as if that wasn’t enough good news, soon after Filoni revealed that he’s hard at work on Star Wars: AhsokaSeason 2 once again starring Rosario Dawson asAhsoka Tano. After the cliffhanger that (spoiler!) returned Ezra toHera Syndulla only to strand some of our other favorite rebel heroes in a galaxy far, far, faaaar away, and broughtGrand Admiral Thrawn to live-action, we can’t wait to see where Ahsoka’s next adventure takes her — and us. - Kristin Baver

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is taking us on a new adventure inthe New Republic.

We’re just at the mid-season mark withStar Wars: Skeleton Crew,but you can count us among the citizens ofNeel Nation. (Hey, you can be scared and brave. Two things can be true!) The latestStar Wars series starring Jude Law asJod Na Nawood, Ravi Cabot-Conyers asWim, Ryan Kiera Armstrong asFern, Kyriana Kratter asKB, Robert Timothy Smith as Neel, and their droid pirateSM-33 voiced by Nick Frost, has us feeling like kids again. Remember the first time you watchedStar Wars and immediately wanted to be a part of the hero’s journey? This series has all the joy of discovering the galaxy for the first time woven through a perfect story for the whole family. - Kristin Baver

The Acolyte broughtthe High Republic era to live-action.

In many recentStar Wars stories set in a post-Order 66 galaxy, Jedi characters have been a rarity. That all changed withThe Acolyte, set about 100 years before theprequel trilogy, where the guardians of peace and justice are at the center of the action. The series is filled with new characters (plus a shout out to the fans who founded the Yord Horde,Sol Patrol, and Jecki Jam), dazzling fight sequences, a mysterious witch coven, and a new dark side threat inthe Stranger. In addition to the thrill of seeingKelnacca theWookiee Jedi in action,The Acolyte’s twin charactersOsha andMae gave fans a fascinating look at how even the well-intentioned actions of a Jedi can lead to harmful consequences. - Amy Richau

The series finale ofStar Wars:The Bad Batch gave Clone Force 99 a touching send-off.

The third and final season ofThe Bad Batch was jam-packed with tension, emotions, and action as the members ofClone Force 99 fought to protect their fellowclone troopers and civilians targeted by the Empire. Still reeling from the loss ofTech (I’m talking about me, not just the characters in the show here) a reunion early on in the season betweenOmega,Hunter,Wrecker, andCrosshair was a welcome relief, even though Omega’s high M-count continued to make her a target for the Empire’s Project Necromancer. Season 3 ofThe Bad Batch was a fitting end, providing closure for Clone Force 99, returningAsajj Ventress and morezillo beast chaos to our screens, and giving us a glimpse into the future (spoiler!) with an epilogue showing Omega leaving her squad to work with theRebel Alliance. - Amy Richau

AndStar Wars:Tales of the Empiredropped.

All holidays should featureGeneral Grievous in some way. This year,Star Wars Day fulfilled that brief with the release of Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. The six-part animated anthology created by Dave Filoni focused on the stories of NightsisterMorgan Elsbeth and fallen JediBarriss Offee. In three short stories each, we got incredible added depth and context for two characters who are simultaneously complicated and sympathetic, but undeniably villainous in many of their actions. We experienced the harrowing circumstances that led to Elsbeth’s rise to power and loyalty to Thrawn, with stunning visuals that connected to her introduction inChapter 13 ofThe Mandalorian.And the anthology showcases the ultimate redemption of Ahsoka Tano's former friend Barriss, which had us holding back tears as we watched. - Jade Fabello

Imperial March put the “Empire” in Empire State Building over the New York City skyline.

For one night this past spring, the iconic Empire State Building hosted adynamic light show to kick off “Imperial March,” a celebration ofStar Warsvillainy through toys, collectibles, and more leading up toMay the 4th. The main event was a dazzling display of unforgettableStar Wars moments presented on the building's impressive facade and illuminating the night sky, a spectacular event kicked off by none other thanAnakin Skywalker himself, Hayden Christensen, who reflected on his journey in a galaxy far, far away.

Observing from a skyscraper across the way, Christensen was as wowed as the passersby who watched the spectacle live on the streets of New York. The Empire State Building served as a massive screen to classic scenes like the trench run fromStar Wars: A New Hope, the lava ofMustafar inStar Wars: Revenge of the Sith, and a giant-sizedHan Solo frozen in carbonite fromStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. As the familiar face of a determined Anakin flashed across the 1,250-foot-tall building, Christensen smiled, pointed, and said, “I know that guy.” He’ll always be the Chosen One to us. - Jenn Fujikawa

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy officially introduced Darth Jar Jar and LEGOStar Wars turned 25.

Lovingly inspired by how kids (and, yes, even adults) like to play withStar Wars toys,LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy debuted with a twisted taste of a very, very different galaxy far, far away. Following Sig Greebling on an adventure through space and time as he encountered a wild reimagining of some of our favoriteStar Wars characters, locations, ships, and moments in LEGO bricks, the four-piece special held nothing back—from theDark Falcon to Jedi Vader, Ackbar Troopers to the Landolorian, fans experienced an alternate reality tour through theStar Wars galaxy. But most importantly, the true “phantom menace” was revealed — longtime fan-theory favorite Darth Jar Jar! (Also, a shout-out to Nubs Nation…Darth Nubs!)

The homage was a perfect way to celebrate the collaboration between our favorite space opera and the famed brick-building brand, which originally launched with tie-in merchandise for the release ofStar Wars: The Phantom Menace in 1999. Twenty-five years later, LEGOStar Wars continues to inspire fans young and old, provingthe Force of creativity and storytelling is truly timeless. - Dustin Diehl

The Ghost crew (and their ardent fans) celebrated the tenth anniversary ofStar Wars Rebels.

Since its debut ten years ago,Star WarsRebelshas cemented its legacy in theStar Wars mythos, with many of the characters introduced appearing in other media and stories. There’sEzra Bridger, the young, wise-cracking, Force-sensitive orphan from the planetLothal first introduced in the TV movie, Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion on Disney XD, who more recently returned to our screens during the events ofStar Wars: Ahsoka. And we can’t forget his fellow Rebelswith a cause: former Jedi Kanan Jarrus, Twi’lek pilot Hera Syndulla, explosively talented MandalorianSabine Wren,Lasat warriorGarezeb “Zeb” Orrelios, andwar criminal spunkyastromech droidC1-10P (known to his friends, and some of his enemies, as “Chopper”).

Ten years (and one epicHasLabGhost playset) later,Rebels remains a poignant example of the magic ofStar Wars storytelling. Here’s to the next decade of rewatching Ezra and his found family. - Brandon Wainerdi

We celebrated the 25th anniversary ofStar Wars: The Phantom Menace!

Every saga has a beginning...and this year we celebrated 25 years since the release ofStar Wars: The Phantom Menace. Episode I was a breakthrough production forLucasfilm, theStar Warsfan community, and the film industry overall. As the first movie to include more than 2,000 visual effects shots (not to mention more miniatures than possibly any other film in history), it showcased innovations that would continue to change how films are made in every facet of production. The release ofThe Phantom Menace delivered a new chapter for longtime fans who had waited over 15 years since theEndor celebration closed out theoriginal trilogy, and a new generation of fans emerged to enjoy their firstStar Warscinematic experience. In 2024, the enduring love for thisStar Warsentry proves it is now a bonafide classic.

Most of all,The Phantom Menacewas the beginning of George Lucas' quest to complete his mythic tale of heroism, tragedy, sacrifice, and redemption. In a movie landscape of blockbuster thrills and action-packed spectacles, Lucas brought us a story with a profound insight: evil does not begin as such; we all have a unique life experience, and although some things are within our control and others are not, we are each presented with choices that will come to shape the course of our lives. - Lucas Seastrom

Star Wars Outlaws gave us the opportunity to be scoundrels.

The open-world adventure ofStar Wars Outlaws introduced us to outlaw Kay Vess and her adorable partner,Nix, as they made a big impression on the galactic underworld. Kay immediately fit right into the galaxy far, far away, whether she was sitting at thesabacc table withLando Calrissian or doing a favor forCrimson Dawn’sQi’ra. We fell for the characters who joined Kay on her journey, including the commando droidND-5 and the explosives expert Ank.

In the same year,Star Wars: Hunters officially launched us into fierce player vs. player team battles at the Grand Arena on Vespaara with gladiators from across the Star Wars galaxy, each one with a personality, abilities, and strategies uniquely their own. (Two words:Ewok. Grenadier.)

And although it’s not a story in theStar Warsgalaxy, we have to tip our brown fedora to another member of the Lucasfilm family. Earlier this month, we got to step into the shoes of a legendary (and, yes, slightly scruffy-looking) archaeologist whenIndiana Jones and the Great Circle arrived. If you squint, he kind of looks like that scoundrelHan Solo. - Kelly Knox

Ahsoka, the Mandalorian, and Cassian joinedStar Tours.

Urgent transmissions from rebel allies and a thrilling barrel roll among floating space whales are among the newest features dazzling riders atStar Tours - The Adventures Continue, courtesy of the creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound. Building on the already abundant 250 (!) possible storyline combinations available, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris have introduced new transmissions from Ahsoka Tano,Cassian Andor, and the Mandalorian and Grogu, as well as a new destination — the cloud-filled skies aboveSeatos, as seen in the Disney+ series,Ahsoka. Once arrived, riders are flung into the migration path of the peaceful but massivepurrgil, following Ahsoka in herT-6 starship as she attempts to evade enemy fighters. WithC-3PO andR2-D2 piloting your Starspeeder (ok, it’s probably just Artoo), we jump headlong into the fight to lend Ahsoka an assist, evening the odds and finishing in a flourish with a celebratory victory roll (a most impressive ride simulation courtesy of the ingenious engineers at Imagineering). - Pete Vilmur

Music By John Williamsarrived in an explosion of happiness.

If you haven’t watched it yet, the award-winning Disney+ documentaryMusic By John Williams follows the maestro from childhood through his storied career for an emotional journey through some of the soundtracks that define modern movie history. Through the lens of music, Williams’ work is explored like never before thanks to Steven Spielberg’s personal behind-the-scenes footage and insights from longtime friends and collaborators. In the documentary, Gustavo Dudamel of the Los Angeles Philharmonic describes Williams’ performances at the Hollywood Bowl as “an explosion of happiness,” and we can’t think of a better description for the beloved composer’s entire body of work. - Kelly Knox

InStar Wars publishing,Star Wars andDarth Vader ended their historic 50-issue runs, andThe High Republic continued with exciting and unexpected stories that brought us closer to next year's epic conclusion!

Two historic Marvel comic runs came to an end in September this year withStar Wars #50 by writer Charles Soule and artist Madibek Musabekov andDarth Vader #50 by writer Greg Pak and primary artist Raffaele Ienco, closing a chapter in betweenStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back andStar Wars: Return of the Jedi. Both series brought readers new adventures and challenges for the likes ofLuke Skywalker,Leia Organa, andDarth Vader, with super-sized final issues that brought a close to this era ofStar Wars comics with a bang!

But there are always moreStar Warsstories to read. Among the many books and comics arriving this year was the continuation of Phase III ofStar Wars: The High Republic, which further explored theJedi Order in its prime. The evil Nihil are winning, the monstrous Nameless continue to attack, the carnivorous plant creaturesthe Drengir have returned, and more Jedi have fallen in battle. The middle grade novel, Escape from Valoby Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong, kicked off the year reuniting us with PadawanRam Jomaram, Tessa Gratton amped up the tension for JediAvar Kriss and Elzar Mann inTemptation of the Force, and Tears ofthe Nameless followed Jedi KnightReath Silas on an investigation into the terrifying creatures. And that’s just the beginning. It’s all leading up to the final battle between the Jedi andthe Nihil. But it's always darkest before the dawn, and the golden age of the Jedi will not be snuffed out easily. - Paige Lyman