After several years of focusing solely on streaming series and spin-off shows for Disney+, the Star Wars franchise is finally heading back to the big screen next year with The Mandalorian and Grogu in 2026. This is a huge deal for the Star Wars franchise, whose beginnings are intrinsically tied to the dawn of the blockbuster itself.

While it's easy to feel underwhelmed given the saturation of Star Wars content over the last few years, it's easy to forget that it's actually been a hot minute since we've actually had a Star Wars movie on the big-screen . The return of Star Wars to theaters isn’t just another movie release, it’s a key moment for the franchise’s entire future.

After six years, Lucasfilm is well overdue for a theatrical movie. Here's why The Mandalorian and

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