Star Wars Battlefront Podcast

Star Wars in 2026 looks stacked—and pivotal. Sage & Sydney break down everything we (actually) know and what it means for the next phase: the theatrical return with The Mandalorian & Grogu, where Ahsoka S2 might land, why Disney and Lucasfilm are shifting focus back to movies, and how animation—Maul: Shadow Lord and Visions S3—could quietly carry the torch. We discuss accessibility for casual theatergoers, the “Mandoverse” cleanup, timeline headaches (Thrawn vs. Palpatine setup), and why confident, story-first shows like Andor and Skeleton Crew should be the north star. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: What does 2026 mean for Star Wars? 0:24 – Quick rewind: 2024–2025 highlights (Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, Andor S2) 0:55 – 2026 at a glance: films, live action, animation 1:49 – The Mandalorian & Grogu: return to theaters and why it’s “safe” 2:34 – Season 4 repurposed? How we got here since Celebration 2023 3:36 – Kicking off May 2026: expectations for Star Wars’ big-screen comeback 4:01 – TV → Movie: risks of the first-