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Star Wars television has grown from an experiment to a franchise within a franchise. The Mandalorian and its spin-offs, set in the New Republic era, have been the main focus of Disney+ Star Wars originals. But in 2024, Star Wars will release three new series exploring different periods and tones.
Andor Season 2, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew are the three series confirmed by Empire Magazine for 2024. This will be the first year without a season of The Mandalorian or its related shows. Andor, a prequel to Rogue One, will cover the events before the original trilogy. The Acolyte will reveal the secrets of the High Republic, a century before the prequels. Skeleton Crew will be a youth-focused series inspired by Stranger Things, set in the same era as The Mandalorian.
After mixed reviews for Ahsoka and The Mandalorian Season 3, Lucasfilm seems to be trying new approaches and settings for Star Wars television. With Andor ending after its second season, The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew could be the next big hits for Star Wars fans. The "Mando-verse" has been popular, but every franchise needs to innovate to stay fresh.