Star Wars

A long time ago (1977, to be precise), the original "Star Wars" saga was born. What began with "A New Hope" quickly evolved into one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time, now with 12 movies and dozens of spin-off television series, video games, books and graphic novels. See the latest "Star Wars" news here! 

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Still from the Star Wars T.V. series Ahsoka, season 1, episode 5. Ahsoka faces her master.

'Ahsoka' season 1 episode 5 review: The trip down memory lane fans were waiting for

By Fran Ruiz published

The fifth episode of Ahsoka evades cheap fan service and focuses on a meaningful, nostalgic journey of our heroine.

Screenshot from the animated T.V. show Star Wars Rebels. Here we see Ezra Bridger (male, short dark hair, thick eyebrows) holding a green lightsaber just in front of his head in a defensive position. He has 2 scratches on his cheek.

Who is Ezra Bridger?

By Fran Ruiz published

As the Star Wars: Ahsoka series on Disney Plus continues, you might be wondering why Ezra Bridger is such a big deal. Meet the lost Padawan.

Still from the Star Wars T.V. series Ahsoka, season 1, episode 4. Baylan Skoll awaits his opponent.

'Ahsoka' season 1 episode 4 review: Fateful encounters and a return

By Fran Ruiz published

The fourth episode of Ahsoka is an excellent midpoint chapter packed with gorgeous duels and leads into an unpredictable second half of the season.

Lego Star Wars Dagobah Jedi Training Diorama

Lego Star Wars Dagobah Jedi Training Diorama review

By Kimberley Snaith published

Build. Or build not. There is no try.

Still from the Star Wars T.V. series Ahsoka, season 1, episode 3.

Ahsoka season 1 episode 3 review: Democratizing the Force

By Fran Ruiz published

The third episode of Ahsoka reminds us of George Lucas' stance on the Jedi Order and the Force without sacrificing the sense of adventure and wonder.

cartoon of a bearlike creature in the woods holding a spear.

Get a sneak peek at new 'Star Wars' short story collection, 'From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi'

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive excerpt from the short story collection "From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi."

Lego Ideas Tales of the Space Age

Lego Ideas Tales of the Space Age review

By Kimberley Snaith published

This beautiful, simple Lego set is a real artistic celebration of space.

a gold robot with glowing red eyes in front of H-shaped spaceships zooming through a solar system

'Star Wars: Dark Droids' writer breaks down Marvel Comics' spooky new series (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with writer Charles Soule about the new Marvel Comics miniseries event, 'Star Wars: Dark Droids.'

Still from the Star Wars T.V. Show Star Wars The Mandalorian. Here we see Sabine Wren with dark purple short hair and brown eyes. She is wearing special Mandalorian armor and is holding her helmet in the crook of her arm.

Who is Sabine Wren?

By Fran Ruiz published

There's a new Mandalorian warrior in town and her name is Sabine Wren. Learn more about her role in Star Wars Rebels, the Ahsoka series, and more.

Hera Syndulla is a green-skinned Twi'lek with two head tails (known as lekku) protruding from the top left and right of her head. She is wearing a brown leather cap, goggles, and a brown leather aviator jacket with a fluffy collar. Here she is piloting a spaceship.

Who is Hera Syndulla?

By Fran Ruiz published

Among the many familiar faces from Star Wars Rebels returning in the Ahsoka series, there's a famous Twi'lek captain. Meet Hera Syndulla.

a character in a red cloak with a veiled face

Embrace the dark side of the Force in new 'Star Wars: Visions' comic from Peach Momoko

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel's new "Star Wars: Visions" one-shot comic book features art and an original Sith-focused story by Eisner Award-winning Japanese artist Peach Momoko.

Grand Admiral Thrawn, a humanoid with striking blue skin, short dark hair and red eyes, looks extremely menacing as he sits in his chair flanked by two guards.

Who is Grand Admiral Thrawn?

By Fran Ruiz published

Grand Admiral Thrawn is being set up as the big bad in the Ahsoka series. Who is he and what does he want? Here’s a quick rundown of his story so far.

Still from the Star Wars T.V. show Ahsoka. Here we see Ahsoka (orange face with white markings and blue and white stripped head tails) holding her lightsaber out in front of her, with her pointer and middle finger angled upwards as she uses the Force.

Who is Ahsoka Tano?

By Fran Ruiz published

The journey of Ahsoka, Anakin Skywalker’s former apprentice continues this summer on Disney Plus. Need to catch up? Here’s a quick rundown of her story so far.

a young girl with blue-and-white tentacles on the back of her head approaches an alien in a robe with an insect-like face

Watch how 'Ahsoka' explores the bond between Jedi masters and apprentices in 'Star Wars' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

A new 'Ahsoka' featurette goes behind the scenes to delve into the connection between Jedi masters and their apprentices in the "Star Wars" universe.

Lego Star Wars Emperor's Throne Room Diorama

Lego Star Wars Emperor's Throne Room Diorama review

By Kimberley Snaith published

The fight between Vader and Skywalker has never looked so good.

Palpatine shooting force lightning, the iconic power of the Sith

Star Wars should have focused on the Sith ages ago

By Lu-Hai Liang published

Disney plans to tell a Star Wars story from the side of the villains. Finally!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

This 'Star Wars' auction could put Han Solo's blaster or Chewbacca's bowcaster in your hands

By Jeff Spry published

September's "Legends: Hollywood & Royalty" auction features many priceless "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" props.

Star Wars: Crimson Climb

Two new 'Star Wars' books offer daring tales from the galaxy far, far away

By Jeff Spry published

Two new "Star Wars" books, the anthology "Tales of Light and Life" and the novel "Star Wars: Crimson Climb," land this fall from Disney Lucasfilm Press.

Lego Star Wars Death Star Trash Compactor

Lego Star Wars Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama review

By Kimberley Snaith published

This Lego Star Wars diorama certainly isn't trash.

a man with a mustache in a black cape

'Star Wars' fan favorite Lando Calrissian gets his own TV series on Disney Plus

By Jeff Spry published

The smooth-talking, cape-wearing Lando Calrissian is getting his own series at Disney Plus, "Lando," written by Donald Glover and Stephen Glover.