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Andor Finale Drives Rogue One to Disney+ Streaming Surge

Tony Gilroy confirms Andor's two-season arc is complete, with Rogue One characters carefully excluded to honor the original film's legacy.

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Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), smirks inside the Rebel Base on Yavin 4 in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Overview

  • Tony Gilroy rejected cameos of Jyn Erso, Tivic, and Galen Erso in Andor season 2 to maintain narrative focus and respect Rogue One's story.
  • The Andor season 2 finale directly bridges into Rogue One but avoids gratuitous references, emphasizing a distinct narrative energy.
  • Key Rogue One characters, including Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Orson Krennic, appeared in Andor, while others were omitted for story cohesion.
  • Following Andor's conclusion on May 13, 2025, Rogue One climbed to the #2 spot on Disney+ streaming charts, reflecting renewed fan interest.
  • Andor's two-season, 24-episode run has been confirmed as complete, with no plans for a third season.